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UK marks the conclusion of its 'light‑touch' approach with coordinated raids on peer‑to‑peer cryptocurrency platforms

The United Kingdom has signaled a decisive shift away from the relatively permissive stance it has taken toward cryptocurrency operations, especially those that facilitate peer‑to‑peer (P2P) trading. In a series of coordinated actions involving multiple law‑enforcement agencies, authorities carried out simultaneous raids on several crypto‑exchange hubs that primarily serve as meeting points for i…

Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.

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UK Signals End of ‘Light‑Touch’ Era with Coordinated Multi‑Agency Raid on Peer‑to‑Peer Crypto Hubs

The United Kingdom has taken a decisive step away from its historically permissive stance toward digital asset activities, launching a high‑profile, multi‑agency operation that targeted several peer‑to‑peer (P2P) cryptocurrency hubs across the country. The raid, coordinated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the National Crime Agency (NCA), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), and local police for…

Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.

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UK Marks the Close of Its 'Light‑Touch' Approach with a Coordinated Multi‑Agency Crackdown on Peer‑to‑Peer Crypto Platforms

The United Kingdom has signaled a decisive shift away from the relatively permissive stance it has historically taken toward digital asset activities, particularly those involving peer‑to‑peer (P2P) cryptocurrency exchanges. This change was underscored by a large‑scale, coordinated operation that brought together several law‑enforcement and regulatory bodies to raid a number of P2P crypto hubs th…

Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.

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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 signalled a decisive shift away from the relatively permissive stance it has long taken toward digital assets, unveiling a sweeping, multi‑agency raid on several peer‑to‑peer (P2P) cryptocurrency hubs. This operation, involving law‑enforcement bodies such as the National Crime Agency (NCA), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and the Metropolitan Police, underscores a br…

Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.

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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 relatively permissive stance it has taken toward cryptocurrency activities, particularly those operating on peer‑to‑peer (P2P) networks. This change was underscored by a large‑scale, multi‑agency raid that targeted several P2P crypto hubs across the country. The operation, which involved law‑enforcement bodies such as the National Cri…

Sept. 17, 2026, 3:08 p.m.

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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.

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U.S. SEC Starts Planning for Continuous Trading, a Standard in Crypto Markets

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently turned its attention to a concept that has become commonplace in the digital‑asset world: trading that never stops. While traditional equity markets in the United States operate on a fixed schedule—typically from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday—the burgeoning cryptocurrency ecosystem has long functi…

Sept. 17, 2026, 3:03 p.m.

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U.S. SEC Starts Planning for Continuous Trading, a Practice Common in Crypto Markets

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently turned its attention to the concept of continuous, around‑the‑clock trading—a model that has become almost second nature in the world of digital assets and cryptocurrency. This shift in focus was highlighted during a high‑profile event that took place on the same morning the agency announced the green light for a series of to…

Sept. 17, 2026, 3:03 p.m.

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U.S. SEC Starts Preparing for 24‑Hour Trading, a Practice Common in Crypto Markets

Sept. 17, 2026, 3:03 p.m.

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U.S. SEC Initiates Preparations for Continuous Trading, a Practice Common in Crypto Markets

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently turned its attention to the prospect of allowing securities to be traded around the clock, a model that has become standard practice in many cryptocurrency markets. This shift reflects a broader recognition that the traditional, eight‑hour‑a‑day, five‑day‑a‑week trading schedule—rooted in the era of physical exchanges and man…

Sept. 17, 2026, 3:03 p.m.