# UK crypto firms have until February 2027 to apply as the FCA opens its authorization gateway

Crypto businesses that want to keep operating in the U.K. now have five months to file an application. On Wednesday the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) opened its "authorization gateway", and firms must register before the end of February 2027.That is not much time, considering how long the regime

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| Published | 3 October 2026 |

Source: https://egamers.io/uk-crypto-firms-have-until-february-2027-to-apply-as-the-fca-opens-its-authorization-gateway/