UK FCA proposes lifting ban on crypto ETNs for retail investors

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has proposed lifting its retail ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs), signaling a shift toward broader crypto market access.

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed lifting its ban on offering cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (ETNs) to retail investors.

In a June 6 announcement shared with Cointelegraph, the FCA said the proposed change would allow individual consumers to access crypto ETNs, provided they are listed on an FCA-recognized investment exchange.

“We want to rebalance our approach to risk, and lifting the ban would allow people to make the choice on whether such a high-risk investment is right for them, given they could lose all their money,” said David Geale, executive director of payments and digital assets at the FCA.

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