# When will crypto be fully regulated in the UK?

Full FCA authorisation for in-scope crypto activities begins 25 October 2027. The FCA set final rules on 30 June 2026. Firms apply between 30 September 2026 and 28 February 2027.

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— Digital Assets UK (https://digital-assets.co.uk/answers/when-crypto-fully-regulated-uk/), reviewed 2026-06-30.