FCA

Annual FCA data reveals a new record for suspicious trading before 41% of takeovers, with abnormal trades reaching unprecedented levels amid a surge in UK company deals.

Coinbase has been authorized by the UK's FCA to offer equities and derivatives to users, aligning with its goal of creating an 'everything exchange' that combines crypto and traditional financial products.

The FCA warns of a potential major shakeup as AI agents intersect with tokenized money. The FCA envisions a financial system where programmable money and tokenized assets could become more prominent.

The UK financial regulator warns of an 'arms race' to keep up with AI use in financial services, with an FCA official advocating for greater powers for the watchdog as millions adopt AI for personal finance decisions.

The UK's FCA warned soccer clubs about sponsorship deals with unauthorized crypto firms, emphasizing the need to verify funding sources and evaluate financial crime and reputational risks.

Aave Labs has obtained FCA cryptoasset registration in the U.K. for its Push subsidiaries, enabling zero-fee fiat on-ramps. The company secured dual UK licenses for regulated crypto payments infrastructure through its local subsidiary.

Palantir, an AI analytics firm, continues to expand its UK government contracts despite campaign groups opposing its influence. The company recently secured access to sensitive FCA data, marking its entry into the financial services sector. Palantir has embedded its technology in the NHS, police, and military, with contracts exceeding £500m.