UK's New Crypto Regulations: A 24-Hour Deadline That Could Catch Firms Off Guard
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has introduced new crypto regulations that may broaden the definition of custody, potentially affecting platforms and software providers that do not consider themselves custodians. The FCA's Cryptoasset Perimeter Guidance, published recently, outlines technical traps for firms handling client crypto assets. According to the rules, any firm or crypto platform h…
April 16, 2026, 2:40 p.m.