Compliance & Standards

Approach to International Cryptoasset Firms (ACIF)

FCA finalised guidance explains how it will assess international cryptoasset firms seeking UK authorisation. It sets a baseline expectation that regulated cryptoasset activities be conducted through a UK legal entity, with limited exceptions for certain UK branch models.

Topics: stablecoins, crypto, regulation, policy, risk

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