🚀 Breaking Crypto News from the UK 🇬🇧
📢 The FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) has just released new guidance for companies advertising crypto services. The regulation starts in October 2023 and the FCA is helping the industry comply.
🔍 The FCA is checking how companies:
- 24-hour waiting period
- Personal risk warning
- Customer classification
- Investment suitability assessment
- Record keeping and due diligence of crypto assets
👍 Good practice: Clear information about waiting periods for consumers to consider.
👎 Poor practice: Too much focus on whether crypto is a security in some jurisdictions, rather than complying with UK regulations.
📅 The FCA announced in June 2023 that the new regulations will come into effect in October. Some companies have until January 8, 2024 to comply.
📊 In just two weeks, the FCA has found more than 200 violations, including Binance.
💬 What do you think about the new regulations? Comment and share!