FCA

Winklevoss Twins Plan to Open Crypto Exchange Gemini Headquarters in UK Due to US Hostility

Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, the twin brothers who founded the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, said they plan to open a headquarters in the UK because of U.S. hostility toward cryptocurrencies. Tyler, Cameron Winklevoss said they met with officials from the U.K. Financial ...

UK Financial Conduct Authority Conducts Inspections for Illegal Cryptomats in Three Cities

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) checked for illegal cryptomats in three cities: Exeter, Nottingham and Sheffield. The inspections were conducted with the participation of local law enforcement agencies. Now the regulator is studying the information gathered to de ...

UK Cryptocompanies could approve their own advertising under new proposed amendment

An amendment proposed to the Financial Services and Markets Bill would allow cryptocompanies that are already registered with the FCA to independently approve their own advertising. Passage of the amendment would allow UK supervisors, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) a ...

UK Financial Conduct Authority Discusses Asset Management Improvements Through Tokenization

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK has recently released a discussion paper which outlines several ways to enhance asset management, including the use of tokenization. According to the regulatory body, digital tokens and blockchain technology can provide new opportunities for fund pa ...