According to PANews, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced plans to open retail channels for cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (ETNs). This move will allow companies to offer retail investors access to cryptocurrency ETNs. However, these ETNs must be traded on UK investment exchanges approved by the FCA. The regulator emphasized that the ban on retail access to crypto asset derivatives will remain in place. The FCA will continue to monitor market developments and assess its approach to high-risk investments. This change is set to take effect on October 8, 2025.