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UK's FCA opens crypto licensing gateway

  • —Applications opened Sept. 30 at 7 a.m. UK time
  • —Main application window closes Feb. 28, 2027
  • —New regulatory regime begins Oct. 25, 2027
  • —AML registration does not convert into FSMA authorisation
Why it matters: UK crypto firms must secure authorisation by 2027 or face restrictions on serving new customers.
Source: crypto.news