The recent changes in the UK law may help prevent the rapid loss of assets generated by large-scale drug operations through more effective seizure measures. However, the development of common law to address crypto-related offenses has been slow. The Law Commission Digital Assets Report from June 2023 praised the judiciary's progress but acknowledged that common law alone has not fully resolved these issues. The delay in parliamentary action to implement these new powers remains puzzling.

While law enforcement agencies are likely to support these changes, there are concerns about the ECCTA's lack of provisions for sharing information with international agencies when crypto assets are moved across borders. This oversight could render UK police powerless to reclaim assets transferred out of their jurisdiction, posing significant enforcement challenges.

Ultimately, the new seizure regime raises serious concerns about compromising individual civil liberties. It is uncertain how aggressively authorities will use these powers and the extent to which they may undermine traditional due process rights. The balance between effective law enforcement and protecting civil liberties will be critical as these new measures are implemented.