The UK has officially cleared the path to regulate crypto like traditional finance
• The licensing gateway will open in September 2026, and the full regime will go live on October 25, 2027.
• Existing registered firms must apply for new FSMA authorization, there will be no automatic conversion.
• Trading, custody, staking, and stablecoins will now fall under strict FCA regulations.
The UK is officially ending the 'wild west' era of crypto to become a global digital finance hub!
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🚨 UK CRYPTO REGULATION: THE FSMA REGIME IS HERE
The UK has officially cleared the path to regulate crypto like traditional finance
• The licensing gateway will open in September 2026, and the full regime will go live on October 25, 2027.
• Existing registered firms must apply for new FSMA authorization, there will be no automatic conversion.
• Trading, custody, staking, and stablecoins will now fall under strict FCA regulations.
The UK is officially ending the 'wild west' era of crypto to become a global digital finance hub!