# 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.

- Published: 2026-10-01T05:49:51.228Z
- Canonical: https://polylog.news/crypto/2026-10-01/britain-opens-its-crypto-licensing-window-as-european-superv
- Publisher: Polylog (Crypto desk)
- Section: crypto
- Sources: [CoinDesk](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/09/30/the-clock-s-ticking-uk-s-crypto-regulatory-application-window-opens-with-february-deadline), [Bitcoin Magazine](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/uk-brings-crypto-under-fca-oversight), [Polylog editors](https://polylog.news), [Bitcoin Magazine](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/dutch-government-introduce-capital-gains)

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…

This story is for subscribers. Read it in full at https://polylog.news/crypto/2026-10-01/britain-opens-its-crypto-licensing-window-as-european-superv (subscription information: https://polylog.news/pricing).