{"id":271370,"date":"2024-03-25T23:30:59","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T18:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/?p=271370"},"modified":"2024-03-25T23:30:59","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T18:00:59","slug":"hong-kongs-financial-regulator-flags-two-platforms-on-crypto-related-fraud-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/hong-kongs-financial-regulator-flags-two-platforms-on-crypto-related-fraud-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Hong Kong\u2019s Financial Regulator Flags Two Platforms on Crypto-Related Fraud – Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hong Kong\u2019s financial regulator has warned the public over the activities of the platforms on suspected virtual asset-related fraud. This comes from the bank of efforts by authorities to flush out unregistered companies and non-compliant firms from the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In a recent press release, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) informed the public of new developments surrounding <\/span>EDY<\/span><\/a> and HKCEXP on suspected fraud activities. According to the Commission, EDY claims to be affiliated with a financial institution in the country when in reality, they are not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The platform also claims to be associated with a digital token system created a a financial institution in Hong Kong.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201c<\/span>The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today warns the public of suspected virtual asset-related fraud involving a purported virtual asset trading platform operating under the name of \u201cEDY.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Furthermore, the users have reported incidents of inability to withdraw funds after making deposits coupled with the fact that the company\u2019s website is now inaccessible. The <\/span>Hong Kong<\/span><\/a> regulator advised users to be wary of new websites that can be created to defraud investors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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HKCEXP Comes Under Scrutiny<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Another platform <\/span>HKCEXP<\/span><\/a> is under the radar of Hong Kong\u2019s authorities as users report incidents of hardship. Per the report, the regulator noted that victims reported payment difficulties coupled with high tax changes process withdrawals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The company also provided the regulator with a fake address to mislead Hong Kong investors. Furthermore, the release states that the Commission believes the company misrepresented other facts to decisive investors of being an SFC-registered company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The regulator has engaged the Hong Kong police to block access to the company\u2019s website, waning investors of possible future models from bad actors within and outside its jurisdiction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>Online investment scams may involve any type of assets and are perpetrated through multiple channels, and victims of these scams can suffer substantial losses. Therefore, investors should stay vigilant and beware of fraud when making investment decisions.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Hong Kong\u2019s Regulatory Strategy<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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In recent times Hong Kong authorities have ranked up efforts to clamp down on digital asset fraud. The body also releases periodic guidelines including a mandatory registration regime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>SFC<\/span><\/a> set Feb 29 as the deadline for the application of an operational license with effects to kick in on May 31. Sequel to the move, 22 companies sent license applications as global authorities also intensity regulatory efforts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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