Is the UK ready to embrace the new dawn of crypto regulations?
The UK’s aggressive stance on crypto could redefine the UK’s crypto market, but will innovation pay the price? The FCA’s tight grip on crypto ads and the BoE’s stablecoin oversight mark a major shift in the UK’s digital currency landscape. What’s happening? The UK is tightening its regulatory grip on the cryptocurrency market with a dual focus: ensuring that the marketing of crypto assets is responsible and that stablecoins, when used as a form of payment, are robustly regulated. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently introduced stringent rules for firms marketing crypto assets. These rules include mandating a specific cooling-off period for new investors to contemplate their decisions, banning “refer a friend” bonuses, and requiring clear risk warnings in advertisements. Concurrently, the Bank of England (BoE) is spearheading legislative proposals to regulate stablecoins, aiming to secure financial stability and consumer...