FCA

Highlights: The UK’s financial watchdog is seeking feedback on its stablecoin and crypto custody rules by July 31, 2025. Stablecoin issuers must allow redemption at par with transparent asset management. Crypto custody firms must secure assets and ensure user access […]

Highlights: Coinbase is sued for losses after a data breach and FCA rule break. Earlier this month, hackers stole user data, leading to a drop in Coinbase’s stock. Last year, FCA fined Coinbase for letting high-risk customers trade, causing stock […]

Highlights: FCA plans to stop crypto lending for retail users to lower risks linked with unclear returns and asset loss. Use of credit for buying crypto may face a full ban due to rising debt and harm to credit scores. […]

Highlights: New cryptoasset rules aim to protect consumers and support market integrity. Stablecoin issuers and UK exchanges will face mandatory regulation. The government targets innovation growth through its Plan for Change initiative. During the UK Fintech Week summit in London, […]

Highlights: Coinbase secures FCA approval, becoming the largest registered crypto exchange in the UK. The exchange can now offer both fiat and crypto services to UK investors and traders. Only 14% of applicants have secured FCA approval, making this a […]

Highlights: GSR receives UK FCA approval to operate as a registered crypto asset business. The firm offers its services in regulated trading, OTC, and programmatic trading. It is also the first to receive approval from both the FCA and the […]

Highlights: Google’s updated policy requires FCA registration for crypto exchanges and wallet providers in the UK to advertise products. Ads for hardware wallets are allowed without FCA registration but cannot promote buying or trading services. Google’s crypto ad policies evolve, […]

Highlights: Copper withdraws UK registration and shifts focus to overseas hubs. The UK FCA rejected 87% of crypto license applications in 2024. Copper is shifting focus on the US, Europe, and the Middle East. Copper Technologies Limited, a cryptocurrency custodian, […]

Highlights: The FCA is seeking feedback on new crypto rules to improve transparency and reduce market abuse. The regulator has also proposed stronger controls to help crypto firms prevent fraud and protect consumers. The regulator has set out a roadmap […]

Highlights:  The Financial Conduct Authority plans all-round crypto regulations in the UK in line with global standards. The body held a series of meetings with stakeholders including the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Crypto adoption alongside education and awareness […]

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s financial regulator, renewed its crypto marketing rules. The newly proposed legislation requires crypto advertising companies to adhere to the regulatory requirements set by legal authorities before promoting any crypto project. Aimed at ensuring […]