The United Kingdom’s financial regulator has outlined its stringent crackdown on cryptocurrency firms that fail to provide adequate disclosures and measures to ensure new investors understand the risks involved with crypto.
The UK regulator has taken action against 450 crypto ads for violating its strict new rules.
UK Regulator Scrutinizes Crypto Ads
In a recent statement, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reported issuing 450 consumer warnings against crypto firms violating laws through their advertisements during the last three months of 2023.
“Between 8 October 2023 (when the regime came into force) and 31 December 2023, we have issued 450 consumer alerts against firms illegally promoting cryptoassets.”
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However, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will bar one specific firm, which has not been named, from ever promoting its crypto products.
“We have placed requirements on one firm to restrict it from approving cryptoasset financial promotions. Another firm has voluntarily agreed to requirements to restrict it from approving cryptoasset financial promotions.”
UK FCA Tightens Grip on Crypto
In December 2023, BeInCrypto reported that the FCA put Justin Sun’s crypto exchange, Poloniex, under scrutiny for providing financial services without the necessary permissions.
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The FCA’s official website warned that the crypto exchange may have been conducting business with UK citizens without registering with the financial watchdog. The FCA wrote:
“This firm may be promoting financial services or products without our permission. You should avoid dealing with this firm.”
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