UK Regulator Eases Crypto Rules as BlackRock Launches Bitcoin-Linked iShares ETP on London Stock Exchange

Following the UK financial regulator’s relaxation of crypto investment instrument restrictions, BlackRock has launched a Bitcoin-linked ETP in the UK, offering a regulated avenue for exposure within the domestic market. The iShares Bitcoin ETP is positioned to let investors access Bitcoin through traditional brokerage channels rather than crypto exchanges, aligning with the local regulatory framework.

Trading on the London Stock Exchange began on Monday, with a unit price of roughly $11 per share. The ETP is designed to track Bitcoin’s market price inside a regulated wrapper, enabling retail investors to participate via standard brokerages.

According to SoSoValue, the product mirrors the structure of U.S. and other market-based offerings. In the United States, BlackRock‘s iShares Bitcoin ETF has surpassed $85 billion in net assets, underscoring strong demand for regulated crypto-linked securities and the potential for UK adoption within the securities market.

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