FCA eyes retail ban on crypto-derivatives

‘No reliable basis for valuation’

Mike Sheen
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed a ban on the sale, marketing and distribution of derivatives and exchange traded notes (ETNs) referencing certain types of cryptoassets to retail clients, which it estimates could save consumers up to £234m per year.

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