Business & Finance Desk · BNewsO Global Bureau

Dateline: Washington, D.C. | Updated: 12/09/2026, 08:34 PM EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chinese cryptocurrency tycoon Leon Li has been identified as the seller behind the £190 million ($241 million) transaction of a marquee London mansion near Regent’s Park, highlighting lingering vulnerabilities in global financial transparency frameworks despite recent legislative efforts by British and American authorities to curb anonymous offshore wealth.

Li, who co-founded the major cryptocurrency exchange Huobi before selling his controlling stake in 2022, acquired and held the landmark residential property through an intricate network of offshore corporate entities registered in Jersey and the British Virgin Islands. Financial records indicate that the property, known as The Holme, represents one of the most expensive residential real estate sales in British history. Its transaction details had remained shielded from public scrutiny

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• Experts recommend proactive adjustments to business models.
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