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FCA opens the gateway to regulated crypto

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Executive summaryFact

The FCA opened its authorisation gateway for crypto firms under the UK’s new crypto regime.

Primary source: Financial Conduct Authority ↗

Key factsFact

Event
Authorisation gateway opens
Jurisdiction
UK
Source
Financial Conduct Authority
Source tier
Tier 1 · Regulator / central bank
Regulation
UK cryptoasset regime

Key datesFact

  • Apply by this date to continue operating in the UK
  • New UK crypto regime comes into force

On the regulatory timeline

From the sourceFact

“For the first time, crypto firms operating in the UK will be brought into full FCA regulation, with clear standards covering consumer protection, safeguarding, market integrity and financial resilience.”

“Firms that intend to continue operating in the UK should apply by 28 February 2027, ahead of the new regime coming into force on 25 October 2027.”

Verbatim from Financial Conduct Authority✓ string-matched against the live page 2026-10-22

Why it matters for banksAnalysis

UK banks gain a pool of FCA-authorised crypto counterparties, which simplifies onboarding and correspondent decisions.

Editorial analysis, not advice.

AIAI-assisted: summary and analysis were drafted with AI from the primary source and are the editor’s responsibility. AI-drafted from the primary source; quote string-matched by scripts/verify.mjs. Methodology · Corrections · Report an error

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