Key takeaways from statutory instrument of February 2026

On 4 February 2026, the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/102) (the “Statutory Instrument” or “SI”) were published on legislation.gov.uk, together with an explanatory memorandum.

This legislation establishes the regulatory regime for cryptoasset activities in the UK.

Discover what this means for your business in our breakdownof the legislation, which looks at the critical details you need to know.

CONTACT US

info@cummingspepperdine.com

Cummings Pepperdine Ltd
Green Park House, 15 Stratton Street, London W1J 8LQ

Phone: +44 (0)20 3062 3340

LEGALS

Cummings Pepperdine Ltd is a limited company established under English law with company number 12558945 whose registered office is at 7a Abbey Business Park, Monks Walk, Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom, GU9 8HT. Cummings Pepperdine Ltd does not provide any services that constitute “reserved activities” within the meaning of the Legal Services Act 2007 and is accordingly not regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.