OKX UK Shrinks Supported Tokens in Compliance With New FCA Rules

Godfrey Benjamin
October 8, 2023
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OKX UK, a subsidiary of the global crypto exchange OKX, announced in a recent blog post that it has decided to make significant adjustments to its supported tokens in response to new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules in the United Kingdom.

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OKX UK Complying With New FCA Rules

While OKX UK initially offered a wide range of cryptocurrencies for trading, the exchange has now narrowed down its selection to just 40 tokens. The decision to delist certain tokens was made to align with the FCA’s guidelines and avoid potential legal issues that may arise from non-compliance.

To further enhance user protection and ensure that investors are aware of the risks involved in cryptocurrency trading, OKX has implemented clear and prominent risk warnings. These warnings are designed to be eye-catching and impossible to overlook. 

One such warning states, “Don’t invest unless you are prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment, and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong.”

These warnings serve as a reminder that crypto investments are inherently volatile and speculative. By prominently displaying such warnings, OKX aims to encourage responsible investing and discourage individuals from committing funds they cannot afford to lose.

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OKX Pledges Continuation of Services

The FCA’s new regulations focuses on how crypto exchanges should communicate with their users, with a particular emphasis on risk awareness and transparency. The goal is for users to become fully aware of the risks and tradeoffs associated with trading crypto. This aligns with the practices of traditional finance, where transparency and risk disclosure are paramount.

While some crypto exchanges such as Bybit have opted to exit the UK market due to these new regulations, OKX stated that it remains committed to its users. The exchange will continue to provide crypto services to its UK clients and invest in improving its products and services to enhance the overall user experience.

Similarly, the popular Binance crypto exchange has also launched a separate domain for UK consumers, a crucial step in ensuring compliance with the United Kingdom’s revised Financial Promotions Regime.

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