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FCA starts accepting crypto authorization applications ahead of 2027 regime

Published

30 September 2026

Topic

regulatory

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

United Kingdom

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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.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

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.

◆ Coverage

14 sources · first reported 3 Sep 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026

◆ Topics

FintechcryptoregulationFCAauthorizationUK