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U.K Regulator Conducts Second Law Enforcement P2P Crypto Crackdown in 6 Months

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17 September 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

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United Kingdom

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Fusion42 · 17 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority, in partnership with law enforcement, conducted a second crackdown in six months on unregistered peer-to-peer cryptocurrency businesses in London, issuing cease-and-desist orders and highlighting criminal liability risks for illegal operators ahead of broader crypto regulations in 2027.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

UK fintech founders dealing with P2P crypto must stop trading without FCA registration now or face criminal charges. This crackdown opens demand for compliant platforms ready before the 2027 regime.

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