The recent FCA consultation paper has created a broad consensus that the FCA is being pragmatic about Cryptos and it is encouraging that the FCA and the Treasury are engaged to bring clarity to the market.

This ought to encourage further development of the infrastructure and so enable institutions to further embrace Digital Assets and in time retail investors, provided there are adequate risk controls and standards in place.
https://www.the-blockchain.com/2019/01/28/uks-f...direction/