Keyrock, a global crypto-asset firm, has successfully obtained a registration with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This registration enables Keyrock to further support institutional clients in the UK with its Market Making and OTC solutions for digital assets.Keyrock’s continued global expansion, marked by recent regulatory approvals in France and Liechtenstein, underscores its commitment to operating within defined regulatory frameworks. This latest achievement further strengthens its presence in one of the world’s most sophisticated financial markets.
“Clear and well-defined rules are essential for any market to flourish. As such, regulatory compliance has always been a core priority for Keyrock,” says Kevin de Patoul, CEO of Keyrock. “Securing registrations in leading financial hubs like Switzerland, France, and now the UK reflects this commitment. Our FCA registration is a key element of our strategy to deliver institutional-grade services within compliant frameworks. The UK’s strong financial infrastructure and advancing regulatory clarity make it a vital market for digital asset growth in 2025.”
Keyrock’s strategy centers on establishing entities in well-respected regulatory environments to deliver secure, compliant trading solutions for institutional clients. With the FCA paving the way for a comprehensive regulatory framework by 2026, the UK is clearly committed to the long-term development of its digital assets ecosystem. Keyrock looks forward to contributing to this evolution and supporting continued innovation and growth in the region’s crypto-asset market.
Bradley Howell, UK Managing Director, states: “London is one of the world’s most influential financial hubs, and the FCA’s regulatory framework offers the structure needed for responsible market growth. Expanding Keyrock’s presence in the UK is a strategic step to address rising demand for trading solutions in a market that is central to the future of digital assets.”
About Keyrock
Founded in Brussels in 2017, Keyrock is a global crypto investment firm leading in market making and OTC trading for digital assets. Providing liquidity to over 85 centralized and decentralized venues worldwide, their 170-strong team operates across 37 countries, with entities in Belgium, the U.S., Switzerland, France, Singapore and the UK. Keyrock’s commitment to the industry is practical, not theoretical. They offer in-depth industry insights, co-create DeFi ecosystems, and actively support Web3 startups.
With Keyrock, the future of digital assets is not just envisioned; it’s actively being built.