PANews reported on April 16th that, according to Cointelegraph, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking public comment on guidelines for a future crypto regulatory regime, expected to take effect on October 25, 2027. The FCA stated that this consultation aims to help companies understand the impact of the new regime, and the feedback window will close on June 3, 2026. The guidelines will clarify requirements for areas such as stablecoin issuance, crypto trading, custody, and staking.

Since the end of 2025, the FCA has released a series of regulatory consultations covering trading platforms, intermediaries, prudential standards, listing disclosures, and market abuse. Before the new regime takes effect, UK crypto regulation remains incomplete, primarily limited to financial promotion and anti-money laundering. Companies can apply for authorization from September 2026, with the application period expected to end in February 2027. Companies already registered under existing anti-money laundering regulations will not automatically receive authorization under the new regime; all companies providing regulated crypto asset services must obtain authorization under the Financial Services and Markets Act.