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UK FCA opens DeFi consultations to clarify crypto rules ahead of 2027

Published

23 October 2026

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Fintech

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United Kingdom

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Fusion42 · 23 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened consultations focused on clarifying regulatory rules for decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms ahead of implementing new rules in 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.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to prepare now for UK DeFi regulation changes set for 2027, as the FCA consultation opens a clear pathway to market legal clarity and compliance requirements.

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

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