UK cryptoasset authorisation guidance stories

Sep 16, 2026

UK opens crypto authorization window from September 30 ahead of new regulatory regime

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has announced that crypto firms can apply for authorization from September 30, 2026 to February 28, 2027, ahead of the new regulatory regime taking effect on October 25, 2027. The authorization applies to overseas firms dealing, arranging, or safeguarding crypto assets for UK clients.

Sep 16, 20261 source

UK clarifies crypto licensing rules as banks maintain exchange payment restrictions

The Financial Conduct Authority published final guidance on which crypto activities require authorization and announced plans to consult on changes following Treasury proposals to exempt UK stablecoin payments. Meanwhile, UK banks continue restricting payments to cryptocurrency exchanges ahead of the FCA's new authorization gateway opening September 30.

Sep 16, 20262 sources

Top claims

▪The UK crypto regulatory regime applies to overseas firms dealing with, arranging, or safeguarding cryptoassets for UK retail consumers, without an overseas persons exclusion.
▪Overseas crypto firms remain unaffected by the UK regime if they conduct purely institutional business or access UK consumers solely through UK-authorized platforms.
▪The FCA published guidance on September 16, 2026 defining crypto activities requiring approval under the new regime

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