Original sourceCrypto News Digest
Summary
UK crypto firms can apply to the FCA for authorization during a five-month window from September 30, 2026, to February 28, 2027, to bridge to the new regulatory regime effective October 25, 2027. Firms holding only AML registration must separately apply for authorization for regulated crypto activi…
Key points
- For teams planning to launch crypto products in the UK or maintain existing services, this is a compliance timeline not to miss.
- The application window and transitional provisions determine whether firms can seamlessly bridge to the 2027 regime; applying late amounts to voluntarily exiting the UK market.
- Exchanges, custodians, and stablecoin issuers must prepare governance, financial, and conduct standards documentation by late September; users may see platforms that fail to apply in time suspend UK services during review or after 2027.
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