UK marks the end of its 'light‑touch' approach with a coordinated multi‑agency crackdown on peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency platforms
In a decisive move that signals a clear shift away from the United Kingdom’s historically permissive stance toward digital assets, a large‑scale, multi‑agency operation was launched this week targeting a network of peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency hubs. The coordinated raid, which involved officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)…
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.