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 Crypto and FinTech Execs: UK Needs to Be More Welcoming to Industry

 Crypto and FinTech Execs: UK Needs to Be More Welcoming to Industry
 Crypto and FinTech Execs: UK Needs to Be More Welcoming to Industry
April 30, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

Cryptocurrency and FinTech executives say Great Britain has become an unwelcoming place for their businesses. That’s according to a report Wednesday (April 30) by CNBC, citing interviews...

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UK and US to Collaborate On Regulating Crypto Sector
UK and US to Collaborate On Regulating Crypto Sector
April 29, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The British government reportedly plans to work with American officials to regulate the cryptocurrency industry. The two countries will hold talks “to support the use...

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UK Retail Sales Rose 0.4% in March, Driven by Sunny Weather
UK Retail Sales Rose 0.4% in March, Driven by Sunny Weather
April 25, 2025  |  Retail

Retail sales in Great Britain rose by 0.4% in March, boosted by unusually sunny weather for that time of year, the Office for National Statistics...

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Regulatory Shifts and Cyberattacks Put UK Merchant Credential Storage in the Spotlight
Regulatory Shifts and Cyberattacks Put UK Merchant Credential Storage in the Spotlight
April 25, 2025  |  Shopping

In the current environment, no matter what the country, consumers are keenly aware of the pressures of inflation, of how far their spending can stretch,...

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Barclays to Sell Stake in Payment Acceptance Business to Brookfield
Barclays to Sell Stake in Payment Acceptance Business to Brookfield
April 17, 2025  |  Partnerships

Barclays and private equity firm Brookfield Asset Management partnered to grow Barclays’ payment acceptance business and transform it into a standalone entity. The partnership brings...

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UK’s FCA to Establish Regional Offices in US and Asia-Pacific
UK’s FCA to Establish Regional Offices in US and Asia-Pacific
April 15, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is establishing offices in the United States and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to offer services like helping firms...

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Revolut to Add UK Stocks to Trading Platform
Revolut to Add UK Stocks to Trading Platform
April 11, 2025  |  Investments

Revolut reportedly plans to add U.K. stocks to its trading platform within days. The company gained its U.K. trading license in November, has over 800,000...

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Mastercard and Kraken Team to Promote Crypto Payments in the EU and UK
Mastercard and Kraken Team to Promote Crypto Payments in the EU and UK
April 09, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency platform Kraken launched a payments-focused partnership with Mastercard. The collaboration will allow Kraken customers in the United Kingdom and Europe to spend crypto assets...

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