On 30 September 2026, CryptoUK and The Digital Chamber published our joint response to the European Commission’s review of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The Commission’s consultation is examining whether MiCA remains fit for purpose following its initial implementation and in light of developments in digital asset markets and ...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published PS26/18, its final guidance on how the UK’s new regulatory perimeter will apply to cryptoasset activities. The FCA has addressed several practical issues raised during CP26/13. It clarifies that developing software is not itself a regulated activity, and that providing information, analytics or ...

CryptoUK is pleased to welcome Aria Compliance as our newest member. Aria Compliance is a specialist compliance and internal control consultancy supporting financial services firms across areas including cryptoassets, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, international sanctions, financial promotions, regulatory applications, and compliance frameworks. Its Founder, Manuel Fajardo, brings more than ...

CryptoUK has responded to HMRC’s technical consultations on draft legislation covering the tax treatment of stablecoins, cryptoasset loans and liquidity pools, and proposed reforms to civil tax information and inspection powers. On stablecoins and DeFi, CryptoUK supports the overall direction of travel. The proposed Capital Gains Tax exemption for eligible ...

As new technologies continue to emerge and reshape industries, their success will depend not only on their capabilities but also on how well they are understood by policymakers, businesses and the general public. ​This webinar brought together industry experts to explore how firms can raise awareness of emerging technologies, communicate ...

As blockchain-based payment rails, stablecoins, and tokenised assets continue to gain traction, the role of traditional banks and financial institutions is being re-examined. Are digital asset payment networks a disruptive threat to the existing banking system, or are they helping to create a more interconnected financial ecosystem? In this webinar, ...

​As the crypto industry matures, businesses face a growing challenge: delivering seamless user experiences while meeting evolving regulatory requirements and building lasting trust. Traditional approaches to identity verification often create friction, increase costs, and struggle to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated fraud and compliance demands. During this webinar, Reinhard Hochrieser, ...

CryptoUK has responded to the FCA’s two guidance consultations on the overall risk assessment requirements in COREPRU 7 and CRYPTOPRU 7. The responses broadly welcome the publication of non-Handbook guidance, recognising that it will help firms understand how prudential assessments should connect business model analysis, material risks, own funds and ...

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The preview gives prospective applicants an early view of the questions, evidence and internal decisions that will shape authorisation when the gateway opens in September. The FCA’s 68-page application preview is specialist material. For firms intending to operate under the UK’s new cryptoasset regime, however, it provides detail and clarity ...