Building on that, the FCA is consulting on new guidance to help firms understand how they might be affected by the regulatory regime for cryptoassets. The FCA is seeking feedback on its interpretation of the following regulated cryptoasset activities: • issuing qualifying stablecoin • operating trading platforms • dealing and arranging deals in qualifying cryptoassets • safeguarding cryptoassets • staking The proposed guidance supports the FCA’s aim for an open, sustainable and competitive crypto market people can trust. Crypto firms will be able to start applying for authorisation from September 2026. Ahead of this, ... (full story)