Originally published on: December 17, 2024
The latest buzz in the crypto world involves the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) cautioning UK residents to steer clear of the Solana-based memecoin known as “Retardio”. The FCA raised red flags regarding unauthorized financial activities and promotions targeting consumers in the UK.
In a recent announcement on Dec. 16, the FCA emphasized concerns about the Retardio project, highlighting the possibility of it offering or endorsing financial services without the necessary approval from the regulator. This warning serves as a reminder for consumers to engage only with FCA-sanctioned firms to guarantee their financial security.
The Retardio project has gained attention for its Solana-based non-fungible token (NFT) collection that boasts lifetime sales of $31 million, reported by CryptoSlam. The associated memecoin, trading under the name “Retardio” at around $0.08 with a market cap of approximately $87 million, as per Dexscreener.
UK-based users dealing with the Retardio project are at risk, as the FCA stated they would not have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service or the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. This lack of protection means consumers could potentially lose their funds if the firm goes bankrupt.
To safeguard themselves, UK citizens are urged to transact with authorized firms approved by the FCA for added financial security. Consumers can cross-check the FCA registry to ensure the legitimacy of the company they are dealing with.
In response to the FCA’s warning, the memecoin and NFT project took a humorous stance, hinting at the FCA issuing a warning against the financial regulator itself.
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