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UK Crypto
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The UK has enacted its crypto legislation and the FCA has published its final core rules. We track the authorisation gateway, CARF reporting and the October 2027 start date in plain English.
Key dates
Firms can start applying for permissions under the new regime
The new framework comes into force in 2027
Key dates tracked from October 2025 through October 2027
Regulatory Timeline
Oct 2025 – Oct 2027 · reviewed 24 Aug 2026Oct 2025
Retail access to qualifying crypto ETNs reopens
Products must be admitted to the Official List and traded on a UK recognised investment exchange
Jan 2026
CARF reporting begins
Exchanges must collect UK user data (name, TIN, DOB, address)
Feb 2026
Crypto regulations enacted by Parliament
FSMA 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2026 become law
30 Jun 2026
FCA publishes final core rules
Consumer Duty, safeguarding, prudential, stablecoin, disclosure and market-abuse standards
30 Sep 2026
Authorisation gateway opens
Firms can start applying for permission to carry on newly regulated cryptoasset activities
31 May 2027
First CARF reports due to HMRC
Exchanges submit 2026 calendar year data
25 Oct 2027
Full regime comes into force
All new crypto regulations fully operational
Understanding the Rules
4 guidesWhat is the FCA crypto regime?
The new regulatory framework explained in plain English. What it covers, who it affects.
02CARF Reporting Explained
Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework. What exchanges report, what HMRC receives, what you need to do.
03Stablecoin Regulation
Qualifying stablecoins under FSMA. Issuance rules, custody, and what it means for USDT/USDC in the UK.
04DeFi and Regulation
Where decentralised finance sits in the FCA's framework. What's in scope and what isn't.