The London P2P sweep: UK FCA raids eight illegal peer-to-peer trading hubs

The London P2P sweep: UK FCA raids eight illegal peer-to-peer trading hubs

Search/NewsVideoPricesResearchConsensus 2026Data & IndicesSponsoredSearch/enPolicyShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailThe London P2P sweep: UK FCA raids eight illegal peer-to-peer trading hubsThe sites were targeted for facilitating P2P trading without required registration or anti-money laundering controls, posing a financial crime risk.By Francisco Rodrigues, AI Boost|Edited by Jamie Crawley Apr 22, 2026, 2:45 p.m. Make preferred on What to know: The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) led its first coordinated crackdown on illegal peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto trading, raiding eight London sites.The sites were targeted for facilitating P2P trading without required registration or anti-money laundering controls, posing a financial crime risk.Authorities seized evidence for criminal investigations, issued cease-and-desist notices, and warned consumers

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