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UK Financial Conduct Authority Opens The Gateway To Regulated Crypto
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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
From 30 September 2026, crypto firms in the UK can apply for FCA authorisation to operate under a new regulatory regime aimed at ensuring consumer protection, market integrity, and financial resilience, with the regime enforcing compliance from 25 October 2027.
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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The UK’s new crypto licensing turns the market into a gated space where only firms meeting FCA standards survive. You in crypto must prepare to meet FCA rules or lose UK market access by October 2027.
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14 sources · first reported 3 Sep 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026
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