Britain’s Crypto Licensing Clock Is Already Running Ahead of 2027 Start

TL;DR: The FCA opened its crypto authorisation gateway on September 30 and asks firms planning to continue operating to apply by February 28, 2027.
For crypto businesses serving UK customers, next October’s rulebook begins to matter this autumn. The Financial Conduct Authority opened its authorisation gateway on September 30, starting the period in which firms can apply to operate under the broader regime due to take effect on October 25, 2027.
The FCA says businesses intending to remain in th