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Investigation Analysis: Luno

Security Classification Status: Legit / Regulated

Official Intelligence Verdict Report:

Luno is a verified global cryptocurrency platform operating under its official domain, luno.com. Its regulatory status varies significantly by jurisdiction according to public regulatory registries. In South Africa, Luno (Pty) Ltd is fully authorized and licensed by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) as a Category 1 and Category 2 Financial Services Provider (FSP), making it an officially sanctioned Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the country's Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act. Conversely, Luno does not hold active licenses in the United Kingdom or Singapore. In the UK, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) register indicates that Luno Money Limited's prior permissions have been revoked, and the platform explicitly states in its compliance documentation that it is not regulated to provide crypto-asset services within the UK. In Singapore, Luno formally notified the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) of its intention to withdraw its license application and completely ceased all local operations.

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