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UK Cryptoassets Taskforce publishes its final report

Sam Maxson (Latham & Watkins, London, UK)
Stuart Davis (Latham & Watkins, London, UK)
Rob Moulton (Latham & Watkins, London, UK)

Journal of Investment Compliance

ISSN: 1528-5812

Article publication date: 9 May 2019

Issue publication date: 23 July 2019

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Abstract

Purpose

To analyse the final report of the UK Cryptoassets Taskforce published in October 2018 and discuss the UK’s policy and regulatory approach to crypto-assets and distributed ledger technology in financial services.

Design/methodology/approach

This article considers some of the key aspects of the final report of the UK Cryptoassets Taskforce and provides a summary of the next steps the UK authorities have committed to taking in relation to regulation of crypto-assets in the UK.

Findings

The approach to regulation of crypto-assets in the UK is evolving and the relevant UK authorities are continuing to improve their understanding of crypto-assets in order to assess the appropriate type and level of regulation that should apply to them. Whilst risks relating to consumer detriment and anti-money laundering have been identified as needing to be addressed as a matter of priority, the UK authorities appear to be taking a measured approach to regulation of crypto-assets. They also remain supportive of the adoption of distributed ledger technology in financial services, whilst noting some potential challenges to scalability.

Originality/value

This article contains valuable information about current policy direction and regulatory thinking in the UK in relation to crypto-assets, and analysis from leading FinTech lawyers.

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Citation

Maxson, S., Davis, S. and Moulton, R. (2019), "UK Cryptoassets Taskforce publishes its final report", Journal of Investment Compliance, Vol. 20 No. 2, pp. 28-33. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOIC-02-2019-0015

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Emerald Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2019, Latham & Watkins.

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