The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed on 11 March 2024 it will not object to requests from Recognised Investment Exchanges (RIEs) to establish UK-listed market segments for cryptoasset-backed exchange-traded notes...more
On 6 November 2023, the UK Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") set out proposals for its regulation of fiat-backed stablecoins ("DP 23/4"). DP 23/4 invites stakeholders to provide feedback by 6 February 2024....more
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From 8 October 2023, marketing of cryptoassets in the UK will be subject to a general restriction on financial promotions,1 breach of which is a criminal offence. The restriction will apply to communications capable of having...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled new and near-final rules in Policy Statement 23/6 (PS23/6)1 that will apply to:
- 'authorised persons', which includes firms authorised under Part 4A of the Financial...more
As of 11 August 2022, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has expanded its change in control regime to include FCA-registered cryptoasset businesses. An acquisition of more than 25% of a cryptoasset business now requires...more