Episode 4: Application period The Financial Conduct Authority’s application period for cryptoasset licences opens in September 2026 and closes in February 2027. Harry Eddis and Bethan Poole explain why this application window matters and what happens to applications made after it closes.
UK crypto regime: Overview // Fintech
14/05/2026 | 11 mins.
Episode 3: Overview The UK’s new crypto regime starts to apply on 25 October 2027. Peter Bevan and Olivia Murphy run through the key points to note.
UK crypto regime: Current state // Fintech
14/05/2026 | 12 mins.
Episode 2: Current state The UK’s new crypto regulatory framework builds on existing rules. James Morris and Frances Hodgkins give an overview of how cryptoassets are already regulated in the UK.
UK crypto regime: Welcome // Fintech
14/05/2026 | 8 mins.
Episode 1: Welcome The UK is introducing a comprehensive regulatory regime for cryptoassets. Peter Bevan and Richard Hay explain why this is an important moment for crypto and tradfi firms.
FCA payments priorities // Fintech
31/03/2026 | 10 mins.
Episode 40: Payments Monthly Harry Eddis, Olivia Murphy & Simon Treacy
In its regulatory priorities report for the UK payments sector, the Financial Conduct Authority tells firms to address gaps in their compliance. Harry Eddis and Olivia Murphy work through the areas of most interest to the FCA.
Listen to all episodes on our Payments podcast webpage.
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