A former Labour minister warned that foreign 'enemies of democracy' are using cryptocurrency donations to destabilise British politics, prompting renewed calls to ban such contributions. Critics argue anonymity and cross-border transfers complicate enforcement and threaten electoral integrity.
IOTA announced on Feb 28, 2026 that it will deploy its TWIN digital trade network in the UK, supported by £3.5M in funding. TWIN delivers verified trade data to UK borders in real time to streamline cross‑border processes.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has picked four firms to pilot stablecoin services in a regulatory sandbox; insights will inform the final stablecoin rules expected later in 2026.
Blockchain.com completed FCA registration in February to operate as a crypto asset business, reaffirming its London headquarters and UK roots. The move strengthens compliance and market access in the UK.
MoonPay has partnered with Deel to let 40,000 UK and EU businesses offer employee payments in stablecoins, expanding crypto payroll options across the region. The initiative aims to speed cross-border pay and appeal to crypto-native talent while raising tax and compliance questions.
The chief of Britain’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder says the company will continue aggressive accumulation despite nearly $100 million wiped from its holdings over three months. The move signals firm conviction in Bitcoin's long-term value amid a brutal downturn.
The FCA has published CP26/4, proposing stricter requirements on Consumer Duty, safeguarding of client assets, complaints handling, and tougher standards for overseas crypto firms serving UK customers.
A House of Lords inquiry has opened into stablecoins amid regulator warnings they could drain bank deposits and reshape payments. The Bank of England is simultaneously finalizing rules to treat large stablecoin issuers as systemically important.
The Financial Times reports Trading 212 allowed UK retail customers to trade crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) without FCA approval, despite the regulator’s October 2025 warning. The lapse raises fresh concerns about compliance, marketing controls and retail investor protection.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority is closing in on a final Consumer Duty consultation that would require crypto firms to deliver clear, positive outcomes for customers while preserving room for innovation. The move signals tougher conduct expectations across product design, disclosures and governance.