The 24-hour trap: Why the UK’s new crypto rules could catch some firms off guard

The 24-hour trap: Why the UK’s new crypto rules could catch some firms off guard

Search/NewsVideoPricesResearchConsensus 2026Data & IndicesSponsoredSearch/enPolicyShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailThe 24-hour trap: Why the UK’s new crypto rules could catch some firms off guardThe new regulations revealed by the Financial Conduct Authority include several technical traps which crypto software providers need to watch for to avoid sanctionsBy Olivier Acuna|Edited by Jamie CrawleyUpdated Apr 16, 2026, 2:41 p.m. Published Apr 16, 2026, 2:40 p.m. Make preferred on The FCA has released the finalized cryptoasset framework and opened it for a consultation period ending in June. (FCA)What to know: The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has proposed detailed "cryptoasset perimeter" guidance that would bring most crypto activities under the Financial Services and Markets Act by October 25, 2027.Under the plan, any firm holding client crypto asse

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