As the Financial Services and Markets Act becomes law – here are the 5 things you need to know June 30, 2023 The Financial Services and Markets Bill received royal assent yesterday, securing the passage into law of the government’s landmark overhaul of financial services regulation. The government claims the reforms enable the UK to capitalise on ‘Brexit freedoms’, unlocking billions of pounds which could be directed to investment in the UK. In short, the act empowers [...]
Smarter Contracts secures more than $1 million in funding June 29, 2023 Smarter Contracts has closed $1.095 million of funding, secured through two private investors and the recent prize win.
Regulation of crypto assets – a more united approach? June 29, 2023 If the government's proposals to give regulatory authority to the FCA are adopted, crypto could benefit from its simple structure.
What we were able to change with the Financial Services and Markets Bill – part three June 29, 2023 Part three: Lord Holmes addresses his proposals on artificial intelligence that were not accepted by the Government.
Divergence forming between Bitcoin and Ethereum June 29, 2023 Bitcoin continues moving to a metronomic beat as it starts the morning around $30,400, as it’s done for much of the week.
Lord Holmes: ‘The Law Commission recommendations are a positive, proportionate approach to crypto, but now the Government must act!’ June 28, 2023 Lord Holmes says the government must act while the UK has a real chance to put opportunity into action and turn London into a crypto hub.
Bitcoin holds firm while smart contract cryptocurrencies fall deeper into the red June 28, 2023 Bitcoin continues to hold above $30,000 this morning after investors once again tested the $31k level.
What we were able to change with the Financial Services and Markets Bill – part two June 27, 2023 Part two on the changes that have been made to the Financial Services and Markets Bill focuses on regulator accountability.
Technology used in Bank of England’s CBDC project now available to any business June 27, 2023 Blockchain finance platform Quant is set to make infrastructure used in the Bank of England's CBDC test project available to businesses.
Bitcoin and Ethereum trundle along sideways as BlackRock pivot runs out of steam June 27, 2023 Bitcoin is trading well above $30k this morning - a level that was tested yesterday as BTC bounced back from a dip to $29.900.