What is the FCA crypto list?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) maintains a list of crypto assets online, including both registered and unregistered businesses. It also includes crypto firms with a temporary registration status, keeping track of all cryptoasset businesses with and without the FCA's full authorization.

How many crypto firms are registered in 2021?

For question 1, 63 crypto firms applied in 2021 to be registered by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). A total number of 25 applicant crypto firms were approved in 2021. For question 2, we can confirm that the FCA currently has 31 firms registered on the FCA Cryptoasset Register.

What are FCA tokens & how do they work?

These may provide rights such as ownership, repayment of a specific sum of money, or entitlement to a share in future profits. They may also be transferable securities or other financial instrument under the EU’s Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II). These tokens are likely to be inside the FCA’s regulatory perimeter.

Why is the FCA important?

The FCA has a global reputation for supporting innovative financial service firms and products that benefit consumers and markets. Its support for innovation, for example its regulatory sandbox in which new propositions can be tested safely with real consumers, has been adopted by regulators around the world.