The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has outlined standards covering financial resilience, market integrity and stablecoins as part of a broader effort to regulate crypto asset activities in the UK.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a regulatory framework for crypto assets, setting out standards for firms involved in buying, trading and holding crypto in a move that follows the expansion of the regulator’s remit under legislation introduced in February 2026. The framework is intended to establish regulatory requirements for crypto firms operating in the UK  The development follows FCA seeking comments on draft guidance in April to help firms understand ho