Blockchain.com has obtained registration from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate as a crypto asset business.
In response to this development, the London-based platform stated that the registration now permits it to offer brokerage, custodial, and institutional crypto services throughout the United Kingdom under FCA supervision.
Blockchain.com also intends to apply for authorization when the FCA’s gateway opens later in 2026 with the goal of obtaining full authorization under the permanent regulatory regime that is anticipated to take effect in 2027.
Following the MiCA license
According to official press releases, this FCA registration comes after Blockchain.com received a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license in 2025, which allows it to offer crypto services across 30 countries within the European Economic Area under one regulatory framework.
The company said that the UK registration will support its activities in digital asset custody and wallet services, as well as enterprise compliance and treasury tools for institutions. It also noted that this registration aims to facilitate partnerships with regulated financial entities in the UK.
Additionally, the registration aligns with ongoing efforts by the UK government and FCA to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets. The temporary registration regime implemented following the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive’s introduction in January 2020 has been instrumental in requiring crypto businesses to register and comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing regulations.
UK regulatory landscape
The UK is striving to create a regulatory framework that balances innovation with consumer protection within the crypto sector. Concurrently, the FCA introduced a temporary registration regime in line with this, necessitating that crypto businesses register and adhere to AML and counter-terrorist financing regulations.
The permanent regime, expected in 2027, is designed to integrate crypto asset activities into the FCA’s authorization and supervision framework. This will involve requirements for financial promotion, custody standards, and market conduct rules for crypto firms operating in the UK.
Blockchain.com stated that it will continue engaging with UK regulators as this permanent regulatory structure develops further.
