Zumo launches ‘UK Cryptoasset Regulation Tracker’

Homepage > News > Business > Zumo launches ‘UK Cryptoasset Regulation Tracker’ TL;DR: Zumo launched a plain-English UK Cryptoasset Regulation Tracker on September 30, the same day the FCA opened its authorization gateway. Firms must apply by February 28, 2027, ahead of the October 25, 2027, start date, yet only 10% of providers say they’re fully prepared. Key Takeaways: Zumo launched its UK Cryptoasset Regulation Tracker on September 30, 2026, explaining the UK’s incoming crypto rules in plain English by business type. The FCA’s authorization gateway opened September 30, and firms must apply by February 28, 2027. Trading platforms, custodians, stablecoin issuers, and staking arrangers must all obtain FCA authorization. Firms that miss the deadline may face operating limits or wind-down plans. Only 10% of UK crypto providers consider themselves fully prepared, according to a Zumo survey. United Kingdom-based digital asset platform Zumo has launched its ‘UK Cryptoasset Regulation Tracker’ to help crypto firms and other financial institutions better align with the obligations of the U.K.’s incoming regulatory regime, due to come into force in October 2027. On September 30, Zu...