UK Marks the Close of Its 'Light‑Touch' Approach with a Coordinated Multi‑Agency Sweep of Peer‑to‑Peer Crypto Platforms
The United Kingdom has signalled a decisive shift away from the relatively permissive, "light‑touch" stance it has historically taken toward digital assets, by orchestrating a sweeping, multi‑agency operation that targeted a number of peer‑to‑peer (P2P) cryptocurrency exchange hubs. This coordinated raid, involving law‑enforcement bodies, financial regulators, and tax authorities, underscores a n…
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.