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Bybit

No company we associate with Bybit is on the FCA's list of registered or formerly registered cryptoasset firms (read 21 Oct 2026). Its UK promotions are approved by an FCA-authorised firm under s.21 FSMA, which is not a registration.

FCA status

Not on FCA crypto register · checked 21 Oct 2026

FCA consumer research 2025

12% of UK crypto users who used an exchange said they had used Bybit (2024: 16%). 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

Bybit launched a UK platform on 19 December 2025 'under a framework designed to meet FCA financial promotion standards'; the release says its UK promotions were approved by Archax (an FCA-authorised firm) on 18 December 2025.

UK promotions approved by s.21 approver · 19 Dec 2025 · Source: prnewswire.com company

History

• 19 Dec 2025Bybit launched a UK platform on 19 December 2025 'under a framework designed to meet FCA financial promotion standards'; the release says its UK promotions were approved by Archax (an FCA-authorised firm) on 18 December 2025. — prnewswire.com company

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