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Before using a crypto firm, these entries show how to check it and what the UK rules require of it. Every entry links to its original source.
The FCA's searchable list of firms and individuals it knows to be operating without permission in the UK, including crypto firms.
The FCA's hub page for cryptoasset firms covering anti-money laundering registration, the new regime's key milestones and links to the register of registered cryptoasset firms.
The FCA's consumer page on the risks of investing in crypto, including volatility, platform failure, scams and the lack of FSCS or Ombudsman protection.
Explains how the FCA expects cryptoasset firms to apply the Consumer Duty, including good outcomes for vulnerable customers, overseas product manufacturers and terminology unfamiliar to retail customers.
The statutory instrument (SI 2026/102) that brings cryptoasset activities such as trading platforms, stablecoin issuance, custody and staking into FSMA regulation, with full commencement on 25 October 2027.
Final FCA rules for cryptoasset trading platforms, dealing and arranging, lending and borrowing, staking and safeguarding (custody), plus the FCA's current approach to DeFi.
Sets out how the FCA will assess international cryptoasset firms seeking UK authorisation, with a baseline expectation of a UK legal entity and limited exceptions for trading platforms operating through a UK branch.
How a flag is generated, what a review consists of, why nobody will tell you what triggered it, and how to structure holdings so one flag can't reach everything.
Why UK banks restrict payments to crypto platforms, why the scam-refund rules often do not apply to them, and what holders can do if a payment is stopped.
The FCA's index of its final rules and guidance for the new cryptoasset regime, linking each policy statement, finalised guidance and the earlier consultations they replace.
Final FCA guidance on which cryptoasset activities will need FCA authorisation from 25 October 2027, following consultation CP26/13.
The FCA's final rules classing cryptoassets as Restricted Mass Market Investments, with risk warnings, a ban on investment incentives and appropriateness checks for marketing to UK consumers.
FCA guidance on how cryptoasset financial promotions can be fair, clear and not misleading under the PS23/6 rules.
Sets out how English insolvency law treats digital assets held by a failed firm, including assets held on trust, shortfalls in pooled holdings and court orders over private keys.
The FCA's consumer page on crypto risks, including losses when firms fail, poor separation of client funds, cyberattacks and the limits of compensation cover.
Applies FCA Handbook standards to cryptoasset firms, including changes to the client asset rules for client money that arises when firms safeguard cryptoassets.
Compares holding bitcoin with an exchange or custodian against holding the keys yourself, and what the UK custody rules from October 2027 do and do not change.
Describes the Financial Conduct Authority's role as anti-money laundering supervisor for cryptoasset businesses from 10 January 2020, the activities in scope, and the obligations such firms must meet.