Binance to Apply for UK Crypto License as FCA Opens New Regime

Binance plans to apply for a cryptocurrency license with the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under the new regulatory framework starting September 30, 2026, aiming to re-enter the UK market after being barred from regulated activities in 2021. The FCA's regime requires firms to establish a UK base and comply with strict governance, anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorist financing rules.

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