
De ser una de las plataformas comerciales más grandes de Malasia a perder credibilidad, Bybit está al límite y enfrenta problemas legales. El intercambio de cifrado y su director ejecutivo, Ben Zhou, han sido objeto de un caso de ejecución por parte de la Comisión de Valores de Malasia (SC) por operar sin registro legal.
El SC explicó: "Esta decisión se produce después de las preocupaciones sobre el cumplimiento de la plataforma con los requisitos regulatorios locales y la protección de los intereses de los inversores".
El regulador añadió: "Operar un DAX sin obtener el registro de la SC como Operador de Mercado Reconocido (RMO) es un delito según la Sección 7(1) de la Ley de Servicios y Mercados de Capitales de 2007".
Se ordenó a Bybit que suspendiera su sitio web, sus aplicaciones móviles y cualquier otra plataforma digital en Malasia. A partir del 11 de diciembre se concedió a la organización catorce días hábiles para ejecutar esta acción.
Además, se ordenó a Bybit que cesara todas las actividades publicitarias dirigidas a inversores malasios y que cancelara su grupo de apoyo de Telegram para malasios.
Según los informes, Bybit y Zhou han sido incluidos en la lista de alerta para inversores del regulador desde julio de 2021 debido a la misma infracción regulatoria. Sin embargo, según el regulador de valores de Malasia, Bybit ha cumplido con las acciones de ejecución según las instrucciones.
Bybit, en su canal de Telegram de Malasia, dijo a los inversores: "Entendemos que esto puede causar algunos inconvenientes [...] Una vez que hayamos obtenido las licencias adecuadas, esperamos volver a conectarnos con ustedes en el futuro".
裂开。。 #bybit #malasia pic.twitter.com/deMltSxHKY
- 老江🌿 (@KangWeon) 18 de diciembre de 2024
Still, the SC reminded investors that Malaysian securities laws do not protect those who trade crypto on unregistered platforms and that they are at a higher risk of being victims of financial crimes.
The SC asserted, “This enforcement action underscores our commitment to safeguarding investors and maintaining a fair marketplace.”
Notably, in August, the Bybit exchange also departed France as a result of the country’s efforts to impede the acquisition of operating licenses for crypto companies. This was in anticipation of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA).
Malaysia does not recognize crypto as legal tender. The Central Bank of Malaysia Act effectively excludes crypto from this status. The bank designates the ringgit as the country’s exclusive legal tender.
Although the Act does not explicitly prohibit crypto, it restricts the definition of legal tender to the ringgit. But, the Capital Markets and Services Order classifies crypto as securities. This classification provides them with a specific legal status within Malaysia’s financial regulatory framework.
The regulatory framework is further fortified by the Capital Markets and Services Order. This classifies specific digital currencies and tokens as securities. It places them under the jurisdiction of the Securities Commission [SC) Malaysia.
The SC imposes supplementary compliance obligations on crypto businesses, such as the acquisition of the requisite licenses to operate legally. Organizers of unregistered coin offerings may be subject to a sanction of up to 10 million Malaysian ringgit (approximately $2.5 million) or a maximum of 10 years in prison.
Putting a hold on Bybit is not the last straw for crypto investors. BYDFi is one of the remaining crypto trading platforms that is widely recognized in Malaysia and provides a trading experience for Malaysian traders. It has the capacity to meet the requirements of traders who desire to trade crypto using the Malaysian Ringgit. However, it demands KYC requirements.
Phemex is also renowned in Malaysia for its no KYC policy, which is particularly appealing to merchants. This policy enables them to engage in cryptocurrency transactions without disclosing personal information. However, it does not provide Interest-earning products.
In addition, BingX is an alternative crypto exchange in Malaysia. It offers an innovative platform for Malaysian traders looking to enter the crypto industry. However, it is complex in derivatives trading.
Binance also makes it to the list as an option for Malaysian investors. It is especially for individuals seeking to diversify their crypto portfolio beyond conventional options due to its extensive selection of altcoins. But it also has regulatory Challenges
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