FCA

Crypto Exchange FTX Not Authorized in UK, Financial Watchdog Warns

However, FTX told Bloomberg it believes a scammer is impersonating the company.

By Sandali HandagamaSep 19, 2022

Página de inicio del sitio web de la Autoridad de Conducta Financiera para la organización de regulación financiera del Reino Unido. (Shutterstock)

UK Crypto Industry Welcomes New Stablecoin Rules, Awaits Guidance

A proposed bill could give U.K. regulators new powers over payments-focused crypto assets like stablecoins, but details on how the rules might be interpreted by financial watchdogs are pending.

By Camomile Shumba, Sandali HandagamaAug 17, 2022

The U.K. wants to bring stablecoins into the scope of local payments regulation, but it's still not clear what that might look like. (Ashley Cooper/Getty Images)

Policy

Crypto.com Exchange Registers With UK Financial Regulator

The registration permits Crypto.com to pursue "certain crypto asset activities."

By Elizabeth NapolitanoAug 16, 2022

The Financial Conduct Authority regulates the U.K. crypto market. (Shutterstock)

Policy

UK Crypto Investors Should Limit Holdings, Financial Regulator Says

The crypto crash only hardened the Financial Conduct Authority’s determination to impose restrictions such as banning refer-a-friend bonuses.

By Jack SchicklerAug 1, 2022

The U.K. Treasury, which needs to propose laws that would extend financial marketing restrictions to crypto. (Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Policy

International Securities Regulator IOSCO to Focus on Global DeFi, Crypto Rules

In its first two years, the global standard-setter's new fintech task force will concentrate on setting up policy recommendations for digital assets.

By Sandali HandagamaJul 11, 2022

El emisor de estándares internacionales para la regulación de valores IOSCO planea publicar recomendaciones de políticas para cripto y DeFi para fines de 2023. (simoncarter/ Getty)

Finance

Hong Kong Regulator Ashley Alder to Head UK Financial Supervisor

He leaves a legacy of mixed crypto regulations in Hong Kong that saw crypto exchange FTX depart the city and retail investors largely excluded.

By Sam ReynoldsJul 8, 2022

Ashley Alder will become chair of the U.K.'s FCA next year. (H.K. Securities and Futures Commission)

Policy

UK Financial Regulator Hires Former Police Officer to Head New Crypto Unit

Matthew Long will be responsible for payments and digital money at the Financial Conduct Authority.

By Jack SchicklerJul 5, 2022

The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is expanding staff as it grapples with new crypto challenges. (Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Policy

DeFi Shouldn't Be Regulated, Crypto Advocates Tell UK Regulator

The advice comes from those who participated in a forum the Financial Conduct Authority held to hear from the digital assets industry.

By Camomile ShumbaJun 29, 2022

Policy

European Crypto Unicorn Bitpanda Is Now Regulated in Spain

The cryptocurrency exchange is also registered with regulators in Austria, France, Italy and Sweden.

By Sandali HandagamaJun 21, 2022

Los cofundadores de Bitpanda, de izquierda a derecha: Christian Trummer, Paul Klanschek y Eric Demuth.

Policy

The Crypto Community Says the UK's FCA Is Finally Starting to Listen

The British regulatory agency's first CryptoSprint was focused on digital asset information disclosure, custody and other regulatory obligations.

By Camomile ShumbaMay 27, 2022

British flag (Chris Lawton/Getty Images)

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