UK FCA Opens Crypto Asset Consultation With 12 February 2026 Deadline for Feedback

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has published new proposals for regulating crypto assets and opened them for public consultation until 12 February 2026. The draft rules cover asset issuance, disclosure standards, platform governance, staking and lending protections, and how they may apply to DeFi arrangements. Ethereum has seen sharp price swings and a multi‑month drawdown as these UK regulatory moves unfold alongside broader market volatility.