Alternatives desk
Crypto explained, not traded: how the UK rules for cryptoassets and crypto exchange-traded notes work, how gains are taxed and where protection does not apply. No coin tips or price calls.
Digital assets · News
28 February 2027: the deadline for crypto firms to apply for FCA authorisation, in a window that opened on 30 September 2026. The full regime starts on 25 October 2027, bringing Financial Ombudsman access but no FSCS cover.
Digital assets · News
28 February 2027: the deadline for crypto firms to apply for FCA authorisation, in a window that opened on 30 September 2026. The full regime starts on 25 October 2027, bringing Financial Ombudsman access but no FSCS cover.
Digital assets · Explainer
Crypto marketing in the UK has carried risk warnings, a 24-hour cooling-off period and an incentives ban since October 2023, and retail investors have been able to buy crypto ETNs since October 2025. A full FCA regime starts on 25 October 2027; until then most crypto activity has no FSCS or ombudsman protection.
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