CryptoMedium•30 September 2026•
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UK FCA Opens Crypto Licensing Window Ahead of 2027 Regulatory Regime
Key Facts
1The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened an authorization window for crypto firms ahead of the new regulatory regime starting in 2027.
2Firms must apply by February 28, 2027, and existing anti-money laundering registrations will not automatically convert into full FCA authorization.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened an authorization window for crypto asset firms to apply for licenses before the new regulatory regime takes effect in 2027. Cointelegraph reported that businesses must submit their applications by February 28, 2027, to align with the upcoming framework.
The regulator stated that existing anti-money laundering registrations will not automatically convert into full FCA authorizations under the new rules. This transition requires firms to meet specific operational standards to ensure the UK crypto market operates within a comprehensive regulated environment.