US, UK and Canada unite for Operation Atlantic to crack down on crypto phishing and approval scams
U.S., U.K. and Canadian agencies launched “Operation Atlantic” to target crypto-related phishing and approval‑phishing schemes [1].
U.S., U.K. and Canadian law enforcement agencies launched a coordinated effort called “Operation Atlantic” to disrupt cryptocurrency-related phishing and fraud schemes, officials said [1] [2].
Reporting on the initiative states the operation is focused on so‑called approval‑phishing schemes, in which victims are tricked into authorizing crypto transfers as part of investment fraud [2].
Canadian authorities, including the Ontario Securities Commission, confirmed they will participate alongside partner agencies in the international enforcement effort [3].
Operation Atlantic is a cross‑border enforcement push intended to prevent phishing attacks tied to crypto investment fraud by coordinating action among the three countries [1] [2].
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- 1US, UK, Canada launch joint operation to disrupt crypto fraudCointelegraph• Mar 16, 2026
- 2U.S., UK, Canada start Operation Atlantic to disrupt crypto approval-phishing scamsCoinDesk• Mar 16, 2026
- 3Canada Joins ‘Operation Atlantic’ To Stop Crypto Phishing ScamsCryptoProwl.com• Mar 16, 2026
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