Effective
Jan 1, 2026
UK CARF rules requiring reporting cryptoasset service providers to collect user and transaction data, report to HMRC, register,...
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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...
Partially effective
Oct 25, 2027
UK instrument bringing specified cryptoasset activities into the FSMA regime through FCA authorisation, disclosure and market-abuse frameworks. Preparatory...
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...
Partially effective
Jun 30, 2026
AML/CFT Banking & Financial Access Custody +1 more
UK regulations amending the 2017 MLRs to refine due diligence, strengthen cryptoasset correspondent and change-in-control rules, update sterling...
Partially effective
Oct 25, 2027
UK regime designating cryptoasset insider dealing, unlawful disclosure and market manipulation as market-abuse activities, with FCA rulemaking and...
Partially effective
Oct 25, 2027
UK regime for cryptoasset trading platforms, dealers, arrangers, lending and borrowing services, staking providers and in-scope DeFi. Preparatory...
Partially effective
Oct 25, 2027
UK regime bringing fiat-referenced stablecoin issuance and cryptoasset custody into FCA regulation under FSMA. SI 2026/102 is made;...
Under consultation
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Proposed Bank of England framework for sterling payment stablecoins recognized as systemic by HM Treasury. Draft rules cover...
Proposed
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FCA proposals for capital, liquidity, risk assessment and prudential disclosure rules for UK-authorised cryptoasset firms. Consultations are closed;...
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