A new UK-focused exchange guide says FCA registration, CARF tax reporting from January 2026, and the lack of FSCS protection are now the main filters for crypto users choosing a platform.
Cboe is re-entering prediction-style trading with new S&P 500 binary options, putting it in direct competition with Kalshi and crypto-native Polymarket as demand grows for short-term outcome-based contracts.
GameStop transferred its entire 4,710 BTC to Coinbase Prime; Senate Democrats filed amendments to GOP-led crypto legislation; UK FCA entered final consultation. Also: CZ predicts Bitcoin cycle break, UBS opens crypto for private clients, and multiple institutional moves.
The UK FCA has published its final crypto regulatory framework, opening license applications in September 2026 and requiring firms to apply by February 28, 2027, before the regime takes effect on October 25, 2027.
The FCA has finalized a UK crypto regime covering trading venues, custody, stablecoins, lending, staking and some DeFi firms. New authorization opens from September 30, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with mandatory compliance starting October 25, 2027.
Paysafe has secured a MiCA CASP licence from the Central Bank of Ireland, allowing Skrill and Neteller to offer regulated crypto services across 30 EEA markets and enter Germany for the first time.
Mt Gox, once the largest Bitcoin exchange, collapsed in 2014 after 850,000 BTC were stolen. After a decade of legal battles, creditors began receiving compensation in late 2023, with the estate still holding about 35,000 BTC as of March 2025.
Dogecoin's price remains sluggish near $0.096 despite X Money integration rumors. In contrast, fixed-yield platform Varntix allocated 24% APY savings accounts and raised over $20 million within hours, signaling a shift toward predictable returns.
