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Ripple Secures FCA Approval to Expand UK Payments

Ripple Secures FCA Approval to Expand UK Payments

FCA to Open UK Crypto Licensing Window in September 2026

FCA to Open UK Crypto Licensing Window in September 2026

Crypto Tax Crackdown: UK Starts New Exchange Reporting Rules

Crypto Tax Crackdown: UK Starts New Exchange Reporting Rules

Sling Money Gets UK FCA Approval for Stablecoin Crypto Payments

Sling Money Gets UK FCA Approval for Stablecoin Crypto Payments

Bybit Returns to UK Under FCA-Compliant Framework

Bybit Returns to UK Under FCA-Compliant Framework

UK Moves to Bring Crypto Fully Into Regulatory Perimeter

UK Moves to Bring Crypto Fully Into Regulatory Perimeter

UK Strengthens Crypto Rights with New Property Law

UK Strengthens Crypto Rights with New Property Law

UK Tax Authority Mandates Domestic Crypto Reporting from 2026

UK Tax Authority Mandates Domestic Crypto Reporting from 2026

FCA Adds Eunice to Sandbox to Test UK Crypto Disclosures

FCA Adds Eunice to Sandbox to Test UK Crypto Disclosures

UK SFO Investigates $28 Million Basis Markets Crypto Fraud Scheme

UK SFO Investigates $28 Million Basis Markets Crypto Fraud Scheme

Indonesian Arrested For $398K Crypto Theft From London Firm

Indonesian Arrested For $398K Crypto Theft From London Firm

Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi Slams UK Crypto Rules as Restrictive

Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi Slams UK Crypto Rules as Restrictive

Coinbase Challenges UK Banks with FSCS-Backed 3.75% Savings Rate

Coinbase Challenges UK Banks with FSCS-Backed 3.75% Savings Rate

UK Retail Investors Gain Access to Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs

UK Retail Investors Gain Access to Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs

US and UK Take Joint Action Against Southeast Asian Scam Networks

US and UK Take Joint Action Against Southeast Asian Scam Networks

UK Lifts Four-Year Ban on Crypto ETNs for Retail Investors

UK Lifts Four-Year Ban on Crypto ETNs for Retail Investors

UK’s Revolut Enters Indian Payments Market with New Payment Services

UK’s Revolut Enters Indian Payments Market with New Payment Services

UK Investors to Access BlackRock Bitcoin ETP on October 8

UK Investors to Access BlackRock Bitcoin ETP on October 8

IG Secures UK Crypto License for In-House Trading Services

IG Secures UK Crypto License for In-House Trading Services

UK Court Convicts Chinese Woman in Largest Crypto Raid

UK Court Convicts Chinese Woman in Largest Crypto Raid

Big Banks Join UK Finance to Test Tokenized Deposits Pilot

Big Banks Join UK Finance to Test Tokenized Deposits Pilot

B-HODL, UK’s first Bitcoin Treasury company, buys 100 BTC

B-HODL, UK’s First Bitcoin Treasury company, Buys 100 BTC

Fnality International Raises $136M to Expand Blockchain Payments

Fnality International Raises $136M to Expand Blockchain Payments

UK and US Joint Task Force for Digital Asset Regulation

UK and US Launch Joint Task Force for Digital Asset Regulation

UK FCA to Relax Crypto Rules, Boost Cyber Laws FT

UK FCA to Relax Crypto Rules, Boost Cyber Laws: FT

U.S. and U.K. to Announce Closer Cooperation on Crypto Regulation

U.S. and U.K. to Announce Closer Cooperation on Crypto Regulation

Coinbase Urges Court to Act on SEC’s Lost Gensler Texts Author: Pari Shukla Date: 12/9/2025 Market News Subtitle: The exchange said SEC's failure to search texts broke court orders for all docs, possibly leading to sanctions. Content: The U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has accused the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of destroying nearly a year’s worth of text messages from former Chair Gary Gensler. The exchange has also urged a federal court in Washington to impose sanctions on the regulator. Coinbase claimed that the lost messages have hindered its ability to examine the SEC’s aggressive cryptocurrency policies under Gensler’s leadership. The accusation surfaced in a Thursday filing supporting litigation by History Associates, a research group seeking Gensler’s communications via the Freedom of Information Act. History Associates’ lawyers have argued the SEC failed to provide relevant records and allowed texts to be erased due to a device policy that automatically deleted messages if a phone was offline for over 45 days. Coinbase Chief Legal Officer stated on X post that, “The SEC OIG report last week revealed texts from October 2022-September 2023 were destroyed.” During his SEC Chairmanship from 2021 to early 2025, Gensler led about 100 cases against crypto firms to protect people from fraud, focusing on exchanges and big players rather than just new tokens. Even the SEC had tightened crypto rules under him. That was a tough time for the crypto industry, with situations such as Ethereum’s shift to proof of stake, FTX’s collapse, and multiple SEC enforcement actions against exchanges. The exchange also noted potential record losses of other senior officials, raising concerns about the SEC’s recordkeeping practices. Coinbase seeks court sanctions Coinbase has contended that the SEC’s failure to search text messages violated court orders mandating the production of all relevant documents, potentially warranting sanctions. The company has long criticized the SEC for regulating through enforcement rather than clear rules, and this dispute highlights ongoing tensions. Legal experts note that courts view evidence destruction seriously, especially post-request, with sanctions ranging from additional searches to limiting court arguments. However, intent matters, and judges assess whether the loss was deliberate. Coinbase is pushing for accountability, arguing the SEC should not benefit from the loss of key communications. The court is expected to rule on the next steps in the coming weeks. Also Read: SEC’s Crypto Task Force Meets with SIFMA to Discuss Regulations Meta Description: Coinbase asks the court to sanction the SEC for deleting ex-Chair Gensler's texts from Oct '22-Sep '23, hindering crypto policy review. Ruling expected soon.

UK Trade Groups Want Blockchain Focus in UK-US Tech Bridge

UK Crypto Petition Backed by Coinbase Passes 5,000 Signatures

UK Crypto Petition Backed by Coinbase Passes 5,000 Signatures

DeFi Development Corp Launches First Solana Treasury Vehicle in UK

DeFi Development Corp Launches First Solana Treasury Vehicle in UK

UK Targets Russian and Kyrgyz Crypto Firms in New Sanctions

UK Targets Russian and Kyrgyz Crypto Firms in New Sanctions