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UK FCA Publishes Final Crypto Asset Prudential Rules, Lowers Stablecoin Capital Requirements

Original sourceMondaq

Summary

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published final prudential rules for crypto asset firms, setting the operational risk K-factor for qualifying stablecoins at 1% and simplifying market risk and counterparty default calculations. The new rules are incorporated into the FCA Handbook, providing…

Key points

  • UK crypto firms can adjust capital planning and risk controls based on the final rules, facilitating compliant operations.
  • The UK's clear prudential framework provides a reference for global regulatory convergence, reducing compliance costs for firms.
  • Crypto asset firms can reduce capital charges on qualifying stablecoin activities, improving operational efficiency and making traditional finance partnerships easier.

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