UK Signals End of 'Light‑Touch' Approach with Coordinated Raid on Peer‑to‑Peer Crypto Platforms
In a striking demonstration of the United Kingdom’s shift away from a permissive, "light‑touch" stance toward digital assets, law‑enforcement agencies executed a synchronized, multi‑agency operation targeting several peer‑to‑peer (P2P) cryptocurrency hubs. The raid, which involved the National Crime Agency (NCA), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and local police forces, marks a decisive esc…
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.