Crypto firms in the U.K. face ‘higher bar’ under FCA’s final Consumer Duty proposal

Crypto firms in the U.K. face ‘higher bar’ under FCA’s final Consumer Duty proposal

The FCA's guidance aims to align digital asset services with upcoming legislation while preserving market risk awareness.

UK FCA Enters Final Phase of Crypto Regulation With CP26/4 Consultation Regulations ETHNews

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (Financial Conduct Authority) has moved crypto regulation into its final design stage by publishing Consultation Paper CP26/4, outlining how the Consumer Duty and core conduct standards will apply to cryptoasset firms. The consultation marks the last major step in the FCA’s multi-year crypto roadmap, shifting from conceptual oversight to enforceable operational rules. Once finalized, the framework will define…

UK FCA gathers final public feedback on applying consumer duty to crypto firms

The UK Financial Conduct Authority is entering the final phase of its consultation on crypto regulation and is gathering feedback on applying the consumer duty to crypto firms. The FCA emphasizes that rules are meant to set industry standards and not eliminate inherent investment risks, although the consumer duty requires firms to act in good faith. The UK regulator plans to collect all feedback by March 12 and open an application gateway for cr…

Crypto sector, meet conduct standards, ethical duties

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FCA CP26/4: Application of FCA Handbook for regulated cryptoasset activities – part 2

On 23 January 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued: Consultation Paper 26/4: Application of FCA Handbook for regulated cryptoasset activities – part 2 (CP26/4). Guidance Consultation 26/2: Application of the Consumer Duty to cryptoasset firms (GC26/2). CP26/4Recently, the FCA has consulted on different aspects of the future regulatory regime for cryptoassets as set out in its Crypto Roadmap (CP25/14, CP25/15, CP25/25, CP25/40, CP25…

FCA Outlines Final Crypto Framework, Seeks Feedback on Governance and Consumer Duty

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has opened a consultation on its proposed rules for cryptoasset firms. The consultation marks the final stage in the regulator’s series of proposals for the sector. Responses will be accepted until 12 March 2026.The FCA recently outlined requirements for firms planning to carry out regulated cryptoasset activities. Applications for authorisation under the Financial Services and Markets Act are expected to ope…