Final Rules For New UK Crypto Regime

On 30 June 2026, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published final policy positions, including final rules and guidance, in a variety of areas (listed below) for the new UK cryptoasset regime.

Overview

• Although the FCA has largely confirmed the rules set out in its consultation papers, it has made some limited but meaningful changes in response to feedback.
• Further consultations and other publications are planned for the coming months, as discussed below.

For links to the new UK crypto regime policy statements, and other materials including further consultation papers, please see: FCA website - Overview of our cryptoassets regime policy.

As a reminder, the FCA rules build on a new licensing regime introduced by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2026, which – from 25 October 2027 – will extend regulation to issuing qualifying stablecoins; safeguarding of qualifying cryptoassets or relevant specified investment cryptoassets;