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Why PumpDotFun is Being Restricted in the UK; Is the U.S. Next?

Michael Juanico by Michael Juanico
December 6, 2024
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  • Solana’s memecoin factory Pump.fun shut off access to U.K. crypto traders, citing “laws and regulations” affecting the platform.
  • This geoblock comes after the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority warned that Pump.fun may be operating without permission.
  • Pump.fun has become a popular launchpad for memecoins on Solana, spawning multibillion-dollar hits like PNUT and WIF, generating over $250 million for its founders.

In a recent development, Pump.fun, a popular memecoin factory on the Solana blockchain, has ceased operations for crypto traders based in the United Kingdom. This unexpected move is believed to be in response to regulatory pressures.

JUST IN: 🇬🇧 @pumpdotfun has been restricted in the U.K. 😳

The U.S. is speculated to be hit next

What is the reason for this? pic.twitter.com/wyt5rJl0D2

— BlockNews (@blocknewsdotcom) December 6, 2024

Regulatory Hurdles Prompt Geoblock

The decision to block UK-based crypto traders from using Pump.fun came into effect on Friday. The move follows a warning from the Financial Conduct Authority, the UK’s principal financial regulator, which suggested that Pump.fun might be offering or promoting financial services or products without the necessary permissions. While a blockade was confirmed by one of the founders of Pump.fun, they declined to provide further comments on the matter.

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The Rise and Influence of Pump.fun

Since its inception earlier this year, Pump.fun has emerged as a vital launchpad for memecoins on the Solana blockchain. It has been instrumental in the creation of several multibillion-dollar assets, such as PNUT and WIF. Reportedly, the platform’s success has generated over $250 million for its founders, who are based in the UK.

Community Response to the Ban

In the wake of the ban, memecoin traders promptly responded by creating joke cryptocurrencies that satirized the recent news. However, as of now, none of these assets have gained significant traction.

Conclusion

As this situation unfolds, it further highlights the growing influence of regulatory bodies on the operations of crypto platforms. The case of Pump.fun serves as an important reminder for similar platforms to ensure legal compliance to avoid such abrupt disruptions.

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Michael Juanico

Michael Juanico

Michael is a BSBA Management graduate from Mindanao State University. He has been a Content Writer since 2019, covering a wide range of topics. His interest in crypto began in 2021, eventually becoming his main focus. For almost four years, he has worked with Aiur Labs and holds BTC, TRON, and a few memecoins.

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