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Binance

No company we associate with Binance is on the FCA's list of registered or formerly registered cryptoasset firms (read 21 Oct 2026).

FCA status

Not on FCA crypto register · checked 21 Oct 2026

FCA consumer research 2025

44% of UK crypto users who used an exchange said they had used Binance (2024: 49%). YouGov for the FCA, fieldwork Aug–Sep 2025, Figure 27 · fca.org.uk official

FSMA cryptoasset authorisation

None yet: the regime starts on 25 Oct 2027; applications opened on 30 Sep 2026. The FCA does not publish applicants. fca.org.uk official

Type

Exchange / broker app · major brand (VASP Tracker classification)

Public statement

POLITICO reported that Binance “is expected to apply for a license” and is “reportedly planning to apply”. We found no statement from Binance itself.

Reported: will apply (press) · 28 Aug 2026 · Source: politico.eu press · secondary

History

• 28 Aug 2026POLITICO reported that Binance “is expected to apply for a license” and is “reportedly planning to apply”. We found no statement from Binance itself. — politico.eu press · secondary
• 7 Jun 2023FCA update: Binance Markets Limited's FSMA permissions were cancelled at its request on 30 May 2023; no Binance Group entity holds UK authorisation or registration. — fca.org.uk official
• 26 Jun 2021FCA consumer warning: Binance Markets Limited is not permitted to undertake any regulated activity in the UK; no other Binance Group entity holds any UK authorisation, registration or licence. — fca.org.uk official

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