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Ripple UK & ClearBank Hit: Regulatory Uncertainty Threatens UK Crypto’s Future
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- Ripple and ClearBank warn UK crypto firms may relocate as regulatory clarity remains elusive.
- Zopa, Augmentum Fintech cite funding and Brexit headwinds pushing founders abroad.
- ClearBank stalls stablecoin launch pending full rules from Bank of England, eyes global shift.
UK’s fintech and cryptocurrency sectors are facing increasing strain, with industry leaders warning that regulatory uncertainty and capital scarcity could force startups to shift operations to more supportive global markets.
Executives from several firms told CNBC that the U.K.’s regulatory landscape has become increasingly challenging, raising concerns about the country’s ability to retain and attract entrepreneurs in the fast-moving world of digital finance.
U.K. Losing Innovation Ground to Global Competitors
Jaidev Janardana, CEO of U.K.-based digital bank Zopa, said the country has gone from leading fintech innovation to emphasizing regulatory caution. He noted that while the U.K. still holds advantages over the EU in certain areas, markets like Singapore and Hong Kong have overtaken it in terms of regulatory agility and tech-forward policies.
“The U.K. now prioritizes s…
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Ripple UK & ClearBank Hit: Regulatory Uncertainty Threatens UK Crypto’s Future
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- Ripple and ClearBank warn UK crypto firms may relocate as regulatory clarity remains elusive.
- Zopa, Augmentum Fintech cite funding and Brexit headwinds pushing founders abroad.
- ClearBank stalls stablecoin launch pending full rules from Bank of England, eyes global shift.
UK’s fintech and cryptocurrency sectors are facing increasing strain, with industry leaders warning that regulatory uncertainty and capital scarcity could force startups to shift operations to more supportive global markets.
Executives from several firms told CNBC that the U.K.’s regulatory landscape has become increasingly challenging, raising concerns about the country’s ability to retain and attract entrepreneurs in the fast-moving world of digital finance.
U.K. Losing Innovation Ground to Global Competitors
Jaidev Janardana, CEO of U.K.-based digital bank Zopa, said the country has gone from leading fintech innovation to emphasizing regulatory caution. He noted that while the U.K. still holds advantages over the EU in certain areas, markets like Singapore and Hong Kong have overtaken it in terms of regulatory agility and tech-forward policies.
“The U.K. now prioritizes s…
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