Overview

• IG secured an FCA crypto-asset license, clearing it to offer regulated digital-asset services in the U.K.
• Existing crypto customers will be moved from the Uphold integration to IG’s own platform in the coming weeks.
• The rollout will introduce direct transfers in and out of IG accounts, a wider range of tokens, new trading features, and improved pricing.
• IG first offered crypto to U.K. retail clients in June through a partnership with Uphold while its application was under review.
• Shares rose about 1.23% to £10.74 in early London trading following the announcement.