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The FCA Reclassifies Cryptoassets, But Is It Moving Away From Its Technology Neutral Approach?

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released final guidance on cryptoassets in a policy statement that includes feedback from their January consultation paper. It is important to note that the policy statement is of a...more

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FCA cites price volatility and ‘FOMO’ in proposal to ban the sale of crypto-derivatives to retail clients

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On 3 July 2019, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority published a consultation paper in which it proposed to prohibit the sale to all retail clients of derivatives and Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs) that reference certain types...more

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Cryptoassets Taskforce – Final Report: Cryptoasset Regulation Is Coming … (Maybe)

The regulation of cryptoassets is a question that has been troubling lawmakers and regulators across the globe. This new phenomenon has had a small but significant effect on how financial services function and facilitates new...more

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European Securities and Markets Authority Confirms Product Intervention for Contracts for Difference and Binary Options

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has confirmed that it will use its product intervention powers under the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation to prohibit the marketing, distribution and sale of binary...more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review

SEC Division of Investment Management Letter on Cryptocurrency Related Investment Products; Joint Statement by SEC and CFTC Enforcement Directors Regarding Virtual Currency Enforcement Actions - On January 18, 2018, in a...more

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