UK marks the conclusion of its 'light‑touch' approach with coordinated multi‑agency operation targeting peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency platforms
The United Kingdom has taken a decisive step away from the relatively permissive stance it once adopted toward digital assets, signaling the end of an era often described as "light‑touch" regulation. This shift was made unmistakably clear by a large‑scale, multi‑agency raid that targeted several peer‑to‑peer (P2P) cryptocurrency hubs operating across the country. The operation, which involved law…
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.