In response to increasing attempts by bad actors to scam cryptocurrency investors, the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) is planning to form a dedicated crypto and digital asset team to tackle the problem.
NCA published a Job offer On November 4th, we are looking to hire six people to create a new team focused on cryptocurrency crime, which will report into the National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU) or Digital Assets Team. Responsibilities include:
“The role holder will support existing and new research that requires specialized cryptocurrency expertise along with taking proactive leadership in identifying targets for further development.”
The position requires that candidates have the ability to provide strategic and tactical advice for cryptocurrency investigations, conduct blockchain forensic investigations, and analyze various materials.
While the intention to form a dedicated team of cryptocurrency researchers is clear amid rising cyber threats, the NCA did not immediately respond to Cointelegraph’s request for comment.
In 2023, NCA published several cryptocurrency-focused recruitment notices, all of which are recruiting cryptocurrency researchers at different levels. The move complements the UK’s goal of becoming a cryptocurrency hub, as it reignites discussions around building a regulated environment that nurtures the cryptocurrency ecosystem rather than penalizing users.
In August 2023, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase confirmed that it was operating “seriously” in the UK and Europe amid the introduction of the Markets in Cryptoassets Regulation Act (MiCA).
A related post from Coinbase recognized the UK as one of the fastest growing user markets. He added: “In short, there are things happening in Europe that are moving the region forward, and when it comes to embracing the digital economy, the region is preparing for a seismic shift in the way money is used and thought about.”
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