DECRYPT · 2026-11-13 13:55 UTC

Crypto Laundering a 'Material Risk' for UK Ahead of FATF Review: RUSI

A RUSI taskforce warns that the UK's new crypto rules will still be in transition when FATF assessors visit in June 2027, and that crypto is a "material risk" for the UK. The City of London Police assesses 66% of UK investment fraud involves crypto, and the 2025 National Risk Assessment rated crypto money laundering high risk, up from medium in 2020. The mandatory UK crypto regime does not take effect until October 25, 2027, and the taskforce doubts the UK can show adequate implementation by the FATF visit.

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