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National Law Review
National Law Review
7/2/2026
The original headline is: "FCA Publishes Landmark Policy Statements Finalising the UK's Cryptoasset Regulatory Regime"

The original headline is: "FCA Publishes Landmark Policy Statements Finalising the UK's Cryptoasset Regulatory Regime"

Original: FCA Publishes Landmark Policy Statements Finalising the UK’s Cryptoasset Regulatory Regime

Short summary

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority published final regulatory rules on 30 June 2026 establishing an end-to-end framework for cryptoasset activities, including financial resilience, stress testing, market integrity, and consumer protection obligations. Authorisation applications must be submitted between 30 September 2026 and 28 February 2027 to access transitional provisions. Firms missing this deadline lose regulatory relief and must cease operations until authorised.

  • FCA published comprehensive UK cryptoasset regulatory framework effective 25 October 2027
  • Authorisation applications: 30 Sept 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 (transitional relief available)
  • Firms missing deadline lose regulatory relief and must cease operations

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