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UK could have second-mover advantage in crypto asset regulation, say legal experts

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The UK has taken a slower and more phased approach than the EU in terms of regulating crypto assets, which could give it a second-mover advantage, according to legal experts.   

Unlike the EU, the UK does not yet have a finalised regulatory regime, but consultation documents indicate a phased approach building on existing legislation, with the first phase limited to fiat-backed stablecoins. 

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