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Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto Was One of the Biggest Money Laundering Risks in 2022-2023: UK Govt. Report

Crypto firms are high-risk for money laundering, with increased scrutiny and supervision by the U.K. government. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

UK to Issue New Crypto, Stablecoin Legislation by July, Minister Says

The U.K. aims to introduce new legislation for stablecoins and crypto activities by June or July, positioning the country as a global crypto hub. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Binance Is Facing Regulatory Headwinds as It Tries to Re-Enter UK Market: Bloomberg

Binance is facing challenges in re-entering the U.K. market after suspending its services in October.
The Financial Conduct Authority's new rules require crypto firms to be registered or approved by an authorized third party for marketing campaigns. [ more ]
Mashable ME
1 month ago
Marketing

'Finfluencers' and firms warned by UK that crypto meme ads can't be misleading

Influencers must follow regulations when promoting financial products, including cryptocurrencies.
Firms are responsible for ensuring influencers comply with FCA rules when marketing financial products. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
EU data protection

NFT Providers May Need Registration to Comply With UK Money Laundering Rules

NFT providers in the UK may need to register with the Financial Conduct Authority for anti-money laundering purposes.
NFTs are likely to be outside the financial services regulation but may fall under anti-money laundering regulations. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Martin Lewis urges drivers to claim payout that millions' could be owed

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis warns drivers to check if they're eligible for a pay-out in a potential car finance scandal.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is investigating alleged mis-selling of new and secondhand cars and inflated prices for loans. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago
Digital life

FCA clamps down on credit rating agencies

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is cracking down on credit ratings agencies for providing incomplete information to lenders.
The FCA aims to ensure that credit files accurately reflect individuals' financial situations to prevent inappropriate lending decisions. [ more ]
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