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Gemini

Gemini Intergalactic Uk, Ltd (FRN 921817) is listed as “MLRs Registered” on the FCA's list of cryptoasset firms registered under the Money Laundering Regulations (status effective 19 Aug 2020); 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

Gemini Intergalactic Uk, Ltd · FRN 921817 · registered under the MLRs, status effective 19 Aug 2020 official

FCA register entry

Gemini Payments UK, LTD · FRN 900988 · registered under the MLRs, status effective 19 Aug 2020 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

FCA notice: Gemini Payments UK and Gemini Intergalactic UK confirmed on 5 February 2026 that they would exit the UK market; all UK customer accounts close from 6 April 2026 (withdrawal-only from 5 March 2026).

Leaving / left UK market · 6 Feb 2026 · Source: fca.org.uk official

History

• 6 Feb 2026FCA notice: Gemini Payments UK and Gemini Intergalactic UK confirmed on 5 February 2026 that they would exit the UK market; all UK customer accounts close from 6 April 2026 (withdrawal-only from 5 March 2026). — fca.org.uk official
• 19 Aug 2020Gemini Intergalactic Uk, Ltd (FRN 921817): the FCA list shows “MLRs Registered”, status effective 19 Aug 2020. — register.fca.org.uk official
• 19 Aug 2020Gemini Payments UK, LTD (FRN 900988): the FCA list shows “MLRs Registered”, status effective 19 Aug 2020. — register.fca.org.uk official

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