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On the heels of a report by a coalition of pro-blockchain groups and financial institutions warning UK officials not to over-regulate the industry, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is weighing whether or not to ban certain crypto-related derivatives. While all eyes were on the budget yday, the FCA quietly announced that it considering a ban […]

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinfloor has received a blockchain license from the strictly regulated Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC), and is the first crypto exchange to do so since the Gibraltar government instituted its blockchain regulatory laws, according to Finance Magnates. We're pleased to announce that Coinfloor Gibraltar has been formally regulated as a distributed ledger technology […]

This week, major New York City-based crypto exchange Gemini obtained insurance coverage from a consortium of leading insurance providers led by Aon, a multi-billion dollar insurance giant based in London. Yusuf Hussain, Gemini’s Head of Risk, emphasized the importance of providing sufficient consumer protection to assure that investors on the platform can freely trade cryptocurrencies […]

We are thrilled to introduce the three newest additions to CryptoSlate Places: Australia, London, and New York City. In parallel with the flourishing blockchain sector, CryptoSlate Places, intends to assemble and manage information from global blockchain hubs. By unifying localized news, events, company listings, and projects, we are steadily creating a comprehensive directory of the vast […]

Primalbase, a Dutch private start-up is launching a next-generation working space ecosystem in London. These workspaces will allow fintech companies to sell, share, rent and pay for private space with both Ethereum and Waves-based digital tokens. Primalbase raised $7.5M in less than 24 hours during an ICO that ended in June 2017. Those interested in the private […]

It’s the word on the crypto community’s collective mind: Regulation. And for the U.K.’s Right Honorable Nicky Morgan MP, Chair of the Treasury Committee, cryptocurrency is a wild “wild west.” Volatility in the field isn’t new information, and neither is necessary adaptation. Protocol in regulation scenarios such as this has required a great deal of […]

Blockchain is enabling a new era of frictionless payments and is disrupting multiple industries across the board–including art. Last month, Andy Warhol’s “14 Small Electric Chairs” was sold on decentralized auction platform Maecenas. First Multi-Million Painting Sold in Blockchain Auction Bidders on Maecenas purchased a 31.5 percent stake in Andy Warhol’s “14 Small Electric Chairs” painting […]

Lloyd’s of London has entered into an agreement with custodial firm Kingdom Trust to offer cryptocurrency insurance services in a move that further amps institutional entry in the digital asset ecosystem, according to a press release. Opening the Doors to Institutional Crypto Investments Founded in 2010, Kingdom Trust enjoys a clientele of more than 100,000 […]

Cryptocurrency payments provider Wirex has received an operating license from the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Wirex Receives Third FCA License The development marks the third license awarded to a cryptocurrency business. Trading behemoth Coinbase and crypto-startup Circle were also awardees of the approval. We are more than proud to announce that Wirex Limited is only […]

With growing adoption, cryptocurrency debit cards are becoming more prevalent worldwide. Launched Aug. 22,  Revolut released a new metal debit card that gives customers cashback in cryptocurrency. Earn Bitcoin After Each Transaction Yesterday, fintech startup Revolut revealed its new Revolut Metal debit card for premium customers–giving access to additional perks and features including cashback in cryptocurrency. Based in […]

London-based mining operation Argo is the first cryptocurrency firm to successfully launch an IPO on the London Stock Exchange, capturing £25 million (USD $32.5 million) in investor capital. The August 3, 2018 launch of the public offering provides retail investors with the opportunity to purchase ordinary shares in the mining organization, which operates a mining facility […]

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts worldwide don’t shy from sharing their support for the burgeoning asset class, voicing the inevitable disruption of traditional finance market as the use of cryptocurrencies increase. However, an independent research finding in the U.K. suggests the contrary, concluding only 38% of adults in the United Kingdom “understand cryptocurrencies.” Inflated Community Sentiment As reported […]

Amidst rising fears of cryptocurrency growth as a terrorism-funding and money laundering vehicle, the city of London established an educational outlet for its Police force to understand digital currencies. Coursework Addition As reported by CityAM on July 22, 2018, the “first of its kind” program will be added to existing coursework of the Economic Crime […]

Reports suggest the U.K. may be en route to dominate the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry and join the ranks of Japan, Germany, and Malta.

Founded by Ethereum Co-founder Charles Hoskinson, Cardano (ADA) is poised as a third-generation blockchain with a focus on propelling mass adoption.

Ben Delo, co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX is revealed to be Britain’s first Bitcoin billionaire and youngest self-made billionaire. Launched in 2014, BitMEX is a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange valued at around $3.6 billion and handles over $2 billion in daily trading volume. A Bitcoin Billionaire’s Path Delo, age 34, was born in Sheffield, England, […]

Revolut, a trading platform that has captured the title of the fastest-growing “unicorn” fintech company, has recently announced the launch of Bitcoin Cash and Ripple support for the Revolut trading app. The addition of BCH and XRP to the trading app will see the Revolut user base, which currently executes over 100,000 trades daily, exposed […]

UK-based cryptocurrency trading startup, Crypto Facilities, has become the first crypto platform to launch regulated Ethereum futures contracts, making a new derivatives contract available from 4 pm UK time on the 11th of May. The new Ethereum futures contracts represent another step toward the maturation of the cryptocurrency market as complex financial products such as […]