FCA publishes crypto regime guidance, applications open September 30, 2026
- —FCA authorization applications will open on September 30, 2026
- —The regime will take effect on October 25, 2027, 13 months after applications open
- —The scope includes stablecoins, trading platforms, custodians and some staking
- —In October 2026, the FCA will hold a consultation on legislative adjustments
Why it matters: Britain is giving crypto companies a licensing timeline outside the EU and MiCA, which will determine market access for exchanges and custodians.
Source: CryptoActu