25/08/2026
The Financial Conduct Authority published its final crypto rules on June 30, 2026.
The application window for cryptoasset authorization opens September 30, 2026.
This is not a soft deadline.
The Financial Conduct Authority has been explicit: firms that defer preparation will face practical constraints, authorization backlogs and compressed implementation timelines before the October 2027 go-live.
What your firm needs in place before September 30:
β AML program, fully documented, meeting UK MLR standards
β Customer due diligence and transaction monitoring, operational, not in progress
β Governance framework: demonstrating effective control and oversight
β SMCR-ready senior managers mapping: who is accountable for what
β Sanctions screening: documented against relevant UK lists with re-screening in place
β SAR reporting capability: connected to the UKFIU
The Financial Conduct Authority also confirmed a further policy statement in September 2026 on the regulatory perimeter for cryptoassets. That gives you 30 days of runway, which is exactly enough, if you move now.
Infocredit's crypto compliance services, AML consulting, KYC, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, are available and ready.
Act now. Not in Q4. β
π© Book a crypto authorization readiness call: https://infocredit.ae/