Financial Conduct Authority · External Intelligence
FCA opens the gateway to regulated crypto
- Source
- Financial Conduct Authority
- Published
- 2 October 2026
- Journal
- Digital Assets
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
Lynx Summary
The Financial Conduct Authority has opened applications for crypto firms seeking authorisation under a new UK regulatory regime covering consumer protection, safeguarding, financial resilience and market integrity. Firms planning to maintain UK operations should submit applications by 28 February 2027 before the regime takes effect on 25 October 2027, and approval is not guaranteed.
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