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UK FCA Proposes Ban on Crypto Incentives in Tough New Marketing Rules

The Financial Conduct Authority said it will treat crypto like a high risk investment, and will consult on new guidance for its rules on promotions.

FCA building with logo (FCA)

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International Securities Regulator IOSCO Proposes Policy Recommendations for Crypto

The consultation period for the global standard-setter's first set of detailed recommendations for regulating crypto will close on July 31.

Jean-Paul Servais Chair of IOSCO (International Standards of Accounting and Reporting)

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UK FCA Wants to Work With the Crypto Industry to Develop Regulation, Executive Says

The U.K. is consulting on new rules for the crypto sector.

Sarah Pritchard (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)

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UK’s FCA Can’t Protect Crypto Investors From Losses, Says Agency’s CEO

Nikhil Rathi made the remarks in testimony in front of the Treasury Select Committee on Wednesday.

Nikhil Rathi (FCA)

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UK Financial Regulator Expands Enforcement Against Crypto ATMs to East London

The FCA began taking action against illegal crypto ATMs last month, inspecting sites in the northern city of Leeds.

Página de inicio del sitio web de la Autoridad de Conducta Financiera para la organización de regulación financiera del Reino Unido. (Shutterstock)

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Calm Before the Storm: Is UK’s Financial Watchdog Gearing Up for Enforcement Action?

The Financial Conduct Authority has largely been silent while its U.S. counterparts have been busy cracking down on crypto – but it has a list of 51 unregistered firms to act on.

(Jason Thompson/Unsplash)

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UK Financial Regulator Takes Enforcement Action Against Crypto ATM Operators

The Financial Conduct Authority teamed up with West Yorkshire Police to tackle crypto ATM operators in Leeds.

The Financial Conduct Authority regulates the U.K. crypto market. (Shutterstock)

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UK Crypto Firms and Regulator Blame Each Other for Industry Exodus

Firms that tried, and failed, to register with the Financial Conduct Authority cite delays and poor feedback. The regulator says it rejected applications for failing to meet requirements.

Some of the U.K.'s crypto companies have found they can continue serving local users without having to go through the Financial Conduct Authority's registration process by simply operating out of a different jurisdiction. (Peter Cade/GettyImages)

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UK Financial Regulator Warns Crypto Firms of Jail Time for Unauthorized Ads

The rules aren’t set in stone but will mirror those for other high-risk investments, the Financial Conduct Authority said.

(Craig Hastings / Getty Images)