UK marks the conclusion of its 'light‑touch' approach with coordinated raids on peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency platforms
The United Kingdom has signaled a decisive shift away from the relatively permissive stance it once adopted toward digital assets, launching a series of coordinated, multi‑agency raids targeting peer‑to‑peer (P2P) cryptocurrency hubs. This operation, which involved law enforcement, tax authorities, and financial regulators, underscores a broader strategic pivot: the country is moving from a "ligh…
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.