Ripple has won FCA approval to provide compliant payment services in the UK

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Ripple's UK subsidiary is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), allowing the company to offer regulated payments in Britain. The move is significant as it aligns with the UK's strategy to integrate digital assets into its financial infrastructure, paving the way for the growth of the crypto market.

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Ripple, a blockchain company specializing in cross-border payments, has received an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the UK branch of the UK Financial Conduct Authority, according to records published on the regulator's register on January 9.

The approval allows Ripple to operate in UK regulated payments and e-money services under the FCA, strengthening its compliance credentials in key financial markets.

The company is expected to focus on expanding its payments infrastructure in the UK with the EMI license as a basis to strengthen its relationship with banks, payment providers and institutional customers.

The registration comes as the UK moves to integrate digital assets into its financial system. The FCA has been consulting on regulations around crypto trading platforms, lending and share activities.

XRP, the crypto asset linked to Ripple's payment and settlement mechanisms, rose slightly after the news. The fourth-largest digital asset was trading at around $2.1 at press time, up more than 10% over the past seven days, according to CoinGecko.