Blockchain.com receives approval and registration from the UK FCA to provide regulated cryptocurrency services

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Blockchain.com announced today that it has officially registered with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), allowing it to operate crypto asset services, including brokerage, custody, and institutional-grade cryptocurrency services in the UK. The company obtained a MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) license last year, enabling it to provide crypto services across all 30 European Economic Area (EEA) countries under a unified regulatory framework.

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