Fintech UK is looking to partner with registered / regulated (or soon to be) cryptoasset firms on building out a cryptoasset section on our website. If you are senior executive at a UK registered cryptoasset firm, please contact us here to discuss the proposed project. Also happy to hear from senior executives at businesses which support crypto firms to support the project. See our CRYPTO page for more information
If you are crypto firm seeking regulatory advice or director services, please contact CompliReg for assistance at the details appearing here and check out its VASP registration and other authorisation services here.
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Welcome to version 11.0 of Fintech UK's and CompliReg's (a leading provider of fintech consulting services to crypto asset firms) UK FCA registered Cryptoasset Firms Map. We have also partnered with MiCAReady.com which assist digital asset firms meet the requirements under the MICA Regulation. Please get in touch with CompliReg and MiCAReady.com via their websites and give them a follow at Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/company/complireg and https://www.linkedin.com/company/mica-ready/
How many registered cryptoasset firms are there in the UK?
There are now 45 registered Cryptoasset firms appearing on the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) website as at 18th October 2024. This represents an increase in numbers since version 10.0 was issued on 12th September 2024.
Version 11 of the Map welcomes the entry of ComplyCrypto Depository which was registered by the UK FCA on 26th September.
ComplyCrypto Depository is a partnership between Gentium UK Limited and Complyport Limited. It aims to establish itself as a leader in the UK’s crypto-compliance market, focusing on transparency, regulatory compliance, and innovation.
ComplyCrypto Depository is a partnership between Gentium UK Limited and Complyport Limited. It aims to establish itself as a leader in the UK’s crypto-compliance market, focusing on transparency, regulatory compliance, and innovation.
There are now 45 registered Cryptoasset firms appearing on the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) website as at 18th October 2024. This represents an increase in numbers since version 10.0 was issued on 12th September 2024.
Version 11 of the Map welcomes the entry of ComplyCrypto Depository which was registered by the UK FCA on 26th September.
ComplyCrypto Depository is a partnership between Gentium UK Limited and Complyport Limited. It aims to establish itself as a leader in the UK’s crypto-compliance market, focusing on transparency, regulatory compliance, and innovation.
ComplyCrypto Depository is a partnership between Gentium UK Limited and Complyport Limited. It aims to establish itself as a leader in the UK’s crypto-compliance market, focusing on transparency, regulatory compliance, and innovation.
Richard Strike, Managing Director of ComplyCrypto, stated, “ComplyCrypto’s mission is to ensure that the growing cryptocurrency marketplace is safer for the economy and society as a whole. By adhering to the stringent requirements set forth by the MLRs, ComplyCrypto ensures its operations remain fully aligned with regulatory obligations related to Anti-money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) measures.”
Paul Grainger, Chairman of Complyport and Director of ComplyCrypto, expressed gratitude to the FCA for their “invaluable technical guidance and advice, their professionalism and patience throughout the registration process.” He reaffirmed the commitment of ComplyCrypto’s team to help build a safer crypto-asset marketplace.
How many firms have been registered and deregistered by the UK FCA?
For those interested in the details, the number of registrations since 2020 until today are as follows:
Total: 48 less 3 de-registrations = 45. These 45 UK FCA registered crypto firms are shown on our Map.
For those interested in the details, the number of registrations since 2020 until today are as follows:
- 2020 – 4 registrations
- 2021 - 25 registrations (3 firms registered in 2021 were subsequently deregistered)
- 2022 – 12 registrations
- 2023 – 4 registrations
- 2024 – 3 registrations
Total: 48 less 3 de-registrations = 45. These 45 UK FCA registered crypto firms are shown on our Map.
How many unregistered crypto firms appear on the FCA register?
There remains now 44 'unregistered cryptoasset business’ according to the latest FCA records. There has been now change to the number or names of these 44 firms between 12 September to 18 October 2024. However this is sharp decline since the publication of Version 9.0 Map when there were 69 such unregistered crypto firms.
As we continue to Map registered Cryptoasset firms, expect to see certain logos appear more than once as several brands will be registering several Cryptoasset firms for different purposes, such as - for example - services for (1) trading and (2) custody. An example of this is Zodia Markets (UK) Limited and its affiliate Zodia Custody Limited.
It is important to note that crypto firms registered in the UK cannot offer their services from the UK into Europe. Those UK companies which are part of a group of companies where one of the group members holds a VASP registration in a Member State can offer service sin that Member State only. Once the VASP achieves MiCA Regulation authorisation in their Member State or in another Member State and has the necessary passporting permissions, they will be able to offer those services across the EEA. If you are unsure of:
There remains now 44 'unregistered cryptoasset business’ according to the latest FCA records. There has been now change to the number or names of these 44 firms between 12 September to 18 October 2024. However this is sharp decline since the publication of Version 9.0 Map when there were 69 such unregistered crypto firms.
As we continue to Map registered Cryptoasset firms, expect to see certain logos appear more than once as several brands will be registering several Cryptoasset firms for different purposes, such as - for example - services for (1) trading and (2) custody. An example of this is Zodia Markets (UK) Limited and its affiliate Zodia Custody Limited.
It is important to note that crypto firms registered in the UK cannot offer their services from the UK into Europe. Those UK companies which are part of a group of companies where one of the group members holds a VASP registration in a Member State can offer service sin that Member State only. Once the VASP achieves MiCA Regulation authorisation in their Member State or in another Member State and has the necessary passporting permissions, they will be able to offer those services across the EEA. If you are unsure of:
- the registration requirements in the UK, please contact CompliReg.
- the authorisation requirements in the EEA, please contact MiCA Ready.
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Fintech UK is looking to partner with registered / regulated (or soon to be) cryptoasset firms on building out a cryptoasset section on our website. If you are senior executive at a UK registered cryptoasset firm, please contact us here to discuss the proposed project. Also happy to hear from senior executives at businesses which support crypto firms to support the project. See our CRYPTO page for more information
If you are crypto firm seeking regulatory advice or director services, please contact CompliReg for assistance at the details appearing here and check out its VASP registration and other authorisation services here.
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