Britain’s Crypto Licensing Clock Is Already Running Ahead of 2027 Start

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. TL;DR: The FCA opened its crypto authorisation gateway on September 30 and asks firms planning to continue operating to apply by February 28, 2027. For crypto businesses serving UK customers, next October’s rulebook begins to matter this autumn. The Financial Conduct Authority opened its authorisation gateway on September 30, starting the period in which firms can apply to operate under the broader regime due to take effect on October 25, 2027. The FCA says businesses intending to remain in the UK market should apply by February 28, 2027. Applicants will have to demonstrate compliance with requirements covering issues such as safeguarding, market integrity, consumer protection and financial resilience. Existing registration under anti-money-laundering rules is not a substitute for approval under t...