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 could 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 several technical traps for firms handling clients' crypto assets. According to the rules, any firm or crypt…
April 16, 2026, 2:40 p.m.