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The FCA's decision not to enforce its own January registration deadline is little comfort to crypto startups that have been in limbo for months. origin »
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Popular Ethereum-based DeFi protocol Aave has been granted an Electronic Money Institution License (EMI) by The UK Financial Conduct Authority, which will enable it to issue crypto-assets and provide alternative payment services in the UK.
2020-8-26 23:03 | |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the United Kingdom’s financial watchdog has reminded all Bitcoin (BTC)-linked businesses to send in their applications for registration before June 30, 2020, or risk getting ousted from the region, according to a press release on June 22, 2020.
2020-6-23 00:07 | |
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The U. K. ’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been relentlessly scrutinizing cryptocurrency startups and investigations are up 74% from last year. Meanwhile, proponents of decentralized software development models and open collaboration are upset about the FCA aiming to extend KYC/AML regulations to the publication of open source and zero-knowledge software.
2019-10-8 01:30 | |
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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies (cryptoassets) have caused regulators many headaches in recent years. In the latest twist in crypto’s regulation saga, the UK’s financial watchdog has launched a consultation on existing guidance around cryptoassets amid fears that companies could be putting consumers at risk by offering unauthorized services.
2019-1-24 17:00 | |
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Technology startups Nivaura and 20|30 are shaking up equity crowdfunding with the FCA and LSE.
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Bans on aggressive marketing were set to take effect in October, but companies can apply to delay some aspects until January.
The FCA has turned down some of the largest crypto firms in the world in the last 18 months, its CEO Nikhil Rathi told lawmakers at a hearing.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) gained oversight of crypto promotions with the approval of the Financial Services and Markets Act in June.
The regulator, alongwith the local police raided sites in Exeter, Nottingham and Sheffield, saying that the cash-to-crypto converters are unlawful and a money laundering threat.
The Financial Conduct Authority wants input from crypto companies on moving forward with regulations.
Ashley Alder said the FCA would help “chart the U.K.’s post-Brexit future as a global financial centre, which continues to support innovation and competition."
The firm said clearing the regulatory hurdle had the potential to drive more institutional investors towards crypto custody solutions.