UK Appoints First Crypto Intelligence Officer to Track Digital Assets in Bankruptcies and Crime Cases

UK Appoints First Crypto Intelligence Officer to Track Digital Assets in Bankruptcies and Crime Cases

In a move signalling the growing importance of digital currencies in legal and financial proceedings, the UK’s Insolvency Service has appointed its first-ever crypto intelligence officer. The role, filled by veteran investigator and former police detective Andrew Small, marks a critical step in the government’s efforts to recover digital assets tied to bankruptcies and criminal…

UK Tech Industry Applauds £2bn AI Boost in Chancellor’s £600bn Spending Review

UK Tech Industry Applauds £2bn AI Boost in Chancellor’s £600bn Spending Review

The UK tech industry has responded with cautious optimism to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ highly anticipated £600 billion Spending Review, which outlines the government’s renewed push to cement Britain’s status as a global technology leader, especially in artificial intelligence. Unveiled this week, the review sets out major investments in science, tech, and innovation, including a headline…

Inside Tech’s Fast Track to No 10 Critics Warn of Big Tech’s Outsized Influence on UK Policy

Inside Tech’s Fast Track to No 10: Critics Warn of Big Tech’s Outsized Influence on UK Policy

Big Tech Finds an Open Door in Downing Street When former Google CEO Eric Schmidt shared the UK’s problem was having “so many ways that people can say no,” he was speaking at an October 2024 investment summit, standing beside Keir Starmer. His presence symbolized more than just admiration for British innovation—it highlighted just how…

UK’s Bold Bid to Lead in Global Crypto Regulation

UK’s Bold Bid to Lead in Global Crypto Regulation

The United Kingdom is taking decisive steps toward becoming a world leader in digital asset regulation. On April 29, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced the government’s intention to implement a “comprehensive regulatory regime” for the crypto sector, aiming to attract innovation while securing the financial system. The UK Treasury detailed the framework in…

UK Regulator Proposes Ban on Using Debt for Crypto Purchases

UK Regulator Proposes Ban on Using Debt for Crypto Purchases

UK authorities intend to prohibit individual investors from acquiring crypto assets through leverage due to apprehensions regarding the volatile nature of digital assets and the risk they pose financially. The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a document on May 2, outlining its proposed rules for crypto assets, which include this restriction. The FCA’s action…

UK's Financial Watchdog Opens Public Debate on Crypto Regulation

UK’s Financial Watchdog Opens Public Debate on Crypto Regulation

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is introducing new regulations for cryptocurrencies, urging public and industry feedback on crypto intermediaries, staking, lending, borrowing, and Decentralized Finance (DeFi). The move follows the UK Treasury’s draft legislation, which will formally place a wider range of crypto activities under FCA’s direct supervisory power. The FCA aims to balance…