Ripple Gains FCA Registration to Offer Regulated Crypto Services in the UK Market

On 16 January 2026, Ripple secured registration from the UK Financial Conduct Authority for its local unit Ripple Markets UK Limited, allowing it to operate within Britain's regulatory perimeter. The authorization enables Ripple to offer crypto-related payment services, manage fiat flows domestically, and strengthens its positioning with banks and institutional clients across the UK and wider Europe.