Crypto Within the Perimeter, January 2026 – The UK Consults on How It Applies Its Regulatory Regime To Regulated Cryptoasset Activities | Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
On 23 January 2026, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Consultation Paper 26/4 (the CP) on remaining aspects as to how cryptoasset firms will be required to follow FCA Handbook requirements once they are brought within the FCA’s regulatory remit following its imminent expansion. The CP covers the application of the Consumer Duty, the FCA’s approach to Redress and Dispute Resolution (DISP), the application of parts of the Conduct of Business Standards Sourcebook, the use of credit to buy crypto, training and competence requirements, regulatory reporting, safeguarding rules, treatment of retail customers collateral and location policy guidance.
Notable points
- The FCA proposes to apply the Consumer Duty…
