UK Regulators Start Major Consultation on Crypto Listings, DeFi, and Staking

UK regulators start major consultation on crypto listings, DeFi, and staking

The proposals outline a "similar approach" to regulating crypto as in TradFi, echoing the U.K. Treasury's intention to extend financial rules to crypto.

FCA consults on crypto rules

U.K. regulator's proposals aim to support innovation while protecting consumers The post FCA consults on crypto rules appeared first on Investment Executive.

UK Crypto Market Shrinks in Users but Grows in Capital

This shift marks a change in how crypto functions within the UK financial landscape. What once attracted broad, low-commitment experimentation is evolving into a market defined by conviction and scale rather than sheer headcount. Key Takeaways UK crypto participation is shrinking, but investment is concentrating among fewer, higher-conviction holders. Small, casual holdings are declining while larger portfolios become more common. The market is…

FCA publishes consultations in relation to cryptoasset regulation

On 16 December 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published three further consultation papers (CPs) in relation to cryptoasset regulation: (1) CP25/40 – regulating cryptoasset activities; (2) CP25/41 – admissions and disclosures, and market abuse regime, for cryptoassets; and (3) CP25/42 – a prudential regime for cryptoasset firms.BackgroundThe Government plans to create a UK financial services regulatory regime for cryptoassets, includ…

UK regulator consults on crypto rules for exchanges, lending and DeFi - The Cryptocurrency Post

A UK regulator has launched a consultation on proposed crypto rules affecting exchanges, lending platforms and decentralized finance (DeFi). The consultation signals a formal review of market practices and rulemaking options for trading venues, credit-like services and smart-contract protocols in the UK crypto market. The consultation explicitly targets three market segments: exchanges, lending services and DeFi protocols. Exchanges typically re…

FCA consults on UK crypto rules for exchanges, lending and DeFi

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a series of consultations on proposed rules for digital asset markets, marking the next phase in the government’s effort to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto assets.