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I want to register with the FCA
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You must register with us if you want to provide crypto services that come within scope of the money laundering regulations. Read about the process and who to contact if you have queries
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Find out more about our requirements and expectations of cryptoasset businesses for AML/CTF regime registration
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Learn about what makes a good application and the number of firms currently registered
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Information and resources to help firms understand our expectations, engage with us and implement new regulation.
Financial promotions
The Travel Rule
The crypto regime
Key milestones
Steps in the introduction of the new rules
10 January 2020
The FCA becomes the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) supervisor of UK cryptoasset business
1 September 2023
Cryptoasset businesses in the UK must collect, verify and share information about cryptoasset transfers, known as the ‘Travel Rule’
8 October 2023
The cryptoasset financial promotions regime was introduced for all firms promoting cryptoassets in the UK
6 November 2023
Policy making for Phase 1 (stablecoins) of the cryptoasset regime began with a discussion paper
2024 - 2025
Policy making on the Phase 2 (wider regime) to begin with a discussion paper