Legal & Privacy: FSA Regulation & Anti-Fraud Statement

Introduction

Behind every credible trading platform sits a regulatory framework that governs how it operates and a privacy posture that defines how user data is handled. This brief covers both for MC Markets — where the platform is regulated, what KYC and AML compliance mean in practice, and which jurisdictions are not currently served.

1. FSA Regulation

MC Markets is regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). The FSA is the official regulator overseeing financial services activity in Seychelles, including non-bank financial institutions and securities-related businesses.

Operating under FSA oversight means the platform is subject to ongoing reporting, conduct, and operational requirements set by the regulator. For users, this is a baseline marker of legitimacy: a regulated entity has obligations that an unregulated one doesn't.

2. KYC and AML Compliance

The platform complies with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards.

In plain terms:

• KYC is the identity-verification process required when you open and use your account. It ensures the person behind the account is who they say they are — blocking the creation of fraudulent or anonymous accounts at scale.
• AML is the framework of monitoring and controls designed to detect and prevent the use of the platform to launder criminal proceeds or finance illicit activity.

Both are industry standards mandated by regulators across major jurisdictions. From a user perspective, KYC adds a few steps when opening an account — and in exchange, it keeps the trading environment clean of bad actors who would otherwise dilute and endanger legitimate users.

3. Data Privacy

Data protection at MC Markets is governed by the platform's Privacy Policy, which details how user information is collected, processed, stored, and protected. For specific provisions — data subject rights, retention periods, third-party disclosures — refer directly to the Privacy Policy linked from the platform footer and the Security & Audits documentation.

4. Restricted Regions

Access to MC Markets is currently not available to users in the following jurisdictions:

• Canada
• Cuba
• Iran
• Iraq
• Myanmar
• North Korea
• Sudan
• Syria
• Turkey
• United States

These restrictions reflect a combination of regulatory, sanctions, and licensing considerations. Users residing in — or attempting to access the platform from — any of these regions cannot use the service. If you're unsure about your jurisdiction's status, check the most current restricted-region list on the platform's official compliance documentation before signing up or trading.

MC Markets is regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and complies with KYC and AML standards.

Risk Acknowledgement: Digital asset and derivatives trading involves a high level of risk, and price volatility may result in significant losses. Perpetual contracts utilize margin and leverage mechanisms, which may lead to rapid losses within a short period of time. Please ensure that you fully understand the relevant rules and risks before engaging in any trading activities.

Anti-Fraud Statement: MC Markets will never DM you requesting a transfer, password, private key, seed phrase, or 2FA code. We will never ask you to send funds to a 'security address.' All official communications are sent only through our public channels.

Platform Rights and Compliance: We reserve the right to monitor all trading activity in real-time; freeze funds/cancel trades without prior notice if violations are detected; report suspicious activity to FSA and other authorities; terminate accounts at our sole discretion.

Final Determination: MC Markets' interpretation of these terms shall be final. We may update policies without individual notice.

Check platform system status: https://mcmarkets.statuspage.io/

5. Quick Recap

Three things to take away:

MC Markets is regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). All services are provided in compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

• The platform complies with KYC and AML standards — identity verification at signup, plus ongoing transaction monitoring — both required by international regulators.
• Service is restricted in 10 jurisdictions (Canada, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Myanmar, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Turkey, and the United States). For data privacy specifics, refer to the official Privacy Policy.

Restricted jurisdictions: Canada, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Myanmar, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Turkey, United States.

Risk Disclosure

The regulatory information described here reflects the platform's current status; regulatory frameworks, restricted regions, and compliance requirements may be updated over time. Always consult the official Security & Audits and Privacy Policy pages for the most current details. Trading involves substantial risk and may not be appropriate for every user. Trade only with capital you can afford to lose, and confirm that your jurisdiction permits use of the platform before signing up.