UK Marks the End of Its ‘Light‑Touch’ Approach with a Coordinated Multi‑Agency Sweep of Peer‑to‑Peer Crypto Platforms
The United Kingdom has signaled a decisive shift away from its historically permissive stance toward digital assets, launching a sweeping, multi‑agency operation that targeted a number of peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency hubs. This coordinated raid, involving the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the National Crime Agency (NCA), and several other law‑enforcement bodies, underscores a broader policy p…
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.