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Tighter crypto regulation can help the City thrive

The government's proposals to place proper rules on digital assets are long overdue, and could help the sector build up stronger

Tighter crypto regulation can help the City thrive
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Eva Gustavsson is head of public affairs at crypto custodian Copper

A cursory glance at recent digital assets news shows higher regulatory standards are desperately needed. After the events of 2022, crypto is undergoing a shakeup, with governments across jurisdictions ramping up efforts to ensure transparency and prevent future high-profile failures. Those businesses that survived the market turmoil will face renewed scrutiny to set the standard in the digital assets space.

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