The UK Gambling Commission plans to explore the possibility of allowing gamblers to pay their bets with cryptocurrencies, a move consistent with the UK's ongoing push for a digital asset regulatory framework. Tim Miller, Executive Director of Research and Policy at the Gambling Commission, revealed in a speech on Thursday that gambling companies may be among the entities applying for crypto licenses under the new regulatory regime, as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is expected to develop rules for crypto activities in 2026.