IG Group receives cryptoasset licence from UK FCA
FCA’s streamlined licensing opens new opportunities for UK traders and strengthens the nation’s role in the digital asset ecosystem.
IG Group, a UK-listed trading firm, today received a cryptoasset licence from the Financial Conduct Authority, enabling the company to expand its retail crypto trading operations with access to major digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The approval aligns with the UK’s efforts to position itself as a competitive hub for crypto innovation amid growing regulatory cooperation with the US.
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