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Ripple

Ripple Markets UK Ltd (FRN 1028021) is listed as “MLRs Registered” on the FCA's list of cryptoasset firms registered under the Money Laundering Regulations (status effective 9 Jan 2026). 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

Ripple Markets UK Ltd · FRN 1028021 · registered under the MLRs, status effective 9 Jan 2026 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

Institutional / market maker (VASP Tracker classification)

Public statement

Ripple 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 2026Ripple confirmed to POLITICO that it would apply for FCA authorisation once the application window opened. — politico.eu press · secondary
• 9 Jan 2026Ripple Markets UK Ltd (FRN 1028021): the FCA list shows “MLRs Registered”, status effective 9 Jan 2026. — register.fca.org.uk official

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