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The FCA's crypto and stablecoin regulatory regime is final: what should firms do now?

Published

3 September 2026

Topic

regulatory

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

United Kingdom

◆ Source

Read at deloitte.com →

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Fusion42 · 4 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The FCA has finalised its crypto and stablecoin regulatory regime, requiring UK firms offering these products to seek variation of permissions or full authorisation by February 2027 to maintain business continuity. Stablecoin offerings and custody of tokenised securities are focal points with new regulatory obligations, while firms must develop a clear digital asset strategy and prepare for ongoing regulatory changes.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 19 sources have reported it between 3 Sep 2026 and 23 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must act now to secure FCA permissions before February 2027 or risk losing market access. Firms offering stablecoins or token custody have a new compliance threshold that shapes your product roadmap and partner choices.

◆ Coverage

19 sources · first reported 3 Sep 2026 · latest 23 Oct 2026

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