{"id":339659,"date":"2023-07-04T12:10:04","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T11:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/?p=339659"},"modified":"2023-07-04T11:18:46","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T10:18:46","slug":"ripple-executives-applaud-uks-crypto-regulations-claim-us-lags-behind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/ripple-executives-applaud-uks-crypto-regulations-claim-us-lags-behind\/","title":{"rendered":"Ripple executives applaud UK crypto regulations, claim US lags behind"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ripple senior executives Andrew Whitworth and Susan Friedman have <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ss_friedman\/status\/1675897811739504640?s=46&t=aw6ZR-6aD050XLPVXY8AQA\">praised<\/a> the United Kingdom's approach to the crypto industry, arguing that the country was leaving the United States behind regarding crypto regulations.<\/p>\n<p>The executives made these statements in reaction to the Royal <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/financial-services-and-markets-bill-granted-royal-assent-by-king-charles-making-crypto-trading-a-regulated-financial-activity-in-the-uk\/\">approval<\/a> of the Financial Services and Markets Bill, which made crypto trading a regulated financial activity within the country.<\/p>\n<p>According to Friedman, the legislation represents a significant milestone in global crypto regulation. The crypto payment company executive added that the bill shows that the U.K. was leaving the U.S. behind in critical areas.<\/p>\n<p>This view was also shared by Ripple's Policy Director for EMEA, Whitworth, who <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AA_Whitworth\/status\/1674711123017228288?s=20\"><span class=\"s4\">described<\/span><\/a> the move as the U.K. fulfilling its promise of becoming a crypto hub.<\/p>\n<h2>U.K.'s pro-crypto policy<\/h2>\n<p>The Financial Services and Markets Bill approval marked the end of a comprehensive regulatory process targeted at regulating the U.K.'s financial sector.<\/p>\n<p>While the law focuses on other subjects, it includes provisions that govern cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, allowing regulators to develop a legal framework for digital assets.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the bill recognizes stablecoins as a form of payment and makes crypto a regulated financial activity within the country. It also enforces strict monitoring of crypto advertisements and promotions.<\/p>\n<h2>U.S. regulatory struggles<\/h2>\n<p>Meanwhile, the U.S. approach to crypto regulation has drawn criticism from various crypto stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>Financial regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), are <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/republican-lawmakers-distinguish-crypto-commodities-and-securities-in-draft-bill\/\">vying to <\/a>oversee\u00a0the emerging space, confusing market participants.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, financial regulators instigated <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/cftc-sues-binance-over-alleged-breaking-of-trading-and-derivatives-rules\/\">legal action<\/a> against prominent crypto firms such as Binance and Coinbase. Besides, the two regulators have lacked cohesion over classifying certain crypto assets as securities and commodities.<\/p>\n<p>Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/ripple-ceo-points-to-regulatory-confusion-as-us-crypto-firms-seek-growth-elsewhere\/\">noted<\/a> that this regulatory ambiguity had prompted a number of U.S. crypto firms to explore opportunities in foreign jurisdictions. For example, the uncertain regulatory environment has led several crypto firms like Bittrex, Paxful, and others to <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/bittrex-to-halt-us-operations-by-end-of-april\/\">exit<\/a> the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ripple senior executives Andrew Whitworth and Susan Friedman have praised the United Kingdom&#8217;s approach to the crypto industry, arguing that the country was leaving the United States behind regarding crypto regulations. 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