UK Crypto Regulation Analysis

Data-led explainers on the FCA cryptoasset regime, built from FCA data and documents, each with original charts.

• UK Crypto Firms Have Until 28 February 2027 to Apply. What Changes, and for Whom

  21 Oct 2026 · MLR registration does not convert. 62 registered firms and every overseas exchange serving UK users must apply for FSMA authorisation; the paths explained with FCA sources.

• Only 17% of UK Crypto Registration Applications Have Succeeded Since 2020

  21 Oct 2026 · 68 of 393 determined applications ended in registration and 265 were withdrawn. FCA data and an FOI answer show what the new regime inherits.

• Only 3 of the 9 Exchanges UK Crypto Users Use Most Are on the FCA Register

  21 Oct 2026 · We matched the FCA's own 2025 survey of exchange use against the FCA register: Coinbase, Crypto.com, Kraken are registered; Binance, Bybit, OKX and others are not.