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Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, is navigating a shifting global regulatory landscape.

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, has officially resumed its services in the United Kingdom.

The United Kingdom has officially passed the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill into law, giving digital assets—including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins—a clear legal status as property.

The United Kingdom has officially reversed its 2021 ban on retail access to crypto Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs)

As of January 2025, governments across the globe collectively hold around 471,000 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at over $16.37 billion. This represents 2.5% of the total Bitcoin supply.

The United Kingdom government is reportedly considering the sale of over 5 billion British pounds (approximately $6.7 billion) worth of seized Bitcoin to help address a significant deficit in the country's budget.

As Bitcoin breaches the unprecedented $122,000 mark for the first time today, the global cryptocurrency job market is experiencing a significant boom.

In a significant move toward global financial alignment, top regulators from the United States and the United Kingdom have pledged stronger cooperation on digital asset oversight.

Solana's popular memecoin platform, Pump Fun, has been banned in the United Kingdom following a warning from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

As the United Kingdom holds an impressive 61,000 BTC, it is now the third-largest Bitcoin holder in the world, trailing only behind the United States (207,189 BTC) and China (194,000 BTC).

According to Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy at stablecoin issuer Circle, the United Kingdom is poised to introduce formal regulations for stablecoins in the coming months.

The prosecution of Olumide Osunkoya marks a pivotal moment in the United Kingdom's approach to cryptocurrency regulation. This case is notable as it represents the first prosecution under new money laundering and terrorist financing regulations, reflecting the authorities' intensified scrutiny of the crypto sector.