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FCA Issues Critical Guidance for UK Crypto Firms Ahead of 2026 Authorisation Gateway
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Fusion42 · 17 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FCA has issued detailed guidance for UK crypto firms outlining authorisation requirements ahead of the 2027 enforcement date, with the application window opening in September 2026. The guidance clarifies regulatory expectations for stablecoins, trading platforms, staking, and cryptoasset safeguarding under a mandatory licensing regime.
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 start preparing for FCA authorisation now or miss the 2026 window to legally operate in UK crypto markets. Your compliance steps this year decide if you remain competitive after regulation goes live.
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14 sources · first reported 3 Sep 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026
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