FCA tackles ‘operational backlog’ with 100 crypto staff
The UK’s financial watchdog, the FCA, says it's aiming to approve more crypto firms after previously rejecting up to 86% of applicants.
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UK ‘El Chapo’ faces 120 years in US prison over bitcoin-for-drugs ring
Matthew Grimm, a.k.a. the ‘El Chapo of the Cotswolds,’ faces 120 years in jail for allegedly running a drugs ring that made $6M in bitcoin.
Reform UK candidate founded crypto ‘Ponzi,’ but denies involvement
Reform UK's David White presented himself as a co-founder of crypto marketing firm BuddyX but his party has now denied his involvement.
NHS exec warns that crypto trading could fuel problem gambling
Problem gamblers are reportedly much more likely to own crypto and invest via mobile trading apps, such as eToro and Robinhood.
— COPA, Craig Wright
Court to sentence Craig Wright for lying about being Satoshi
The UK High Court of Justice ruled that Craig Wright lied and perjured himself when claiming to be Satoshi Nakamoto. His sentencing has begun.
Former nChain CEO jailed for 10 months over Craig Wright leaks
The leaked document was reportedly a collection of confidential information relating to Craig Wright’s false claims to be Satoshi.
Probe finds Effective Ventures charity acted ‘diligently’ after FTX collapse
A government inquiry concluded that the FTX-backed charity acted ‘quickly’ and ‘diligently' after excluding FTX-linked trustees.
— COPA, Craig Wright
Judge says Craig Wright ‘not as clever as he thinks he is’
The High Court judge in London also ruled that Wright lied to the Court "extensively and repeatedly" and "doesn’t sound or act like Satoshi."
UK shuts down ‘trust me bro’ crypto firm that promoted $1.7B Ponzi
Amey Finance Academy was wound up by the UK's Insolvency Service after it "recklessly persuaded individuals to invest in crypto."
Banksy owner jailed for $7.1 million crypto scam
The $75,000 Banksy artwork was seized from two men arrested last Friday for stealing millions through a fake crypto exchange scam.