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UK Crypto Regulation Gets Underway: FCA Opens Authorisation Gateway
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Fusion42 · 12 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened the authorisation gateway for firms to apply for permission under the new UK cryptoasset regulatory regime, with a critical application deadline on 28 February 2027 before full implementation on 25 October 2027. The regime extends FCA authorisation requirements to a broader range of crypto activities, including issuance, custody, trading, and staking services, impacting firms operating in or into the UK.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 17 sources have reported it between 3 Sep 2026 and 15 Oct 2026.
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You need to submit your FCA authorisation application before 28 February 2027 to avoid forced shutdown of regulated crypto activities in the UK. The wider FCA regulation means treating crypto firms like traditional financial players, so you must upgrade governance and compliance fast.
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17 sources · first reported 3 Sep 2026 · latest 15 Oct 2026
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