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UK’s FCA Issues Advice for Crypto Firms After Only 41 of 300 Applicants Win Regulatory Approval
The Financial Conduct Authority has faced criticism over its arduous registration regime, with some companies dropping out of the process altogether.
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What Crypto Legislation Could Look Like for the US, UK and Europe
Several regulatory initiatives are underway to expand oversight of this nascent industry, the former head of fintech at the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority writes.
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CDCROP: Ashley Alder
Incoming FCA Chair Calls Crypto Firms Like FTX 'Deliberately Evasive'
Ashley Alder, who is currently the CEO of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, will be commencing his role with the Financial Conduct Authority on Feb. 20, he told the Treasury Committee.
CDCROP: Ashley Alder

CDCROP: Coinbase ad on London Underground (Tube). August 2021. (Sheldon Reback/CoinDesk)
UK Financial Regulator Seeks Comments on Ad Approval Process for Crypto
Only companies with Financial Conduct Authority permission will be able to approve promotional material.
CDCROP: Coinbase ad on London Underground (Tube). August 2021. (Sheldon Reback/CoinDesk)

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FCA-Regulated Crypto Custodian Digivault Is Up for Sale Following Eqonex Liquidation: Source
A deal to buy Digivault, which is winding down operations, would include a crypto license in the United Kingdom.
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CDCROP: UK Subway Tube Ads (Dwayne Paisley-Marshall/Unsplash)
Proposed UK Rules Will Make Advertising Crypto a Lot Harder, Industry Warns
Industry members are sounding the alarm on a proposed measure to require crypto service providers to comply with local advertising rules, which could add an additional layer of authorization to an already complex process.
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FCA's Crypto AML Compliance Chief Steps Down
Mark Steward, who led the enforcement of anti-money laundering measures for crypto, is stepping down after seven years with the Financial Conduct Authority.
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CDCROP: London (Artur Tumasjan/Unsplash)
UK's FCA Appoints Binu Paul to Lead Its Digital-Assets Department
Paul previously worked as the fintech lead at New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority.
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CDCROP: London (Artur Tumasjan/Unsplash)
UK Shuts Down Temporary Crypto Company Licensing Program
The time it takes to register a firm depends on the quality of the information provided to the Financial Conduct Authority, the regulator told CoinDesk.
CDCROP: London (Artur Tumasjan/Unsplash)

Revolut
Digital Bank Revolut Wins FCA Registration to Offer Crypto Services in UK
The trading platform had been operating in the country under a program that gives firms a reprieve while their applications are pending.
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