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MP Lisa Cameron (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)

Member of Parliament Lisa Cameron called for the government to ensure that all stages of education and the workplace contribute to developing digital skills.

By Camomile Shumba

Apr 17, 2024 at 10:06 a.m. UTC

Apr 17, 2024

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U.K. Economic Secretary Bim Afolami speaking at Innovate Finance Global Summit 2024 (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)

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UK to Issue New Crypto, Stablecoin Legislation by July, Minister Says

The country passed a landmark bill in June 2023, which laid the foundation for stablecoins and other crypto to be treated as regulated financial activities.

By Camomile Shumba

Apr 15, 2024 at 10:17 a.m. UTC

Apr 15, 2024

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UK Regulators Publish Draft Guidance on Digital Securities Sandbox Open to DLT

The DSS will last five years and could lead to a new regulatory regime for securities settlement.

By Camomile Shumba

Apr 3, 2024 at 2:42 p.m. UTC

Apr 3, 2024

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Craig Wright Assets Frozen by UK Judge to Prevent Him Evading Court Costs

Judge James Mellor found earlier this month that Wright was not, as he'd claimed, Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto.

By Sheldon Reback

Mar 29, 2024 at 11:35 a.m. UTC

Mar 29, 2024

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UK Ad Rules Apply to Influencers, Crypto Memes, Regulator Confirms in New Guidance

"The use of memes in promotions is particularly prevalent in the crypto-asset sector," the FCA's guidance said.

By Camomile Shumba

Mar 27, 2024 at 4:05 p.m. UTC

Mar 27, 2024

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UK Govt-Backed Report Urges Firms to Execute Tokenization Strategies

The Technology Working Group's report says firms need to be able to settle transfers on the blockchain via digital money and that funds should be allowed to hold tokenized ass...

By Camomile Shumba

Mar 26, 2024 at 12:59 p.m. UTC

Mar 26, 2024

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