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United Kingdom

GB / GBRLegal — Regulated

FCA registration required for crypto asset businesses. Financial Promotions Order 2023 imposes strict marketing restrictions — high-risk investment warnings mandatory. Post-Brexit regulatory divergence from EU MiCA.

Key Regulations

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000FCA Crypto Asset RegistrationFinancial Promotions Order 2023

Regulatory Context

Crypto assets are legal in United Kingdom under applicable regulatory frameworks. Exchanges and service providers typically require registration or licensing with FCA. AML/KYC obligations apply to virtual asset service providers (VASPs) under FATF guidance.

Regulatory Profile

Primary Regulator

FCA

Official site

Currency

GBP

MiCA Applies

FATF Member

Yes

OFAC Sanctions

None

G20 / OECD

G20 · OECD

SL-1 API Call

{
  "action": "place_order",
  "actor": {
    "declared_jurisdiction": "GB"
  }
}

Expected verdict

COMPLIANT

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