Is Crypto.com available in the United Kingdom?
Crypto.com is available to United Kingdom residents. Its UK operating entity received registration as a cryptoasset business from the Financial Conduct Authority in 2022. UK users can buy, sell, and hold supported crypto, while crypto derivatives are not offered to retail consumers because of an FCA ban.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
How we checked this. We set this status by reading the platform's own terms of use and country eligibility, and the public register kept by the named regulator, then dated the result. Availability can change, so confirm directly with the platform and the regulator before acting. As of 26 June 2026.
Yes. As of June 2026 Crypto.com is available to United Kingdom residents. Its UK operating entity was approved by the Financial Conduct Authority as a registered cryptoasset business in 2022 under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. UK users can buy, sell, and hold supported coins through the app, while crypto derivatives are not offered to retail consumers because the FCA bans the sale of these products to retail.
What Crypto.com is and the United Kingdom position
Crypto.com is a cryptocurrency platform offering an app for buying and selling crypto, custody, staking on supported networks, and related products, serving customers across many countries.
In the United Kingdom, Crypto.com operates through its UK entity, which the Financial Conduct Authority approved as a registered cryptoasset business in 2022. United Kingdom residents can open an account, verify their identity, and trade supported assets in pounds sterling.
Registration on the FCA cryptoasset register is an anti money laundering registration rather than a broad financial services authorisation, and crypto holdings are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. The position described here is current as of June 2026.
How Crypto.com operates in the United Kingdom
- FCA cryptoasset registration. The Crypto.com United Kingdom operating entity received registration as a cryptoasset business from the Financial Conduct Authority in 2022 under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (as of June 2026).
- Financial promotions regime. Promotions to United Kingdom consumers must meet the FCA financial promotions rules in force since 8 October 2023, including risk warnings, an appropriateness check, a self categorisation statement, and a 24 hour cooling off period for many first time customers (as of June 2026).
- Retail derivatives ban. The FCA prohibits the sale of crypto derivatives such as futures and options to retail consumers, in force since 6 January 2021. Crypto.com does not offer these products to United Kingdom retail users (as of June 2026).
- Identity and funding. United Kingdom users must complete know your customer identity verification. Funding is generally available in pounds sterling, subject to Crypto.com and the user bank processing rules (as of June 2026).
- Products offered. United Kingdom users can buy, sell, and hold supported coins and access custody and staking on some networks. Specific assets, cards, and features can vary and some may be limited under United Kingdom rules (as of June 2026).
What this means for United Kingdom residents
Because Crypto.com is genuinely available to United Kingdom residents and its UK entity is on the FCA cryptoasset register, this site can point United Kingdom users to it. New users should expect identity verification and, as a first time customer, an appropriateness check and a cooling off period before trading.
FCA registration is an anti money laundering registration and does not protect the value of any crypto you buy, and crypto holdings are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Read the risk warnings shown at sign up and only commit funds you understand and can afford to lose.
How crypto is taxed in the United Kingdom is handled by His Majesty's Revenue and Customs, generally through capital gains tax on disposals and income tax in some situations. See the United Kingdom crypto tax page for a general explanation. This is general information and not tax advice, so verify your position with a qualified professional before filing.
Regulator and sources
The relevant United Kingdom authority is the Financial Conduct Authority for registration and conduct, and His Majesty's Revenue and Customs for tax.
- Financial Conduct Authority, register of cryptoasset firms and cryptoassets information pages.
- Crypto.com, company news on receiving registration approval as a cryptoasset business from the Financial Conduct Authority.
- Financial Conduct Authority, policy on the financial promotions regime for cryptoassets effective 8 October 2023.
- His Majesty's Revenue and Customs, guidance on the taxation of cryptoassets.
Crypto.com is available to United Kingdom residents as of June 2026 and is on the FCA cryptoasset register. It is one of several platforms available in the United Kingdom, so compare the exchanges that genuinely serve United Kingdom users before you choose.
Every availability status here is dated and checked against the named regulator's public register. We never place a link to a platform where it is not available.
Frequently asked questions
Is Crypto.com legal in the United Kingdom?
Yes. As of June 2026 Crypto.com is available to United Kingdom residents, and its UK operating entity is a registered cryptoasset business with the Financial Conduct Authority since 2022. Confirm the current position before acting.
Is Crypto.com FCA registered?
The Crypto.com United Kingdom operating entity received registration as a cryptoasset business from the Financial Conduct Authority in 2022 under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. This is an anti money laundering registration and does not bring crypto holdings within the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Can I trade crypto derivatives on Crypto.com in the United Kingdom?
No. The Financial Conduct Authority bans the sale of crypto derivatives such as futures and options to retail consumers, in force since 6 January 2021. Crypto.com does not offer these products to United Kingdom retail users as of June 2026.
Can I fund Crypto.com in pounds sterling?
United Kingdom users can generally fund accounts in pounds sterling, subject to identity verification and the processing rules of Crypto.com and your bank. Available funding methods can change, so check the current options in the app.
How is Crypto.com crypto taxed in the United Kingdom?
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs treats crypto disposals as potentially subject to capital gains tax, and some activity can be subject to income tax. This is general information, not tax advice. See the United Kingdom crypto tax page and verify your position with a qualified professional.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability, registrations, and the rules that govern them can change at short notice. The United Kingdom is moving from the current registration approach to a wider authorisation regime under new cryptoasset regulations, with an application gateway expected to open in late 2026. This page is dated June 2026 and was last reviewed on 16 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the Financial Conduct Authority and Crypto.com before you act.
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