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Crypto Long & Short: A UK Ban on Crypto Derivatives Will Hurt, Not Protect, Investors

The FCA’s retail investor crypto derivatives ban is a misuse of regulatory authority, argues Noelle Acheson. What’s more, its main justification is one of crypto assets’ strongest features.

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FCA Bans Crypto Derivatives for Retail Consumers in UK

The U.K. watchdog said it considers derivative products to be ill-suited for retail consumers due to the risks they pose.

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UK Watchdog Eyes Extension of Money Laundering Risk Reporting to Crypto Firms

The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking to oblige more firms, including some working with cryptocurrency, to report how they manage the risks of financial crime.

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Prime Factor Capital Is Shutting Down: Lack of Capital Cited as Prime Factor

The firm became Britain's first FCA-approved crypto hedge fund last July.

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UK Court Orders Crypto Exchange to Shut Down After Clients Lose $2M

The U.K. is ordering GPay to shut down on allegations that 108 clients lost £1.5 million, or $2 million, through the crypto exchange.

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UK Financial Watchdog Warns Crypto Firms to Register Before End of June

The Financial Conduct Authority wants six months to review and ask follow-up questions to crypto businesses applying to operate in the U.K.

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UK Financial Regulator: Watch Out for Coronavirus Crypto Scams

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority is asking investors to watch out for coronavirus-related crypto scams.

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UK Finance Watchdog Warns Against 'Unauthorized' Crypto Exchange BitMEX

The Financial Conduct Authority said BitMEX had been targeting U.K. consumers without approval.

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Retail Investors Aren't Interested in Crypto Derivatives, Says eToro Executive

eToro isn't too worried about a potential U.K. ban on crypto derivatives, its U.K. managing director told CoinDesk.

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Chinese Crypto Investment Firm Asked to Remove London Underground Ads

Zeux reportedly touted an investment scheme with 5 percent interest but didn't state it sent the funds back to China using crypto.

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