UK crypto market

CoinCorner

2026-09-08 16:09:55

CoinCorner and AnchorWatch Launch Insured Bitcoin Custody Service for UK Customers

CoinCorner has partnered with AnchorWatch to launch Vault, a multi-institution Bitcoin custody service for customers in the United Kingdom. The service is insured by Lloyd’s of London. CoinCorner and AnchorWatch each hold a key, meaning neither party can transfer a customer’s Bitcoin independently. Bitcoin deposits held through the service are covered by insurance. The information was published by Bitcoin News on X.

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Robinhood

2026-08-10 11:14:12

Robinhood rolls out crypto trading in the UK with more than 50 tokens

Robinhood has begun rolling out cryptocurrency trading to eligible users in the UK, adding more than 50 digital assets through Bitstamp, the exchange it acquired last year for $200 million. The new offering places crypto alongside stocks, options, futures, and UK Individual Savings Accounts on Robinhood’s platform as the company pushes a broader one-stop investing model. The company said UK users will initially pay no trading commission, account management fee, or custody fee for crypto transactions. Currency conversion still carries a 0.1% fee, which rises to 0.3% during certain weekend periods. The first batch of supported assets includes Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Hyperliquid’s HYPE token. Robinhood said the service is provided by Bitstamp UK Ltd, which is registered with the UK Financial Conduct Authority as a cryptoasset business. It also warned that crypto held through Bitstamp UK is not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. Alongside the launch, Robinhood introduced its AI-powered market analysis tool, Cortex Digests for Crypto, in the UK. The company also shared fresh metrics for Robinhood Chain and reiterated recent quarterly results showing crypto trading revenue fell 38% year over year to $100 million while prediction markets revenue reached $156 million.

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FCA

2026-07-02 04:40:14

UK FCA Lifts Ban on Bitcoin ETNs for Retail, Research Predicts 20% Market Growth

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has officially ended its four-year ban on retail investors accessing Bitcoin and crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs), effective July 2026. Starting immediately, retail investors can trade ETNs on approved exchanges such as the London Stock Exchange and Cboe UK. New research from IG Group indicates the UK crypto market could swell by as much as 20% following the move, with nearly one-third of UK adults expressing interest in investing via ETNs, particularly among those aged 18-34. While the decision aligns the UK more closely with jurisdictions like the US, Canada, and the EU, analysts warn that a comprehensive regulatory framework is still needed to secure the country's position as a leading digital asset hub.

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