• Major UK banks have tightened crypto rules to prevent fraud and protect consumers.
• New FCA crypto rules set strict standards ahead of the October 2027 launch date.
• Regulation loses its value if licensed crypto firms can’t access bank accounts.

According to the Financial Times, UK lawmakers are warning that restrictions placed on crypto activity by banks could hold back the country’s digital asset industry. Banks like HSBC, Nationwide, NatWest, and Monzo have tightened rules around crypto, saying they’re trying to protect consumers and prevent fraud.

The timing is particularly interesting, considering that the UK’s FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) set out its framework for bringing crypto firms fully into the…