UK Law Enforcement Agencies Can Now Seize Crypto More Easily as New Rules Take Effect

UK Law Enforcement Agencies Can Now Seize Crypto More Easily as New Rules Take Effect


New powers that will make it easier for law enforcement agencies to seize crypto come into effect on Friday. The U.K. passed a crime bill last year to aid crypto seizures, allowing law enforcement agencies to seize funds before making arrests.

New powers that will help law enforcement agencies seize crypto used for crime came into effect on Friday, the U.K Home Office said in a press release.

As a result of these new rules, police in the country will no longer be required to make an arrest before seizing crypto holdings, the Home Office announced. The new rules came after the U.K. Parliament

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