OFSI intensifies its crackdown on cryptoasset abuse, through the multi-agency Crypto Cash Fusion Cell and real-time intelligence to trace, disrupt, and stop illicit funds linked to sanctions evasion

by | Jan 29, 2026

OFSI is stepping up action against the misuse of cryptoassets, working closely with UK law enforcement and regulators through the multi-agency Crypto Cash Fusion Cell (CCFC)—which brings together the NCA, Metropolitan Police, HMRC, FCA, City of London Police, and OFSI...

FCA seeks feedback on final proposals for the cryptoasset regime, covering Consumer Duty, conduct standards, redress, safeguarding, and other key rules for crypto firms – responses due by 12 Mar 2026

by | Jan 23, 2026

FCA Consultation Paper CP26/4 sets out proposed rules and guidance on how existing UK Handbook requirements will apply to firms conducting regulated cryptoasset activities, covering areas such as the Consumer Duty, conduct of business standards, redress and dispute...

FCA consults on the Application of Consumer Duty to cryptoasset firms, urging them to protect retail consumers, ensure clear disclosures, vet high-risk cryptoassets, and act swiftly against fraud and FC – comments by 12 Mar 2026

by | Jan 23, 2026

The FCA’s GC26/2 guidance sets out how cryptoasset firms should apply the Consumer Duty — Principle 12 and its supporting rules — to their regulated activities, helping them deliver good outcomes for retail customers in a high‑risk, fast‑evolving market by embedding...

FCA’s new cryptoasset regime, effective 25 Oct 2027, will regulate key crypto activities – firms can learn more at the Authorisations Introductory Webinar on 29 Jan 2026 to stay compliant

by | Jan 13, 2026

This webinar will introduce the upcoming changes to the regulatory regime for cryptoassets under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). We’ll cover who will be affected by these changes and outline our expectations when assessing applications. The session...