EU-UK Stands Divided Over Crypto Regulations; Here’s How

The UK is planning to start by regulation over few specific crypto assets and service providers in the beginning.
By Ashish Kumar
Jupiter EU Regulation

The global digital asset industry is trading under volatility looking for much-needed clarity over regulations. However, reports suggest that European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) stand divided over the laws related to crypto.

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UK crypto regulations are not apt?

As per the report, the financial services and market bill is being ready by the UK parliament. While the new financial Conduct Authority rule is in development for high risk investments. On the other hand, Europe has a deal on markets in crypto assets (Mica) Regulations.

The UK is planning to start by regulating over few specific crypto assets and service providers in the beginning. Meanwhile, EU’s Mica covers crypto assets broadly. It is being compared that the UK is just dipping its toe with lean digital settlement assets. Earlier, the UK introduced a bill to regulate stablecoins used for payment.

Meanwhile, the EU has a broad investment focus which directly implies that new crypto assets need to be published. It will also be liable for providing outlines like white paper.

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Will Mica save crypto investors?

The report states that contrasts in UK and EU regulations extend to service providers. As the UK will be focusing on fewer services like exchange and custody. On the other hand, the EU’s Mica carries a more heavy definition which covers trading, transmitting orders and more. This will also cover custody and crypto to crypto exchanges.

However, the UK is planning to regulate crypto investment risk warnings. This step will make investors get a clear understanding of the benefits and protection over crypto dangers. However, investors might find the regulations hard to understand.

The new FCA rules are straightforward and build to prevent risks. However, supervisory effectiveness remains the key as the crypto assets will not be protected by deposit insurance or other schemes.

Mica and the UK will be imposing liability on service providers for custody losses including cyber attacks over digital wallets.

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Ashish Kumar
Ashish believes in Decentralisation and has a keen interest in evolving Blockchain technology, Cryptocurrency ecosystem, and NFTs. He aims to create awareness around the growing Crypto industry through his writings and analysis. When he is not writing, he is playing video games, watching some thriller movie, or is out for some outdoor sports. Reach me at [email protected]
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