UK finally catching up with 'Global Crypto Hub' pledge, says Coinbase | Future Focus
On this week's episode of Yahoo Finance Future Focus, our host Brian McGleenon speaks with Coinbase (COIN) UK senior country director Keith Grose to assess the UK's progress toward becoming a global crypto hub, a vision first outlined by former prime minister Rishi Sunak over two years ago. Grose says while crypto moves fast, regulation doesn’t, but the UK is now making meaningful strides. He highlights the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) recent release of draft rules for stablecoins, custody, and broader crypto regulation, pointing to 2025 as a pivotal year for UK digital asset policy. He also discusses how the UK may benefit from a "third-mover advantage," learning from both US and EU approaches to regulation, and how Coinbase is ramping up its UK presence, with new products and increased visibility expected soon.