UK publishes final crypto rules, sets February 2027 deadline for FCA licensing

The UK's FCA published its final crypto regulatory framework, requiring all crypto firms to obtain authorization by February 2027 or cease operations.

• Crypto firms including exchanges, custodians, stablecoin issuers and staking companies must obtain FCA authorization by Feb 28, 2027.
• Existing AML-registered crypto firms will not have their licenses auto-converted and must apply for new authorization.
• The framework includes capital stress-testing, market manipulation rules and simplified stablecoin capital standards.
• The FCA says the regime brings crypto to 'similar standards' as other UK financial services while allowing room to innovate.

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Last updated 30 Jun 2026