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FCA to fully regulate crypto in October 2027

Silver Bitcoin next to many cryptocurrency coins like defocused Ethereum, Neo, Tether on black background
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Crypto will be regulated in the same way as other financial products.

The FCA has announced plans to bring crypto fully in line with wider financial regulation in 2027, saying it wants to protect consumers while allowing the market to grow and remain competitive.

The UK Treasury said the legislation will be “firm and proportionate,” with the aim of increasing transparency in the

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