UK's New Crypto Regulations: A 24-Hour Threshold That Could Catch Firms Off Guard
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has introduced proposed 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, highlights several technical traps that firms handling clients' crypto assets need to be aware of. A key aspect …
April 16, 2026, 2:40 p.m.