UK Signals End of ‘Light‑Touch’ Era with Coordinated Multi‑Agency Raid on Peer‑to‑Peer Crypto Hubs
The United Kingdom has taken a decisive step away from its historically permissive stance toward digital asset activities, launching a high‑profile, multi‑agency operation that targeted several peer‑to‑peer (P2P) cryptocurrency hubs across the country. The raid, coordinated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the National Crime Agency (NCA), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), and local police for…
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.