UK marks the close of its light‑touch approach with a coordinated multi‑agency operation targeting peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency platforms
The United Kingdom has taken a decisive step away from the relatively permissive, "light‑touch" stance it has historically applied to the digital‑asset sector. This shift was underscored on Tuesday when a joint operation involving several government bodies, including the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the National Crime Agency (NCA), and Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), raided a numb…
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.