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Gulf Press > Business > Crypto > Reportedly, TikTok is conducting activities resembling a crypto exchange in the UK.
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Reportedly, TikTok is conducting activities resembling a crypto exchange in the UK.

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Last updated: 2024/10/16 at 9:43 AM
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TikTok, the popular short-form video app, is facing scrutiny for allegedly operating like a crypto exchange in the UK. According to a compliance expert who alerted the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), TikTok’s virtual currency system, TikTok Coins, allows users to purchase coins with real money, gift them on the platform or in livestreams, and potentially convert them back into cash. This system resembles cryptocurrency transactions, leading to concerns about money laundering and terrorist financing checks. Critics argue that TikTok’s handling of virtual currencies could attract the same regulatory scrutiny as cryptocurrency platforms.

The compliance consultant highlighted that without anti-money laundering registration, the origin of funds used to buy virtual coins on TikTok remains uncertain. The expert emphasized that TikTok’s activities qualify it as a money service business based on FCA guidelines, which requires compliance with anti-money laundering and counterterrorism laws. It also involves registration and reporting duties to relevant regulators. The FCA has previously cracked down on unregistered crypto firms failing to comply with new financial promotion rules, issuing over a thousand warnings and signaling a strong effort to curb illegal services in the UK.

The scrutiny of TikTok’s crypto-like operations raises concerns about user financial data security, particularly in light of geopolitical sensitivities. The compliance consultant’s letter reportedly suggests that TikTok is facilitating money transmission to money service businesses and exchanging or making arrangements with a view to the exchange of cryptoassets for money or money for cryptoassets through its rewards program. It remains unclear how TikTok will respond to these allegations, as the company and the FCA did not return requests for comment by press time.

The FCA’s crackdown on unregistered crypto firms raises the question of whether it will extend to TikTok’s virtual currency system. The regulator’s actions against non-compliant crypto entities indicate a strong stance on enforcing regulations in the cryptocurrency sector. TikTok’s handling of virtual currencies could potentially face increased scrutiny, given the similarities to cryptocurrency transactions and the potential risks of money laundering and terrorist financing. It remains to be seen how TikTok will navigate these regulatory challenges and address concerns about its virtual currency system.

In conclusion, TikTok’s virtual currency system, TikTok Coins, has come under scrutiny for allegedly operating like a crypto exchange in the UK. The compliance expert’s alert to the FCA highlights concerns about money laundering and terrorist financing checks, as well as regulatory compliance in handling virtual currencies. The FCA’s crackdown on unregistered crypto firms may extend to TikTok’s activities, emphasizing the importance of regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency sector. It remains to be seen how TikTok will respond to these allegations and address concerns about its virtual currency system and user financial data security.

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