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UK to Lift Ban on Retail Crypto ETNs in October

FCA reverses policy after four-year prohibition on exchange-traded notes

03 August 2025 · 23:30 UTC

Retail investors in the UK will soon be able to access cryptocurrency-linked exchange-traded notes, as the Financial Conduct Authority prepares to lift its four-year ban starting October 8.

The policy reversal marks a significant shift in the regulatory landscape and is expected to widen participation in digital asset markets.