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FCA Crypto Authorisation: What UK Firms Must Do Before the 2027 Regime
The FCA announced that its crypto authorisation regime will start on 25 October 2027, and firms must submit applications through a gateway between 30 September 2026 and 28 February 2027 while meeting UK‑entity expectations and planning Money‑Laundering Regulations steps now.
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What happened
The FCA announced that its crypto authorisation regime will start on 25 October 2027, and firms must submit applications through a gateway between 30 September 2026 and 28 February 2027 while meeting UK‑entity expectations and planning Money‑Laundering Regulations steps now.
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Global impact / market context
The new rules set a clear compliance deadline, forcing crypto firms to upgrade anti‑money‑laundering systems and secure FCA approval, which will shape the UK’s crypto market structure and investor confidence.
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The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is preparing a new crypto regulatory framework that will become active on 25 October 2027, creating a defined timeline for firms to meet compliance requirements.
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What to watch
- Whether firms can complete the gateway application by the 28 February 2027 deadline, which will determine their eligibility for the 2027 regime. Proposed
- How quickly firms implement Money‑Laundering Regulations (MLR) controls, affecting their readiness for FCA authorisation and operational costs. Analyst inference
- Potential adjustments by the FCA to UK‑entity expectations, which could alter compliance scopes for crypto businesses before the regime launches. Analyst inference