Retail Investors Get Green Light for Crypto ETNs in the UK

Key Points

1. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced on August 1, 2025, that UK retail investors can buy crypto ETNs starting October 8.

2. This change does not apply to crypto derivatives like futures, and the FCA will continue monitoring these markets for potential adjustments.

3. Crypto ETNs differ from ETFs; ETNs are a type of debt, not holding the actual digital assets they track.

4. The FCA emphasized that firms offering crypto ETNs must comply with existing regulations, and it will continue reviewing high-risk investment products.

5. The SEC is also reviewing a proposal for a Bitcoin ETF from Trump Media & Technology Group, indicating broader regulatory interest in crypto-linked financial products.