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5/28/2026 9:17:36 PM

MiCA review asks whether EU’s crypto regime is fit for the future

By Marius Raetz Sophia Le Vesconte Simon Treacy

At a key juncture for the development of cryptoasset regimes around the world, the European Commission has launched a review of the EU’s...

5/19/2026 10:30:06 AM

By Richard Hay Harry Eddis Sophia Le Vesconte +3 more...

The UK financial regulators have committed to an intensive period of collaboration with industry to deliver the benefits promised by...

5/14/2026 3:26:59 PM

By Peter Bevan Harry Eddis Richard Hay +6 more...

The introduction of a comprehensive licensing regime for cryptoassets, including stablecoins, is one of the most significant changes to...

4/27/2026 9:15:52 AM

By Richard Hay Harry Eddis James Morris +4 more...

The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking feedback on its draft perimeter guidance for the UK’s future cryptoasset regulatory regime....

4/23/2026 7:48:06 PM

By Peter Bevan Harry Eddis Richard Hay +3 more...

The government has proposed changes to the UK’s crypto regulatory regime. The changes include providing more flexibility for firms to...

4/23/2026 7:35:21 PM

By Harry Eddis Richard Hay Sam Quicke +3 more...

HM Treasury has confirmed that it plans to bring stablecoins into payments regulation, and address potential overlap with the crypto...

3/6/2026 3:56:21 PM

By James Morris Simon Treacy

As it continues to work on its rulebook for cryptoassets, the Financial Conduct Authority is also considering how existing rules will...