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Morning Edition · Thursday, October 1, 2026Published at 1:49 AM EDT · New York
Britain Opens Its Crypto Licensing Window as European Supervisors Ask for More Power
The Financial Conduct Authority is taking applications until February for a regime starting in October 2027, while ESMA asks Brussels for stronger supervisory powers and the Netherlands plans a capital-gains levy from 2028.
The United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) began accepting applications from crypto firms, opening a five-month window that closes in February ahead of a regime scheduled to take effect in October 2027. This is the first time Br…
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