FCA unveils sweeping crypto reforms in bid to position UK as global hub – The Armchair Trader
The Financial Conduct Authority has unveiled a sweeping set of regulatory proposals that could redefine the UK’s cryptoasset landscape, marking a pivotal moment in the British government’s ambition to position the country as a global centre for digital finance.
The consultation papers, CP25/14 and CP25/15, published this week, span more than 350 pages and set out a comprehensive regime covering the issuance of stablecoins, cryptoasset custody, and prudential requirements for digital asset firms. Taken together, they represent the clearest articulation yet of how UK authorities intend to regulate the sector and signal a decisive move away from the regulatory uncertainty that has long characterised the market.
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