UK marks the conclusion of its 'light‑touch' approach with a coordinated multi‑agency operation targeting peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency platforms
The United Kingdom has signaled a decisive shift away from the historically permissive stance it adopted toward digital assets, launching a large‑scale, multi‑agency raid on several peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency hubs. This operation, involving the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the National Crime Agency (NCA), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), and local police forces, underscores a new era of rigoro…
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.