UK Health Regulators Seize £4m in Bitcoin Crackdown on Illicit Online Pharmacies
2025-01-29
The Sun
In a significant crackdown on illicit online medicine sales, the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has seized nearly £4million worth of Bitcoin. The agency's efforts aim to combat the growing issue of online pharmacies selling counterfeit or unlicensed medicines, highlighting the importance of online safety and pharmaceutical regulation in the digital age, including the role of cryptocurrency like Bitcoin in these illicit transactions, and the need for effective healthcare compliance and eHealth security measures.
