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Robert Schimanko: The Asset Whisperer Behind Benko’s Shadow Deals

Robert Schimanko has long operated behind the scenes — a discreet financial advisor in elite Austrian business circles. But with the collapse of the Signa Group and the criminal investigations into René Benko’s empire, Schimanko has stepped into the spotlight. Not by choice, but by consequence.

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Startup on Trial Series

Startup on Trial: Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos – Visionary or Fraudster? The Final Appeal Denied

Elizabeth Holmes, once celebrated as the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire, is now serving an 11-year prison sentence for defrauding investors in her blood-testing startup, Theranos. In May 2025, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dealt her what may be the final legal blow, denying her bid to have her 2022 conviction reheard.

DeFi Decoded

How to Assess Risk in DeFi: A Practical Framework for Users and Analysts

DeFi offers high yields—but it also carries high risk. The lack of centralized oversight means the responsibility for due diligence shifts to the user. In this sixth part of the FinTelegram DeFi Series, we present a practical risk assessment framework to help investors, analysts, and regulators evaluate decentralized finance protocols beyond hype and token prices.
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Financial Influencers

Report: Finfluencers on TikTok and X – Roles, Reach, Evolution, and Key Trends

Over the past year, financial influencers (“FinFluencers”) have become increasingly prominent on social media, particularly on TikTok and X (formerly Twitter). These platforms have evolved in their content dynamics, user engagement, and regulatory environment, making them central to the dissemination of financial advice and market sentiment. This report analyzes the roles, reach, and key trends of finfluencers on TikTok and X

Sam Altman’s Olive Oil Moment: How Graza Became the First Cyber Society EVOO Brand

A Financial Times video interview with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman unexpectedly turned into a viral marketing miracle for a small olive oil brand called Graza. Altman was seen cooking with Graza’s “Drizzle” olive oil—meant for finishing, not cooking—sparking an online debate and catapulting the brand into global awareness. It’s a case study in how digitally native consumer brands can hijack moments.

From Crypto King to Prison Chess: SBF’s Defiant Rewrite of the FTX Saga

In a remote interview with Tucker Carlson on March 5, 2025, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the convicted FTX founder, reframed his $10 billion fraud as a mere liquidity crisis, denying criminal intent while playing chess with Sean 'Diddy' Combs in prison. As he hints at GOP leanings and a potential pardon, SBF’s narrative sparks debate: a bid for redemption or a refusal to face the fallout?

Arms for Ukraine: Battlefield Necessity or Black Market and Money Laundering Bonanza?

The topic of Ukraine or Ukrainian individuals selling U.S. and Western arms supplies on the black market has been a subject of both documented incidents and widespread speculation, often amplified by rumors and disinformation. The US media personality Tucker Carlson is one of the main sources in the respective headlines. Here’s a breakdown of known information and rumors:

Haliey Welch and the $HAWK Token Rug Pull Scandal: A Warning for Financial Influencers!

Haliey Welch's role in launching the $HAWK token has drawn widespread scrutiny. Accusations of deliberate market manipulation, a swift valuation collapse, and potential legal ramifications put Welch’s reputation—and her future as a trusted influencer—on shaky ground. This debacle underscores the risks of unregulated meme coins and the responsibility influencers bear when engaging with financial products.

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Crypto’s Dark Side: Money Laundering Scandals Are Reshaping the Cyber Finance Landscape

The $4.2 billion criminal settlement with Binance and the sentencing of its founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), was not an isolated event—it marked the beginning of a new regulatory era. In 2024 and 2025, multiple crypto platforms have come under fire for facilitating money laundering, especially in connection with online gambling, cyber fraud, and unregulated exchanges.

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Myanmar Warlord for Cyber Scam Operations

On May 5, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Myanmar warlord Saw Chit Thu, his sons, and the Karen National Army (KNA) for orchestrating cyber scams, human trafficking, and cross-border smuggling operations targeting Americans. As the leader of the KNA, Saw Chit Thu has emerged as one of the central figures in Burma’s scam economy.