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16 May 2024

CFAAR's Syed Rahman voices concern over new UK crypto seizure powers


Syed Rahman wrote an article for Cointelegraph about a change to the law that enables UK authorities to seize someone's crypto assets without them being arrested.

Syed says: "If individuals are to have their crypto assets taken off them before they are charged with any offence - or even arrested - it is hard to see this approach as anything more than an asset grab powered by a presumption of guilt without any evidence being produced."

He adds: "While it is unsurprising to see this approach now being taken to the crypto world, there is the fear that the authorities could use this power as a means of carrying out what may amount – in some cases at least – to unjustified (yet legal) seizure."

For the full article, click here. (link goes to an external website)

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