UK FCA Opens Consultation On Tailored Crypto Rules
The post UK FCA Opens Consultation On Tailored Crypto Rules appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The United Kingdom’s top financial regulator has outlined new proposals for how existing financial rules should apply to cryptocurrency, marking the next step in creating a regulatory framework for the sector. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a consultation paper on Wednesday, setting out minimum standards that crypto companies must meet once the industry is formally brought under its remit. The regulator said the rules are designed to balance innovation and competitiveness with protections for consumers and market integrity. “We want to develop a sustainable and competitive crypto sector, balancing innovation, market integrity and trust,” said David Geale, executive director of payments and digital finance. Geale said that while the proposals will not erase crypto investing risks, they will help companies meet common standards so consumers have a better understanding of what to expect. FCA seeks consultation to deliver tailored crypto rules The FCA said that many of the requirements are similar to obligations that apply to traditional financial institutions. This includes rules on operational resilience and controls against financial crime. The regulator also opened discussions on issues unique to crypto markets. The FCA is seeking comments on whether the UK’s Consumer Duty, which mandates financial firms to deliver good outcomes for consumers, should also apply to crypto companies and crypto asset activities. Feedback is due in October and November, with final rules for crypto firms scheduled to be published in 2026. The regulator also seeks views on how crypto-related complaints should be managed, including whether consumers can refer them to the Financial Ombudsman Service, the UK’s official body for settling disputes between financial companies and consumers. The proposals come after His Majesty’s Treasury — the UK’s finance and economic ministry — published its draft legislation in April. The draft rules for crypto outlined plans to bring exchanges, dealers and agents…
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The United Kingdom’s top financial regulator has outlined new proposals for how existing financial rules should apply to cryptocurrency, marking the next step in creating a regulatory framework for the sector. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a consultation paper on Wednesday, setting out minimum standards that crypto companies must meet once the industry is formally brought under its remit. The regulator said the rules are designed to balance innovation and competitiveness with protections for consumers and market integrity. “We want to develop a sustainable and competitive crypto sector, balancing innovation, market integrity and trust,” said David Geale, executive director of payments and digital finance. Geale said that while the proposals will not erase crypto investing risks, they will help companies meet common standards so consumers have a better understanding of what to expect. FCA seeks consultation to deliver tailored crypto rules The FCA said that many of the requirements are similar to obligations that apply to traditional financial institutions. This includes rules on operational resilience and controls against financial crime. The regulator also opened discussions on issues unique to crypto markets. The FCA is seeking comments on whether the UK’s Consumer Duty, which mandates financial firms to deliver good outcomes for consumers, should also apply to crypto companies and crypto asset activities. Feedback is due in October and November, with final rules for crypto firms scheduled to be published in 2026. The regulator also seeks views on how crypto-related complaints should be managed, including whether consumers can refer them to the Financial Ombudsman Service, the UK’s official body for settling disputes between financial companies and consumers. The proposals come after His Majesty’s Treasury — the UK’s finance and economic ministry — published its draft legislation in April. The draft rules for crypto outlined plans to bring exchanges, dealers and agents…
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