a16z Crypto Expands to UK
A “predictable business environment” is one of the main factors behind a16z crypto decision to expand to the UK
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FCA Introduces Crypto Advertising Limits
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going to introduce tougher rules for the marketing of crypto assets, designed to ensure those who buy crypto understand the risk
NatWest and Edinburgh University Launch New Innovation Centre
NatWest Group and the University of Edinburgh are jointly implementing a project aimed at implementing efforts to create a Center for Purpose-Driven Innovation in Banking.
Starling Bank Enables ‘Hide References’ to Aid Economic Abuse Victims
Starling Bank launched an unprecedented feature that enables abuse victims to switch off intimidating and offensive payment references that can accompany bank transfers
Standard Life Partners Moneyhub for Open Finance Integration
Standard Life is teaming up with Moneyhub to roll out the open financial instrument Money Mindset.
UK Neobank Monzo Records First Monthly Profits
British neobank Monzo said that it managed to achieve profitability.
Barclays Bank Invests £3 Million in Trade Ledger
Barclays Bank has directed investments of 3 million pounds to the development of Trade Ledger.
Coinbase Introduces Zero Trading Fee Subscription
Coinbase’s new subscription service, “Coinbase One,” provides a range of exclusive benefits and features besides zero-fee trading
BT to Cut 55,000 Jobs
Telecommunications giant BT has announced its intention to cut 55,000 jobs by the end of this decade.
Amazon Workers Launch Battle to Unionize in Britain
Employees at Amazon at a large warehouse located in the UK reported about unionization.
In UK Ransomware Payments Nearly Double in One Year
In the UK, payments by companies to ransomware programs have almost doubled over the past year.
UK Extradites Autonomy Co-Founder Mike Lynch to US
British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch has been extradited to the United States, where he will be charged with committing illegal acts.
Revolut CFO Resigns Citing Personal Reasons
Revolut’s chief financial officer retired two years after starting work in the British fintech industry.
UK Food Bank Uses QR Codes and Biometrics to Distribute Food to Those in Need
Already available in a trial mode, the innovative food bank initiative enables people fighting personal crises and poverty to spend dedicated charitable funds at local grocery stores using QR code payment technology
UK Greenlights $7.3 Billion Merger Between Satellite Rivals Viasat and Inmarsat
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially approved the proposed merger of Viasat and Inmarsat worth $7.3 billion.
