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Abstract:CySEC intensifies actions against unauthorized brokers, blacklisting multiple providers for offering FX and cryptocurrency services without proper authorization. Stricter regulations and penalties are emphasized, urging compliance.
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has escalated its efforts in the fight against unauthorized brokers by issuing a new warning directed at multiple unlicensed providers. These entities have found themselves on a blacklist due to their offering of trading services in foreign exchange (FX) and cryptocurrencies without the requisite authorization from CySEC.
It's noteworthy that some of these unlicensed entities are falsely asserting affiliations with regulated brokers in Cyprus holding the Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) License. In response, CySEC has disclosed a list of blacklisted domains associated with these unauthorized providers, which includes apexfinancialtrading.com, bullmarketsllc.com, tcmglobals.com & portal.tcmglobals.com/signup, opticaltradings.com, arkiseguro.com, front-service24.site, miningcity.com & nemtlex.online, evalonassets.com, expertminingcryptocurrency.com, and equityassetholdings.com.
As CySEC continues to reinforce its commitment to more stringent licensing guidelines and operating regulations, certain aspects of the rules and operations are becoming clearer. One prominent change is the obligation for all service providers dealing with crypto assets to register with CySEC. Failure to comply with this stipulation will result in severe consequences, ranging from substantial fines, potentially up to €350,000 ($370,000), to custodial sentences lasting up to five years. Violators may, in some instances, face a combination of both penalties.
In its efforts to address the rise in unregulated and volatile investment products, CySEC has recently released research on retail investment behaviour. The findings revealed a concerning lack of diligence among investors, with a quarter spending only 6-7 days researching a specific product. Additionally, 7% admitted to doing less than 30 minutes of due diligence or none at all before investing. Only 30% of respondents checked their broker's licensing on the country's regulator's website, while 51% relied on company reviews or the firm's own website.
Highlighting the risks associated with online trading, Cypriot regulators launched an educational campaign to inform citizens about potential hazards. The country's financial regulatory body spearheaded the initiative, cautioning against the use of colorful apps that portray trading as empowering rather than intimidating. This campaign aims to address the fear of missing out on easy money and promote a more informed approach to online trading.
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