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FCA CP26/4: Application of FCA Handbook for regulated cryptoasset activities - part 2
Second Handbook consultation, covering the Consumer Duty, complaints and redress, conduct of business, credit for crypto purchases, training and competence, reporting, safeguarding for firms doing several activities, retail collateral in crypto borrowing, and location policy. Finalised in PS26/11 and PS26/13.
Consultation closed · part of UK cryptoasset regulatory regime (FSMA cryptoasset activities)
Key points
- Covered the Consumer Duty, DISP, COBS, credit for crypto purchases, SUP 16 reporting, cryptoasset safeguarding and the treatment of retail collateral in cryptoasset borrowing.[1]
Timeline
- 23 Jan 2026 · ConsultationCP26/4 published.[1]
- 12 Mar 2026 · ConsultationConsultation closed.[1]
- 30 Jun 2026 · FinalFinal rules published; they apply from 25 October 2027.[1]
Deployments operating under it
None recorded with a source yet.
Sources
- [1]CP26/4: Application of FCA Handbook for regulated cryptoasset activities - part 2 — Financial Conduct Authority, 23 Jan 2026. Accessed 12 Oct 2026.A
- [2]Cryptoasset regime: final rules and guidance (policy statements PS26/9 to PS26/13) — Financial Conduct Authority, 30 Jun 2026. Accessed 12 Oct 2026.A