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From pilots to production: Can your technology make it happen?

On Monday 6 July, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released their long-awaited review into the impact of AI on retail financial services.

With the transitional period under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) having ended on 30 June 2026, crypto firms face a significant moment. A literal reading of the law suggests the choice is binary - either secure a licence or cease trading from 1 July 2026.

From 22–25 June, techUK led a delegation of members to Washington DC, bringing together companies from across the UK technology sector for a programme of meetings with senior US government officials, Congress, industry associations and leading policy experts.

Innovators, industry and regulators joined techUK to examine where AI deployment stands in 2026, what it means for institutions, regulators and what needs to happen next.