One of the UK’s main financial industry regulators is looking to better understand cryptocurrency. According to a job listing posted earlier today, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the independent agency that oversees and regulates financial product offerings in the country, wants to hire a cryptocurrency expert. [Read: UK regulator wants crypto-derivatives ban to protect ‘ill-suited’ investors] The candidate More specifically, the FCA is looking for someone who’s experienced in working with “crypto-assets,” distributed ledgers, blockchains, and emerging fintech products. Throughout the listing, there is a particular emphasis on compliance, crime, and 5MLD (EU’s 5th Money Laundering Directive). You will…
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Thursday 6 February 2020
