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Cryptoasset resources
Registering with the FCA
You must register with us if you want to provide cryptoasset services that come within the scope of the money laundering regulations
Learn moreCommon registration questions
Find out more about our requirements and expectations of cryptoasset businesses for AML/CTF regime registration
See moreFeedback on applications
Feedback on good and poor quality applications made to us under money laundering regulations
FeedbackRules for crypto firms
Information and resources to help firms understand our expectations, engage with us and implement new regulation.
Financial promotions
The Travel Rule
The crypto regime
Key milestones
Steps in the introduction of the new rules
10 January 2020
The FCA becomes the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) supervisor of UK cryptoasset business
1 September 2023
Cryptoasset businesses in the UK must collect, verify and share information about cryptoasset transfers, known as the ‘Travel Rule’
8 October 2023
The cryptoasset financial promotions regime was introduced for all firms promoting cryptoassets in the UK
6 November 2023
Policy making for Phase 1 (stablecoins) of the cryptoasset regime began with a discussion paper
2024 - 2025
Policy making on the Phase 2 (wider regime) to begin with a discussion paper
Latest news and publications
FCA updates position on cryptoasset Exchange Traded Notes for professional investors
Review of Maximal Extractable Value and Blockchain Oracles
