Solana Meme Coin Platform Pump.fun Blocks UK Users After FCA Warning

Rise of Unregulated Token Sales Prompts Platform to Block British Traders Following FCA Scrutiny

  • Solana meme coin platform Pump.fun blocks UK users following FCA warning about unauthorized financial services.
  • Platform co-founder confirms permanent UK restriction, though service continues globally.
  • Site accounts for 62% of Solana transactions in November 2023 despite controversies.
  • Previous incidents include content moderation issues and a $2 million protocol drain.
  • Company’s UK registration as Baton Corporation Ltd. raises questions about future operations.

Solana Meme Coin Platform Exits UK Market After Regulatory Warning

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Pump.fun, a dominant player in Solana’s meme coin ecosystem, has ceased operations in the United Kingdom following a warning from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) about unauthorized financial services provision. The platform’s official notice confirms the permanent restriction for UK users.

Regulatory Pressure and Market Impact

The FCA’s warning stated that Pump.fun “may be providing or promoting financial services or products without our permission.” Platform co-founder Alon confirmed to Decrypt that while the decision to exit the UK market was voluntary, it would be permanent.

The platform’s significance in the Solana ecosystem is substantial, with on-chain data from Dune showing Pump.fun generated 62% of all Solana transactions in November 2023.

Legal and Operational Challenges

The platform, registered in the UK as Baton Corporation Ltd., faces mounting scrutiny over its operations. Crypto attorney Preston Byrne of Byrne & Storm highlighted the platform’s lack of basic legal protections, including:

  • No terms of service
  • No DMCA registration
  • No copyright policy
  • No privacy policy

The platform’s history includes several controversial incidents, including content moderation failures and a $2 million protocol breach by former employee Jarett Dunn (Stacc), who is currently attempting to withdraw his guilty plea, suggesting a potential whistleblower defense.

The UK restriction raises questions about the platform’s future operations, particularly given its formal UK registration and London-based workforce. According to Byrne, the UK residency of the founding team provides regulators with significant oversight capacity.

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