UK marks the conclusion of its 'light‑touch' approach with a coordinated multi‑agency operation targeting peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency platforms
In a striking display of its shifting stance toward digital assets, the United Kingdom has launched a sweeping, multi‑agency raid that targets the so‑called peer‑to‑peer crypto hubs that have long operated under a relatively permissive environment. The operation, which involved law‑enforcement officials from the National Crime Agency, the Financial Conduct Authority, and several local police forc…
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.