FCA introduces landmark crypto standards

Firms supporting people to buy, trade and hold crypto will need to meet clear standards under landmark rules set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). All firms must meet financial resilience requirements including capital and stress testing. The FCA is also introducing new market integrity rules covering areas such as insider trading and market manipulation. The new framework also sets out specific rules for stablecoins, a type of cryptoasset designed to maintain a stable value, typically by being […]