To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what progress she has made through (a) the G7, (b) the G20 and (c) other international forums on developing global standards for crypto and digital asset regulation.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of regulating the (a) crypto and (b) digital asset sector on the economy.
This written question shows a supportive stance by seeking to understand how crypto regulation might affect the wider economy, indicating interest in fostering balanced policies that encourage growth while managing risks.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure that the UK is competitive with overseas jurisdictions in relation to (a) crypto and (b) digital asset regulation.
This written question is supportive of crypto, highlighting the importance of creating a competitive regulatory environment to attract and grow the UK crypto and digital asset sector.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many (a) crypto and (b) digital asset firms have been granted licences to operate by the Financial Conduct Authority; and how many and what proportion of applications were rejected in the last three years.
This written question is supportive of crypto as it seeks transparency on the regulatory status of crypto and digital asset firms, helping to clarify the sector’s development and the FCA’s role in overseeing it.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with the UK crypto and digital asset industry.
This written question shows a supportive stance by emphasising the importance of ongoing engagement between government and the crypto industry to inform effective policymaking and support sector growth.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that regulation of the (a) crypto and (b) digital asset sector helps to (i) protect consumers and (ii) foster innovation in the sector.
This written question is supportive of crypto as it seeks to balance consumer protection with fostering innovation, reflecting a constructive approach to developing responsible regulation for the sector.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to bring forward regulations to ensure that crypto and digital asset businesses can open a UK bank account.
This written question reflects a supportive stance by addressing a key practical barrier for crypto businesses, showing interest in enabling their access to banking services and promoting sector growth.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with (a) the crypto and digital asset industry and (b) the UK banking industry on UK bank accounts for crypto and digital asset businesses.
This written question shows a supportive stance by highlighting the importance of dialogue between government, crypto businesses, and banks to improve banking access and support industry growth.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to ensure continual engagement with the crypto and digital asset industry.
This written question shows a supportive stance by emphasising the importance of ongoing dialogue between the government and the crypto industry to inform effective and balanced policymaking.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with overseas regulators on the development of global standards for crypto and digital assets.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans she has for UK Government participation in the development of global international standards for crypto and digital assets.
This written question shows support for crypto by focusing on the UK Government’s active role in shaping global standards, which helps ensure the UK remains engaged in responsible crypto regulation and innovation.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent steps the Financial Conduct Authority has taken to register (a) crypto and (b) digital asset businesses.
This written question reflects a supportive stance by seeking information on the FCA’s actions to register crypto and digital asset businesses, indicating interest in regulatory progress and industry development.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of issuing guidance to banks on providing access to bank accounts for crypto and digital asset businesses in the UK.
This written question is supportive of crypto as it seeks to encourage banks to provide access to accounts for crypto businesses, helping to integrate the sector into the wider financial system.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that applications to the Financial Conduct Authority for licences to operate in the UK by (a) crypto and (b) digital asset businesses are processed in a timely manner.
This written question shows a supportive stance by focusing on improving the licensing process, which helps crypto and digital asset businesses operate smoothly and encourages sector growth.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department plans to bring forward legislative proposals on (a) crypto and (b) digital assets.
This written question is supportive of crypto, indicating interest in formalising regulation through legislation, which can provide clarity and stability for the sector’s growth.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to help attract attract inward investment into the (a) cryptocurrency and (b) digital assets sector.
This written question reflects a supportive stance by focusing on attracting investment to grow the UK’s cryptocurrency and digital assets sector, demonstrating a commitment to developing the industry.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of trends in the level of cryptocurrency theft by North Korea; what steps he is taking to (a) trace the assets and (b) prevent further illicit transactions; and whether he has considered (i) the imposition of sanctions on (A) cryptocurrency and (B) related entities linked to North Korea and (ii) other steps to help strengthen security regulatory protocols.
This written question reflects a cautious but supportive stance toward crypto by addressing the security risks posed by illicit use while focusing on strengthening regulations and enforcement to protect the sector’s integrity.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies on (a) crypto and (b) digital asset regulation of policies on those matters in overseas jurisdictions.
This written question reflects a supportive stance by showing interest in understanding how international crypto regulations might impact UK policy, highlighting the need for alignment and effective cross-border coordination.