CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CEX.IO, a global ecosystem of products and services that connects curious participants to the cryptocurrency economy and decentralized finance (DeFi), announces that it has suspended onboarding new U.K.-based consumers. The immediate action is in response to updated regulatory guidelines issued by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for cryptoasset businesses, and expanded parameters outlined in the Regime of Financial Promotions.
Financial promotion rules for cryptoassets establishes guardrails to protect U.K. consumers, ordering that all marketing tactics targeting them must be“clear, fair, and not misleading.” After evolving through a series of iterations, the core of current standards are set to take effect on October 8, 2023. In advance of this date, CEX.IO will take decisive action to fully comply.
“While CEX.IO has spent 10 years safely advancing crypto access, this move reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to meeting global regulatory requirements,” said Mark Taylor, CEX.IO’s Head of Financial Crime, and MLRO for the U.K. region. “Building and offering user-centric services has always been at the heart of our enterprise, and that includes taking the time to thoughtfully respond to a changing environment.”
In addition to curtailing promotional activities outlined in the above rules, CEX.IO will reorient its U.K. services to comport with FCA parameters. This will include dedicated web pages and social media channels for all U.K.-based participants, and IP geo-fencing to help ensure enhanced user protections throughout the region.
“This is an opportunity to reaffirm why we’re chosen globally as a trusted crypto guide. To achieve operational excellence alongside ethical crypto stewardship, we will continue to lead by example,” Taylor added.
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