Financial Conduct Authority
Latest FCA Guidance From the U.K. an “Indirect Catch-All” of Provisions
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released its final guidance on crypto assets regulation, which may boost activity in the sector.
U.K. Releases Economic Crime Plan That Addresses Crypto Assets
The U.K.’s Economic Crime Plan outlines AML and CFT regulations for crypto assets to be implemented in January 2020.
British Regulator Proposes a Ban on Retail Sales of Crypto Derivatives
The Financial Conduct Authority wants to ban the sale of crypto derivatives to retail investors in a bid to protect them.
First Crypto Investment Firm Receives Regulatory Approval in U.K.
Crypto investment management firm Prime Factor Capital Ltd., has been authorized as a full-scope alternative investment fund manager.
FCA Chooses Blockchain Companies for Fourth Cohort of Regulatory Sandbox
Of the 29 firms selected for cohort 4, about a dozen of these companies use distributed ledger technology; others offer services related to cryptocurrency assets.