UK FCA-registered BCP launches British pound stablecoin

UK FCA-registered BCP launches British pound stablecoin

BCP Technologies CEO says its new British pound-backed stablecoin tGBP might be considered a “live proof-of-concept for future FCA stablecoin regulation.” BCP Technologies, a United Kingdom-registered cryptocurrency firm, has launched a new British pound-backed stablecoin following a 14-month review in the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) regulatory sandbox. The company announced the rollout of its Tokenised…

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UK-listed IG Group launches crypto trading to retail investors

UK-listed IG Group launches crypto trading to retail investors

The new launch expands IG’s existing cryptocurrency offering, as the company has previously offered crypto-based contracts for difference. IG Group, a United Kingdom-listed trading and financial services company, is launching cryptocurrency trading to retail investors, expanding its footprint in the digital assets space. IG customers can now access 31 crypto assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether…

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Signature Entertainment Acquires U.K., Irish Rights to Whitney Peak-Starring Horror ‘Eye for an Eye’ (Exclusive)

Signature Entertainment Acquires U.K., Irish Rights to Whitney Peak-Starring Horror ‘Eye for an Eye’ (Exclusive)

Signature Entertainment has acquired the U.K. and Irish rights to horror film Eye for an Eye from HanWay Films, The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively reveal. Starring Whitney Peak, next set to headline The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, as well as Bridgerton star Golda Rosheuvel, S. Epatha Merkerson (Chicago Med) and Finn Bennett (True…

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Who’s got the charm, cash and code to be a crypto hub?

Who’s got the charm, cash and code to be a crypto hub?

Several countries have announced multibillion-dollar plans to build out the world’s crypto hub, but five of the world’s financial centers stand out. Kazakhstan, the Maldives and Pakistan have recently outlined ambitions to position themselves as crypto hubs and build out their digital economies. Historically, these countries haven’t been top of mind for global crypto firms…

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