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FCA starts accepting crypto authorization applications ahead of 2027 regime
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Fusion42 · 30 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has begun accepting crypto authorization applications from firms ahead of a new regulatory regime that will take effect from February 28, 2027.
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 act now to meet the February 2027 FCA crypto authorization deadline if you want to remain in the UK market. Delay means loss of market access and regulatory hurdles that block trades and partnerships.
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14 sources · first reported 3 Sep 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026
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