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Cryptoassets

Our developing approach to regulating cryptoassets looks to mitigate the risks while supporting potentially beneficial technology.

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Which crypto firms are registered with the FCA?

View the firms we register, supervise and enforce for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing purposes.

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Key milestones

Steps in the introduction of the new rules

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July 2026

Pre-application support (PASS) opens for cryptoasset firms

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Summer 2026

Policy Statements published

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30 September 2026

Application period starts

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28 February 2027

Application period ends

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25 October 2027

New regime expected to come into force

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New regime for cryptoassets regulation

The new regime is expected to come into force on 25 October 2027.
Understand the regulatory framework, our standards and approach to authorisation, supervision and enforcement.

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Latest news and publications

CP26/17: Quarterly consultation paper No. 52

Our consultation with proposed changes to fees and funding rules for cryptoasset firms, to allow certain funds to invest up to 10% in cryptoasset exchange traded notes, and to remove some approval notification requirements for cryptoasset financial promotions.
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CP26/8: Quarterly consultation paper No. 51

We consulted on amendments to CASS 1, 7 and 8, following the proposed changes to the definition of designated investment business, to ensure the rules work for cryptoasset activities and the wider new crypto regime.
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FCA seeks feedback on proposals for UK crypto rules

Proposals as the next step in shaping the UK’s crypto rules.
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GC26/2: Application of the Consumer Duty to cryptoasset firms

We consulted on proposed guidance on the Consumer Duty for cryptoasset firms.
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CP25/42: A prudential regime for cryptoasset firms

Discover our proposed new prudential rules for all cryptoasset firms that will need our authorisation.
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CP25/41: Regulating cryptoassets: Admissions & disclosures and market abuse regime for cryptoassets

We consulted on the regulation of cryptoassets, including admissions, disclosures, and market abuse regime.
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CP26/13: Cryptoasset perimeter guidance

Our consultation on proposed perimeter guidance for the UK’s future crypto regime.
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