The UK is undergoing a major shift in how it regulates crypto assets, moving from standalone AML registration to a broader Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA)-based regime. With new legislation introduced in April 2025 and transitional periods already underway, crypto firms must act now to stay compliant.
Many firms are still working through critical questions:
- What’s changing under the updated money laundering regulations (MLRs) and FSMA legislation?
- How will the UK’s approach compare to the EU’s marketing in crypto-assets regulation (MiCA) framework?
- What lessons can UK firms learn from the U.S. Guaranteeing Exceptional National Innovation in Unified Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act and the Crypto Legislation Assuring Regulatory Integrity, Transparency, and Yield (CLARITY) Act?
Join ACA’s regulatory experts and guests, Jonathan Galea, Counsel at Cahill Gordon & Reindel (UK) LLP, and James Burnie, Partner at gunnercooke, for a 45-minute webcast that breaks down the UK’s new crypto asset regime, highlights key EU and U.S. developments, and offers practical guidance to help your firm prepare.
What We Will Cover:
- A clear overview of the UK’s current AML registration regime and 2025 updates.
- What to expect from the UK’s transition to FSMA-based crypto regulation.
- Lessons from the EU’s shift to MiCA and crypto asset service provider (CASP) licensing.
- AML compliance expectations for EU CASPs.
- How the US GENIUS and CLARITY Acts may shape global crypto oversight.
Register now to secure your spot and get the insights you need to navigate the next phase of crypto regulation with confidence.
Speakers
- Clare Curtis, Head of ACA Effecta and Middle East Regulatory Advisory, ACA Effecta
- Michael Strug, Director, ACA Group
- Jonathan Galea, Counsel, Cahill Gordon & Reindel (UK) LLP
- James Burnie, Partner, gunnercooke