Firms – Dec LM

UK Regulator Intends to Start Authorizing Crypto Firms in 2026

The U.K.'s crypto industry has just over 12 months to prepare for an even stricter regulatory regime, a senior official with the country's finance regulator said. Matthew Long, director...

Fintech and Crypto Firms Seek Bank Charters Under Trump Administration: Reuters

Financial technology and crypto firms are applying for state or national bank charters, aiming to expand their business under the more crypto-friendly Trump administration as industry executives report a...

UK Regulator FCA Has Issued Over 1K Warnings to Crypto Firms Since October

The FCA's actions have led to the removal of 48 apps from U.K. app stores, Lucy Castledine, the regulator's director of consumer investments, said in an interview.

Time to Take the Reins on Tokenization, or Risk Missing Out

Tokenization can revolutionize the way transactions are processed. But, for institutions, the highest potential lies in the digital assets themselves, says Nadine Chakar, Küresel Head of Digital Assets at...

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tops $45K for First Time in 21 Months

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 2, 2024.

BlackRock Revises Spot Bitcoin ETF Proposal Ahead of Rumored SEC Approvals

Black Rock's ETF proposal now includes cash redemptions, a concession to the SEC that may improve the fund's approval odds.

Failure of Multi-Function Crypto Firms a Limited Threat to ‘Real Economy’: FSB

A new report by the Financial Stability Board said further assessments of possible implications are required because "significant information gaps remain."

UK’s Proposed Crypto Rules Could Drive Away Foreign Firms, Lawyers Say

The government has said it won't extend certain regulatory exemptions reserved for foreign TradFi firms to crypto, potentially making it tougher for companies to enter the market.

BitGo and Copper Combine Crypto Custody Settlement Networks

The network effect of BitGo’s cold storage settlement system and Copper’s ClearLoop comprises exchanges like Bybit, OKX, Powertrade, Bitget, Gate.io, Deribit, BIT, Bitfinex and Bitstamp.

Upcoming UK Rules for Crypto Ad Approvers Spell Uncertainty for Industry

Those approving promos for unregistered crypto companies are already facing regulatory scrutiny – and will soon have to seek new permissions to continue.