UK marks the conclusion of its 'light‑touch' approach with a coordinated multi‑agency operation targeting peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency platforms
In a clear signal that the United Kingdom is moving away from the permissive, "light‑touch" stance it once applied to digital assets, law‑enforcement authorities launched a sweeping, multi‑agency raid on several peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency hubs earlier this month. The operation, which involved officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and local police f…
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.