France’s financial regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), officially added www.mexc.com to its public blacklist of unauthorized digital asset service providers.
The AMF states that the platform is not authorized to provide investment or digital asset services in France.
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong placed MEXC on its official Alert List of suspicious or unlicensed virtual asset trading platforms.
The SFC warned that MEXC was operating without a license in Hong Kong.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) issued warnings against MEXC for operating without registration.
In February 2025, Japan requested that Apple and Google remove several unregistered crypto exchange apps, including MEXC, from Japanese app stores.
Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) issued a public warning stating that MEXC was offering financial services without the required authorization under German law.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) included MEXC Global on its Investor Alert List, warning consumers about dealing with unlicensed entities.
India did not publish a formal blacklist naming MEXC; however, regulatory enforcement actions targeting non-compliant offshore crypto platforms led to access restrictions within India.
MEXC later announced suspension of certain services for Indian users while addressing regulatory requirements.
France has officially placed MEXC on its public regulatory blacklist.
When a major European regulator formally blacklists a platform for operating without authorization, this represents a serious regulatory risk.
Regulatory blacklisting, repeated warnings in multiple jurisdictions, and app store removal requests are significant red flags.
Users should carefully assess these risks before storing significant funds on any exchange facing ongoing regulatory pressure
Warning: Recovery Scams Targeting MEXC Users
When users face account restrictions, frozen funds, or even confiscation on the platform MEXC, they often feel anxious and search for a quick solution. However, this emotional pressure opens the door to another type of fraud: companies or individuals who claim they can “unfreeze,” “recover,” or “release” your funds in exchange for a fee.
⚠️ Be Extremely Cautious
There is no legitimate private company that has special authority to unfreeze funds or process restricted transactions.
The only formal external step that may help is filing an official complaint online with the securities regulator (or stock exchange authority) in your country.
🚨 How Recovery Scams Typically Work
Fraudulent “fund recovery” services usually follow a predictable pattern:
They contact users through social media, Telegram groups, or comments under complaint posts.
They claim to have “connections inside the platform” or a “legal team specialized in crypto fund recovery.”
They present fake screenshots, fabricated testimonials, or altered documents to appear credible.
They request upfront payments labeled as processing fees, legal deposits, or technical unlocking charges.
❌ What Happens After You Pay?
They disappear completely.
They demand additional payments.
They continue delaying with repeated excuses until the victim gives up.
Stay rational. Do not make financial decisions under emotional pressure. If someone promises guaranteed recovery for a fee, that is a major red flag.
