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BlackRock

BlackRock International Limited (FRN 178638) is listed as “MLRs Registered” on the FCA's list of cryptoasset firms registered under the Money Laundering Regulations (status effective 1 Apr 2025). 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

BlackRock International Limited · FRN 178638 · registered under the MLRs, status effective 1 Apr 2025 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

Bank / asset manager (VASP Tracker classification)

Public statement

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

History

• 1 Apr 2025BlackRock International Limited (FRN 178638): the FCA list shows “MLRs Registered”, status effective 1 Apr 2025. — register.fca.org.uk official

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