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Payment services, e-money, safeguarding and the new cryptoasset regime: what changes, when, and what firms should do.
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The FCA's final cryptoasset rules are published and the authorisation gateway opens 30 September 2026. What the new regime requires and how firms should prepare.
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The FCA’s final cryptoasset perimeter guidance clarifies which activities will need FSMA authorisation from 25 October 2027, outlines the transitional application window and sets out practical steps for firms across the crypto, payments and traditional finance sectors.
GC26/5 closed on 30 July 2026. Firms can now use the proposed CRYPTOPRU 7 guidance to test readiness while monitoring the FCA's final position.
The FCA's final cryptoasset rules are published and the authorisation gateway opens 30 September 2026. What the new regime requires and how firms should prepare.
Essential compliance requirements for payment institutions and EMIs, including safeguarding, SCA, operational resilience, and reporting obligations.
Understanding FCA's financial promotions regime for cryptoassets, approval requirements, and compliance checklist for crypto marketing in the UK.
Understanding the new Authorised Push Payment fraud rules, liability split changes, and how payment firms should prepare for mandatory reimbursement.
HM Treasury's consultation on consolidating the PSR into the FCA marks a significant shift for payment services regulation. Here's what your firm needs to know.
In the concluding part of our series, we shift focus to tomorrow’s regulatory environment—including pending legislation, potential expanded authorisation requirements, and international alignment trends.
Having explored the regulatory foundations in our first article, we now turn to the nuts and bolts of achieving FCA compliance.
The United Kingdom has a rapidly evolving crypto market with growing consumer interest. Yet, despite increased adoption, many crypto businesses and investors remain uncertain about the rules governing this space.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation paper (CP22/2) on financial promotion rules for high-risk investments, including crypto assets.
Virtual asset service providers have been defined as a new financial sector facing significant money laundering and terrorist financing risks.
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