The FCA's Coinbase Penalty Does Not Signal a Cryptocurrency Regulatory Tsunami
Publication Time:2024-07-30 17:36:05
Charlotte Tregunna, a partner at commercial crime law firm Peters & Peters, expressed her view on the matter, stating that the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) legal action against Coinbase's UK subsidiary, CB Payments Limited (CBPL), is merely an isolated enforcement action and does not indicate a tougher regulatory stance towards the cryptocurrency domain. This statement is intended to calm market sentiments, suggesting that the current regulatory actions are more in response to specific cases of misconduct rather than a widespread regulatory storm targeting the entire cryptocurrency industry.
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