Regulation
UK lifts ban on crypto ETNs
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled plans to lift its ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs) for retail investors, marking a significant step...
BIS head eyes capital market revolution
The digital transformation of global capital markets may be on the cusp of a breakthrough, according to a senior figure at the Bank for...
Bullish and Gibraltar partner for virtual asset regulation
Bullish has partnered with the Gibraltar Government and its Financial Services Commission (GFSC) to develop a regulatory first.The partnership’s aim is to regulate the...
UK Chancellor announces crypto regulatory regime
In a major step toward aligning crypto with traditional finance, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced new legislation to bring cryptoasset activities under UK regulation.The...
Standard Chartered sets out strategic priorities
Mass adoption of digital assets through Standard Chartered’s ventures unit has informed the bank’s view that “digital assets is a permanent and important part...
Deutsche Bank explores stablecoin potential with new team
Deutsche Bank has established a new UK-based digital assets team to explore further opportunities in digital custody, to build digital asset infrastructure and to...
PBW ’25 Gemini highlights growing traditional finance interest amid regulatory shift
Traditional players are showing increased interest in the digital side of finance, thanks to a period of regulatory clarity, according to Mark Jennings, head...
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...
FCA approves blockchain leader’s UK arm
Galaxy has announced the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) approval for its UK subsidiary, Galaxy Digital UK. The approval marks a milestone for the crypto-focused financial...
FCA shifts focus to innovation for growth
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released its five-year strategy with a central focus on prioritising innovation for growth and embracing technology.Building on four...
‘TradFi’ urges regulatory clarity
Decentralised finance will be the key to reviving today’s inefficient financial system, according to a research-driven crypto investment firm’s latest findings. The report, TradFi Tomorrow:...
Kraken secures UK FCA approval
Kraken Digital Asset Exchange has secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) authorisation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).The approved EMI license will strengthen Kraken’s...
US banks given green light for crypto
The US Treasury's independent bureau responsible for protecting America’s national banking system has confirmed that certain cryptocurrency activities are now permissible within traditional federal...
Comment: 2025 will change attitudes
The year is still young, and 2025 has already produced a handful of developments that have the potential to generate progress in the world...
Trump specifies currencies for inclusion in US crypto reserve
US President Donald Trump has signalled that Bitcoin (BTC), Cardano (ADA), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP will be among the cryptocurrencies added to...