UK's National Crime Agency Seeks Six Crypto Investigators to Bolster Cybercrime Defense

According to Cointelegraph: The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) is stepping up efforts to combat the increasing threats associated with cryptocurrency misuse. The NCA has announced a plan to establish a dedicated unit focusing on investigating crypto-related crimes.On November 4, the NCA listed a job opening aimed at recruiting six individuals to form this specialist team. The group will operate within either the National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU) or the Digital Asset Team.The job description indicates that the role will entail providing strategic and tactical advice to crypto investigations and conducting blockchain forensic investigations. Successful candidates will also be tasked with identifying targets for further development.This initiative by the NCA aligns with the UK's objective to foster a regulated environment promoting the growth of the crypto ecosystem rather than punishing users. As part of this strategy, in 2023, the NCA has issued several recruitment calls for crypto investigators across multiple levels.In related news, in August 2023, popular crypto exchange Coinbase confirmed its serious commitment to the UK and Europe markets, recognizing the UK as one of its fastest-growing user bases. This move links with the implementation of the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation.According to a Coinbase blog post, Europe is prepared to undergo a radical transformation in its usage and perception of money, with dynamic activities lending the region an edge in embracing the digital economy.