A practical reference for fintech, digital asset, and cryptoasset firms preparing for authorisation under the UK FSMA Part 4A cryptoasset gateway and the EU Markets in Cryptoassets Regulation. Updated to reflect the FCA's final rules of 30 June 2026 and the application form information published on 8 July 2026. Read it in sequence, or jump to the section you need.
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Important. This toolkit has been prepared by Arca Compliance for general informational purposes only. It is current as of Q3 2026 and reflects our reading of the FCA cryptoasset gateway under FSMA Part 4A, including the FCA's final rules of 30 June 2026 and the application form information published on 8 July 2026, and the EU Markets in Cryptoassets Regulation as at the date of publication. The regulatory landscape continues to evolve and the contents should not be treated as legal or regulatory advice, nor as a substitute for specific advice on the facts of any particular matter. No client relationship is created by reading this page or downloading the PDF. Arca Compliance is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. Where legal advice is required, we work alongside specialist cryptoasset legal partners. Registered in England and Wales.