Tagged: mary starks

Recent Speech by UK Regulator on Crypto says Approach Needs to be “Not Inhibiting the Benefits, nor Overlooking the Risks”

May 6, 2018 @ 9:09 am By JD Alois |

In a speech delivered by UK FCA Competition Director Mary Starks, the public official addressed the topics of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Regarding blockchain or distributed ledger technology (DLT), Starks was more optimistic. Regarding cryptocurrencies, or “cryptoassets” as she labeled them, she was more circumspect…. Read More

Competition Counts & the UK FCA Leads the Way in Regulatory Innovation

June 26, 2016 @ 4:03 pm By JD Alois |

The United Kingdom has been at the forefront of Fintech innovation. While there are many reasons for the UK playing a lead role in new forms of finance several variables may be distilled from the list. First, the country is very supportive of an entrepreneurial/market-based… Read More