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FCA Opens DeFi Compliance Consultations as UK Regime Nears Enforcement
The UK Financial Conduct Authority launched consultations on DeFi money laundering compliance and crypto asset exclusions ahead of October 2027 enforcement

UK FCA Opens DeFi AML Guidance, Clarifies Cryptoasset Exclusions
The Financial Conduct Authority launched two consultation periods on money laundering compliance for DeFi firms and exclusions from cryptoasset regulation ahead of October 2027 enforcement.
UK FCA Opens DeFi Compliance and Crypto Asset Exclusion Consultations
The Financial Conduct Authority launched two consultation periods on DeFi anti-money laundering compliance and crypto asset exclusions from its framework, with applications opening Sept. 30.
UK FCA Opens Consultations on DeFi AML Compliance and Crypto Exclusions
The regulator seeks industry input on anti-money laundering rules for decentralized finance and exemptions under its new crypto framework ahead of October 2027 enforcement.

FCA's Authorized Venue Rule Could Block UK Regulated Access to DeFi
The Financial Conduct Authority's October 2027 mandate requires regulated platforms to route orders only through authorized venues, a structure DeFi protocols cannot satisfy, according to Coinbase's European policy head.

FCA Launches Dual Consultations on DeFi AML Rules and Crypto Exemptions
The UK Financial Conduct Authority opened feedback periods on decentralized finance anti-money laundering compliance and cryptoasset regulatory exclusions ahead of October 2027 enforcement.
UK FCA Opens DeFi AML and Crypto Asset Exclusion Consultations
The Financial Conduct Authority launched two consultation periods on DeFi financial crime compliance and crypto asset regulatory exclusions following recent legislative changes.
UK's 2027 Crypto Rules Risk De Facto DeFi Ban, Coinbase Policy Head Says
FCA requirements for regulated platforms to use authorized venues could cut off DeFi access by October 2027, according to Coinbase's European policy chief.
UK FCA Opens DeFi AML and Crypto Asset Exclusion Consultations
The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking feedback on anti-money laundering guidance for DeFi and exclusions from its new crypto regulatory regime, which takes effect in October 2027.

UK FCA Opens DeFi Compliance, Crypto Asset Exclusion Consultations
The FCA launched two consultation periods on DeFi compliance guidance and cryptoasset regulatory exclusions ahead of October 2027 enforcement

U.K. FCA Opens Crypto Authorization Window; Feb. 28, 2027 Deadline Set
Digital asset firms have five months to apply for FCA authorization before the new regulatory framework takes effect in October 2027.
UK Regulators Eye Tokenized Gold Carve-Out as London Seeks to Monetize 70 Percent Global Market
The FCA is exploring a bespoke regulatory regime to exempt tokenized gold from UK fund rules, unlocking London's bullion reserves as digital collateral.

Hargreaves Lansdown Lists 9 Crypto ETNs, Opening Door for UK Retail Investors
The UK's largest retail investment platform now offers regulated Bitcoin and Ether exposure nearly a year after the FCA lifted its retail ban.
UK Regulators Clear Path for Wholesale Tokenization of Traditional Assets
Financial Conduct Authority and Bank of England publish joint framework giving firms regulatory clarity to integrate blockchain technology into capital markets