UK crypto regulation: FCA opens licence gateway with February 2027 deadline
- —FCA opens a five-month application window for crypto authorisations
- —Applications close in late February 2027; the regime starts in October 2027
- —Over 60 firms already hold registrations under the FCA's AML regime
- —The UK lags the EU, where MiCA has applied since June 2023
Why it matters: Clear licensing deadlines reduce uncertainty for UK crypto firms and set a timeline for their market access.
Source: Bit2Me News