Cryptoasset businesses to be brought under full UK regulation in 2027
By Sofia Gerace ( December 15, 2025, 00:01 GMT | Insight) -- UK cryptoasset firms will face full financial regulation from 2027 under final legislation to be released by the government on Monday. They will be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the same way as other financial products providers, with new regulated activities to include operating a cryptoasset trading exchange and stablecoin issuance, as well as regimes for market abuse and for admissions and disclosures.UK cryptoasset firms will face full financial regulation from 2027 under final legislation to be released by the government on Monday....
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