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FCA Proposes Crypto Crime Guidance on Wallet Checks and Blockchain Analytics

  • —FCA consultation on the Financial Crime Guide opened October 23 and closes December 24
  • —The guidance covers cryptoassets, fraud, sanctions, money laundering and data security
  • —FCA details expectations for blockchain analytics and Travel Rule compliance in transfers
  • —The UK's full crypto regulatory regime is expected to start on October 25, 2027
Why it matters: UK crypto firms get a compliance roadmap ahead of the 2027 regime, while existing AML duties remain in force.
Source: NewsBTC