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UK financial watchdog opens consultations for DeFi guidance, crypto laws
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Fusion42 · 21 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched consultations on guidance for decentralized finance (DeFi) compliance and exclusions in cryptoasset regulation following recent legislative changes, with new crypto regulations expected to enforce from October 2027.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 19 sources have reported it between 3 Sep 2026 and 23 Oct 2026.
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You need to adjust your crypto and DeFi compliance now or risk falling behind before new UK rules kick in. This opens a window to shape how your company fits within the UK’s clearer regulatory framework before the October 2027 deadline.
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19 sources · first reported 3 Sep 2026 · latest 23 Oct 2026
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