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UK crypto firms get five-month window to seek FCA approval

UK crypto firms have been given a five-month application window, from Sep. 30 to Feb. 28, to seek Financial Conduct Authority approval before a new regulatory regime is expected to take effect in October 2027. The Financial Times published a…

Sep 12, 2026 · byCrypto.news

Circle put USDC on Chelsea’s shirt and the FCA did not blink

The first regulated crypto company to land a Premier League shirt deal did so three months after the Financial Conduct Authority told clubs to stop signing “dodgy” sponsors. Circle is not dodgy. But the product on the shirt exists in…

Circle Financial Conduct Authority USD Coin

Sep 9, 2026 · byCrypto.news

UK Regulator Revisits the 2019 Ban Blocking Prediction Markets

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority has held talks with trading platforms about easing the retail binary options ban that keeps Kalshi and Polymarket out of the UK, The Times reported. The rules are unchanged, and a second regulator still stands between the platforms and British customers. A British Change in Direction The Financial Conduct Authority has […]

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Sep 8, 2026 · byBitcoin.com News

UK financial watchdog weighs lifting prediction markets ban: Report

Companies offering binary options for retail investors have been barred from selling, marketing and distributing products in the UK since 2019 following a directive from the FCA.

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Sep 7, 2026 · byCointelegraph

FCA weighs easing UK prediction market ban

The FCA reportedly held industry talks about easing Britain’s financial prediction market ban, although its public position remains unchanged.

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Sep 7, 2026 · byCrypto.news

Hargreaves Lansdown to offer crypto ETNs after UK ban lift, despite calling Bitcoin ‘not an asset class’

Hargreaves Lansdown plans to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs to UK retail investors after the FCA lifted its four-year ban on crypto The post Hargreaves Lansdown to offer crypto ETNs after UK ban lift, despite calling Bitcoin ‘not an asset class’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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Sep 3, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Chelsea FC gets a stablecoin sponsor after UK FCA warning to clubs

According to Circle, the USDC stablecoin name will appear on the front of club jerseys for Chelsea’s upcoming football season.

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Aug 28, 2026 · byCointelegraph

Binance plans UK return with FCA license bid: report

Binance reportedly plans to seek FCA authorization for a UK relaunch as Britain prepares to introduce its full crypto regime in October 2027.

Binance Financial Conduct Authority

Aug 18, 2026 · byCrypto.news

Binance to plan UK relaunch with FCA license application: Report

Binance’s UK arm has been barred from offering regulated activities in the country since June 2021, but the company will reportedly move to secure licensing under new crypto rules.

Binance Financial Conduct Authority

Aug 17, 2026 · byCointelegraph

HTX and FCA seek settlement in UK crypto marketing lawsuit

HTX and the UK Financial Conduct Authority have entered settlement talks over allegations that the crypto exchange illegally promoted its services to British consumers, with High Court proceedings paused until late August while negotiations continue. Reuters reported on Aug. 13,…

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Aug 14, 2026 · byCrypto.news

Justin Sun’s HTX Nears FCA Settlement as UK Users Still Face Sanctions Freeze

HTX is negotiating with the FCA, but a deal covers marketing, not the protections UK users have already lost. The post Justin Sun’s HTX Nears FCA Settlement as UK Users Still Face Sanctions Freeze appeared first on BeInCrypto .

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Aug 13, 2026 · byBeInCrypto

FCA, HTX in Settlement Talks Over Illegal UK Crypto Promotions: Report

An FCA employee bought crypto from a UK IP address using a driving license as ID, according to the regulator's claim.

Financial Conduct Authority HTX

Aug 13, 2026 · byDecrypt

UK FCA and HTX reportedly in settlement talks over alleged illegal crypto promotions

The FCA's actions signal a stricter regulatory environment for crypto firms, emphasizing compliance and international enforcement challenges. The post UK FCA and HTX reportedly in settlement talks over alleged illegal crypto promotions appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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Aug 13, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

‘One of the single biggest barriers to growth’: UK lawmakers press banks over crypto access ahead of new FCA regime

UK lawmakers have asked banks to explain how the new FCA crypto regime may change their policies toward digital asset firms.

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Aug 11, 2026 · byThe Block

UK FCA Eyes Tokenized Gold as London Defends 70% Market Share

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority is exploring how tokenized gold could fit into wholesale markets, including its use as collateral. The discussions come as London seeks to defend its dominance in bullion trading against growing competition from China. London Pushes Tokenized Gold as China Challenges Its Lead The United Kingdom is considering a regulatory framework […]

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Aug 11, 2026 · byBitcoin.com News

UK regulators to prepare tokenized gold framework: Report

The UK’s FCA is reportedly preparing a regulatory framework for tokenized gold and how these products may be used as collateral assets in wholesale markets.

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Aug 10, 2026 · byCointelegraph

UK FCA prepares tokenized gold framework with major banks

The FCA is discussing tokenized gold standards with banks as UK regulators explore its use as wholesale collateral under existing market rules.

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Aug 10, 2026 · byCrypto.news

UK Financial Conduct Authority plans regulatory framework for tokenized gold

The integration of tokenized gold into existing frameworks could enhance market efficiency and flexibility, influencing global financial systems. The post UK Financial Conduct Authority plans regulatory framework for tokenized gold appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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Aug 10, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Coinbase Just Got Full UK Trading License, And Tokenized US Stocks With Dividends Are the Headline Feature

Coinbase's FCA MiFID authorization unlocks UK equity and derivatives trading — find out what it means for COIN stock and the everything exchange strategy. The post Coinbase Just Got Full UK Trading License, And Tokenized US Stocks With Dividends Are the Headline Feature appeared first on Cryptonews .

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Aug 6, 2026 · byCryptoNews

Blockchain.com wins Cayman custody license after MiCA and FCA approvals

Blockchain.com secured a VASP custody license from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, expanding its regulated crypto services in the region.

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Aug 6, 2026 · byCointelegraph

Robinhood secures UK crypto registration ahead of new FCA rules

Crypto and stock trading platform Robinhood has secured UK crypto registration ahead of the country’s new licensing framework. According to a recent announcement, Robinhood has received approval to offer cryptocurrency services in the United Kingdom after its UK subsidiary was…

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Aug 3, 2026 · byCrypto.news

European Blockchain Convention Returns to Barcelona for Post-MiCA Gathering

EBC12 brings together speakers from J.P. Morgan, the Financial Conduct Authority, Invesco, Coinbase, Fidelity International, and more than 300 leaders from the banks, regulators, and asset managers shaping Europe’s digital asset market. Barcelona, Spain, July, 2026, Eleven weeks after MiCA’s deadline, the 12th edition of the European Blockchain Convention (EBC12) returns to Barcelona. It is The post European Blockchain Convention Returns to Barcelona for Post-MiCA Gathering appeared first on BeInCrypto .

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Jul 30, 2026 · byBeInCrypto

Stablecoins offer limited retail payment appeal in UK, FCA says

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has identified cross-border payments as the strongest practical application for stablecoins after gathering feedback from banks, payment companies and crypto firms during its Stablecoin Sprint. According to the UK Financial Conduct Authority, participants in its…

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Jul 29, 2026 · byCrypto.news

Anthropic joins UK FCA’s AI Sandbox testing programme alongside crypto-adjacent firms

Anthropic joins the UK FCA's Supercharged Sandbox with 21 firms testing AI in finance, including crypto-adjacent companies TrueLayer and Sardine. The post Anthropic joins UK FCA’s AI Sandbox testing programme alongside crypto-adjacent firms appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Anthropic Financial Conduct Authority

Jul 23, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing