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 significantly expand 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 that firms handling client crypto assets must watch out for. A key aspe…
April 16, 2026, 2:40 p.m.