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Evening Standard
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Anna Wise

Crypto firms to be regulated like other assets under new UK rules

Cryptocurrencies will be regulated in a similar way to other finance products under the new laws (Alamy/PA) -

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin will be regulated in a similar way to other finance products under new UK laws coming into force in 2027.

The Treasury announced legislation which will mean crypto firms have to meet a set of standards and rules overseen by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

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