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UK FCA crypto rules may block DeFi access from October 2027

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) proposes crypto rules taking effect in October 2027 that would block regulated platforms from offering decentralized finance (DeFi) services to clients. The core restriction requires client orders to execute on FCA-authorized venues, but DeFi protocols and exchanges lack authorized counterparties, making compliance difficult. While the FCA has previously allowed access to less regulated products with clear protection disclosures, DeFi's decentralized nature prevents the necessary clarity. Regulated platforms may cease DeFi services unless the FCA revises its approach.

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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationOct 22, 00:00recorded Oct 22, 20:27single sourcerevised

    UK FCA crypto rules may block DeFi access from October 2027

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    FCA
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    proposing crypto rules that risk blocking DeFi access
    Object：
    regulated platforms providing DeFi services to customers
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    Oct 22, 00:00
    Cointelegraph ↗Report pageRevision 2 · currently revised
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    Oct 22, 20:00
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    Oct 22, 20:27
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    Coinbase Head Argues UK Needs Regulated Route for DeFi Access

    Report first recorded Oct 22, 20:27

    The UK faces a choice regarding decentralized finance (DeFi) development: regulated gateways or isolation. While DeFi offers cheaper, faster, and accessible financial services without intermediaries, the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) proposed crypto rules may effectively block access by requiring regulated platforms to only execute customer orders on FCA-authorized venues, which decentralized protocols lack. This risk could prevent regulated platforms from offering DeFi integrations from October 2027, hindering the UK's goal to lead in digital assets, unlike the EU and US which are exploring regulated DeFi access.

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