A New Form for British Coinbase Users:
- British Coinbase users must fill out a ‘risk acknowledgement’ form.
- The form requires users to specify the type of investor they represent.
- These measures precede the new financial promotion rules by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
A Risk Acknowledgement Form Imposed by Coinbase
Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has recently introduced a new requirement for its UK users. Now, users must fill out a ‘risk acknowledgement’ form, in addition to specifying the type of investors they are.
‘You must also complete a brief assessment designed to confirm your understanding of the risks associated with investing in cryptographic assets, which are considered high risk by the FCA.’ – Coinbase stated.
Coinbase also emphasizes that this assessment is crucial to ensure that investors fully understand the risks before making decisions in the cryptocurrency market.
An Increasingly Demanding Regulatory Framework
These changes are being implemented in anticipation of the enforcement of new regulations by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Note that these new regulations will come into effect on January 8th.
Specifically, these rules aim to strengthen investor protection by better informing them about the risks associated with financial products, especially in the cryptocurrency sector.
Other exchange platforms, such as Binance and Kraken, have also adopted similar measures, reflecting a growing trend towards increased regulation in the cryptocurrency industry.
