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Investment Platform IG Secures FCA Crypto License - UK Expansion Accelerates

Investment Platform IG Secures FCA Crypto License - UK Expansion Accelerates

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Coindesk
Published:
2025-09-30 12:50:52
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Investment Platform IG Wins FCA Approval for Crypto License, Expands UK Offering

London's financial watchdog just gave traditional investors a new crypto gateway.

The Regulatory Green Light

IG Group just cleared the FCA's stringent crypto licensing process, opening the floodgates for UK investors seeking regulated digital asset exposure. The approval comes as institutional demand surges despite regulatory headwinds.

Market Expansion Play

The platform's UK crypto offering expands immediately, letting British traders access digital markets through a fully compliant framework. No more offshore exchanges or regulatory gray areas—just straight-shot crypto access through a trusted financial brand.

Traditional Finance Meets Crypto

This isn't some DeFi startup begging for legitimacy—it's an established player bulldozing through regulatory barriers. The FCA stamp transforms crypto from wild-west speculation into mainstream investment territory.

Because nothing says 'serious investment' like getting permission from the same people who brought you the 2008 financial crisis.

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