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Bybit has returned to the UK to offer spot trading and P2P services to users. The move comes two years after the UK stepped up its efforts to adopt cryptocurrencies. The UK Treasury has begun efforts to introduce cryptocurrencies in line with the United States’ move to promote cryptocurrencies.
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has moved its operations to the UK, aiming to meet the growing demand for digital asset platforms.
The company provides its services under a framework designed to meet the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Financial Facilitation Standards. The exchange is supported by Archax, an FCA-certified company that acts as a regulated financial facilitation approver in the UK.
This regulatory arrangement aims to increase transparency and ensure compliance with local AML and KYC requirements for UK users.
Bybit brings spot trading and P2P to UK users
On December 19th, Bybit announced its official launch in the UK, expanding the use of its platform after a two-year exit from the UK.
This development will give targeted users access to spot trading on 100 pairs and P2P. It is also supported by strong global liquidity and robust operational standards. This comes as the adoption rate of cryptocurrencies in the UK continues to rise.
Based on current momentum, the FCA estimates that around 8% of UK adults currently own digital assets.
It’s clear that these users expect a reliable, high-quality platform, and Bybit is now capitalizing on this demand.
The exchange has products that support access and provide users with flexibility when working with digital assets.
Mykolas Majauskas, senior director of policy at Bybit, said the focus of the company’s latest expansion into the UK was to provide users with reliable access to global opportunities in digital assets.
He acknowledged that the UK has one of the most sophisticated financial ecosystems in the world. The region has a clear regulatory direction, making it an ideal environment for real innovation.
Mr Mayauskas added: “Over the coming months, we aim to embody this innovative spirit by introducing new products tailored to the needs of UK users, within a framework that always prioritizes transparency and compliance.”
UK Treasury kickstarts efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies
One of the circumstances that is accelerating the push for cryptocurrencies in the UK is President Donald Trump’s push for cryptocurrencies in the United States.
As soon as President Trump began laying out his plans for digital assets in the US, the UK government stepped up its efforts in this area.
Recently, the UK Treasury has begun extensive work on cryptocurrency regulation, with plans to introduce it by 2027.
Based on the rules set by the FCA, crypto assets are required to be regulated in the same way as other financial products.
Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, said bringing cryptocurrencies under regulation is an important step in securing the UK’s position as the world’s leading financial center in the digital age.
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