FTX Europe’s license freeze extended by Cyprus SEC

CyprusSEC has reported that the request submitted for the termination of the license of FTX Europe has been prolonged. The federal regulator resolution extended the license cancellation on cryptocurrency company operations to September 30, 2024. At the start the was established Digital Assets AG was purchased by FTX. Ever since FTX collapsed, its parent company the European-based firm has been in the spotlight.

Ongoing restrictions for FTX Europe by Cyprus SEC mandate

The suspension is a part of the series of measures put in place by CySEC, concerning the bankruptcy case of FTX. A series of regulations have been passed since the defunct trading platform, FTX was determined insolvent in November 2022, and the entities formed under this umbrella have been subject to strict regulatory examination. 

According to the developments at FTX Europe, based in Switzerland and operating under Cypriot jurisdiction, the firm has experienced prolonged impacts of the ongoing proceedings.In the notification made on April 16 by CySEC, several requirements are imposed on FTX Europe trading. 

They includes banning the company from providing such services, excluding new customers from business transactions, and public advertisement. The decision is made with the purpose of fulfilling the obligations set forth in the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Markets Law (2017).

FTX Europe will, therefore, continue executing the existing trades as soon as these activities are in full compliance with competent client instructions. Moreover, the firm must repay all amounts and financial instruments as stipulated by the regulatory agent, a process monitored to ensure safeguards for the investors’ interests.

Consequences to the crypto market

The FTX implosion has led to a systemic review of worldwide policing systems, with impetus on the protection of investors and the preservation of market stability.

FTX Europe’s continued closure serves as much of a warning and lesson for others in the industry as it does for others. It points to the of financial policies and the possible positive and negative outcomes of violating them. With the time to September 2024 approaching fast, many players within the crypto industry seek clues concerning the admin’s opinion, aware that the decision might initiate an endless wave of regulations that could lead to the deterioration of the industry.

the suspension of FTX Europe for longer points to efficient market regulators, which aim at securing the financial market. This brings the issue of the safety and security of the financial market.