UK indicates conclusion of the 'light‑touch' approach with coordinated multi‑agency operation targeting peer‑to‑peer crypto platforms
The United Kingdom has signaled a decisive shift away from its historically permissive stance toward digital assets, as evidenced by a large‑scale, multi‑agency raid on several peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency hubs. This operation, involving law enforcement, financial regulators, and intelligence services, marks a clear departure from the "light‑touch" regulatory philosophy that previously characteriz…
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.