New tax rules set to hit crypto in 2025 March 28, 2025 As the UK tightens the screws on cryptocurrency taxation, investors and policymakers find themselves at odds over the future of digital finance. From April, around 12 per cent of UK crypto holders could face a hefty 24 per cent capital gains tax (CGT) rate – part of a broader tax squeeze that some argue is [...]
In the dumps: Man with £769m of bitcoin in landfill has appeal rejected March 14, 2025 James Howells, the man who claims to have lost £769m worth of bitcoin in a Welsh landfill, has had his appeal thrown out by the second-highest court in the land – and has now resolved to take his case to the European Court of Human Rights. Howells, who lost 8,000 coins of the cryptocurrency after [...]
Crypto fraud surges after Donald Trump’s re-election February 13, 2025 Crypto platforms have been warned the industry is at a “critical juncture” after a Sumsub report showed a spike in fraud cases. The verification platform’s State of the Crypto Industry 2025 said fraud cases were up 48 per cent, with document forgery making up 31 per cent of detected cases in the last year. Following [...]
Bitpanda set to shake up UK crypto market after FCA approval February 12, 2025 European crypto platform Bitpanda is set to expand operations across the UK following approval from the City regulator. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has permitted Bitpanda to bring its suite of 500 cryptocurrencies to the UK market. Bitpanda’s entry adds to the increasing pressures across traditional banks as they face competition from the modern abilities [...]
The UK is at a crypto crossroads February 8, 2025 With both the US and EU poised to introduce regulatory regimes for crypto, the UK must urgently establish itself as a hub for innovation, says John Glen During my years in the Treasury, I saw firsthand the transformative power of technology in shaping our economy, and I also witnessed the state building barriers to emerging [...]
Why the crypto bull market party might be over for Britain January 28, 2025 While crypto markets have dipped in recent days after the release of Deepseek shook US tech firms, UK companies are struggling to keep the momentum of digital finance going. Bitcoin managed to pull itself back above the $100,000 mark this morning after Deepseek’s new AI model shook the stock prices of the Magnificent Seven; Apple, [...]
Crypto rises: Bitcoin soars as Donald Trump returns to the White House January 20, 2025 Bitcoin hit record highs on Monday, as President-elect Donald Trump, and soon-to-be First Lady-again Melania Trump launched their meme coins, days ahead of the inauguration. The cryptocurrency leader reached above $108,000(£88,668) for the first time ever on Monday morning, ahead of Trump’s official return to office. Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets at Hargreaves [...]
The UK is at risk of missing out on the crypto revolution January 19, 2025 Crypto is not a curiosity or a fad, it’s set to transform financial services – and as with any true innovation we must be prepared to experiment and sometimes fail, says Lord Ranger The soaring office towers of Canary Wharf stand as testimony to Britain’s golden era of smart regulation and financial ingenuity, cementing London’s [...]
Crypto ranked among top three alternative investments in 2024 January 6, 2025 Crypto and digital assets emerged as the third most popular investment of the past 12 months, driven by a 49 per cent surge in online searches. Whisky and Wealth Club’s research highlighted cryptocurrencies as one of the top three performing alternative investment sectors, alongside peer-to-peer lending and music royalties. Despite their notorious volatility, digital assets [...]
Sport sponsorship: Best deals, who’s investing and 2025 growth January 5, 2025 As 2025 kicks off, the sports sponsorship landscape is brimming with opportunity. New trends are emerging and the environment is ripe for seasoned sponsors to make bold investments promoting new brand offerings. With Premier League clubs preparing for life after gambling sponsors and athlete-driven media platforms gaining traction, the industry is undergoing a transformation that [...]