The UK government confirmed today that a Financial Services Bill will form part of the 2026 to 2027 parliamentary programme, following the King's Speech delivered this morning. The bill has been anticipated for months. It will fold the Payment Systems Regulator into the Financial Conduct Authority,

The Future of Web3 in the UK: Navigating Legislation and Economic Ceasefire Impacts. Web3 technologies promise to reshape how we interact online, offering decentralised control, new financial models, and innovative digital experiences. Yet, the path forward in the UK is complex. Recent legislative moves and the broader economic environment, often described as a "ceasefire" in investment and innovation momentum, are shaping the future of Web3 in ways that require close attent

For many years, UK startup founders have faced a persistent challenge: how to offer investors a clear exit strategy if their company never goes public. On 24 March 2026, the UK made a significant move to address this issue with the first trade completed under the PISCES framework. This new private share market opens fresh opportunities for founders, employees, and early investors to access liquidity without relying solely on an IPO.

the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued joint guidance that the digital assets industry has been waiting over a decade for. For the first time, the SEC formally defined different types of crypto assets and how the regulator will approach them — ending years of enforcement-by-litigation and replacing it with a clear taxonomy.