Aave Expands DeFi Accessibility with Zero-Fee On-Ramp

Proud moment for Aave Labs and a major milestone for the broader vision we’re building toward. Huge credit to the teams who worked tirelessly to make this happen. Securing FCA approval for Push in the UK is the result of an enormous cross-functional effort and long-term commitment to building responsibly within regulated frameworks. This is more than a regulatory achievement - it’s another important step in Aave Labs’ trajectory toward bringing accessible, compliant financial infrastructure to millions of users globally. The future of crypto adoption will be shaped by products that combine great user experience with strong regulatory foundations, and this moves us meaningfully in that direction. Excited for what comes next.

Aave Labs’ UK subsidiaries Push Labs Ltd. and Push Virtual Assets Ltd. (together “Push”) have received approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to register as a cryptoasset exchange provider in the UK. These permissions allow Push by Aave Labs to operate regulated cryptoasset activities and payments infrastructure in the UK. Aave Labs is building for the next million users, and regulated products with zero-fee stablecoin on/off-ramping are necessary to do it. In addition to its cryptoasset registrations, Push by Aave Labs is authorised by the FCA under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (firm reference number: 900984) for the issuing of electronic money. Together, these UK regulatory permissions support the continued development of financial products and services across the Aave Labs group. Push Labs Ltd (firm reference number: 1031720) and Push Virtual Assets Ltd (firm reference number: 1031721) are registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as cryptoasset exchange providers under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 for anti-money laundering purposes only.

🇬🇧 🔥 Aave Labs’ UK subsidiaries Push Labs Ltd. and Push Virtual Assets Ltd. (together “Push”) have received approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to register as a cryptoasset exchange provider in the UK. These permissions allow Push by Aave Labs to operate regulated cryptoasset activities and payments infrastructure in the UK. Aave Labs is building for the next million users, and regulated products with zero-fee stablecoin on/off-ramping are necessary to do it. In addition to its cryptoasset registrations, Push by Aave Labs is authorised by the FCA under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (firm reference number: 900984) for the issuing of electronic money. Together, these UK regulatory permissions support the continued development of financial products and services across the Aave Labs group. Push Labs Ltd (firm reference number: 1031720) and Push Virtual Assets Ltd (firm reference number: 1031721) are registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as cryptoasset exchange providers under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 for anti-money laundering purposes only. Outstanding work by Nicole Butler and team

Yesterday we submitted Finray Technologies' response to the FCA on CP26/13 - the Cryptoasset Perimeter Guidance consultation. Three points where the proposed PERG 19 needs a worked example: 1. Where is the territorial "place of supply" of safeguarding when private keys are held under threshold MPC? The proposed p.19.3.2 doesn't resolve this - and it affects almost every institutional custody architecture deployed in 2026. 2. Self-custody vendors retain contractually constrained capabilities (emergency recovery, firmware update, compliance-driven key rotation). When does that cross the p.19.6.3 "requisite degree of control" threshold? Not clear in the current draft. 3. The 30-day transition path from MLR registration to FSMA Part 4A authorisation substantially understates the operational lift - adding CASS, COBS, SMCR and SYSC 15A on top of an MLR-era AML/CTF stack is a year of work, not a month. Our full response is published at https://lnkd.in/emxbsiey. Consultation closes 3 June 2026. If you're operating threshold- signature custody for UK consumers, or if you're an MLR-registered crypto firm planning your Part 4A transition - the FCA needs to hear from you on p.19.3.2 and p.19.1.12. The closing comments shape the final Policy Statement. #FCA #cryptoassets #MiCA #regulation

The Financial Conduct Authority’s recent consultation on cryptoasset perimeter guidance marks a pivotal moment in the integration of digital assets into the United Kingdom’s established financial ecosystem. As the regulatory landscape shifts toward a comprehensive regime, industry leaders must navigate the complexities of how various cryptoactivities intersect with existing frameworks like the Regulated Activities Order and the Payment Services Regulations. This transition is not merely a compliance exercise but a strategic evolution that demands a sophisticated understanding of legal boundaries and institutional responsibilities. By clarifying which digital asset activities fall within the regulatory perimeter, the FCA is providing the necessary certainty for firms to innovate while maintaining market integrity and consumer protection. Professionals in the fintech and legal sectors should view this guidance as a foundational blueprint for long-term operational stability. Embracing these clarified standards will distinguish organizations that prioritize transparency and robust governance in an increasingly scrutinized global market. The movement toward a regulated crypto environment underscores a broader commitment to financial modernization that balances the agility of emerging technologies with the rigor of traditional oversight. https://lnkd.in/ga8qk7bH

