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Business · 1 August 2026

Why UK Regulators Are Giving Crypto Platforms Until 2027 to Comply

Why UK Regulators Are Giving Crypto Platforms Until 2027 to Comply

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The UK head of the crypto exchange Coinbase says new regulations from the Financial Conduct Authority, the City watchdog, will force out dodgy companies. Trading sites that fail to pass capital stress tests and stop market manipulation will be banned from operating in Britain. Official figures show about 4.5 million adults across the country currently hold some kind of digital currency.

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