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FCA opens cryptoasset pre-application meetings from May 11

Cryptoasset firms seeking FCA authorisation must request PASS meetings before formal applications open

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The FCA opened PASS meeting requests for cryptoasset firms from May 11, 2026, ahead of the September 30, 2026 authorisation gateway and the October 25, 2027 start of the new FSMA regime.
Why it matters
Cryptoasset authorisation planning now has a dated FCA engagement route before the formal application gateway opens. Firms preparing for authorisation or variation of permissions must sequence PASS meeting requests, July meeting preparation, September gateway readiness and final FSMA regime implementation.
Implications
  • — Cryptoasset firms seeking FCA pre-application engagement must request PASS meetings from May 11, 2026 before formal authorisation applications open.
  • — Cryptoasset authorisation teams must prepare business-model, permissions and compliance questions before FCA meetings begin in July 2026.
  • — Regulatory programme owners at cryptoasset firms must align application readiness with the September 30, 2026 gateway and the October 25, 2027 commencement of the new FSMA regime.

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