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FCA Opens Gateway to Regulated Crypto

1 October 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

1 October 2026

Topic

regulatory

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

United Kingdom

◆ Source

Read at marketsmedia.com →

◆ Verified

Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

From 30 September 2026, crypto firms can apply for FCA authorisation, bringing them under full regulation in the UK with standards for consumer protection, market integrity, and financial resilience. Firms must apply by 28 February 2027 to continue operating ahead of the regime starting on 25 October 2027, with authorisation contingent on meeting FCA requirements.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 14 sources have reported it between 3 Sep 2026 and 3 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must start preparing for FCA approval if you operate or plan to launch crypto services in the UK. Without FCA authorisation by February 2027, you cannot legally operate when the regime takes effect in October.

◆ Coverage

14 sources · first reported 3 Sep 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026

◆ Topics

FintechcryptoregulationFCAUKconsumer-protectionmarket-integrity