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Coinbase Policy Chief Urges U.K. to Revise Crypto Rules Affecting DeFi
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Fusion42 · 23 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Coinbase's policy chief warned that the U.K.'s proposal to require crypto platforms to execute trades only on FCA-authorized venues could block regulated platforms from providing access to decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. The proposed rules are set to take effect on October 25, 2027.
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You face a regulatory wall if you build crypto platforms in the U.K. requiring FCA authorization for venues shuts out DeFi access through regulated channels. You must now seek alternative market entry points outside regulated venues or push for rule changes before October 2027.
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