UK regulation

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has officially approved new rules allowing fund managers to use blockchain technology within existing regulatory frameworks, marking a significant step toward mainstream adoption of tokenized assets. The policy statement, published Thursday, provides a clear pathway for integrating distributed ledger technology (DLT) into regulated fund operations without requiring separate experimental […]

LONDON, UK — February 10, 2026: The UK government has formally identified cryptocurrencies as a “growing risk” to consumers in its newly published long-term fraud strategy, marking a significant escalation in official scrutiny of digital assets. The Home Office’s policy paper, released Monday, outlines a comprehensive plan to combat fraud against individuals and businesses from […]