US crypto regulation stories

Sep 16, 2026

UK opens crypto authorization window from September 30 ahead of new regulatory regime

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has announced that crypto firms can apply for authorization from September 30, 2026 to February 28, 2027, ahead of the new regulatory regime taking effect on October 25, 2027. The authorization applies to overseas firms dealing, arranging, or safeguarding crypto assets for UK clients.

Sep 16, 20261 source

Jun 3, 2026

UK Financial Regulator Warns Premier League Clubs Over Unauthorized Crypto Sponsorship Deals

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority issued warnings to Premier League football clubs about sponsorship deals with unauthorized crypto firms, citing potential money laundering risks and legal liability ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Jun 3, 20267 sources

May 7, 2026

BNY Expands Digital Asset Custody Services to UAE Through Local Partnerships

BNY, the world's largest custodian bank with nearly $59 trillion in assets, is expanding its digital asset custody services into the UAE through local partnerships as institutional demand for secure custody in the region surges.

May 7, 20262 sources

Top claims

▪The UK crypto regulatory regime applies to overseas firms dealing with, arranging, or safeguarding cryptoassets for UK retail consumers, without an overseas persons exclusion.
▪Overseas crypto firms remain unaffected by the UK regime if they conduct purely institutional business or access UK consumers solely through UK-authorized platforms.
▪The FCA published guidance on September 16, 2026 defining crypto activities requiring approval under the new regime

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Crypto custody regulation2 Crypto regulation2 Institutional crypto adoption2 Anti-money laundering (AML)1 Crypto1 Crypto exchange regulation1 Digital asset custody1 UK cryptoasset authorisation guidance1

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