Effective
Jan 10, 2020
AML/CFT Custody Licensing & Registration +2 more
UK cryptoasset exchange and custodian wallet providers carrying on business in the UK must register with the FCA...
Policy Reference
Regulation
Crypto law profiles, official sources, milestones, and related coverage for Regulation.
Effective
Jan 10, 2020
AML/CFT Custody Licensing & Registration +1 more
UK statutory instrument that implemented Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive changes and brought cryptoasset exchange and custodian wallet providers...
Proposed
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FCA proposals for capital, liquidity, risk assessment and prudential disclosure rules for UK-authorised cryptoasset firms. Consultations are closed;...
Partially effective
Oct 25, 2027
UK rules for public offers and admission of qualifying cryptoassets to authorised trading platforms, including disclosure documents, exemptions...
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...
Effective
Oct 8, 2023
UK rules governing promotions of qualifying cryptoassets to retail consumers. The regime classifies them as restricted mass market...
Effective
Nov 1, 2022
DFSA regime for Crypto Token activities in or from DIFC. Effective Nov. 1, 2022 and updated Jan. 12,...
Effective
Aug 31, 2024
CBUAE Circular No. 2/2024 regulates stablecoin-style payment tokens in the UAE through licensing/registration for issuance, conversion, custody and...
Effective
Jun 19, 2025
Dubai VARA rulebook governing business issuance of virtual assets, including Category 1 licensed issuances, Category 2 distributor-led issuances,...
Effective
Jun 19, 2025
Dubai’s VARA framework for VASP licensing, VA issuance, AML/CFT, market conduct, marketing, supervision and enforcement. Current rulebook version...
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