At CryptoUK, we believe that lifting the ban on retail access to cryptoasset exchange traded notes (cETNs) is not only the right move — it’s an essential one for improving consumer protection in the UK. Since the ban was introduced, we’ve consistently raised concerns that it has

Phase 2 of Project Acacia — a joint initiative between the Reserve Bank of Australia (@RBAInfo) and the Digital Finance CRC (@DigiFinanceCRC) — is now underway, with 14 organisations selected to explore how digital money and settlement innovations could support wholesale

The US Senate Banking Committee held a landmark hearing yesterday that could significantly shape the future of crypto and digital assets in the United States. Titled “From Wall Street to Web3: Building Tomorrow’s Digital Asset Markets”, the session explored how the US can move

We’re pleased to see two key developments published yesterday that reflect real progress in areas where CryptoUK has long advocated for clear, forward-looking regulation in the UK’s crypto and digital asset landscape:. 🔹 UK Government Promises Comprehensive Crypto Legislation

Congratulations to @Bullish on this exciting new collaboration with the @SolanaFndn!. This partnership marks a significant step toward building high-performance, institutional-grade financial infrastructure on-chain. By prioritising @Solana-native stablecoins across its exchange

We're proud to see one of our members taking a leading role in advancing blockchain intelligence and public safety. @Tether_to's strategic investment in @CrystalPlatform reinforces the tools and capabilities needed to combat illicit stablecoin activity and support global

In 2025, protocol security isn’t just about patching bugs. It’s about staying ahead of threats that haven’t even been classified yet. Join CryptoUK member @MerkleScience for a hard-hitting webinar exploring the real threats facing blockchain protocols this year—from LLM-powered

🇵🇰 Pakistan has announced the establishment of a new regulatory authority to oversee its crypto and digital asset sector. The federal government has launched the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) — an independent body responsible for licensing, supervising,

🇬🇧 It's been a busy few weeks at CryptoUK, with continued momentum across our working groups, policy meetings, and various events — all supporting the UK’s crypto and digital asset industry 👇. ✅ Moderated a fireside chat at the DigiAssets Conference (17–18 June) – Ian Taylor

🇬🇧 Could lifting the ban on cETNs finally offer UK retail investors a safer way to access crypto markets?. CryptoUK and our members believe the FCA’s proposal to open retail access to cryptoasset exchange traded notes (cETNs) is a positive and necessary step — one that introduces

🇪🇸 BBVA Launches Bitcoin and Ethereum Services for Retail Customers in Spain 🚀. @BBVA_espana, Spain’s second-largest bank, has officially rolled out its crypto trading and custody service for Bitcoin and Ethereum to all retail customers of legal age. This marks a significant

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan Moves Towards a National Crypto Reserve. The National Bank of Kazakhstan is planning to establish a state-managed cryptocurrency reserve, funded by seized digital assets and government-linked mining operations. Chairman Timur Suleimenov emphasised that centralised

This week, both @OKX and @Bybit_Official launched fully MiCA-compliant platforms in the EU, each securing CASP licences and rolling out regulated offerings tailored for the European Economic Area. 🔹 OKX has launched its regulated exchange in France, leveraging MiCA’s

🌍 @jpmorgan’s blockchain unit Kinexys is taking a major step toward solving carbon market inefficiencies. In collaboration with S&P Global Commodity Insights (@SPGCI), @EcoRegistry, and the International Carbon Registry (ICR), Kinexys is testing a new blockchain application for

🇪🇺 The European Central Bank is taking a major step toward blockchain-based financial infrastructure — with a pilot settlement system planned by the end of 2026. Under a new initiative, the ECB will explore how distributed ledger technology (DLT) platforms can be linked directly

🚨 @Ripple is making a bold move towards deeper integration with the U.S. financial system. CEO @bgarlinghouse has confirmed that Ripple is applying for a national bank charter from the OCC and a Federal Reserve master account, stating:. “True to our long-standing compliance

Join CryptoUK member @MerkleScience and @InputOutputHK – one of the world’s pre-eminent blockchain research and engineering companies, best known for the #Cardano blockchain platform – for an exclusive fireside chat exploring what it takes to build and scale effective crypto

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly considering a more streamlined process for approving crypto ETFs. Under the proposed changes, ETF issuers would no longer need to submit a 19b-4 filing — the current standard for listing new financial products on

🇩🇪 Germany’s banking giants are leaning into crypto — and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. Three major crypto developments hit the headlines in Germany this week: . 🔹 @DeutscheBank is reportedly preparing to roll out crypto custody services in 2026, in collaboration