What an intense week for cryptocurrency regulation in the UK
On Tuesday, April 29, the draft legal instrument to incorporate cryptocurrencies (including stablecoins) into the regulatory framework of financial services in the United Kingdom was published.
As a next step, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published a Consultation Document on the regulation of activities related to cryptocurrencies.
So much information to digest and a strong desire to discuss it with our Policy, Legal, and Regulation Working Group, as well as to prepare a response to the public consultation!
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🔗 Regulatory regime for cryptocurrencies (regulated activities) – Draft of the legal instrument and policy note: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-regime-for-cryptoassets-cryptoasset-regulated-activities-draft-statutory-instrument-and-policy-note
The current landscape of Web3 enterprises—including DeFi platforms, cryptocurrency exchanges, venture capital firms, and high-net-worth individuals—must recognize that ensuring the security of smart contracts alone is insufficient to safeguard their assets and operations. While robust smart contract auditing and formal verification are critical components of a secure ecosystem, they do not mitigate broader attack vectors such as social engineering, phishing, private key compromise, insider threats, or infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Without a comprehensive approach to operational security (OpSec), these entities remain highly susceptible to exploitation, which could lead to catastrophic financial losses, reputational damage, and, in extreme cases, complete failure. Adversaries are continuously evolving their attack methodologies, leveraging both technical and human-centric vulnerabilities to bypass even the most rigorously audited smart contracts.
Therefore, operational security is no longer optional—it is an essential pillar of risk management in Web3. Organizations must implement multi-layered security frameworks, including secure key management, access controls, continuous threat monitoring, and incident response protocols, to fortify their defenses against an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape.
Cryptocurrencies that prioritize privacy, security, and operational resilience—such as Monero (XMR), Firo #FIRO and Decred #DCR $have long advocated for a security-first approach. These networks integrate cryptographic techniques like zero-knowledge proofs, confidential transactions, and decentralized governance to mitigate risks associated with surveillance, censorship, and third-party vulnerabilities. Their underlying philosophy underscores the critical need for end-to-end security measures, beyond smart contracts, to ensure long-term sustainability in the evolving digital economy.
Privacy: A Fundamental Pillar in the Crypto World and in Digital Life
In a world where information has become the most valuable asset, privacy is a right that is increasingly at risk. From our internet searches to our financial transactions, we are constantly exposed to data collection and analysis. In this context, privacy is not just a concern of the crypto world, but a fundamental principle that should apply to all aspects of digital life. Cryptocurrencies were born with the promise of decentralization and personal financial control, but many blockchain networks still allow transactions to be tracked, exposing users to surveillance and potential privacy breaches.