Philippines SEC Cracks Down on Unregistered Crypto Exchanges
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Breaking News: Major ISP Block Websites of Unregistered Crypto Exchanges Flagged by SEC
The development comes not even one day after the SEC released an investor advisory warning the public against engaging with ten unregistered platforms operating without proper licenses under the agency’s new Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) Rules.
Philippines SEC Issues Warnings To OKX, Bybit, Kraken For Non-Compliance
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued an advisory flagging 10 major international cryptocurrency exchanges for operating within the country without necessary licenses. Popular exchanges including OKX, Bybit, KuCoin, Kraken, MEXC, Bitget, Phemex, CoinEx, BitMart and Poloniex made the list. A 4th August 2025 advisory from the SEC said, “These platforms have no license, registration, or authorization from the SEC to op…


Philippine SEC cracks down on 10 unlicensed crypto platforms
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has flagged ten prominent crypto exchanges, including OKX, Bybit, KuCoin, and Bitget, for operating in the country without the necessary approval. On Aug. 4, the SEC issued a public warning advising residents to avoid engaging with these unregistered platforms, which have not secured licenses to operate or solicit investments within the Philippines. The financial regulator added: “This lis…
Philippines SEC Flags 10 Major Crypto Exchanges for Operating Without License
OKX, Bybit, KuCoin, and Kraken are among the platforms cited for unauthorized operations New regulations under SEC Memorandums No.4 and No.5 took effect on July 5. Exchanges maintain Philippines accessibility despite lacking the required permits. The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission has issued warnings against ten major cryptocurrency exchanges operating without proper authorization under new regulatory frameworks. Platforms includ…
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