First crypto industry roundtable of 2026 in UK Parliament
On 26 January 2026, the Crypto and Digital Assets APPG, co-chaired by Lord Ed Vaizey and Gurinder Singh Josan CBE MP, hosted its first crypto industry roundtable of the year in UK Parliament.
Chaired by Lord Vaizey, the session brought together senior industry voices including Yasmin Kaur Johal (CMS UK), Ian Taylor (CryptoUK) and Dean Sovolos (B2C2) to explore the UK’s proposed crypto regulatory regime, identify potential gaps and barriers to investment, and assess how the UK compares internationally.
The discussion covered:
- The UK’s forthcoming crypto regulatory framework
- International developments, including UK–US regulatory cooperation
- Growth and investment, consumer protection, and tackling economic crime
There was a strong focus on the role of regulators and the role of the Financial Conduct Authority, the pace of regulation, and the importance of providing certainty for businesses and investors. Participants also highlighted the need to ensure regulators are properly resourced and equipped ahead of the new regime coming into force.
Comparisons with the US, UAE and Europe featured heavily, with a clear view that the US is currently moving faster and attracting increased investment as a result. The message from industry was clear: the UK must continue to move at pace to remain competitive, while ensuring meaningful industry engagement so the final regime is workable and fit for purpose.
The APPG remains the leading forum in Westminster for parliamentary–industry dialogue on crypto and digital assets, and will continue to host further sessions throughout the year.
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