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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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