How crypto firms and retail traders in the UK might get around the new derivatives ban

Quick Take
- Some firms and retail investors could migrate offshore, and in particular to crypto-friendly EU jurisdictions.
- Others are betting that UK-based traders will turn to DeFi instead.
The UK's ban might push some firms and retail investors to migrate offshore — or even to turn to DeFi protocols.
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