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UK's FCA Requires "Cooling-Off Periods" and Risk Warnings as Crypto ETNs Resume
Retail access to crypto exchange-traded notes has returned to the UK after the Financial Conduct Authority lifted its ban on the products, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to digital asset investing. The move introduces new distribution opportunities for firms but comes with tighter restrictions aimed at reducing investor harm. Crypto ETNs (cETNs) can now be offered to retail investors when listed on the FCA’s Official List and traded on a UK-recognized investment Exchange. The regulator had reportedly assessed prospectuses in anticipation of the 8 October policy change to allow a faster ... (full story)