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UK Court Orders Crypto Exchange to Shut Down After Clients Lose $2M
The U.K. is ordering GPay to shut down on allegations that 108 clients lost £1.5 million, or $2 million, through the crypto exchange.

UK Financial Watchdog Warns Crypto Firms to Register Before End of June
The Financial Conduct Authority wants six months to review and ask follow-up questions to crypto businesses applying to operate in the U.K.

Binance Launching Crypto Exchange in the UK
Binance U.K. will provide regulated crypto trading services for British and European investors.

Bidooh Founders Admit to Cloning Business for Rival Advertising Venture
The founders had used the tech to establish a rival advertising firm, but claimed they'd been "screwed out of" their company.

UK’s Tech Bailout Could Help Blockchain Devs Weather COVID-19 Shutdown
Britain’s new “Future Fund” relief package will help tech firms, including blockchain companies like Chainvine.

UK Counties Warn of Bitcoin Scams Using Coronavirus as a Hook
U.K residents are being warned against scammers claiming to offer information on locals infected with coronavirus for payments in bitcoin.

UK Finance Watchdog Warns Against 'Unauthorized' Crypto Exchange BitMEX
The Financial Conduct Authority said BitMEX had been targeting U.K. consumers without approval.

Digital Banking Startup Targets UK License to Serve Crypto Firms
DAG Global says it's had no "red flags" raised in discussions with British financial regulators.

Chinese Crypto Investment Firm Asked to Remove London Underground Ads
Zeux reportedly touted an investment scheme with 5 percent interest but didn't state it sent the funds back to China using crypto.

Brexit Divorce Is Advertising Opportunity for Crypto Firms
As the United Kingdom left the European Union this week, the Paris-based hardware provider Ledger and Vienna-based exchange Bitpanda made their thoughts known on the theme of “Brexit.”
