UK Regulator to Allow Retail Investors Access to Crypto ETNs in October
Main Idea
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will allow retail investors to buy crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs) starting October 8, 2025, under new rules requiring listings on approved exchanges and compliance with financial promotion and Consumer Duty regulations.
Key Points
1. Retail investors in the UK will gain access to crypto ETNs (cETNs) from October 8, 2025, following a new FCA rule.
2. cETNs must be listed on FCA-approved UK-based exchanges and adhere to financial promotion and Consumer Duty rules.
3. The FCA previously restricted retail access to crypto ETNs in 2021 due to concerns over advertising and incentives.
4. Investors will not be covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for these products.
5. The move aligns with growing global interest in crypto investment products, such as ETFs, which have seen significant inflows elsewhere.
Description
Retail investors in the U.K. will soon be able to buy crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs) under a new rule from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) set to take effect Oct. 8. The FCA had previously barred retail access to crypto ETNs in 2021, citing investor protection concerns. However, with the market maturing and some crypto investment products now better understood, the regulator said it will allow access, provided the ETNs are listed on recognized, FCA-approved U.K.-based exchanges. Prod...
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