Investing and trading platform IG has been granted a cryptoasset licence by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

The firm becomes the first UK-listed business to join the FCA’s cryptoasset register, enabling IG to expand its crypto offering for its customers.

IG launched crypto trading in June 2025 through a partnership with Uphold, while its own licence application was under review.

With its own FCA licence, its consumers will be able to transfer crypto assets in and out of the IG platform, and access additional features.

The licence also allows IG to expand the range of crypto assets available and provide more accurate pricing for clients.

Its current crypto customers will be migrated onto the IG platform in the coming weeks.

“This marks a significant step forward for IG as we continue to broaden our offering for UK investors,” commented IG UK managing director, Michael Healy.

“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.

“We’d like to thank the FCA for conducting such an efficient registration process, which is a testament to the dedication and expertise of teams on both sides.

“We look forward to working closely with the FCA as we continue to build out our offering.”

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