Cyprus SEC Cracks Down on 19 Unauthorized Crypto Trading Platforms
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has blacklisted 19 digital asset and FX trading platforms operating without regulatory authorization. The crackdown targets entities falsely claiming affiliations with licensed brokers or misusing Cyprus Investment Firm licenses to deceive investors.
Notable blacklisted domains include fasat-g.pro, market-trading.ltd, and iqforextrade.net among others. The regulator emphasizes its intensified scrutiny of the sector, now requiring mandatory registration for all digital asset service providers. This enforcement wave reflects Cyprus' tightening oversight as it balances fintech innovation with investor protection.