The FCA published 146 warnings about crypto-asset promotions in just the first day of its new crypto-marketing regime which was introduced on 8 October.

The FCA has issued 19 warnings on unauthorised and clone firms in the past 7 days, a rate of nearly 3 per day.

The Financial Conduct Authority issued a record 1,300 consumer warnings in 2021 as it stepped up efforts to protect investors.

The FCA has launched a major crackdown on scam bond and investment comparison websites in signs of a tougher approach from the regulator.