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Hello Community,

saw an interesting content from CFA UK today on crypto. This is a 30 min podcast (In Conversation seriers) 

Crypto is one of the most fast-moving sectors in finance - but one of the least regulated. Wendy Saunders, Partner, Head of Financial Services Regulatory, Lewis Silkin explains how new regulation is changing the way crypto assets can be promoted in the UK, and what investors should do when dealing with these assets in today's market.

Crypto and digital assets are a fast-developing asset class – but they have been largely unregulated. Now, Wendy Saunders, Partner, Head of Financial Services Regulatory, Lewis Silkin explains the new regulations around financial promotions of these assets in the UK, and what investors and firms must do to stay compliant. Understand: 

• The key regulations around financial promotions in the UK, and how they affect global businesses 
• The use cases for crypto and digital assets, and why they are not interchangeable 
• Why financial promotion regulations are being extended into these asset classes 
• What the financial promotion regime covers in relation to cryptoassets 
• What these new rules mean for investors looking to navigate crypto and digital assets 

It will be amazing to hear from some members who has experience with this? How do you see the Crypto developing?

An important discussion, but I'd challenge the extent to which regulation acts as a barrier - arguably, the bigger challenge lies in ensuring robust custody and safekeeping of crypto assets. Without these foundations, investor confidence and wider adoption remain limited, regardless of regulatory progress. Thoughts?