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UK FCA and other agencies jointly raided three illegal P2P crypto trading venues in London, signaling the end of the "light-touch" era of crypto regulation.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in collaboration with HMRC and the Metropolitan Police, raided three unregistered peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto businesses in London on Thursday, issuing cease an
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UK FCA executive director Steve Smart warns financial crime threat is worsening, with over £100bn laundered annually in the UK
Steve Smart, the executive director of enforcement and market oversight at the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), stated at the Law Society Economic Crime Conference 2026 that fraud accounted for n
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UK FCA outlines three key steps to enhance small businesses' access to finance
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced practical steps to make it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access finance. A review by the FCA found that its regulation is not
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UK FCA opens investigation into Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd over alleged money laundering and terrorist financing offences
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched an investigation into Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd (EES) for potential breaches of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Fu
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UK FCA Issues New Guidance for Crypto Assets, Preparing Firms for Authorization Applications Opening September 2026
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued new guidance to help cryptocurrency firms understand how the UK's future cryptoasset regime will apply and clarify which activities may require FCA
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UK FCA bans former law firm owner Nurul Miah from financial services over £28m client money misuse
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned Nurul Miah, also known as Neil Mia and Neil Miah, from working in financial services. The ban follows findings by the Solicitors Regulation Authorit
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UK regulators to develop tokenization roadmap after industry feedback
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) received 123 responses to its wholesale tokenization consultation, with most respondents identifying post-trade processes as the main opportunity for adoption.
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UK FCA considers bespoke rules and fund exemptions for tokenized gold, FT reports
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is reportedly weighing bespoke rules and fund exemptions for tokenized gold. Unnamed industry participants have warned that current UK fund rule uncertainty could
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Monument Bank delays retail tokenized deposits rollout to November, citing UK regulatory issues
The London-based challenger bank, which aims to tokenize £250 million ($330 million) in UK retail bank deposits, originally expected to launch "two months ago" but faced difficulties finding a local c
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UK FCA: Christopher Woolcott Pleads Guilty to Fraudulent Takeover Offer for Touchstone Exploration Shares
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that Christopher Woolcott has pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud and forgery. He created a fictitious takeover offer for Touchstone Exploration I
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UK regulator FCA weighs easing ban on financial prediction markets, reportedly held talks with trading platforms as Britons turn to Polymarket and Kalshi
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is reportedly considering easing its ban on financial prediction markets. The regulator held talks with trading platforms, as British citizens have increasin
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UK's largest retail investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown opens access to crypto ETNs after FCA lifts retail ban
UK's largest retail investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown opens access to crypto ETNs after FCA lifts retail ban
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UK's FCA bans and fines Daniel Thomas £742,700 for unauthorized pension transfer advice
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has decided to ban Daniel Thomas from working in financial services and fine him £742,700. This follows findings that he recklessly provided defined benefit pensi
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Binance reportedly plans UK relaunch with FCA license application under new crypto rules
Binance is reportedly planning to re-enter the UK market by applying for a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) license. Its UK arm has been barred from offering regulated activities in the country since
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Report: UK FCA in settlement talks with HTX over illegal crypto promotion, High Court proceedings paused
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is reportedly in settlement talks with cryptocurrency exchange HTX regarding a case where the FCA accuses HTX of illegally promoting crypto assets to UK cons
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UK lawmakers press banks on crypto firms’ access to banking services, calling it “one of the biggest barriers to growth,” and ask how new FCA regulatory regime will change bank policies.
UK Members of Parliament (MPs) have written to the CEOs of major banks, requesting an explanation of their policy approach to cryptocurrency businesses and how the new UK Financial Conduct Authority (
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UK FCA reportedly preparing regulatory framework for tokenized gold, including its use as collateral in wholesale markets
UK FCA reportedly preparing regulatory framework for tokenized gold, including its use as collateral in wholesale markets
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Blockchain.com obtains VASP custody license from Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, following prior MiCA and FCA approvals, to expand its regulated crypto services in the region.
Blockchain.com obtains VASP custody license from Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, following prior MiCA and FCA approvals, to expand its regulated crypto services in the region.
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U.K. Regulator Eases Listing Rules in Bid to Revive London Market
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is changing its rules around information sharing tied to initial public offerings, aiming to make London a more attractive listing destination. These changes will
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Robinhood UK secures FCA crypto registration on July 31, ahead of new regulatory regime
Robinhood's U.K. arm was added to the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) list of registered cryptoasset companies as of July 31. This registration signifies compliance with the regulator's anti-money
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UK’s FCA to Publish Daily Stock-Trading Data Starting Friday
The UK's markets regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), plans to publish a daily summary of trading in the country’s shares starting Friday. This initiative is part of its effort to increas
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UK FCA Charges Solicitor Richard Bloomfield with 5 Counts of Insider Dealing
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged solicitor Richard Bloomfield with 5 counts of insider dealing. The FCA alleges that Bloomfield, while working on an acquisition of Seraphine Group
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UK FCA Reports First-Year Progress on New Strategy, Including 3 Arrests and 650 Social Media Takedown Requests for Illegal Promotions
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced its achievements in the first year of its 5-year strategy, detailed in its Annual Report and Accounts. The regulator led an international crackdown o
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UK FCA and Police Arrest Four in Fraud and Money Laundering Investigation
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and police have arrested four individuals and executed search warrants in Hackney, Beckenham, and Slough as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged fraud
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HTX exits UK following FCA settlement
Existing customers cannot trade and must request approval for a one-time 48-hour withdrawal window, subject to sanctions controls.
