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📢 UK cryptoassets regulation update 📢 On 15th December 2025, the UK Government laid before Parliament the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2025 - a major step towards a fully fledged regulatory framework for cryptoassets in the UK. So, what’s actually changing? 🔹 Qualifying cryptoassets, including stablecoins, and specified investment cryptoassets will be brought within the regulated perimeter 🔹 New regulated and designated activities will be introduced, including around public offerings and admissions to trading 🔹 A bespoke crypto market abuse regime will apply, with enhanced disclosure requirements and systems and controls 🔹 The FCA will have expanded powers, including the ability to define “legitimate cryptoasset market practices” to help future-proof the framework 🔹 There will be consequential updates across AML and financial promotions regimes ⏳ The Regulations allow the FCA and PRA to begin preparatory work ahead of the planned go-live date of 25 October 2027, with transitional arrangements available for firms seeking authorisation. ✅ Parliamentary approval is expected in 2026, following strong industry support during HM Treasury’s 2025 consultation. All in all, this marks a significant shift in the UK’s approach to crypto regulation, with real implications for firms already operating in, or looking to enter, the digital assets space. We’ll continue to monitor developments closely and support clients in navigating the new regime as it takes shape ⚖️ #PoweringTheHyperAmbitious #Cryptoassets #CryptoRegulation #UKRegulation #FSMA #FinancialServices #Stablecoins #FCA #PRA #FinTech #DigitalAssets #Compliance #FinancialRegulation #FoundersLaw Burcak Dikmen