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The UK crypto regime is starting to properly take shape 👀 The Financial Conduct Authority's latest consultation on Cryptoasset Perimeter Guidance is a pretty big step forward. It’s designed to help firms figure out whether what they’re doing will fall within scope of the new regime, ahead of it going live on 25th October 2027. Applications for authorisation will open a bit earlier, from 30th September 2026. The proposed guidance digs into some of the most commercially important parts of the framework, including: 🔹 issuing qualifying stablecoins 🔹 safeguarding cryptoassets 🔹 operating trading platforms 🔹 dealing and arranging deals in qualifying cryptoassets 🔹 arranging qualifying cryptoasset staking One theme comes through loud and clear: the FCA cares far more about what you do than what you call yourself. Whether you’re positioning as an exchange, broker, wallet provider or staking platform isn’t the deciding factor. It’s about the actual activity, whether there’s a UK link, and whether that activity falls within the perimeter. So what does that mean in practice 🤔 ? Now’s the time to sense-check your business model against the incoming rules, work out which permissions you might need, and flag any cross-border or structural quirks early, well before the application window opens. The consultation closes on 3rd June 2026, with final guidance expected in September 2026. We’re keeping a close eye on how this develops. For issuers, platforms, custodians and other crypto businesses, the question isn’t really if UK regulation is coming anymore… it’s whether you’re getting ahead of it early enough 🚀 Need bespoke support? Drop us a line. #PoweringTheHyperAmbitious #Fintech #Crypto Amy Parkinson, Lynda Ignacio, Ben Mendelson