UK crypto authorisation

The FCA cryptoasset gateway: what firms must do before 30 September 2026

The authorisation gateway opens 30 September 2026 and closes 28 February 2027. Existing MLR registrations do not convert automatically. Use LicenceMap to compare the UK against alternatives with sourced numbers before you brief counsel.

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Key facts

Gateway: 30 Sep 2026 – 28 Feb 2027
Mandatory regime from 25 Oct 2027
No automatic conversion from MLR registration
Pre-application support service is open now

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