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INSIGHTS | From London to Nairobi – How Law Enforcement is Cracking Down on Crypto P2P

Published

18 September 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

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United Kingdom

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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Law enforcement in the UK and Kenya is intensifying action against unregistered peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto trading, shifting from regulatory warnings to active investigations and disruptions. Both countries have introduced or are enforcing licensing requirements and joint regulatory frameworks involving multiple agencies to tackle illicit crypto activity effectively.

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

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face rising legal risks operating unregistered crypto peer-to-peer trading in the UK and Kenya as authorities escalate investigations. Get compliance in order now or lose access to these markets as enforcement tightens.

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1 source · 18 Sep 2026

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