UK FCA opens crypto authorization gateway with Feb. 28 deadline
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has opened its crypto authorization gateway as of September 30, letting firms apply for licenses covering stablecoin issuance, trading, custody and staking within a five-month application window ending February 28, 2027. The full regime launches in October 2027, replacing the UK's light-touch approach with a formal framework combined with active enforcement. The opening follows years of legislative development and recent raids on peer-to-peer crypto hubs as the regulator signals a tougher stance.
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- Clock's ticking: UK's crypto regulatory application window opens with February deadlinecoindesk.com ↗
- JUST IN: The UK's FCA opens its crypto authorization gateway today, firms have until February 28, 2027 to apply for licenses covering stablecoin issuance, trading, custody and staking, ahead of the full regime launching October 2027. https://t.co/x64YFUJVENx.com ↗
- JUST IN: The UK's FCA publishes guidance on its new crypto regulatory regime, with applications for authorisation opening September 30 and the full regime taking effect October 2027. https://t.co/z7LhkUZjepx.com ↗
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