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The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed a key regulatory update that would let authorized investment funds – including UCITS schemes – allocate up to 10% of their assets to crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs). This move could significantly expand institutional and retail access to digital assets through regulated vehicles, potentially boosting demand for Bitcoin…

Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has recently become one of the most heavily funded political parties in the United Kingdom, driven by a sharp rise in donations from wealthy individuals linked to cryptocurrency fortunes and overseas financial networks. Recent political finance disclosures in 2026 show that the party has overtaken both the Labour Party…

Bitcoin has entered a sharp corrective phase, slipping below the $66,000 threshold as renewed military escalation between the United States and Iran triggers a broad-based risk-off move across global financial markets. The decline arrives at a sensitive moment for digital assets, which have recently been trading in tight correlation with macroeconomic and geopolitical risk indicators…

The United States has intensified its economic pressure on Iran by expanding sanctions into the cryptocurrency sector, marking a significant evolution in modern financial warfare. In June 2026, U.S. authorities imposed new sanctions on multiple Iran-based crypto exchanges, including the country’s largest digital asset platform, Nobitex. These measures reflect a broader strategic effort to disrupt…

An elderly woman from Newry in her 70s has fallen victim to a cryptocurrency scam that caused losses of more than £250,000, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The case shows how online investment fraud has become more advanced, with criminals using fake ads, psychological pressure, and malware to exploit vulnerable people….

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved Bitcoin perpetual futures contracts for trading within the U.S. financial system. This decision marks a major shift in crypto derivatives regulation under U.S. oversight. It also brings one of the most liquid crypto instruments into a regulated market for the first time. The approval allows platforms such…

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, remains one of the most influential voices in global finance, and his comments on cryptocurrencies continue to shape how institutions, regulators, and investors interpret the digital asset market. His latest “crypto warning” does not come as a single statement but rather as a consistent position that blends skepticism,…

A Malaysian IT consultant lost nearly RM1.5 million after falling victim to a cryptocurrency investment scam. The fraud involved a fake trading application that promised high returns and easy profits. The 63-year-old victim discovered the scheme through a Facebook advertisement. What started as a promising investment opportunity soon turned into a major financial loss. The…

The Paxos Approved by SEC milestone represents one of the most significant regulatory breakthroughs yet for blockchain infrastructure in traditional finance. The approval allows Paxos to operate a federally regulated blockchain-based clearing agency under the supervision of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, potentially reshaping how securities are cleared and settled in the United States….

The global payments industry is changing quickly. Blockchain networks are now part of mainstream finance. Traditional banks and fintech firms are also adapting. In the latest FXC Intelligence 2026 ranking, this shift is clearly visible. Visa, PayPal, and Barclays appear alongside blockchain companies. As a result, the list shows how finance is evolving. This marks…