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UK crypto investors face banking barriers amid regulatory tension
Nearly 40% of UK investors face blocked crypto payments, prompting bank shifts amid rising tensions.
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MiCA rules, cross-border policy, stablecoins, and how EU regulation steers the regional crypto market.
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