UK Financial Regulator Plans Comprehensive Crypto Rules by 2026

The FCA aims to address growing crypto adoption with a roadmap for regulation, emphasizing transparency and consumer protection.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has outlined a roadmap to implement a full crypto regulatory regime in the UK by 2026.
New research shows crypto ownership in the UK has risen to 12% of adults, or approximately 7 million people, up from 10% in 2022.
The roadmap includes consultations on stablecoins, staking, market abuse, and crypto lending, with discussion papers expected by the end of this year and early 2025.
The FCA emphasizes the need for clear regulations to foster innovation, ensure market integrity, and build consumer trust in the crypto sector.
The regulator highlighted misconceptions among crypto owners, with many mistakenly believing they are eligible for compensation if investments fail.