The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a permanent digital assets track within its regulatory sandbox, allowing crypto and tokenisation firms to test products under supervised conditions without time limits.
The Financial Conduct Authority has published its long-awaited regulatory framework for cryptoassets, establishing clear rules for exchanges, custodians, and token issuers operating in the UK.
Major UK lenders are racing to implement AI-powered fraud detection as authorised push payment scams surge to record levels. Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds have collectively invested over £400 million in machine learning systems designed to flag suspicious transactions in real time.
By Oliver Trent
Digital bank Monzo has officially filed papers for a London Stock Exchange listing, targeting a valuation of up to £9 billion in what would be the largest UK fintech IPO since Wise's 2021 debut.
By Oliver Trent
Digital bank Monzo has raised £340 million in a Series H funding round led by Silver Lake, valuing the company at £4.2 billion as it approaches its first full year of profitability.
Authorised push payment fraud losses reached £341 million in the first half of 2025, prompting renewed calls for mandatory reimbursement enforcement across the banking sector.
Business banking platform Tide has closed a £100 million credit facility with institutional investors, aiming to triple its SME lending book by the end of 2025.
Marshmallow has crossed the one million policyholder mark, making it one of the UK's fastest-growing insurtechs. The company is now exploring home insurance and commercial lines as it diversifies beyond its motor insurance roots.
Klarna has announced that its UK user base grew by 40% year-on-year, reaching 18 million active accounts as consumers increasingly turn to buy now, pay later for everyday purchases.