Deep Tide TechFlow news, on December 16, according to Reuters, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a wide-ranging public consultation on Tuesday to seek opinions on proposed new regulatory rules for the cryptocurrency industry. The FCA stated that its proposed rules will cover the listing system for crypto assets, measures to prevent insider trading and market manipulation, operational standards for crypto trading platforms, and related regulations for brokers. The FCA will seek feedback by February 12, 2026, and plans to finalize the complete cryptocurrency regulatory framework by the end of 2026. The FCA also disclosed that survey data shows the proportion of UK adults holding crypto assets has fallen from 12% to 8% over the past year.