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Financial services regulatory update: FCA cryptoasset perimeter consultation, AML synthetic data, Hartley Pensions enforcement, ESMA reporting guidance, cross-border G-SIB resolution, ISLA netting opinions (15 April 2026)

Published on: 15 April 2026

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FCA consults on crypto regime perimeter guidance

The FCA has opened a consultation on draft perimeter guidance for the UK’s forthcoming crypto regime. It indicates that consultations on rules for the future cryptoasset framework are largely complete, with policy statements planned for summer 2026. This guidance consultation complements that work by clarifying which activities sit within scope, with a final policy statement expected in autumn 2026. Responses are requested by 3 June 2026.

Feedback is invited on the FCA’s interpretation of the perimeter for the following regulated cryptoasset activities:

  • issuing qualifying stablecoins in the UK
  • safeguarding, or arranging the safeguarding of, qualifying cryptoassets and relevant specified investment cryptoassets
  • running a qualifying cryptoasset trading venue
  • dealing in qualifying cryptoassets as principal
  • dealing in qualifying cryptoassets as agent
  • arranging transactions in qualifying cryptoassets
  • arranging staking of qualifying cryptoassets

Sources: FCA consults on guidance on the UK’s future crypto regime; CP26/13: Cryptoasset perimeter guidance. The FCA has also issued a research note titled ‘Synthetic Data and Anti Money Laundering’...

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