Jamie Crawley
Jamie has been part of CoinDesk's news team since February 2021, focusing on breaking news, Bitcoin tech and protocols and crypto VC. He holds BTC, ETH and DOGE.
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UK FCA Unveils Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework Amid Compliance Challenges
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, aiming to boost global liquidity and institutional adoption, according to a report by CoinDesk. However, industry experts caution that significant compliance hurdles and uncertainties regarding international regulations could hinder the framework's effectiveness.
2 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
EU Begins Revision of MiCA Crypto Regulation Post July 1 Deadline
On July 1, 2026, the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation came into full effect, prompting the European Commission to consider necessary updates. The review signals attention to emerging trends like stablecoins and the tokenization of assets, as MiCA was initially focused on exchanges and traditional crypto-asset service providers, according to CoinDesk.
5 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
Ark Invest Acquires Over $75 Million in Crypto Shares Amid June Price Declines
Ark Invest has invested more than $75 million in cryptocurrency company shares during June, as reported by CoinDesk. The firm took the opportunity to buy significant amounts of shares in Coinbase, Circle Internet, and Bullish as prices fell considerably during a challenging month for the crypto market.
5 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
UK Financial Conduct Authority Proposes Lower Capital Requirements for Stablecoins
On June 30, 2026, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority announced plans to reduce capital requirements for stablecoin issuers from 2% to 1% of their circulating total. This change follows the Bank of England's recent decision to rollback restrictions on stablecoin holdings, as reported by CoinDesk.
6 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
Tether Expands $23 Billion Gold Reserve with Bullion-Backed Loans
Tether plans to enhance the utility of its $23 billion gold reserve by offering bullion-backed loans to holders of Tether Gold (XAUT), as reported by CoinDesk. This initiative allows users to borrow against their gold holdings, similar to existing bitcoin-backed lending services.
last week·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
SBI Holdings Plans to Acquire Bitbank for $289 Million
SBI Holdings has announced its intention to buy cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank for approximately $289 million, as reported by CoinDesk. The acquisition is part of SBI's strategy to expand its crypto operations amid anticipated regulatory changes in Japan.
last week·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
CoinEx Disputes Claims of $3.84 Billion Ties to Sanctioned Iranian Firms
CoinEx denies allegations from TRM Labs that it facilitated over $3.84 billion in transactions with sanctioned Iranian crypto firms. The Seychelles-registered exchange claims no commercial relationships with these entities, stating it has begun exiting related business. This report was published by CoinDesk on June 25, 2026.
2 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
YZi Labs Ends Proxy War with CEA Industries Over Governance
YZi Labs has reached a cooperation agreement with CEA Industries, a company linked to the BNB treasury, following a leadership overhaul. Key figures from YZi Labs, including Ella Zhang and Matthew Roszak, have been appointed as directors while Alex Odagiu serves as interim president, as reported by CoinDesk.
2 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
Ripple Receives Preliminary MiCA Approval in Luxembourg for EU Expansion
Ripple Labs has secured a preliminary Crypto Asset Service Provider license from Luxembourg's financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. This approval allows the company to offer its stablecoin payment systems across the EU under the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation, as reported by CoinDesk.
2 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
Geopolitical Tensions Ease as Crypto Markets Prepare for Key Data Releases
Easing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, along with data from central banks, influence crypto markets, according to CoinDesk. Traders anticipate significant economic reports next week, including Core PCE inflation data that could impact market sentiment.
2 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
GoMining Launches GoBTC Pay System for Bitcoin Payments
GoMining has launched its bitcoin payment protocol, GoBTC Pay, allowing merchants to accept payments directly in bitcoin. The protocol includes a software development kit and APIs, setting GoMining apart from competitors like Square, which typically convert bitcoin to fiat, according to CoinDesk.
2 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
Malta Financial Regulator Considers DeFi Under MiCA Framework
Malta's financial regulator, the MFSA, explores integrating decentralized finance (DeFi) into the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, as reported by CoinDesk. The regulator questions how to assess decentralization and whether it should be treated as a spectrum rather than a binary concept.
3 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
Botanix Shuts Down, Exposing Challenges for Bitcoin Layer-2 Projects
Botanix announces its shutdown after finding that programmable Bitcoin does not meet market demand, raising questions about its utility. This report from CoinDesk highlights the ongoing struggles of Bitcoin layer-2 projects as they contend with shifting investor priorities amid a bear market.
3 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
Bitcoin ETF Outflows Linked to Arbitrage Unwinds, Not IPOs
CoinDesk reports that Sygnum's CIO Fabian Dori asserts recent Bitcoin ETF outflows do not indicate a capital shift toward IPOs like SpaceX, highlighting market data to support his claim.
4 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
Bitcoin Layer-2 Project Botanix Shuts Down After Year of Indifference
Botanix, a Bitcoin layer-2 network, has shut down one year after its mainnet launch, citing market conditions and user indifference. The closure raises questions about the overall viability of Bitcoin development, as the project struggled to gain traction despite raising $14.4 million in funding, according to CoinDesk.
4 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
Japan's Major Banks Plan Joint Stablecoin Issue by March 2027
Japan's three largest banks, MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho, announce plans to issue a joint stablecoin by March 2027, as reported by CoinDesk. The banks will form a council to devise operational frameworks for the issuance, with support from the Financial Services Agency and Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party advocating yen-based stablecoins.
4 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
UK Regulator Proposes 10% Crypto ETN Exposure for Mutual Funds
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed allowing certain retail investment funds in the U.K. to allocate up to 10% of their assets in cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (ETNs), according to CoinDesk. This move is intended to expand access to crypto investment options while mitigating risks associated with such exposure.
4 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
Morpho Secures $175 Million to Develop Onchain Credit Markets
Morpho has raised $175 million in a funding round led by Paradigm, a16z crypto, and Ribbit Capital to enhance its blockchain-based lending infrastructure. As reported by CoinDesk, the platform has over $11 billion in deposits and aims to serve as a foundational layer for credit markets on the blockchain.
4 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
