Coinbase has registered with the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), allowing its U.K. arm, CB Payments Ltd., to offer cryptocurrency services directly. The firm is listed under a specific reference number on the FCA's register. Previously, Coinbase operated in the U.K. through CB Payments Ltd., which was not authorized to ...
The United Kingdom has launched a consultation to explore a nationwide ban preventing operators of critical national infrastructure from paying ransomware cybercriminals. The proposed "targeted ban," announced on January 14 by the Home Office, would apply to public sector bodies and critical sectors such as energy, healthcare, and local councils, ...
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev has criticized UK policymakers for what he described as a “backward” approach to crypto trading regulations, especially when contrasted with the permissive stance on regulated gambling. In an interview with The Times, Tenev emphasized the importance of individual autonomy in financial decisions, dismissing concerns about young ...
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivered a keynote speech at the London Tech Week conference on June 12, 2023, emphasizing the significance of embracing the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence (AI). In his address, Sunak positioned London as a leading tech hub and proposed that Britain could become the ...
