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UK Speeds Up Crypto Firm Approvals Amid Fewer Applications
The UK's financial regulator has cut the approval time for crypto firms by two-thirds, but the number of companies applying for registration has declined.
Priya Sharma is a correspondent for Wealtoro based in Southeast Asia, specializing in regional economic policy, financial technology, and consumer banking trends. She reports on issues affecting emerging markets and their integration into the global digital economy.
The UK's financial regulator has cut the approval time for crypto firms by two-thirds, but the number of companies applying for registration has declined.
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