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United Kingdom
Comprehensive Framework Framework In Development
Risk: low Last updated: 2026-04-08
Regulatory Bodies
FCA
Crypto registration, AML supervision
Bank of England
Systemic stablecoins
HM Treasury
Policy and legislation
Primary Legislation
| Law / Regulation | Year | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (amended) | 2017 | AML/KYC |
| Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (amended) | 2023 | Crypto as regulated activity |
Licensing Requirements
vasp
FCA registration required for all cryptoasset businesses
custody
FCA registration + safeguarding requirements
exchange
FCA registration + financial promotions rules
Travel Rule
Adopted — Threshold: GBP 0 (no threshold)
Tax Reporting
HMRC self-assessment; capital gains tax on crypto disposals
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