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UK crypto regulation clock starts: firms have five months to apply for FCA license

The Cryptonomist·September 30, 2026·1 min read
UK crypto regulation clock starts: firms have five months to apply for FCA license

The Financial Conduct Authority opened its long-awaited authorization gateway on September 30, 2026, giving crypto companies until the end of February 2027 to file applications under a new UK crypto regulation regime. The five-month countdown has officially started for firms hoping to keep doing business in the United Kingdom.

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