Daily Crypto News

UK crypto news and guides, in pounds

What the prices, the tax rules and the FCA mean for you, with the sources for every claim.

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Crypto Influencers in the UK: When a Tip Becomes an Illegal Promotion

Is that TikTok crypto tip legal? In the UK, promoting crypto in the course of business without FCA approval is a criminal offence, and the FCA's test is wider than most creators think. Here's how the rules work, how to check a post, and what HMRC expects from creators paid in cash, gifts or tokens.

Regulation · 13 November 2026 · 10 min read

Markets

Prices in pounds from CoinGecko, as of 14 Nov, 11:49 GMT. Change is over 24 hours.

Cryptocurrency prices in pounds sterling
CoinPrice24-hour change
Bitcoin BTC£50,844.00−3.0%
Ethereum ETH£1,444.08−2.4%
Solana SOL£57.42−5.7%
XRP XRP£0.7509−2.9%
Cardano ADA£0.1236−4.6%
Dogecoin DOGE£0.04766−3.3%

What does your money buy?

buys about 0.001967 BTC before fees.

Exchanges add fees and a spread, so you will receive a little less. Crypto prices can fall as well as rise.

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Why Crypto Apps Make You Wait 24 Hours and Quiz You First: UK Rules Explained

Signed up to a crypto app and been told to come back tomorrow? That's the FCA's 24-hour cooling-off rule, and it comes with a personalised risk warning, an investor category form and a knowledge test. Here's what each step is, what happens if you fail the quiz, and why a bonus offer is a red flag.

Regulation · 12 November 2026 · 9 min read

Illustrated cover showing a padlocked crypto exchange account screen with a paused withdrawal button, a document checklist and the headline Exchange froze your account?

Crypto Exchange Froze or Restricted Your Account? What UK Users Can Do

A frozen or restricted exchange account is usually a compliance check, not a seizure. Most restrictions lift once you send the right documents, but some come with a legal gag on the exchange. Here's why it happens under UK money laundering law, what to send, how long it can take and where to complain.

Regulation · 11 November 2026 · 10 min read

Illustrated cover showing a wallet sending a bitcoin coin towards two near-identical addresses, one labelled lookalike, beside a warning sign and the headline Sent crypto to the wrong address?

Sent Crypto to the Wrong Address or Network? What UK Users Can Actually Get Back

Crypto sent to the wrong address usually can't be reversed, but some mistakes are fixable. Wrong network to your own wallet or a missing exchange memo often comes back. A stranger's address or a poisoned lookalike rarely does. Here's how to tell which one you've got and what to do first.

DeFi · 10 November 2026 · 11 min read

Crypto-Backed Loans in the UK: Can You Borrow Against Your Bitcoin, and What Does HMRC Say?

DeFi · 9 November 2026 · 10 min read

Can You Buy Crypto With a Credit Card in the UK? The FCA Dropped Its Ban Plan, but Most Banks Already Block It

Regulation · 8 November 2026 · 8 min read

Over $1bn Liquidated as Bitcoin Fell Below $76,000: What Crypto Liquidations Are, and Can UK Traders Use Leverage?

Market Analysis · 6 November 2026 · 9 min read

Phone Stolen With Crypto Apps on It? What UK Users Should Do in the First Hour

Regulation · 5 November 2026 · 10 min read

Stablecoins Leave Capital Gains Tax From April 2027: What the Budget Means for UK Crypto Holders

Tax & HMRC · 4 November 2026 · 9 min read

The $6.3bn Binance Hack: Is Your Crypto Safe, and What Should UK Users Do?

Market Analysis · 2 November 2026 · 8 min read

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175 articles since November 2024, filed under eight subjects.

Bitcoin · 18
Ethereum · 8
Regulation · 43
DeFi · 19
NFTs · 4
Altcoins · 11
Market Analysis · 43
Tax & HMRC · 29

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How crypto is taxed in the UK

Capital Gains Tax, the annual allowance, and what HMRC expects you to report, worked through in pounds.

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Most crypto coverage is written for an American reader with dollars in mind. This site is written for people in the UK: the prices are in pounds, the tax is HMRC's, and the rules are the FCA's.

Each article sets out what has happened or how something works, then what it means for you here. The sources are listed at the end so you can check them yourself.

Nothing here tells you to buy anything. Crypto is high risk, and the most useful thing a publication can do is help you understand it before you decide.

If something is wrong or out of date, tell me and I'll fix it in the open.

Sam Whitfield

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Who writes Daily Crypto News UK? Every article is written or reviewed by the editor, who publishes under the pen name Sam Whitfield. The editor page explains why a pen name is used.

Is anything here financial advice? No. Articles explain how crypto, tax and the rules work; they do not tell you what to buy. Speak to an FCA-authorised adviser before making investment decisions.

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