BlackRock Launches Bitcoin ETP in UK After FCA Lifts Crypto Ban
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has made a significant move, lifting the ban on retail access to crypto investment products. This decision, reflecting growing confidence in structured crypto investments, has paved the way for BlackRock to launch its Bitcoin ETP in the UK on October 8, 2025.
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETP, set to trade on the London Stock Exchange, will offer UK investors a regulated way to gain Bitcoin exposure without directly purchasing the cryptocurrency. This launch signals a new era of accessibility and institutional credibility for digital assets in the UK.
The FCA's decision to approve Bitcoin ETPs represents a significant regulatory change in the UK financial market. It follows the success of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust in the US and promises to reshape the UK's crypto regulatory landscape, sparking interest among major issuers to launch similar products.
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETP, launching on October 8, 2025, will provide UK investors with a safer, regulated context for exploring Bitcoin exposure. This move reflects the FCA's more modern approach to supervising digital finance and is expected to encourage further innovation in the UK's crypto market.
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