Agant announces its registration with the UK Financial Conduct Authority
London, UK – 11th February 2026 – Agant, a stablecoin issuer building sterling-denominated infrastructure for institutional digital finance, today announces that it is a registered cryptoasset business with the UK Financial Conduct Authority under the Money Laundering Regulations. This milestone positions Agant at the forefront of digital finance in the UK, supporting institutional use cases with a focus on delivering a trusted, transparent solution with robust controls.
The FCA registration is a critical step towards Agant issuing GBPA, a GBP stablecoin operating under the UK’s evolving regulatory framework. Agant will offer a fully backed GBP stablecoin that integrates seamlessly with the traditional financial system while harnessing the programmability and efficiency of blockchain technology.
Andrew MacKenzie, CEO of Agant, commented: “We are proud to have received our FCA registration under the Money Laundering Regulations, which reflects our commitment to building digital financial infrastructure with robust financial crime controls and strong operational standards. A well designed GBP stablecoin provides a strong foundation for innovation in payments, settlement and tokenised assets in the UK.”
“The superb team we’ve assembled brings together a wealth of institutional experience across digital assets, banking and financial regulation,” said MacKenzie. “We’re building for real-world adoption and that means working closely with regulators, financial institutions and global partners from day one.”
About Agant Agant is a GBP sterling stablecoin issuer, based in the UK. Our vision is to enhance money by making it safer, faster, more accessible and more productive for institutions and the markets they serve. GBPA is a sterling-denominated stablecoin to be issued by Agant. GBPA will be a digital representation of the pound sterling, fully backed and redeemable 1:1, and fully compliant with all applicable UK laws and regulations.
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