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UK Plans to Implement Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrencies by October 2027
Summary: According to reports, the UK plans to include cryptocurrencies in its financial services regulatory scope by October 2027. HM Treasury submitted the 'Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2025' to Parliament in December 2025, aiming to bring activities such as operating trading platforms, custody, pledging, and lending into the formal authorization system. The ...
According to reports, the UK plans to include cryptocurrencies in its financial services regulatory scope by October 2027. HM Treasury submitted the 'Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2025' to Parliament in December 2025, aiming to bring activities such as operating trading platforms, custody, pledging, and lending into the formal authorization system.
The FCA has released three consultation papers proposing governance, disclosure, anti-market manipulation, and prudential capital requirements similar to traditional finance for trading platforms, token issuers, and service providers. Additionally, the UK government has initiated an independent review of foreign financial interference, assessing political financing risks including cryptocurrency donations, with the related report expected to be completed by March 2026.
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