UK Will Start Accepting Applications for New Crypto Licensing Regime in September

UK will start accepting applications for new crypto licensing regime in September

The FCA said firms wishing to undertake crypto-related activity will be need to be authorized when a new regime starts in October 2027.

FCA Sets Clear Deadline for UK Crypto Companies Ahead of New Regime Starting October 2027

UK crypto firms must apply for FCA approval by September 2026 to operate under new rules. Firms missing the application window can serve current customers but cannot offer new services. Existing registrations under AML or payment rules will not automatically carry over to the new regime. The United Kingdom is getting nearer to obtaining a formal regulatory framework of crypto assets. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has given a definite per…

Ripple Gains UK Regulatory Approval Ahead Of FCA’s New Crypto Licensing Regime

In a significant development, Ripple has expanded its footprint in regulated markets after gaining regulatory approval from the UK’s financial authorities to provide payment services. Related Reading: Florida Lawmakers Revive Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Efforts With New Proposal Ripple Obtains FCA Approval On Friday, Ripple secured a major regulatory victory in the UK by officially obtaining […]

FCA to force registered firms to seek new licenses under crypto regulation in the UK - The Cryptocurrency Post

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that companies wishing to conduct digital asset activities must obtain a new authorization. This requirement is part of the crypto regulation in the UK that will be formally implemented in October 2027. According to the British regulator, even firms that already have previous registrations must undergo this process. In this way, the United Kingdom seeks to establish a stricter standard of super…

UK sets application window for mandatory crypto authorization

TL;DR The UK’s FCA sets a firm crypto authorization deadline for October 25, 2027. A 28-day application window will open in September 2026, with no registration carryover. Firms must achieve full authorization to operate; late applicants face service restrictions. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) publishes a precise calendar for a move to full authorization of crypto-asset providers. Applications open in September 2026 and the framework go…

FCA publishes new webpages in relation to the proposed regulatory regime for Cryptoassets

On 8 December 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published webpages setting out further information in relation to its proposed approach to the new regulatory regime for Cryptoassets.BackgroundIn October 2023, HM Treasury (HMT) published proposals for the creation of a regulatory regime for cryptoassets and, in December 2025, the government laid The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2025 before Parliamen…