In this Lunch & Learn session, CryptoUK brings together industry experts to unpack one of the most persistent challenges facing UK crypto businesses today: securing and maintaining reliable access to banking and essential financial services.

Moderated by Ian Taylor (CryptoUK), the discussion features insights from Matt Orchard (Equals Money), Steve Martin (Greengage), and Bob Huxford (SEC Newgate), who share real-world experiences from across payments, compliance, and operational risk. Together, they explore why financial access remains so difficult, how inconsistent risk approaches from banks impact the sector, and what firms can do to build trust, resilience, and long-term stability.

This webinar examines:

• Why UK crypto firms struggle to obtain banking services
• The impact of de-risking and inconsistent onboarding standards
• The growing role of alternative payment and Banking-as-a-Service providers
• How stronger compliance and clearer regulatory guidance can support progress
• What needs to change to keep the UK competitive as a crypto hub

A valuable session for anyone operating in, partnering with, or regulating crypto businesses in the UK.