U.K. Financial Conduct Authority


Policy

Matthew Long: The UK’s Crypto Gatekeeper

Under Long, the Financial Conduct Authority has been slow to approve crypto firms operating in the UK. Impending new rules may change that, however.

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Opinion

U.K.'s Next Government Must Act Fast to Regulate (and Retain) Crypto Firms

The likely victorious Labour party has taken no stance on digital assets. This needs to change quickly, writes Laura Navaratnam of the Crypto Council for Innovation.

BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 03:  Labour Leader Keir Starmer arrives to meet new Labour MP for Blackpool South, Chris Webb at Blackpool Cricket Club on May 3, 2024 in Blackpool, England. Labour's Chris Webb was announced as the winner of the Blackpool South by-election. Former Conservative MP for Blackpool South Scott Benton resigned in the wake of a lobbying scandal triggering the by-election, which is held on the same day as the local and mayoral elections in England.  (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Videos

UK Regulator Launches Campaign on TikTok, YouTube Warning Investors of Crypto Risks

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority is launching a TikTok and YouTube campaign warning young investors of cryptocurrencies, saying it has found a huge understanding gap when it comes to investing in high-risk areas such as crypto and foreign exchange trading. "The Hash" hosts discuss the pros and cons of this campaign.

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