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FCA CP25/25: Application of FCA Handbook for Regulated Cryptoasset Activities
Consultation on how cross-cutting Handbook rules (high-level standards, SYSC governance, senior managers regime, operational resilience) apply to cryptoasset firms, with discussion of the Consumer Duty, conduct of business, complaints and the Ombudsman. Finalised in PS26/13.
Consultation closed · part of UK cryptoasset regulatory regime (FSMA cryptoasset activities)
Key points
- Covered High Level Standards and SYSC systems and controls (governance, SM&CR, financial crime, operational resilience) for cryptoasset firms, and sought views on the Consumer Duty, COBS, product governance and complaints.[1]
Timeline
- 17 Sep 2025 · ConsultationCP25/25 published.[1]
- 12 Nov 2025 · ConsultationConsultation closed.[1]
- 30 Jun 2026 · FinalFinal rules published (PS26/13); they apply from 25 October 2027.[1]
Deployments operating under it
None recorded with a source yet.
Sources
- [1]CP25/25: Application of FCA Handbook for Regulated Cryptoasset Activities — Financial Conduct Authority, 17 Sep 2025. Accessed 12 Oct 2026.A