Compliance in tokenized markets has always meant starting from scratch, same checks, every counterparty, every deal. For institutions moving real capital, that friction isn't just frustrating. It slows deal flow, raises operational costs, and quietly caps how far tokenized markets can scale. GSX ID changes that. Verify once. Reuse everywhere. Now live within the Canton Network ecosystem, GSX ID lets institutions carry verifiable compliance credentials onchain, KYC, AML, KYB, bad-actor screening, investor qualifications, and reuse them across counterparties without repeating the process. We're proud to join Canton Network as a Validator and Featured Application, contributing directly to the infrastructure powering the next generation of institutional markets. Tokenized markets were always meant to be global. Now the compliance infrastructure is too. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/e_RphZth

The Financial Conduct Authority’s publication of Consultation Paper CP26/13 regarding the new cryptoasset perimeter guidance signals a definitive shift toward a substance-driven, activity-based regulatory environment for the United Kingdom's digital asset sector. By introducing Chapter 19 into the Perimeter Guidance Manual, the regulator expands the traditional perimeter to encompass crucial operational mechanics including stablecoin issuance, custody models, and staking, while deliberately omitting the standard overseas person exclusion. This comprehensive approach mandates that global Web3 interfaces, front-end software developers, and offshore entities engaging with United Kingdom consumers look beyond structural nomenclature and rigorously reassess their operational nexus to avoid inadvertent compliance violations. Ultimately, this broad interpretation of intermediation and custody establishes a highly rigorous baseline for market access, compelling global participants to proactively restructure their operating models ahead of the formal enforcement timeline. https://lnkd.in/gZVnKVTf

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗠𝗜, 𝗣𝗜, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀. Across the UK and internationally, regulators are continuing to increase expectations around governance, financial crime controls, operational substance, safeguarding, oversight, and senior management accountability. For many firms, obtaining a licence or registration is no longer simply about submitting documents. Regulators increasingly want to understand how businesses will operate in practice, how risks are managed day-to-day, and whether firms can demonstrate credible operational readiness. At Lysis Group, we support firms across EMI, PI, and crypto licensing and regulatory readiness programmes. This includes support for: • EMI and PI licence applications • Cryptoasset registration and regulatory readiness • Financial crime frameworks and AML controls • Governance and operational model design • Policies, procedures, and risk assessments • Regulatory gap analysis and remediation • Control framework enhancement • Application reviews and submission readiness • Support during regulatory engagement and follow-up queries Our teams combine regulatory, operational, and financial crime experience across payments, fintech, digital assets, and regulated financial services. Importantly, we focus not only on documentation, but also on helping firms build operational substance behind the application itself. Lysis Group has supported a wide range of regulated firms and applicants across the financial services sector and maintains a 100% FCA track record across the regulatory applications we have supported. As regulatory scrutiny continues to increase, early preparation and experienced support can make a significant difference to application quality, timelines, and overall readiness. If your firm is preparing for an EMI, PI, or Crypto licensing journey, feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation. Info@lysisgroup.com #EMI #Payments #PI #Crypto #SPI #API #DigitalAssets #FinTech #Compliance #AML #FinancialCrime

For years, the conversation around stablecoins focused on: • legitimacy • volatility • whether institutions would adopt them That conversation is changing. At Consensus Miami 2026 this week, executives from companies like Ripple, MoonPay and Paxos highlighted something important: The challenge is no longer whether stablecoins will be used. It’s how to operationalise them safely within real financial systems. Read here: https://lnkd.in/e3S2ayDQ And this is where things get interesting for cross-border payments. Because stablecoins solve a real problem: - settlement friction. Take a simple corridor: US → Lagos Traditional rails may involve: • correspondent banks • intermediary institutions • settlement delays • cut-off times • multiple FX layers A stablecoin-based flow can reduce that significantly: USD → Stablecoin → On-chain settlement → Local payout But the difficult part is not the transfer itself. It’s integrating stablecoin infrastructure into traditional financial crime and operational frameworks. This includes: • KYC / KYB collection across jurisdictions • wallet screening and sanctions exposure monitoring • vendor and third-party risk management • custody questions — who actually controls the assets? • operationalising on/off-ramp movement of funds • ensuring reserves accurately reflect dollar-backed stablecoin issuance • mitigating hacking, spoofing, and transaction manipulation risks • monitoring movement of value across decentralised infrastructure And this is where I think the market is heading. The next phase of stablecoin adoption will not be won by the firms with the loudest token narrative. It will be won by the firms that can: • integrate stablecoins into compliant financial systems • build resilient infrastructure around them • and operationalise them safely at scale Having worked across cross-border payments and financial crime compliance, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: Stablecoins are evolving from crypto assets into payment infrastructure. And once that happens: Compliance Operational resilience Custody governance Banking relationships And regulatory alignment become just as important as the technology itself. 📌 Curious how others are thinking about integrating stablecoin infrastructure into traditional compliance and payment operations frameworks.

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