PANews December 17 news, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released discussion document DP24/4 to initiate a public consultation, proposing plans to improve transparency in the cryptocurrency market, including strengthening disclosure and market abuse regulatory systems, requiring authorized trading platforms to share information to prevent fraud and promote good practices. The new framework will cover trading activities, stablecoin regulation, and asset custody, with a draft expected to be released in 2025 and implemented in 2026. The document calls on the industry to provide feedback to help develop fair and balanced cryptocurrency rules, with a feedback deadline of March 14, 2025. It also reminds investors that crypto assets are still not adequately regulated, posing high risks, and funds may not be protected.