The FCA is trying to regulate specific crypto activities, and the SEC’s regulatory rollout is imminent. Before that, the FCA launched a big disclaimer, querying how a series of crypto asset activities would be planned!
In the latest discussion paper, FCA revealed that a lack of clear crypto regulations will hold back investors. According to FCA’s research, the hazy intermediary policy, poor staking, and unclear lending and borrowing will be major hurdles in the future.
The Central Financial Conduct Authority also claims that DeFi is another widely decentralized field in finance! The FCA’s take was that more people worldwide use credit for crypto purchases. The FCA discussion paper supports restricting that area with genuine guidelines.
David Geale, the FCA Executive Director, said-
“Crypto is a highly mobile sector. But not well regulated. We want to create a regimen that firms can use to innovate safely, while streamlining the market’s integrity and protecting customers simultaneously.”
What Does the FCA’s Crypto Roadmap Say?
The Crypto Roadmap published by the FCA demands a clear timeline for consultation on future crypto regulation.
Other aspects of the Crypto Roadmap?
The FCA demanded a constant timeline for regulating the crypto trade. However, the regulation should include market abuse amendments and disclosures on stablecoins’ custody.
The discussion paper and crypto roadmap came shortly after publishing the Treasury’s draft legislation. So, it’s evident that the FAC needs to bring specific crypto asset activities under order!