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UK's FCA opens retail access to crypto exchange traded notes

( August 1, 2025, 11:48 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: UK financial firms will soon be able to give retail consumers access to crypto exchange traded notes, or cETNs, the Financial Conduct Authority said today. The watchdog said that cETNs that retail consumers can access must be traded on an FCA-approved, UK-based investment exchange and that financial promotion rules will apply. The change enters into force in Oct. 8. The FCA’s ban on retail access to cryptoasset derivatives will remain in place.Statement follows....

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