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UK adds new exclusions to cryptoasset regime

Published

16 September 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

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United Kingdom

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Fusion42 · 17 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The UK government has introduced new exclusions to its cryptoasset regulatory regime, altering the scope of what crypto-related activities fall under regulation. This update provides clarity on the regulatory perimeter affecting crypto firms and fintech players operating in the UK.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a changed regulatory boundary in UK crypto rules that could open some product lines while complicating others. Adjust your compliance and product strategies quickly to keep regulatory risks at bay and capture early market openings.

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