UK Regulator Advances Crypto Framework for 2026 Launch
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is accelerating plans to establish a comprehensive regulatory regime for digital assets by September 2026. The framework will enforce Consumer Duty standards, requiring crypto firms to ensure fair outcomes and transparent disclosures for investors.
New rules will address conduct, redress mechanisms, and safeguarding—though the FCA cautions they won't eliminate crypto's inherent risks. International firms face pending guidelines, with the regulator seeking feedback to balance market growth with consumer protection.