Proposed
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FCA proposals for capital, liquidity, risk assessment and prudential disclosure rules for UK-authorised cryptoasset firms. Consultations are closed;...
Policy Reference
United Kingdom
Explore UK crypto laws, including FCA registration, promotions rules, stablecoin policy, taxes, AML compliance, and digital asset regulation.
Partially effective
Oct 25, 2027
UK rules for public offers and admission of qualifying cryptoassets to authorised trading platforms, including disclosure documents, exemptions...
Effective
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FCA non-Handbook guidance explaining how firms should approach fair, clear and not misleading promotions for qualifying cryptoassets, including...
Effective
Oct 7, 2023
UK statutory instrument bringing promotions of qualifying cryptoassets within the FSMA financial promotion perimeter and extending FCA powers....
Effective
Jun 26, 2017
AML/CFT Custody Licensing & Registration +1 more
UK-wide AML/CFT regulations imposing risk assessment, due diligence, record-keeping and supervisory duties. As amended, they require FCA registration...
Partially effective
Oct 25, 2027
UK instrument bringing specified cryptoasset activities into the FSMA regime through FCA authorisation, disclosure and market-abuse frameworks. Preparatory...
Effective
Oct 8, 2023
UK rules governing promotions of qualifying cryptoassets to retail consumers. The regime classifies them as restricted mass market...
Partially effective
Jun 29, 2023
UK statute that updates the FSMA 2000 framework, creates powers for cryptoasset regulation, supports stablecoin/payment-system oversight, and enables...
Effective
Jan 1, 2026
UK CARF rules requiring reporting cryptoasset service providers to collect user and transaction data, report to HMRC, register,...
Effective
Dec 2, 2025
UK Act confirming that a thing, including a digital or electronic thing, is not excluded from personal property...
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