( March 14, 2025, 17:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Financial Conduct Authority’s perceived failure to differentiate between retail and professional investors — in a discussion paper outlining a future regulatory regime for cryptoassets — has concerned the industry, which feels that a “one size fits all” approach will not be effective. In its response to the FCA, CryptoUK, a trade association, also said there is a concern that the proposals, if implemented, could lead to mass delisting of currently traded assets and the large-scale withdrawal of trading platforms from the UK, pushing consumers to higher-risk jurisdictions.Consultation response attached. ...
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