The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the U.K. is looking for input on proposed cryptocurrency regulations as part of a new regulatory framework.
The consultation covers areas including rules for listing crypto tokens, exchange standards, market abuse issues, broker and intermediary requirements, lending and borrowing practices, decentralized finance (DeFi), and staking, as announced on Tuesday.
The proposed rules suggest a “similar approach” to regulating cryptocurrencies as seen in traditional finance (TradFi), aligning with the U.K. finance ministry’s recent announcement about extending financial service regulations to the crypto sector.
The Treasury aims to establish a complete regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry by 2027.
The FCA’s consultation will accept responses until February 12, 2026.
Additionally, the Bank of England (BOE) is proposing oversight rules for stablecoins, which are also open for consultation until February 2026.
Read More: UK FCA plans to waive some rules for crypto companies: FT
