UK Unveils Sweeping Crypto Rules to Boost Global Hub Ambitions

TLDR The UK Financial Conduct Authority introduced new crypto rules covering trading platforms, custody, and lending activities. The framework requires firms to hold capital based on their risk exposure and conduct annual stress tests. The crypto rules extend to stablecoin issuers with reduced capital requirements set at one percent. The regulator introduced market abuse controls [...]

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