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Bitpanda

Bitpanda Custody Ltd (FRN 928556) is listed as “MLRs Registered” on the FCA's list of cryptoasset firms registered under the Money Laundering Regulations (status effective 4 Oct 2021); 1 more group company is listed. MLR registration is an anti-money-laundering registration, not FSMA authorisation, and it does not carry over to the regime that starts on 25 October 2027.

FCA status

On FCA crypto register · checked 21 Oct 2026
MLR registration is anti-money-laundering supervision, not an FCA authorisation; it gives no FOS/FSCS cover for cryptoasset activities.

FCA register entry

Bitpanda Broker UK Ltd · FRN 925234 · registered under the MLRs, status effective 11 Oct 2021 official

FCA register entry

Bitpanda Custody Ltd · FRN 928556 · registered under the MLRs, status effective 4 Oct 2021 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

Investment platform · major brand (VASP Tracker classification)

Public statement

We found no dated public statement about applying under the new regime.

History

• 11 Oct 2021Bitpanda Broker UK Ltd (FRN 925234): the FCA list shows “MLRs Registered”, status effective 11 Oct 2021. — register.fca.org.uk official
• 4 Oct 2021Bitpanda Custody Ltd (FRN 928556): the FCA list shows “MLRs Registered”, status effective 4 Oct 2021. — register.fca.org.uk official

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