News & Research
Neutral, UK-focused coverage of crypto market structure, regulation, exchange developments, wallet security and tax reporting. Factual and source-led — free from promotional noise.
Research & Articles
The government has banned cryptoasset donations to political parties until a regulatory framework can verify traceability. Follows national security concerns about anonymous foreign funding — and raises broader questions about crypto's role in UK public life.
The FCA filed High Court proceedings against HTX (formerly Huobi) — the first enforcement action under the UK's cryptoasset financial promotions regime. Social media platforms were warned to remove HTX content.
From 1 January 2026, UK exchanges must collect and report user transaction data to HMRC annually under the OECD's Cryptoasset Reporting Framework. First reports are due May 2027.
Why holding your own private keys matters, and a detailed comparison of Ledger and Trezor — the two dominant hardware wallet brands in 2026. Part 1 of a four-part series.
NGRAVE, SafePal, BitBox02, Coldcard and Keystone — hardware wallets for different priorities, from extreme air-gap isolation to Bitcoin-only cold storage.
Coinbase Wallet, Exodus, MetaMask, Rabby and Trust Wallet — the hot wallets most relevant to active UK traders and how each integrates with hardware wallet devices.
How wallet scams work in 2026, the Stop Verify Confirm approach, and a practical framework for choosing the right wallet for your holdings and habits.
The FCA lifted its ban on crypto exchange-traded notes for UK retail investors from 8 October 2025. What the change covers, what it doesn't, and how ISA eligibility works.
In March 2025, Kraken obtained an Electronic Money Institution authorisation from the FCA — a step beyond basic cryptoasset registration and what it means for GBP transactions.
A clear explanation of the UK's new crypto regulatory framework under the Financial Services and Markets Act, FCA authorisation requirements and the 2027 timeline.
A plain-English explanation of the FCA's mandatory waiting period for first-time UK crypto investors — why it exists and how it works in practice.
The Bank of England's CBDC design phase runs through 2026. No decision to build has been made. What the project involves and how it relates to crypto and stablecoins.
Several UK banks restrict or block transfers to crypto exchanges. This guide explains why it happens, which banks are most restrictive, and the practical workarounds that actually work.
Wrong date ranges, missing Kraken ledger exports, wallet transfers misclassified as disposals — the specific errors that catch UK traders out when preparing crypto tax records.
A practical overview of how Coinbase and Kraken operate for UK users — FCA registration, Faster Payments deposits, trading interfaces, fee structures and tax considerations.
How a market dashboard differs from an exchange and a price aggregator, why GBP-native data matters for UK users, and the practical ways UK crypto holders use monitoring tools.
The bid-ask spread, order book depth, and why GBP order books are thinner than USD equivalents — what UK buyers need to understand before transacting on any exchange.
Market monitoring sits between passive holding and active trading. This guide explains what breadth, volume, spread and sentiment data shows — and what it cannot tell you.
FOMO, panic selling, and the Fear and Greed Index explained — how emotional decision-making patterns play out in GBP crypto markets and what UK investors can do about it.
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