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New Crypto and International Security Taskforce Launched

Published

24 September 2026

Topic

regulatory

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Fintech

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United Kingdom

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Fusion42 · 24 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

RUSI's Centre for Finance and Security has launched a Crypto and International Security Taskforce funded by Chainalysis to assess illicit crypto uses for crime, terrorism, and sanctions evasion, as well as promoting legitimate applications and informing regulatory and enforcement responses.

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

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must prepare for tighter regulation and enforcement as UK policymakers build tools against illicit crypto use in crime and sanctions evasion while seeking to preserve legitimate blockchain benefits.

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1 source · 24 Sep 2026

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