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FCA proposes personal-wallet checks in nonbinding crypto guide

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released a non-binding crypto guidance draft proposing enhanced due diligence for cryptocurrency transfers involving personal (non-custodial) wallets. The FCA explicitly stated the draft is not legally enforceable and contains no new rules or requirements, merely serving as a reference for firms. Diverging from the guide itself does not constitute a violation. The consultation period ends on December 24, 2026.

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    FCA proposes enhanced checks on personal wallet crypto transfers as good practice

    Report first recorded Oct 26, 16:29

    Britain's Financial Conduct Authority issued nonbinding draft guidance proposing enhanced due diligence for crypto transfers involving personal, or unhosted, wallets. The proposal criticizes firms that use unexplained third-party risk scores and rigid tracing rules that fail to account for risk. The consultation closes December 24, 2026.

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