UK-listed firm IG Group secures FCA crypto license
IG Group is the first U.K.-listed business to join the Financial Conduct Authority’s cryptoasset register after securing a crypto license from the regulator.
- IG Group has received a cryptoasset license from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority.
- The trading and investing platform, which launched its crypto trading solution in June, now becomes the first UK-listed business to score the FCA nod.
- Licensing for IG Group comes amid FCA’s shift towards an accelerated registration process for companies seeking crypto licenses.
IG Group, an investing and trading platform listed in London, announced on September 30, 2025 that the Financial Conduct Authority has granted its entity, the IG Digital Assets Limited, a crypto license. The move, IG said in a press release, sees the platform become the first London-listed business added to the FCA’s cryptoasset register.
The license for IG comes as FCA reportedly looks to accelerate its cryptoasset firms registration process amid overall realignment with the regulatory developments across Europe and the United States.
IG customers can trade Bitcoin, Ethereum
The regulatory milestone is part of IG’s push to expand its cryptocurrency offering, following the company’s rollout of a crypto trading service in June. IG unveiled this feature by partnering with Uphold, an FCA-registered crypto exchange and trading platform.
By partnering with Uphold Europe, IG was able to allow its customers to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) directly through their IG app. The platform also offered web trading with customers getting 24/7 access to more than 35 cryptocurrencies.
The FCA’s approval will now allow IG to offer digital-asset trading directly on its platform. When live, the service will support crypto transfers and other features as IG expands its foray into the sector.
“This marks a significant step forward for IG as we continue to broaden our offering for UK investors,” said Michael Healy, managing director at IG. “The FCA licence not only enables us to provide a wider range of crypto services, but it also gives our customers greater flexibility and control. We’re excited to bring more than five decades of market experience to help shape the future of the UK’s rapidly growing crypto sector,” he added.
IG now joins a roster of platforms offering both crypto and traditional assets—such as stocks, indices, exchange-traded funds, and forex, via a single interface. Industry platforms offering crypto access to U.K. customers include Gemini, Bitstamp, eToro, and Revolut.
According to IG, existing crypto customers do not need to take any action following the license approval, as accounts will automatically migrate to the IG app.
