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UK FCA opens cryptoasset pre-application meetings from May 11

→Crypto firms can request FCA authorisation meetings via PASS

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The UK FCA will allow cryptoasset firms to request pre-application meetings through PASS from May 11, 2026.
Why it matters
Cryptoasset firms preparing for the new FSMA regime can seek early FCA engagement before applying. Meetings start in July 2026, before the authorisation gateway opens on September 30, 2026.
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