#United Kingdom — FinScans

News 🌐 Macro

Bank of England's Digital Pound Lab Tests Stablecoin Settlement in Trade Finance

August 12, 2026 (90 days ago)

The Bank of England's Digital Pound Lab simulates a cross-border trade finance flow using stablecoin payments and digital pound settlement, testing interoperability…

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News 🌐 Macro

BOE Digital Pound Lab Tests Stablecoin Use for Cross-Border Trade Finance

August 12, 2026 (90 days ago)

The Bank of England’s Digital Pound Lab is set to test stablecoin and digital pound use in cross-border trade finance, exploring interoperability…

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News 📈 Stocks

FTSE 100 Braces for Another Day of Declines as Sterling Steadies

August 12, 2026 (90 days ago)

The FTSE 100 is poised for another day of losses on Wednesday with futures suggesting a negative open, while the pound remains…

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News ₿ Crypto

UK Lawmakers Question Banks Over Lack of Crypto Banking Access

August 11, 2026 (91 days ago)

U.K. lawmakers are pressing banks to justify their reluctance to serve crypto firms, a move that could force lenders to open their…

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News 📈 Stocks

FTSE 100 Futures Steady Amid Oil Rally; UK Markets Eye Energy Sector

August 11, 2026 (91 days ago)

UK stock futures remain unchanged as Brent oil's rally shifts investor focus to energy sector performance.

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News 📈 Stocks

Burnham Proposes UK Vaping and Betting Shop Crackdown, Threatening Sector Stocks

August 10, 2026 (92 days ago)

UK Mayor Burnham's proposed crackdown on vaping and betting shops threatens stocks in the sector, with Imperial Brands and Entain among the…

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News ₿ Crypto

UK Money Laundering Suspect Bought $100M in Trump Crypto Token, NYT Reports

August 10, 2026 (92 days ago)

A UK money laundering suspect bought $100 million in World Liberty Financial tokens, threatening the Trump-affiliated crypto project's reputation amid regulatory risks.

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News ₿ Crypto

UK FCA to Advance New Rules for Tokenized Gold Within Months

August 10, 2026 (92 days ago)

The FCA's expected progress update on tokenized gold regulation could unlock fresh demand for gold-backed tokens and set a benchmark for commodity…

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News 🏭 Commodities

UK FCA Prepares Regulatory Framework for Tokenized Gold as Collateral

August 10, 2026 (92 days ago)

UK's FCA is developing a regulatory framework for tokenized gold to serve as collateral assets, signaling growing acceptance of digital commodities in…

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News ₿ Crypto

Robinhood Launches Zero-Fee Crypto Trading in the UK, Adds AI-Powered News Analyzer

August 10, 2026 (92 days ago)

Robinhood rolls out commission-free cryptocurrency trading for UK users and debuts an AI analysis tool, reshaping retail crypto access.

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News 📈 Stocks

FTSE 100 Slides on Iran War Fear; Oil Surges Past $90 as Pound Steadies

August 10, 2026 (92 days ago)

The FTSE 100 tumbled on U.S.-Iran war risks and an oil-price surge above $90, while the pound held steady near $1.27 and…

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News ₿ Crypto

Reform UK Chair Seeks FTX Donation Probe; Farage Faces Crypto Scandal Before Voters

August 7, 2026 (95 days ago)

Reform UK chair demands an investigation into an FTX-linked political donation as party leader Farage battles his own crypto scandal, intensifying political…

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