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FCA issues final crypto permissions guidance as applications open Sep. 30 and banks block payments

Sep 16, 2026By ClusterWire.news· AI-assisted news brief

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued final guidance requiring crypto firms to reassess their permissions, ahead of applications opening on Sep. 30 for a regulatory regime set to take effect in October 2027 [1].

Separately, Crypto Briefing reports that UK banks have continued to block crypto payments as the FCA license deadline approaches, framing this as a potential headwind for crypto market growth and investor confidence [2].

Coinpedia Fintech News also reports that the FCA released final crypto rules, stating that applications are set to open on September 30 [3].

Crypto Breaking News further states that the FCA issued crypto authorization guidance for a September window [4].

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