5/20/2026 4:51:26 PM UK prudential regulator updates policy on crypto exposures and stablecoin issuance By Bobby Butcher Richard Hay James Morris Sophia Le Vesconte Elli Karaindrou Simon Treacy +3 more... Show less The Prudential Regulation Authority has written to banks and PRA-supervised investment firms about how they should manage cryptoasset...
5/14/2026 3:26:59 PM Listen to our new podcast on UK crypto regulation By Peter Bevan Harry Eddis Richard Hay James Morris Sam Quicke Olivia Murphy Frances Hodgkins Sophia Le Vesconte Simon Treacy +6 more... Show less 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 UK FCA drafts cryptoasset perimeter guidance By Richard Hay Harry Eddis James Morris Sam Quicke Sophia Le Vesconte Simon Treacy Peter Bevan +4 more... Show less 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 UK envisions more competitive approach for crypto prop traders By Peter Bevan Harry Eddis Richard Hay James Morris Sophia Le Vesconte Simon Treacy +3 more... Show less 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 UK to bring stablecoins into payment services regulation By Harry Eddis Richard Hay Sam Quicke Frances Hodgkins Olivia Murphy Simon Treacy +3 more... Show less 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 Crypto meets CASS: UK FCA to adapt client asset rules for cryptoassets 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...
1/29/2026 3:40:29 PM UK crypto regime: FCA confirms five-month window for applications By Peter Bevan Harry Eddis James Morris Olivia Murphy Simon Treacy +2 more... Show less Firms should start preparing now for the UK’s cryptoasset regulatory regime, according to the Financial Conduct Authority. Doing so will...
1/23/2026 5:51:39 PM FCA returns with more detail on how its rules will apply to UK-regulated crypto activities By Peter Bevan Harry Eddis James Morris Sara Cody Simon Treacy Olivia Murphy +3 more... Show less The Financial Conduct Authority has set out how its rules will apply to firms carrying out cryptoasset activities in the UK. Its latest...
10/22/2025 10:02:14 AM UK cryptoasset regulation: where are we now? By Harry Eddis Richard Hay James Morris Sam Quicke Olivia Murphy Sophia Le Vesconte Simon Treacy +4 more... Show less The UK is entering a key phase as it lays the foundations for its cryptoasset regulatory regime. Legislation to regulate cryptoassets...
10/1/2025 1:43:40 PM Applying the consumer duty to crypto – rules vs outcomes in action By Sara Cody In its 2024 Consumer Duty CFI, the FCA asked industry whether regulation founded upon high-level ‘outcomes-based’ requirements might be...
9/23/2025 10:16:16 AM FCA tailors how its rulebook will apply to cryptoasset activities By Harry Eddis Richard Hay James Morris Olivia Murphy Sam Quicke Simon Treacy +3 more... Show less A new consultation from the Financial Conduct Authority shows more clearly the extent of the compliance burden to come for crypto...
9/3/2025 7:09:50 PM UK drafts changes to Money Laundering Regulations By James Morris Olivia Murphy Simon Treacy The UK Government has shared draft legislation amending the Money Laundering Regulations, including changes to cryptoasset regulation,...
6/6/2025 3:52:59 PM UK to allow wider sale of crypto exchange-traded products By James Morris Simon Treacy The Financial Conduct Authority has suggested opening up access some exchange-traded cryptoasset products for retail customers. Citing...
6/3/2025 3:31:08 PM FCA proposes rules for stablecoin issuance and cryptoasset custody By Olivia Murphy The FCA has taken a significant step on its cryptoassets roadmap by opening a consultation on rules for stablecoin issuers and...
6/2/2025 9:54:56 AM FCA proposes MiFID-style capital requirements for crypto firms By James Morris The Financial Conduct Authority is consulting on capital requirements for cryptoasset firms. Crypto firms that have not previously had to...
11/21/2023 11:31:17 AM Recommending consistency: IOSCO finalises its policy recommendations for crypto By Simon Treacy Jamie Johnson The International Organization of Securities Commissions has finalised its 18 policy recommendations for the regulation of crypto and...