Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cryptoassets, Investors

Regulation Round Up - February 2025

Proskauer Rose LLP on 3/10/2025

Welcome to the Regulation Round Up, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation....more

FCA Decision Offers More Regulatory Clarity for Professional Crypto Investors

Latham & Watkins LLP on 5/22/2024

Professional investors will benefit from increased exposure to cryptoassets via traditional financial instruments, though retail investors’ exposure remains limited. In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, regulatory...more

FCA revises stance regarding Exchange Traded Notes for professional investors involving cryptoassets

White & Case LLP on 3/18/2024

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed on 11 March 2024 it will not object to requests from Recognised Investment Exchanges (RIEs) to establish UK-listed market segments for cryptoasset-backed exchange-traded notes...more

First Reminder: Two Months Until New UK Crypto Marketing Rules Take Effect

Goodwin on 8/8/2023

Starting 8 October 2023, anyone — including a crypto issuer or business based outside the UK — who makes a cryptoasset or service available to an investor or user in the UK will need to consider the UK ‘financial promotion...more

New FCA rules for regulated firms marketing cryptoassets

White & Case LLP on 7/6/2023

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled new and near-final rules in Policy Statement 23/6 (PS23/6)1 that will apply to: - 'authorised persons', which includes firms authorised under Part 4A of the Financial...more

Tightening the Financial Promotions Framework in the UK

A&O Shearman on 2/11/2022

Striking a balance between investor protection and market development - The U.K. is assessing its financial promotion framework, and changes are being made or proposed to amend the laws and rules. Financial promotions are...more