FCA Targets Three London Premises In Illegal P2P Crypto Trading Crackdown
TL;DR The FCA, HMRC and Metropolitan Police inspected three London premises over suspected illegal crypto trading. Cease-and-desist notices were issued. The action involved unregistered P2P businesses, not licensed UK exchanges. The Financial Conduct Authority has stepped up its enforcement work against illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading in London. Working with HMRC and the Metropolitan Police, the…
FCA Crypto Authorisation Gateway Opens September 30
TL;DR The FCA’s application window for Britain’s new crypto regime opens September 30. Applications in the main window can be submitted until February 28, 2027. The new regulatory regime itself starts October 25, 2027. Crypto firms operating in the UK are getting close to a date that matters a lot more than another consultation paper.…
Coinbase Expands Derivatives Trading To UK Professional Clients
Coinbase has launched futures, options, and perpetuals for professional clients in the United Kingdom, expanding its derivatives offering through its MiFID authorization. The rollout is not for UK retail users. Eligibility is limited to users classified as Professional Clients, which means they must meet criteria tied to trading activity, portfolio size, or relevant professional experience.…
Trump Trade News Ignites Bitcoin Mania—$100K Coming?
Bitcoin approached the $100,000 threshold on Wednesday after teasing a big international trade deal by US President Donald Trump. The agreement, as reported by The New York Times, will be with the United Kingdom and is to be formally announced at the White House on Thursday. The cryptocurrency was at $99,200 as of publication, having…