The FCA's new crypto authorisation gateway is now open, creating a significant milestone for firms seeking to operate within the UK's new crypto regulatory framework.
In this practical session, members of our financial services regulatory team together with representatives from the FCA will provide a candid view of what applicants should be doing now to prepare for authorisation.
Drawing on our experience supporting firms preparing for the new regime, we will discuss common challenges, areas of FCA focus and practical steps firms can take to improve the quality and efficiency of their applications.
Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of:
- How the new gateway fits into the wider UK crypto regulatory framework.
- Key elements of a successful authorisation strategy.
- Common mistakes and avoidable delays.
- Governance, prudential and operational readiness expectations.
- How firms can demonstrate that they are genuinely ready to operate within the new regime.
The event will be of value to fintech founders, scale-ups, investors, compliance professionals and legal teams.
The session with conclude with networking and refreshment.
The Fintech Scotland Festival celebrates collaboration and success across the fintech landscape and we’re pleased to run this event as part of the fringe programme.
When?
Date: Tuesday 6 October 2026
Time: 4pm - 6:30pm
Where?
Burness Paull, 50 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9WJ
Key Contacts
Caroline Stevenson
Head of Financial Services Regulatory
Financial Services Regulatory
Caroline is head of our Financial Services Regulatory team, with dual qualification and relevant experience in retail banking.
Jamie Gray
Partner
Financial Services Regulatory
Jamie specialises in financial services regulatory advice and counsels banks, investment firms, corporate finance and private equity houses.
