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The UK will begin formally regulating cryptoassets from October 2027, the finance ministry said on Monday, as the government prepares to introduce new legislation to parliament. Under the…
Dutch payments giant Mollie is poised to acquire UK-based fintech GoCardless in a deal expected to be announced as early as this week, according to people familiar with…
Nick Clegg, the former deputy prime minister of the United Kingdom and most recently a senior executive at Meta, has joined Hiro Capital as a partner. The London-based…
The company’s valuation has surged to €1.5 billion ($1.75 billion), a milestone that places it among some of the region’s largest and most successful payments players, including Dutch…
The UK’s startup community, long hailed as one of the most dynamic in the world, is voicing strong concerns this week in response to rumours of a proposed…
British digital bank Monzo has announced a pivotal leadership transition, with Chief Executive Officer TS Anil stepping down in February 2026 after nearly six years at the helm.…
Solidatus, a London-based provider of data-lineage software for regulated industries, has secured a £5 million venture debt facility from Salica Investments’ Growth Debt Fund to accelerate the development…
London‐based startup Fyxer AI has raised a $30 million Series B funding round led by Madrona Venture Labs, with participation from Lakestar and high-profile investors including Marc Benioff. The…
Liz Lloyd, the UK’s Minister for the Digital Economy, set out the government’s latest plans to strengthen national cyber resilience and drive innovation at a techUK cyber security…
Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed exempting crypto companies from some of the toughest standards that apply to financial services firms, including rules requiring them to act…
Paragraf, a Cambridgeshire semiconductor start-up, has secured a £41m ($55m) Series C funding round led by Mubadala, the sovereign wealth fund of the United Arab Emirates. The deal,…
Starling Bank has acquired UK accounting software firm Ember, a move aimed at enhancing its small business offerings ahead of upcoming tax reporting changes. The deal, valued at…
Bumper, a UK-based fintech startup offering interest-free instalment plans for car repairs, has raised $11 million in a Series B extension round to accelerate its expansion across Europe…
