British regulator kicks off consultation on new crypto rules — TradingView News

British regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a wide-ranging consultation on a range of proposed rules for the crypto industry on Tuesday, a day after the government said the industry would be regulated from October 2027.

The FCA set out its proposals alongside research that shows that the proportion of UK adults holding crypto has fallen by a third, from 12% to 8% in the past year.

Watchdogs globally are playing catch-up on rules for the crypto industry, with Britain seeking to align its regulation with the U.S. rather than the European Union.

The FCA said on Tuesday that its rules would cover listings for crypto assets, measures to stop insider trading and manipulation, standards for crypto trading platforms and…

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