币界网报道：Barclays, one of the UK's largest banks, announced it will block customers from using Barclaycard credit cards for cryptocurrency purchases starting June 27, citing risks associated with crypto assets. The bank expressed concerns that price volatility could leave customers with unaffordable debt, noting crypto purchases lack protections under the Financial Ombudsman Service and Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), which covers up to £85,000 in losses from institutional failures. While other UK banks like Nationwide and HSBC implemented similar restrictions in March 2023 following major crypto firm collapses, Barclays didn't specify why it's enacting this policy now. The bank declined to provide additional comments when contacted.