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UK FCA Opens Door for Funds to Hold Up to 10% in Crypto ETNs
The UK Financial Conduct Authority is opening the door a little wider for crypto exposure in mainstream funds, but only enough to keep both the suits and the risk officers from breaking into a cold sweat. Authorized funds may hold up to 10% in cETNs Retail access to cETNs already exists in the UK Broader […]
Read MoreUK FCA Proposes 10% Crypto ETN Cap for Retail Funds as Adoption Grows
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is proposing a limited opening for retail funds to buy crypto exchange-traded notes, a move that gives mainstream investors more regulated exposure to digital assets without handing them the keys to the kingdom. FCA proposes a 10% cap on crypto ETNs for eligible retail funds Applies to UCITS and some […]
Read MoreUK FCA Eyes 10% Crypto ETN Allocation for Funds, Direct Bitcoin Still Off Limits
The UK Financial Conduct Authority is loosening its grip on crypto exposure for regulated funds, but only in the most controlled way possible. Authorized investment funds may soon be allowed to put up to 10% of their assets into crypto exchange-traded notes, or ETNs, while direct ownership of Bitcoin, Ether, and other digital assets remains […]
Read MoreUK FCA Proposes 10% Crypto ETN Allocation for Investment Funds
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is proposing a modest but meaningful loosening of its crypto rules: investment funds could be allowed to put up to 10% of their assets into crypto exchange-traded notes, or ETNs. 10% allocation cap for investment funds Crypto ETNs only, not direct bitcoin custody More institutional access to bitcoin and crypto […]
Read MoreHyperliquid Faces FCA Scrutiny as Wall Street Eyes Crypto Perpetual Futures
Hyperliquid is under fresh scrutiny from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority just as major financial firms begin studying decentralized perpetual futures as a business model worth copying. FCA warning: Hyperliquid and Hyper Foundation may be offering services in the UK without authorization. Wall Street is watching: ICE says it is studying Hyperliquid’s model. Perps are […]
Read MoreUK FCA Cracks Down on Illegal Peer-to-Peer Crypto Trading in First Coordinated Raid
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has launched its first coordinated crackdown on illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading, putting unregistered operators on notice that “casual” is not a get-out-of-jail-free card. First FCA operation against illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading Eight suspected operators targeted across London Joint action with HMRC and SWROCU Unregistered activity “by way of business” can […]
Read MoreCoinbase Lists FCA-Registered tGBP as UK Crypto Lending Launches Amid FCA Crackdown
Coinbase is pushing deeper into the UK crypto market with tGBP, the first FCA-registered pound-backed stablecoin, while also rolling out crypto-backed lending for British users. At the same time, the FCA is still cracking down on unlicensed peer-to-peer crypto trading, proving once again that Britain’s crypto policy is a mix of welcome mat and battering […]
Read MoreUK FCA Partners with Coinbase, Kraken to Test Crypto Transparency Tools
UK Regulator Joins Forces with Crypto Giants to Test Transparency Safeguards The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a pioneering experiment by admitting Eunice, a RegTech platform, into its Regulatory Sandbox to trial new transparency tools for crypto investors. Backed by major exchanges like Coinbase, Crypto.com, and Kraken, this industry-led effort aims to standardize […]
Read MoreUK FCA Approves Crypto ETNs for Retail Investors: Opportunity or Risky Gamble?
UK Regulator Lifts Ban on Crypto ETNs for Retail Investors: Democratization or Disaster Waiting to Happen? The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has just thrown open the gates to cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (cETNs) for retail investors, effective October 8, 2025. Once an exclusive playground for professional investors, this financial instrument tied to digital assets like […]
Read MoreFCA Opens Crypto ETNs to UK Retail Investors: A Bold Step with Big Risks
FCA Breaks Barriers: Retail Investors Gain Access to Crypto Exchange-Traded Notes in Bold UK Move The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has just unleashed a game-changer for crypto fans and investors, revealing plans to lift long-standing restrictions on retail access to crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs). Effective October 8, 2025, this policy shift marks a […]
Read MoreUK FCA Enforcement Update: Bitcoin and Crypto Face Stricter Regulation by 2026
UK FCA Enforcement Guide Update: What It Means for Bitcoin and Crypto Regulation The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled a pivotal update to its Enforcement Guide on June 3, 2024, aiming to ramp up transparency in its investigative processes. As Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency sector stand on the brink of stricter oversight […]
Read MoreUK FCA Proposes Ban on Crypto Purchases with Debt to Protect Investors
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Proposes Ban on Buying Crypto with Debt The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed a ban on purchasing crypto assets with borrowed money, aiming to protect retail investors from the volatile crypto market while fostering responsible growth. FCA bans crypto purchases with debt Restrictions on high-risk lending platforms Crypto firms […]
Read MoreFCA Under Fire: Calls for Overhaul Amid Criticism and Inefficiency
FCA Faces Growing Calls for Overhaul Amid Widespread Criticism The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s financial watchdog, is under intense scrutiny as demands for a comprehensive overhaul intensify. Accusations of incompetence and lack of transparency have escalated, with a parliamentary report and independent reviews highlighting significant shortcomings in the regulator’s performance. FCA faces criticism […]
Read More50% of Banned UK Crypto Ads Persist Online: FCA’s Regulatory Battle
Regulators Struggle as 50% of Banned UK Crypto Ads Remain Online Nearly half of the illegal crypto ads flagged by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) continue to linger online, highlighting the regulatory body’s ongoing battle to protect consumers from the crypto industry’s darker corners. 50% of banned crypto ads still accessible FCA targets influencers, […]
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