UK Parliament Opens Inquiry Into Banks Blocking Crypto Payments as £1 Billion in ...

UK Parliament has opened an inquiry into UK banks systematically blocking cryptocurrency payments, with £1 billion in transactions rejected. The investigation examines whether banks are overstepping regulatory guidance by de-risking crypto businesses entirely rather than applying proportionate controls.

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