Independent UK crypto regulatory readiness tool

Is your crypto business FCA ready?

Get a free 2-minute readiness assessment for the UK's new cryptoasset regulatory regime and identify areas that may need attention before you apply.

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No FCA affiliation • No legal advice • Built for business decision-makers

KEY FCA DATES

Application period opens

30 September 2026
30 Sep 2026
Application period opens.
28 Feb 2027
Application period closes.
25 Oct 2027
New cryptoasset regulatory regime expected to commence.

Know where you stand before you apply.

FCAReady provides a simple first-pass regulatory preparation assessment.

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Tell us what you do

Answer questions about your UK activities and regulatory status.

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See your readiness score

Get an indicative score and identify potential preparation gaps.

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Get specialist help

Request an introduction to an independent regulatory specialist.

Free FCA Crypto Readiness Check

Question 1 of 8

Does your business serve UK customers?

What type of crypto activity do you carry out?

What is your current FCA status?

Have you completed a regulatory gap analysis?

Are governance and senior management arrangements documented?

Are AML and financial crime controls documented and tested?

Have you assessed financial resources and operational resilience?

When do you expect to start preparing your application?

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Your readiness result

Would specialist support help?

Request an introduction to an independent UK legal or compliance specialist.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FCAReady part of the FCA?

No. FCAReady is an independent service and is not affiliated with, authorised by or endorsed by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Does the score tell me whether I legally need FCA authorisation?

No. It is an indicative readiness assessment only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice.

I'm already MLR registered. Do I still need to prepare?

Potentially. Existing MLR registration does not automatically become authorisation under the new FSMA crypto regime.