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FCA PS26/12: A prudential regime for cryptoasset firms
Final prudential rules (new COREPRU and CRYPTOPRU sourcebooks) for stablecoin issuers, custodians and other cryptoasset firms.
Final, not yet in force · effective 25 Oct 2027 · part of UK cryptoasset regulatory regime (FSMA cryptoasset activities)
Key points
- Sets the final prudential regime for all cryptoasset firms needing FCA authorisation.[1]
- Responds to CP25/15 and CP25/42; the rules apply to firms authorised under FSMA on or after 25 October 2027.[1]
Timeline
- 30 Jun 2026 · FinalPS26/12 published.[1]
- 25 Oct 2027 · In force · upcomingRules apply at full commencement of the regime.[1]
Deployments operating under it
None recorded with a source yet.
Sources
- [1]Cryptoasset regime: final rules and guidance (policy statements PS26/9 to PS26/13) — Financial Conduct Authority, 30 Jun 2026. Accessed 12 Oct 2026.A