FCA opens its crypto authorisation gateway, allowing cryptoasset firms to apply for full FCA authorisation ahead of the new UK regulatory regime taking effect in Oct 2027

Firms intending to continue operating in the UK must apply for authorisation by 28 February 2027 and meet standards covering governance, consumer protection, safeguarding and financial resilience. The move shifts crypto oversight beyond the existing AML registration framework towards full FCA regulation, bringing cryptoasset firms under broader requirements for risk management, governance and customer protection. Firms will need to…