Crypto

The Scottish Parliament’s Economy and Fair Work Committee has launched a call for views on the Scottish Government’s Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill. The proposed legislation which aims to recognise digital assets as property in the eyes of the law will be scrutinised by a Holyrood Commit

Legal academics from University of Aberdeen have published a briefing exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by digital assets within Scots law.

The Bank of England is facing fierce opposition from the cryptocurrency industry over its proposal to impose strict ownership limits on stablecoins.

Firms will soon be able to give retail consumers access to crypto exchange traded notes (cETNs), under changes announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). cETNs that retail consumers can access must be traded on an FCA-approved, UK-based investment exchange (a Recognised Investment Exchange

Bitcoin has achieved a new record high, breaking the $122,000 barrier as "Crypto Week" commences in the United States.

A multi-million-pound wager on whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would wear a suit by the end of June has descended into confusion, following his recent appearances at a NATO summit. The prediction market on the crypto-currency platform Polymarket, which attracted over $12 million (c.

The Insolvency Service has appointed its first dedicated crypto intelligence specialist to help recover more money for the UK economy from bankruptcy cases. Former police investigator Andrew Small will help track digital assets in criminal cases and provide the agency with detailed knowledge of the

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing to lift the ban on offering crypto exchange traded notes (cETNs) to retail investors, with similar products already available in other countries.

BCP Technologies has launched Tokenised GBP (tGBP), the first sterling-denominated stablecoin from a UK-registered issuer to go live. The launch on 3 June 2025 follows a testing period within the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Regulated Sandbox.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published proposals on issuing stablecoins, crypto custody and financial resilience of cryptoasset firms. The latest milestone on the road to crypto regulation, the proposals are the result of extensive engagement through roundtables and feedback on previous

The UK government is developing a detailed regulatory framework aimed at positioning the UK as a global leader in digital finance. The proposed rules will subject cryptoasset firms involved in trading, staking, and custody to standards similar to those governing traditional financial institutions.

A cryptocurrency project connected to US President Donald Trump has reportedly generated at least $350 million (c. £271m) in revenue for its creators. The memecoin project, associated with the tradable Official TRUMP ($TRUMP) token, has accrued $314m (c. £243m) from token sales and $36m

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a significant rally over the weekend, spurred by the announcement of a US strategic crypto reserve. Bitcoin climbed above $92,000, an 18% increase from its Friday low, while Ether rose by 13% to around $2,300.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is launching a consultation for a second edition of its financial crime standard.

Scotcoin has debuted on the MEXC exchange today at 10.00 am GMT, representing one of the biggest UK-based project listings of recent years and a big step forward for the ethically focussed crypto project. The listing, which will see the tokens valued at a combined $250 million (c. £200m), will