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Kraken
Crypto Facilities Ltd (FRN 757895) is listed as “MLRs Registered” on the FCA's list of cryptoasset firms registered under the Money Laundering Regulations (status effective 17 Nov 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
- Payward Ltd. · FRN 928768 · registered under the MLRs, status effective 23 Nov 2021 official
- FCA register entry
- Crypto Facilities Ltd · FRN 757895 · registered under the MLRs, status effective 17 Nov 2021 official
- FCA consumer research 2025
- 14% of UK crypto users who used an exchange said they had used Kraken (2024: 12%). 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
Kraken 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
- Kraken confirmed to POLITICO that it would apply for FCA authorisation once the application window opened. — politico.eu press · secondary
- Payward Ltd. (FRN 928768): the FCA list shows “MLRs Registered”, status effective 23 Nov 2021. — register.fca.org.uk official
- Crypto Facilities Ltd (FRN 757895): the FCA list shows “MLRs Registered”, status effective 17 Nov 2021. — register.fca.org.uk official
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