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Abstract:The PH SEC warns against eToro for unlicensed trading, underlining a broader crackdown on unregulated financial platforms like Binance.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines warned Filipinos to stay away from the renowned eToro market. These warnings concerning unregulated financial activities and local investor protection are spreading. Binance, a major cryptocurrency exchange globally, was also subject to a similar embargo, suggesting a wider regulatory sweep in the industry, and the steps taken against eToro by the Philippine SEC followed suit.
The SEC's allegation that eToro has been trading securities in the Philippines without the necessary licenses is in question. An article that became public on April 4th was published in March and states that eToro allegedly enabled Filipino users to trade and invest in unregistered investment products on its platform. E-Toro does not have the legal status of a company in the nation and does not have the licenses or power required by the Securities Regulation Code, according to the statement from the board. All the necessary authorizations to sell stocks, operate as a broker-dealer, or administer a securities exchange in the Philippines are included.
Since 2007, eToro has dominated its business, attracting a large user base, mainly young people. The website has around 33 million users in 140 countries. In 2023, eToro was valued at $3.5 billion, highlighting its global investment trading influence. Despite its worldwide success, the firm faced a regulatory roadblock in the Philippines.
Concerning unregistered online investing platforms like eToro, the recommendation from the Philippine SEC issued a strong warning to the general public, encouraging them to be wary. Furthermore, the guidance highlighted the severe legal ramifications that anyone in the country who serves as an agent, marketer, influencer, or seller for eToro may encounter. Showing the government's determination to safeguard its residents from potentially dangerous, uncontrolled investments, violations of the securities laws might result in heavy penalties of up to 5 million Philippine pesos (about $88,300) or up to 21 years in jail.
The official website of eToro still lists the Philippines as a supported nation, even though the SEC has issued advice against it. It might confuse prospective customers from the Philippines. Although Cointelegraph attempted to get a statement from the trading platform about these claims, they could not give any instant confirmation.
The Philippine government is clamping down on cryptocurrencies and trading platforms that do not have the proper licenses via a series of regulatory steps. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of the Philippines started banning the websites of unauthorized bitcoin businesses in early March to stop them from operating. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order for national internet providers to cut off their connection to Binance and similar platforms, citing potential risks to the funds of Filipino investors.
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The recent actions taken by the Philippine SEC against eToro and Binance are indicative of a worldwide trend toward tightening regulatory oversight of digital currency and online trading platforms. Global regulatory agencies are responding to the changing digital financial ecosystem by bolstering investor protection and monetary stability measures, with the significance of adhering to local legal frameworks.
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