Proposed
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The FCA’s proposed UK rules for qualifying stablecoin issuers and cryptoasset custodians cover backing, redemption, disclosures, trust arrangements,...
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Stablecoins
Crypto law profiles, official sources, milestones, and related coverage for Stablecoins.
Proposed
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FCA proposals for capital, liquidity, risk assessment and prudential disclosure rules for UK-authorised cryptoasset firms. Consultations are closed;...
Effective
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FCA non-Handbook guidance explaining how firms should approach fair, clear and not misleading promotions for qualifying cryptoassets, including...
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...
Effective
Aug 1, 2025
HKMA guidance explaining how Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Ordinance licensing regime applies to stablecoin issuers, including scope, minimum criteria,...
Effective
Aug 1, 2025
AML/CFT Licensing & Registration Payments +2 more
HKMA statutory AML/CFT guideline for licensed stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong, setting risk-based controls, CDD, wallet screening, Travel...
Effective
Aug 1, 2025
HKMA guidance for licensed stablecoin issuers under Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Ordinance, covering reserves, redemption, financial resources, risk management,...
Effective
Aug 1, 2025
Hong Kong subsidiary legislation specifying professional investors as the class of persons for section 9(2)(b)(iii) of the Stablecoins...
Effective
Aug 1, 2025
Hong Kong statute creating the HKMA licensing regime for fiat-referenced stablecoin issuers, with reserve, redemption, offering, disclosure and...
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