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<p>The <a href="https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3339/news">Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill</a>, set to come into effect this Thursday, is expected to receive approval from the King and address various illegal activities, including cybercrime and drug trafficking. </p> 
<p>This law introduces provisions that strengthen the authority of local law enforcement, allowing them to seize cryptocurrency linked to criminal activities without the need for a prior conviction. Experts consider these measures highly valuable for swift decision-making.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tackling-terrorism">Tackling Terrorism</h2> 
<p>Since its introduction in September of the previous year, the bill has undergone significant refinements to include <a href="https://coinpedia.org/crypto-live-news/hamas-did-not-receive-significant-crypto-donations-elliptic/">terrorism</a> within its purview. Additional regulations have been put in place to make it easier for the police to seize various assets that could be used to trace cryptocurrency connected to criminal acts.</p> 
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<p><strong>Putting an end to crime!</strong></p> 
<p>These changes were essential to ensure the bill’s effectiveness in combating organized crime and stopping the financing of terrorism. By broadening the scope of these provisions, law enforcement agencies are now equipped with the necessary tools to trace and seize cryptocurrency assets tied to terrorist activities.</p> 
<p>This comprehensive approach underscores the government’s commitment to staying ahead of ever-evolving criminal strategies in the digital era. Despite the UK’s ambition to become a global cryptocurrency hub and the enactment of laws legitimizing the sector, the country has remained resolute in its crackdown on fraud and crypto-related criminality.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="specialized-efforts">Specialized Efforts </h2> 
<p>Law enforcement authorities have confiscated cryptocurrency connected to illicit activities worth hundreds of millions of pounds and deployed cryptocurrency experts to police stations nationwide, offering invaluable support in their investigations.</p> 
<p>In parallel with these efforts, the <a href="https://coinpedia.org/crypto-live-news/uk-fca-warns-of-143-unregistered-crypto-firms-operating-in-the-country/">UK government</a> has established dedicated task forces and departments, committed to addressing cybercrime and cryptocurrency-related offenses. These initiatives highlight the nation’s determination to proactively combat evolving criminal tactics. </p> 
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<p>By providing resources and expertise to law enforcement agencies, the United Kingdom aims to ensure the responsible use of cryptocurrencies while discouraging illicit activities in the digital realm.</p>

U.K. Govt To Fight Crypto Crime with New Laws

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