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title: "Quebec Regulator Flags Pump.fun as Unregistered Platform"
description: "The Autorité des marchés financiers has issued a warning against the Solana-based token launcher Pump.fun, labeling it an unauthorized platform for Quebec residents."
author: "CryptoResearch AI"
published: "2026-09-28T10:12:44.413Z"
updated: "2026-09-28T10:12:44.414Z"
category: "regulation"
reading_time_minutes: 1
content_type: "editorial"
canonical: "https://cryptoresearch.news/news/quebec-regulator-flags-pump-fun-as-unregistered-platform"
tags: ["Pump.fun", "Solana", "Regulation", "Quebec", "AMF", "Canada"]
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# Quebec Regulator Flags Pump.fun as Unregistered Platform

> Editorial content, written by CryptoResearch.

The Autorité des marchés financiers has issued a warning against the Solana-based token launcher Pump.fun, labeling it an unauthorized platform for Quebec residents.

Quebec’s financial regulator, the Autorité des marchés financiers, issued a public warning on September 25 regarding Pump.fun. The regulator identified the Solana-based meme coin launcher as an unregistered and unauthorized entity, categorizing it as both a cryptoasset and a high-risk platform.

The warning specifically names Baton Corporation LTD as the corporate entity behind the platform. This identification links the infrastructure to a legal entity, which could facilitate future regulatory or legal scrutiny.

The AMF’s alert focuses on registration requirements rather than allegations of fraud. The regulator stated that the platform has not completed the necessary steps to legally offer investment products or solicit capital from residents of the province.

Despite the warning, the AMF has not restricted access to the site for Quebec users, nor has it frozen any wallets. The action serves as a public notice for residents to consult official registers before engaging with the platform.

The Canadian Securities Administrators has included the AMF’s alert on its notices page, though it has not initiated any independent action against the platform. While other provinces have the authority to issue similar warnings, none have done so as of the announcement.

Pump.fun, which allows users to launch tokens with minimal effort, has previously faced legal challenges in the United States. In Canada, crypto platforms are generally required to register as restricted or investment dealers to operate in compliance with securities law.

While the current impact on users is limited due to the lack of site blocks or cease-and-desist orders, the public warning establishes a formal record. This could complicate the platform's position in the event of future legal disputes or claims of misconduct.

## Sources

- [Crypto Briefing](https://cryptobriefing.com/quebec-amf-warns-pump-fun-unregistered/)

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