The UK’s financial watchdog has called for views to help form its latest proposals regarding crypto, as it aligns with the Treasury’s pursuit to make the country a world leading trading hub for the asset.
Consultation responses are open until 12 February 2026, and alongside other areas, the FCA is asking for insights on admissions and disclosures, specifically the rules for listing cryptoassets and what firms must tell investors, trading platforms dedicated to crypto to make them "safe and reliable", and decentralised finance. This comes after the Treasury revealed yesterday (16 December) that it is working on a wave of reforms for UK cryptoasset firms, which are due to come into force from 2027. In its call out, the FCA said it wants the UK market to be a place where "innovation can t...
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