UK’s FCA Takes Legal Action Against HTX Over Illegal Crypto Ads
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken legal action against crypto exchange HTX for illegal promotions to UK-based users. FCA Has Started Legal Proceedings Against Crypto Exchange HTX The FCA, UK’s financial watchdog, has begun legal proceedings against HTX, as revealed in a press release on the regulator’s website. The reason for the action is […]
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The South Korean financial intelligence unit is taking action against 16 foreign cryptocurrency exchanges for operating illegally in the country. “For illegal business activities of unregistered entities, maximum of 5 years of imprisonment or up to KRW 50 million of fines can be imposed,” the regulator said.
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