UK marks the conclusion of its 'light‑touch' approach with coordinated raids on peer‑to‑peer crypto platforms
In a decisive move that signals the end of Britain’s long‑standing "light‑touch" stance toward digital assets, law‑enforcement agencies carried out a sweeping, multi‑agency operation targeting several peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency hubs across the United Kingdom. The raids, which involved officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and local police forces, w…
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.