UK marks the conclusion of its 'light‑touch' approach with coordinated multi‑agency operation targeting peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency platforms
In a decisive shift away from the historically permissive stance that has characterised the United Kingdom's oversight of digital assets, law enforcement and financial regulators launched a synchronized, multi‑agency raid on several peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency hubs earlier this week. The operation, which involved officers from the National Crime Agency, the Financial Conduct Authority, and local …
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.