UK watchdog targets three London sites in latest crackdown on illegal crypto trading

Reuters

UK watchdog targets three London sites in latest crackdown on illegal crypto trading

Britain's Financial Conduct Authority said on Thursday it had taken action against illegal peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading in London, targeting three premises suspected of operating unregistered crypto businesses.The FCA said it had issued cease-and-desist letters to traders at all three locations after an operation conducted alongside Britain's tax authority and the police. The finance regulator did not identify the premises.