FCA and partner agencies raid 3 London sites suspected of illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading
FCA, HMRC and the Metropolitan Police took action at 3 London sites suspected of facilitating illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading and issued cease-and-desist letters to all sites, requiring them to stop suspected illegal crypto activity. Conducting peer-to-peer crypto trading commercially in the UK requires appropriate registration, and there are currently no FCA-registered peer-to-peer crypto businesses operating. The action was taken on 10 September 2026 under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017.
推荐理由:The action demonstrates the UK's enforcement approach to unregistered peer-to-peer crypto trading and highlights that such businesses need to comply with anti-money laundering registration requirements.