The Treasury intends to bring regulation of crypto assets within the regulatory framework that was created by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. The Treasury believes that this will lead to greater confidence in crypto and increased credibility and regulatory clarity; along with strengthening the rules around financial intermediaries and custodians.

On the other side of the coin however, some crypto fraud practitioners believe that any measures introduced as a “rapid reaction” to crypto-related scandals may do more harm than good.

Join this animated, informative debate as our experts discuss the pros and cons of proactive and reactionary implementation of the proposal.