FCA issues UK crypto reforms – industry reaction
Key takeaways
- All firms must meet financial resilience requirements including capital and stress testing.
- The new framework also sets out specific rules for stablecoins, a type of cryptoasset designed to maintain a stable value, typically by being linked to a currency such as the pound.
- The FCA drew upon international best practice, applying established financial services standards where risks are comparable, including the Consumer Duty.
FCA issues UK crypto reforms – industry reaction FCA issues UK crypto reforms – industry reaction · Retail Banker International · BUTENKOV ALEKSEI/Shutterstock Douglas Blakey Tue, June 30, 2026 at 6:23 PM GMT+7 6 min read UK firms supporting people to buy, trade and hold crypto must now meet clear standards under landmark rules set out by the FCA.
All firms must meet financial resilience requirements including capital and stress testing. The FCA is also introducing new market integrity rules covering areas such as insider trading and market manipulation.
The new framework also sets out specific rules for stablecoins, a type of cryptoasset designed to maintain a stable value, typically by being linked to a currency such as the pound. Stablecoins will be subject to clear, strong and transparent standards, helping to build trust in how they are used over time.