The UK's FCA is seeking public comment on its encryption rules guidelines, with the new regulations expected to take effect in October 2027.

CoinFeed reported on April 16th, citing Cointelegraph, that the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking public comment on guidelines for a future crypto regulatory regime, expected to take effect on October 25, 2027. The FCA stated that this consultation aims to help companies understand the impact of the new regime, and the feedback window will close on June 3, 2026. The guidelines will clarify requirements for areas such as stablecoin issuance, crypto trading, custody, and staking. Since the end of 2025, the FCA has released a series of rule consultations covering trading platforms, intermediaries, prudential standards, listing disclosures, and market abuse. Prior to the new regime, UK crypto regulation remains incomplete, primarily limited to financial promotion and anti-money laundering. Companies can apply for authorization starting in September 2026, with the application period expected to end in February 2027.