[The UK Financial Regulator Nears Final Consultation Phase on Key Cryptocurrency Rules] According to Cointelegraph, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has entered the final consultation phase for establishing key cryptocurrency regulations. It is seeking final feedback on 10 regulatory proposals, with a deadline of March 12, 2026. These proposals aim to apply traditional financial standards to the crypto market, covering areas such as codes of conduct for business practices, credit purchases of crypto assets, regulatory reporting, asset protection, and handling of retail collateral, among others. As part of the UK government's crypto roadmap, the FCA plans to open licensing applications for crypto asset service providers in September 2026 (not yet finalized). This licensing regime will impose stricter oversight on crypto companies, requiring them to obtain FCA authorization to operate in the UK.