
從馬來西亞最大的交易平臺之一到失去信譽,Bybit 正處於邊緣,面臨法律麻煩。該加密貨幣交易所及其首席執行官 Ben Zhou 因未經合法註冊而運營,已成爲馬來西亞證券委員會(SC)執法案件的對象。
SC 解釋說: “這一決定是出於對該平臺遵守當地監管要求和保護投資者利益的擔憂而做出的。”
該監管機構補充道, “根據《2007 年資本市場和服務法》第 7(1) 條,在未獲得 SC 註冊爲認可市場運營商 (RMO) 的情況下運營 DAX 屬於犯罪行爲。”
Bybit 被勒令暫停其在馬來西亞的網站、移動應用程序和任何其他數字平臺。從 12 月 11 日開始,該組織被授予 14 個工作日的時間來執行此行動。
此外,Bybit 還被指示停止所有針對馬來西亞投資者的廣告活動,並終止其針對馬來西亞人的 Telegram 支持小組。
據報道, Bybit和周某因同樣的監管違規行爲自2021年7月起被列入監管機構投資者警示名單。不過,據馬來西亞證券監管機構稱,Bybit 已按照指示遵守執法行動。
Bybit 在其馬來西亞電報頻道上對投資者表示: “我們理解這可能會造成一些不便……一旦我們獲得了適當的許可證,我們期待將來再次與您聯繫。”
裂開。。 #bybit #malaysia pic.twitter.com/deMltSxHKY
— 老江🌿 (@KangWeon) 2024年12月18日
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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