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Reg Wrap: why FCA said no to crypto firms wanting more details in new guidelines

Published

17 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's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has declined requests from crypto firms for more detailed examples and specific business model guidance in its upcoming digital asset regulations, which will come into effect from October 25, 2027.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 14 sources have reported it between 3 Sep 2026 and 3 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The FCA's refusal to provide detailed examples sharpens regulatory uncertainty for UK crypto firms, pressing you to tighten compliance and prepare for broad rules without bespoke guidance.

◆ Coverage

14 sources · first reported 3 Sep 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026

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FintechFCAcryptoregulationUKdigital-assets