UK Finance Publishes Report on Successful Regulated Liability Network
The various use case tests conducted by UK Finance in partnership with Quant, R3, DXC Technology, and Coadjute found that the Regulated Liability Network could unlock new functionalities for the UK’s financial system. The report also states that UK regulation is versatile enough to support the network’s operations. UK Finance Concludes Experimentation Phase of Regulated […]
Crypto Billionaire Flees London Over Offshore Tax Concerns
Christian Angermayer, a billionaire crypto investor, has reportedly moved from London to Switzerland as the UK considers tightening tax policies on offshore wealth. Angermayer’s relocation signals the potential departure of other wealthy individuals fearing future tax hikes on non-domiciled tax arrangements. Crypto Investor Angermayer Leaves London Over Tax Concerns Billionaire crypto investor Christian Angermayer has […]
FCA Secures First Conviction for Illegal Crypto ATM Operation in UK
Olumide Osunkoya has pleaded guilty to illegally running a crypto ATM network across the UK. Even though the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) denied his registration, his operation handled millions in cryptocurrency transactions. This case represents the first conviction of its type under the UK’s anti-money laundering laws. UK’s First Illegal Crypto ATM Conviction Unveiled […]
Bitcoin price falls as global recession and AI bubble fears send investors scrambling
Bitcoin’s price correction is driven by a weakening global economy, conflict in the Middle East, and concerns over an AI bubble.This post was originally published on this site
Man pleads guilty in UK’s first illegal crypto ATM conviction
Olumide Osunkoya pleaded guilty to FCA charges of illegal offer and use of cryptocurrency automated teller machines (ATMs). The 45-year old Osunkuya will be sentenced at a later date. Olumide Osunkoya has pleaded guilty to several charges involving the illegal operation of cryptocurrency automated teller machines in the UK. Osunkuya, 45, pleaded guilty when he […]
Blockchain could help UK’s $14.5T payments sector, says trade group
Trade group UK Finance hailed experiments on the Regulated Liability Network as a success but called for further talks with regulators to develop the system.This post was originally published on this site
UK finance regulator FCA a ‘deterrent’ to crypto industry, says CryptoUK
UK regulators have approved only four out of 35 crypto business registrations in the last 12 months, deterring others from engaging with the process.This post was originally published on this site
UK Court Recognizes USDT as ‘Distinct Form of Property’
A High Court of England and Wales has ruled that stablecoin tether (USDT) is recognized as property under English law. The court clarified that cryptocurrencies, despite not being physical assets, can be treated similarly to tangible and intangible property in legal disputes. UK Court Recognizes USDT as Legal Property The High Court of Justice, Business […]
UK Court Recognizes USDT as ‘Distinct Form of Property’
A High Court of England and Wales has ruled that stablecoin tether (USDT) is recognized as property under English law. The court clarified that cryptocurrencies, despite not being physical assets, can be treated similarly to tangible and intangible property in legal disputes. UK Court Recognizes USDT as Legal Property The High Court of Justice, Business […]
UK introduces new bill clarifying crypto as personal property
UK’s new bill recognises Bitcoin and other digital assets as personal property. Under the new law, crypto owners will enjoy greater legal protection. The UK parliament has introduced a new bill that clarifies digital assets ownership by recognizing Bitcoin and other crypto assets as personal property. The new draft law, the Property (Digital Assets etc) […]