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UK Crypto Firms Have Until February 2027 To Apply As The FCA Opens Its Authorization Gateway
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Fusion42 · 3 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK has opened the application window for crypto firms to apply for authorization under new regulations, with a deadline by February 2027. Firms currently registered under the FCA’s anti-money laundering regime have some head start but must still meet new obligations as rules may evolve until the deadline.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, and 14 sources have reported it between 3 Sep 2026 and 3 Oct 2026.
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You face a hard deadline to meet new FCA crypto licensing requirements by February 2027, even if you are already registered for AML. Submit your application early and audit your compliance now because evolving rules mean your current registration won't guarantee continued market access.
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14 sources · first reported 3 Sep 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026
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