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UK FCA Launches Consultation on New Cryptocurrency Regulations
Summary: The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on a series of proposed regulations for the cryptocurrency industry. The UK government previously announced plans to regulate the industry starting in October 2027. A research report released by the FCA also revealed a decrease in the percentage of UK adults holding cryptocurrencies from 12% ...
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on a series of proposed regulations for the cryptocurrency industry. The UK government previously announced plans to regulate the industry starting in October 2027. A research report released by the FCA also revealed a decrease in the percentage of UK adults holding cryptocurrencies from 12% to 8% over the past year. The FCA's proposals cover cryptocurrency listings, insider trading and market manipulation, trading platform standards, and broker rules. The consultation also includes requirements for prudence, regulation of cryptocurrency collateral risks, protection for cryptocurrency lending, and risk management measures for cryptocurrency companies. The deadline for feedback on the proposal is February 12, 2026, and the FCA plans to finalize the regulatory framework by the end of next year. (Reuters)
