FCA Opens Crypto Licensing Gateway With February 2027 Deadline
- —FCA has accepted applications since September 30; deadline is February 28, 2027
- —The new regime takes effect on October 25, 2027
- —Applicants must show compliance on safeguarding, market integrity, consumer protection and financial resilience
- —Existing AML registration does not replace the new authorisation
Why it matters: UK-facing crypto firms must prepare capital, staff and systems now or risk losing access to the British market.
Source: NewsBTC