Latest Financial Conduct Authority News

UK’s FCA provides regulatory clarity for cryptoassets
Business 24 January 2019

UK’s FCA provides regulatory clarity for cryptoassets

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released their outline for an approach to cryptocurrency assets, and helps to categorize different types of assets, and what they feel falls under their jurisdiction.

UK's FCA may ban sale of crypto derivatives
Business 22 November 2018

UK’s FCA may ban sale of crypto derivatives

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is reportedly considering a ban on crypto contracts-for-difference (CFD) that could be offered to retail investors, which could ultimately be a game-changer for the industry.

UK mulls ban on crypto derivatives
Business 30 October 2018

UK mulls ban on crypto derivatives

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will be holding consultations on a “potential prohibition” of cryptocurrency-based derivatives.

Wirex secures e-money license in the UK
Business 24 August 2018

Wirex secures e-money license in the UK

Wirex Ltd., a provider of cryptocurrency debit cards in Europe, has been granted an e-money license by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).