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Crypto exchange HTX exits UK market after settling with FCA
Crypto exchange HTX, formerly Huobi, has ceased accepting deposits from British customers and agreed to stop targeting them with crypto promotions, following a settlement with the UK's Financial Condu
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Justin Sun's HTX Exits UK Following FCA Settlement Over Alleged Financial Promotion Breaches
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced today it reached a High Court settlement with Huobi Global S.A., the company behind crypto exchange HTX, preventing it from knowingly making unlawful
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a portfolio management company authorized by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), entered administration on October 23
Bullseye Financial Ltd, a portfolio management company authorized by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), entered administration on October 23, 2026. Robert Young and Matthew Haw have been appoin
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FCA restricts 6 unregulated lenders over anti-money laundering concerns
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed restrictions on six unregulated lending firms, known as Annex 1 firms, due to concerns over their anti-money laundering policies, controls, and p
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Nikhil Rathi, CEO of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA): The UK financial services sector is a global leader, actively embracing new technologies such as AI and tokenization.
Nikhil Rathi, CEO of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), stated at the City of London's annual dinner that the UK financial services sector leads globally, being the world's largest center for
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UK FCA Proposes Guidance on When DeFi Interfaces Need Authorization, Consultations Close Nov. 18
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has also released a separate paper detailing how regulated firms must manage risks associated with decentralized finance (DeFi). Both consultations are open un
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UK FCA Deputy CEO Sarah Pritchard: Regulatory reforms show promising early signs, with consumers investing up to 53% more
UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Deputy Chief Executive Sarah Pritchard stated that the regulator's reforms to advice and guidance rules, including the introduction of "targeted support" and a shi
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UK FCA Revokes Bans for Four Individuals Involved in LIBOR/EURIBOR Manipulation Cases
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has stated that, following the recent overturning of related convictions by the Court of Appeal, it has withdrawn its prohibitions against Colin Bermingham, Ph
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Jarvis Investment Management Limited enters special administration on October 14, 2026
The company, which is FCA authorised and regulated to provide wealth management services, had previously agreed to a voluntary requirement with the FCA on September 16, 2022, restricting its activitie
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UK FCA arrests three in major operation against insider dealing and money laundering ring
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the National Crime Agency (NCA) conducted a joint operation on October 13, leading to the arrest of three individuals suspected of engaging in insider deal
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UK FCA Car Finance Redress Scheme Legal Challenge to Be Heard in February 2027
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that the Upper Tribunal has confirmed it will hear legal challenges against its motor finance redress scheme from February 16 to 26, 2027. The sche
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UK FCA: Corporate finance firms need to improve compliance culture
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) surveyed 411 corporate finance firms, receiving 382 responses, to assess their compliance functions. While most firms reported carrying out key compliance ac
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UK FCA Proposes New Rules: 90-Day Notice Required for Long-Term Investment Fund Redemptions
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published new proposed rules requiring asset managers of long-term investment funds, such as property funds, to implement a 90-day notice period for inve
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UK FCA Official: Tokenization, AI, and Private Company Stock Trading Markets Become Core of Capital Market Reform
Jon Relleen, Director of Infrastructure and Exchanges at the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), stated at the "UK Public and Private Capital Markets Reform Summit 2026" that the FCA has completed k
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FCA survey: Firms' satisfaction with regulator rises to 79%, effectiveness to 76%
FCA survey: Firms' satisfaction with regulator rises to 79%, effectiveness to 76%
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UK's 2027 Crypto Rules Allow Firms to Remove Trust Protections for Lent Bitcoin
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) opened applications for authorization on September 30. New rules, expected to take effect on October 25, 2027, will differentiate between crypto assets used
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UK FCA opens crypto firm authorization applications, bringing them under full regulation with consumer protection and market integrity standards
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened applications for crypto firms, marking the first time they will be brought under full regulation in the UK. The new regime, which takes effect on 25
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UK brokerage ITI Capital Ltd enters special administration
ITI Capital Ltd, a brokerage firm authorized and regulated by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), entered special administration on September 25, 2026, with Duncan Perring and David Soden of T
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FCA crackdown leads to 21 CFD firms closing since 2025, with 3 more cancelling permissions
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been challenging Contracts for Differences (CFD) firms that misuse their authorized status to mislead consumers, particularly by using their UK authoriza
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FCA chief executive Nikhil Rathi says HSBC Orion becomes first approved to provide live Digital Securities Depository services
FCA chief executive Nikhil Rathi says HSBC Orion becomes first approved to provide live Digital Securities Depository services
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UK financial firms closed 238,396 suspected money mule accounts in 2025, up from 2024, but criminals still shift funds through multiple accounts
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reported that financial firms shut down 238,396 suspected money mule accounts in 2025, an increase from 233,269 in 2024 and 184,935 in 2023. Despite these ef
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The UK's FCA has initiated High Court proceedings against Hunter Jones for alleged unauthorized activities.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated High Court proceedings against Osborne Baldwin Limited, operating under the names Hunter Jones and Hunter Jones Group. The FCA alleges that Hunte
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UK FCA Director Castledine outlines efforts to build stronger investment culture
Lucy Castledine, Director of Consumer Investments at the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), stated at the 2026 Investor Summit that the FCA is supporting growth, innovation, and wider access to inv
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