Description:
On 4 February 2026, legislation was passed in Parliament which brings cryptoassets within scope of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, and subject to regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority, from October 2027.
In this session we will explore:
- The timeline that the FCA has set out for firms needing to be authorised.
- The regulatory perimeter that brings firms within scope.
- The impact of new regulation on firms, such as capital, safeguarding and SMCR
- The Authorisation process to be followed, and ‘top tips’ for successful navigation
Who Should Attend
- Founders and CEOs of crypto firms seeking to establish or scale in the UK.
- Legal Counsel/Compliance teams managing the crypto application process.
- Operations Directors responsible for IT security and daily asset reconciliation.
🚀 Access to Resources
All registrants will receive:
- A recording of the session.
- Complimentary access to ViCA, including 20 free queries, to support ongoing regulatory insight and compliance research.
- No subscription or payment required.
Speakers
Howard Baxter
Head, KYC Managed Services
James Borley
Director, Payment Services