Cryptocurrency

UK crypto-as-a-service platform Zumo has launched a new UK Cryptoasset Regulation Tracker to help crypto firms and other financial institutions better align with incoming regulatory obligations. With the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) authorisation gateway opening on September 30, firms a

  Politicians have written to the chief executives at every major bank in the UK, demanding explanations regarding their restrictive policies toward cryptocurrency and digital asset firms.

A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, Bithumb, issued a formal apology after a promotional error led to the accidental distribution of over $40 billion (c. £30bn) in Bitcoin to its users. During a marketing event on Friday, intended to gift users small cash rewards of roughly 2,000 won (c. &

Crypto exchange Coinbase is launching a significant challenge to UK fintechs and traditional banks with a new high-interest savings account.

Digital assets like Bitcoin will have greater legal clarity under new legislation introduced at Holyrood. The Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill aims to provide clear legal recognition that digital assets can be property in Scots law. The new legislation creates "robust" legal foundations around digital

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.

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

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.

A Scottish boarding school has become the first in the UK to accept bitcoin as a form of school fee payment.

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

Scotcoin is set to be listed on a major cryptocurrency exchange in February 2025, which will see the project valued at $250 million (£200m) on its market debut. The Scotcoin Project (TSP) Community Interest Company has exchanged contracts with a tier 1 exchange and will initially be paired wit