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FCA opens authorisation applications for UK crypto firms

Published

2 October 2026

Topic

regulatory

◆ Sectors

Fintech

◆ Geography

United Kingdom

◆ Source

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Fusion42 · 2 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened authorisation applications for crypto firms, enabling them to operate legally within the UK regulatory framework.

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 face a clearer path to legal crypto operations now the FCA accepts applications. Get your compliance ready to unlock the UK market before competitors do.

◆ Coverage

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

◆ Topics

FintechFCAcryptoauthorisationUK-regulationfintech