Original sourceNoah Intelligence
Summary
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Policy Statement PS26/11, finalizing its comprehensive crypto asset regulatory regime, which will come into force in phases starting October 25, 2027. The new framework covers trading platforms, intermediaries, custodians, stablecoin issuers, a…
Key points
- Provides crypto businesses operating or considering the UK market with a clear regulatory timeline and compliance pathway, reducing uncertainty.
- The UK, a major global financial center, sets its 2027 comprehensive crypto regulatory framework, influencing multinational compliance strategies and market access.
- Crypto firms must begin license preparation by September 2026, adjusting product design, custody structures, and consumer protection measures to comply with the new rules.
- The FCA previously disclosed transitional period details in a related report on July 26, 2026; this formalizes the final policy and timeline.
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