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Crypto.com

Foris DAX UK Limited (FRN 941745) is listed as “MLRs Registered” on the FCA's list of cryptoasset firms registered under the Money Laundering Regulations (status effective 16 Aug 2022). 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

Foris DAX UK Limited · FRN 941745 · registered under the MLRs, status effective 16 Aug 2022 official

FCA consumer research 2025

16% of UK crypto users who used an exchange said they had used Crypto.com (2024: 19%). 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

Crypto.com confirmed to POLITICO that it would apply for FCA authorisation once the application window opened.

Says it will apply · 28 Aug 2026 · Source: politico.eu press · secondary

History

• 28 Aug 2026Crypto.com confirmed to POLITICO that it would apply for FCA authorisation once the application window opened. — politico.eu press · secondary
• 16 Aug 2022Foris DAX UK Limited (FRN 941745): the FCA list shows “MLRs Registered”, status effective 16 Aug 2022. — register.fca.org.uk official

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