UK imposes total surveillance on exchanges to combat crypto tax evasion
Starting January 1, 2026, British residents will face a new reality of digital fiscal oversight, marking the end of tax anonymity in the sector. New...
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United Kingdom takes a clear step with its planned tax change for DeFi
The United Kingdom has put forward a tax change that targets lending and staking in decentralised finance. The change brings in a “no gain, no...
Bank of England’s Sarah Breeden warns that diluting stablecoin rules threatens UK financial stability
Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, warned that loosening stablecoin rules could threaten the United Kingdom’s financial stability. Her warning links liquidity...
The United Kingdom will impose limits on stablecoin holdings under a regime stricter than the U.S.
The Bank of England opened a consultation on 10 November 2025 proposing temporary limits on pound‑denominated stablecoin holdings. The proposal sets caps of up to...
Bank of England proposes stablecoin ownership limits amid criticism over potential impact on UK’s digital standing
The Bank of England has proposed limits on stablecoin ownership that have been met with widespread criticism for being excessively restrictive. The measure directly affects...
UK lobby groups push to embed blockchain in the UK‑US Tech Bridge with aligned stablecoin rules
British lobbies are calling for blockchain technology to be included in the UK-US Tech Bridge with the goal of aligning stablecoin regulation and promoting joint...
How the UK Crypto Tax Maze is Pushing users Away
Tax classifications and uncertainty HMRC treats cryptocurrencies mostly as assets subject to capital gains tax, and as income in specific cases. That dual track forces...
The FCA Prepares to Authorize Cryptocurrency cETNs for Retail Investors in the UK
TL;DR The FCA plans to authorize UK retail investors to trade crypto cETNs on regulated exchanges, lifting a restriction in place since 2021. The move...
Revolut Plans to Launch a Crypto Derivatives Division: Now Hiring
TL;DR Revolut is preparing a crypto derivatives division and is seeking a general manager to build the operation from scratch. The UK derivatives market gained...
Coinbase Obtains Approval from the UK’s FCA to Operate in the Crypto Market
TL;DR Coinbase has obtained approval from the UK’s FCA to operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP). The FCA and the UK government support...