UK FCA OPENS CRYPTO AUTHORISATION GATEWAY AHEAD OF 2027 REGIME 🇬🇧 The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has officially started accepting cryptoasset authorisation applications, marking a major step toward the country’s new crypto regulation framework. đŸ”č Applications open: Sept 30, 2026 đŸ”č Deadline: Feb 28, 2027 đŸ”č New regime: Oct 25, 2027 The framework will cover crypto exchanges, trading platforms, custody, staking, stablecoin activities and other regulated crypto services. Existing AML registration will NOT automatically convert into full FCA authorisation.