Increased regulation in the U.K. on crypto assets to prevent market abuse and enhance consumer protection.
From Nasdaq
June 24, 2025 4:58:00 PM:
The U.K. is increasing regulation on crypto assets with the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023. The FCA now requires registration for exchanges and custodians, surveillance to prevent market abuse, and consumer protection measures. The Treasury plans to regulate stablecoins, NFTs, and DeFi platforms with a focus on preventing market abuse. Compliance notices have been issued to platforms lacking monitoring systems.
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