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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

UK Financial Insights from Katten | Issue 5

UK Financial Insights from Katten is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds in the UK and Europe....more

A&O Shearman

UK Conduct Authority Consults on Regulating Fiat-Backed Stablecoins

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The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has published a discussion paper regarding potential future proposals for regulating fiat-backed stablecoins, including when used as a means of payment. The FCA's paper follows the...more

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UK regulator addresses deposit-takers on innovations in deposits, e-money and stablecoins

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On 6 November 2023, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published a Dear CEO Letter addressed to deposit-taking entities (e.g. banks) in relation to innovations in deposits, e-money and stablecoins. The Dear CEO Letter...more

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UK Regulators Publish Updates for the Regulation of Fiat-Backed Stablecoins

On 6 November 2023, the Bank of England (BoE) published a discussion paper on the “Regulatory Regime for Systemic Payment Systems Using Stablecoins and Related Service Providers” (the Discussion Paper). The Discussion Paper...more

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Bank of England discussion paper on regulatory regime for systemic payment systems using stablecoins

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As mentioned in HM Treasury’s October 2023 policy update on plans for regulating stablecoins, the Bank of England (Bank) has published a discussion paper providing more details on its proposed regulatory regime for systemic...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

A New UK Cryptoasset Framework: UK Government Publishes Consultation Response

On 30 October 2023, the HM Treasury (HMT) published its much-anticipated response (Consultation Response) to its March 2023 consultation paper (Consultation) on the UK’s future financial services regime for cryptoassets....more

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Crypto business in (and “to”) the UK: Further light on the new regulatory regimes

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The Response and Stablecoins Update confirm the core of HMT’s policy proposals in the General Consultation and Stablecoin Consultation, respectively, although they shine further light on the features of the regulatory regime....more

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HM Treasury Publishes Response to Cryptoasset Regulatory Regime Consultation

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HM Treasury has published a response to its consultation on cryptoasset regulation, setting out its final proposals for the U.K.'s cryptoasset regulatory regime. The U.K. plans to make cryptoassets a new category of...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

UK Government to regulate cryptoassets more strictly under a new regulatory regime

On October 30, the HM Treasury of the UK Government released a report titled “Future Financial Services Regulatory Regime for Cryptoassets,” confirming its plans to regulate digital assets more strictly. The regulatory...more

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UK Government policy updates: Regulation of fiat-back stablecoins and failure of systemic DSA firms

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On 30 October 2023, the UK government published an update on its legislative approach for regulating fiat-backed stablecoins, following on from its consultation on the UK regulatory approach to cryptoassets and stablecoins in...more

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UK Government confirms proposals for future financial services regulatory regime of digital assets

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On 30 October 2023, the UK government published its response to the consultation and call for evidence on the future financial services regulatory regime for cryptoassets, whereby HM Treasury has confirmed its final...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

UK Financial Insights from Katten | Issue 2

UK Financial Insights from Katten is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds in the UK and Europe....more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

FCA Publishes Expectations on the Travel Rule for UK Cryptoasset Businesses

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a statement (Statement) on its expectations for UK cryptoasset businesses (CBs) complying with the Travel Rule (as defined below). From 1 September 2023, CBs will be...more

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Trading Venues in the UK: Regulatory Clarity for Fintech Providers; Implications for Crypto-Trading and DeFi?

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its policy statement PS23/11 (PS), containing final guidance (the guidance) on trading venues. A firm requires trading venue authorisation from the FCA if it operates...more

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Marketing Cryptoassets and Services In and Into The UK: A Near-Final Regulatory Regime

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In our Alert Marketing Cryptoassets and Services in and Into the UK: Shifting Regulatory Sands, we noted the policy statement issued by HM Treasury (HMT) on cryptoasset promotions and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take | Issue 14

Daniel Davis Shares Views on Digital Asset Regulation During House Subcommittee Hearing - In testimony before the US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development, Daniel...more

A&O Shearman

Extension of financial promotion regime to cryptoassets – six key points

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On 27 March 2023, the UK’s HM Treasury published draft legislation – The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) (Amendment) Order 2023 (the Order). The Order will extend the ‘financial promotion’...more

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UK regulatory approach to cryptoassets: Draft SI amending the Financial Promotions Order

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Following on from HM Treasury’s consultation and call for evidence on the regulation of cryptoassets and an updated policy approach in relation to financial promotions, a draft version of the Financial Services and Markets...more

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Marketing Cryptoassets and Services in and Into the UK: Shifting Regulatory Sands

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On 1 February 1 2023, HM Treasury (HMT) issued a further policy statement on cryptoasset promotions in the UK, "Government approach to cryptoasset financial promotions regulation policy statement”. It updates HMT’s January...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Cryptoasset Firms Marketing to UK Consumers Warned to Begin Preparing for Financial Promotions Regime Now

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned cryptoasset firms marketing to UK consumers (including from overseas) to start preparing now to comply with the UK financial promotions regime, which is soon to be expanded...more

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UK Proposals for Cryptoasset Regulation

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The U.K. government has published its much-anticipated proposals for regulating the cryptoasset industry. These proposals, currently in the form of a consultation, will see many (but not all) cryptoasset-related activities...more

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ESG Regulation Monthly Round-Up – January 2023

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2023 is here and ESG developments have continued apace throughout January with ESG remaining squarely on the financial services regulatory agenda in the UK and internationally.  In this edition, we share the latest key focal...more

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UK Cryptoassets: HMT consultation and call for evidence on a future financial services regulatory regime

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On 1 February 2023, HM Treasury published a long-awaited consultation paper and call for evidence setting out proposals for the UK’s financial services regulatory regime for cryptoassets. The proposals mark the next stage of...more

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UK: Bespoke temporary exemption for financial promotions relating to qualifying cryptoassets

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In a departure from recent proposals to bring certain cryptoassets into the scope of the Financial Promotion Order, the government intends to introduce a bespoke temporary exemption for financial promotions relating to...more

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Treasury Committee Inquiry: The Crypto-Asset Industry Report

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Innovate Finance and Shearman & Sterling has submitted a comprehensive evidence paper to the House of Commons Treasury Committee inquiry into crypto-assets. Analysis produced by Innovate Finance specially for the...more

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