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FCA Publishes Guidance on How the UK Crypto Regime Applies to Firms
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Fusion42 · 20 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published detailed guidance on 16 September 2026 clarifying which crypto activities require authorisation under the new UK crypto regulatory regime. The regime will take effect on 25 October 2027, with authorisation applications opening on 30 September 2026, covering activities such as issuing stablecoins, operating exchanges, trading platforms, dealing, safeguarding cryptoassets, and arranging staking.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 14 sources have reported it between 3 Sep 2026 and 3 Oct 2026.
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You must prepare to meet FCA crypto rules by late 2027 and apply for authorisation starting September 2026. Non-compliance will block UK market access and expose your custody and compliance processes to intense scrutiny.
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14 sources · first reported 3 Sep 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026
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