UK FCA sets crypto authorization guidance ahead of September application window
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The FCA releases guidance that clarifies which crypto‑related activities, such as custodial services, token issuance and exchange operations, will require formal authorization once the UK’s digital‑asset regime launches, with firms expected to submit applications from September; this signals tighter oversight, prompting businesses to align compliance now and potentially shaping market participation and investor confidence.
The FCA’s new guidance outlines which crypto activities may require authorization as firms prepare for the UK’s incoming digital asset regulatory regime.