Crypto
Crypto associations call for UK regulatory clarity
Two industry bodies have written to the Treasury calling for clarity on several key aspects of the Draft Statutory Instrument under the Financial Services...
Insurers urged to consider Bitcoin amid inflation pressures
A UK consulting firm is urging insurers to consider investing in bitcoin, claiming a small allocation to the cryptocurrency could improve diversification and long-term...
Top banks prepare eToro for IPO as crypto revenues boom
Some of the world’s leading banks are lining up to take investment platform eToro public on New York’s Nasdaq on Wednesday, May 14. Citigroup, Goldman...
Circle declines Ripple takeover
Ripple has proposed a takeover deal to rival stablecoin provider Circle worth $4bn to $5bn , according to Bloomberg. Circle, issuer of the USD Coin,...
Cantor, SoftBank and Tether partner up
US brokerage Cantor Fitzgerald is reportedly partnering with SoftBank, Tether and digital assets exchange Bitfinex to create a brand new acquisition entity.The firms are...
VanEck to launch ETF targeting digital asset economy
VanEck is preparing to launch a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on the digital asset ecosystem, with a targeted launch date of May 14.The...
AMINA partners to bridge TradFi
AMINA Bank has expanded its digital asset investment offering by acting as a distributor of Enhanced Digital Group UK Limited’s (EDG) products.Through the partnership,...
TOKEN2049 Dubai on track for record numbers
TOKEN2049 Dubai – the world’s largest crypto event – will bring together 15,000 attendees from over 4,000 companies and more than 160 countries in...
Ripple acquires prime broker for £1.25bn
Ripple has become the first cryptocurrency company to acquire a prime broker, taking Hidden Road for $1.25bn.Hidden Road provides services in clearing, prime brokerage,...
FCA reveals support for new firms seeking regulatory approval
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled its 2025-2026 work programme, focusing on supporting new and innovative firms entering the UK market. One of the...
SEI and Ctrl Alt partner on tokenisation in BoE sandbox
SEI has announced a strategic partnership with Ctrl Alt, a leading tokenisation platform, to participate in the Bank of England’s Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS). The...
Capital Pioneer joins Money20/20 Asia as Media Partner
Money20/20, the world’s leading fintech show, is returning to Asia with cross-border payments as the centrepiece of Money20/20 Asia 2025. The second edition of...
Crypto industry urges increased UK focus
In a bid to keep the UK competitive in the “global digital race,” a coalition of trade bodies have written to Varun Chandra, the...
WisdomTree cuts ETP fee
WisdomTree has announced it has waived 10bps of fees for the WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin ETP (BTCW).Effective from 26 March, up to and including 31...
SEC to drop Ripple case
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has announced that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will drop its appeal against the company. Since 2020, Ripple had...
Zuger Kantonalbank expands retail choice
Swiss financial services group Zuger Kantonalbank is expanding its tokenised asset range amid growing customer demand for crypto investments.The group has broadened a partnership...