A major change arrives at the investment in cryptography in the United Kingdom. From October, regular investors will be authorized to buy negotiated tickets again in exchange for crypto (CETN). This decision marks a major change by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which had prohibited these products in the past four years.
So what changes and what risks should investors keep in mind?
FCA raises the 4 -year ban – with rules
From October 8, 2025, British retail investors will be authorized to invest in thisns. However, they will only be available on investment platforms approved by the FCA, called recognized investment exchanges (RIES).
This decision is part of the broader FCA plan to update cryptographic regulations while maintaining investor protection.
To protect investors, these products will be regulated under strict financial promotion rules. This means that companies must give clear, honest and easy -to -understand information to customers, without risky products being exciting or safe.
Why has the FCA changed its mind
The FCA prohibited CETNs for retail investors in January 2021, saying that they were too risky and difficult to understand. But now things have changed. David Geale, who directs FCA’s work on digital finance, said the cryptography market has developed and is now better understood.
For this reason, the FCA wants to offer more investment choices, but always with strong protections.
There are still risks – no insurance
Even with the new rules, investors must be careful. If a cryptographic platform fails or if a product is blocking, retail investors will not obtain any aid from the financial services remuneration program (FSCS). This means that there is no safety net. You could lose all your money.
To add more protection, the new consumer service rule of the United Kingdom will apply. This means that companies must act in the best interests of their customers and treat them fairly.
A larger crypto frame takes shape
This decision is only part of the wider effort of the FCA to build a clear rules book for the crypto. The agency also provides new rules for stablescoins and other high -risk investments.
In short, while the door reopens for the cryptographic and the FCA ensures that it is accompanied by strong warnings and not false promises.
