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May 9, 2019

Binary Options Payment Services Provider – Payobin vs. Umbrella OnlineTech LLC

The process of dealing with fraud with binary options before the respective courts in the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe has just begun two..

May 9, 2019

Pay Finder Ltd – Mission to Create Illegal Payment Services Provider

FinTelegram and EFRI have put a special focus on payment services providers (PSP) facilitating investment fraud via broker scams. As a matter of fact, the..

May 8, 2019

Breaking News – Beneficial Owners Of Illegal Payment Services Provider Hermes Solution Podgorica DOO Exposed

A few weeks ago, FinTelegram uncovered the illegal payment service provider Hermes Solution Podgorica DOO thanks to the efforts of participating whistleblowers. Reading bank statements..

May 7, 2019

10markets – Another PandaTS-Powered Broker Scam Uncovered

FinTelegram has already reported on the network of scam brokers around the Israeli PandaTS white-label platform provider. Our research team has since received further information..

May 7, 2019

Scam Broker Industry Powered By Israeli PandaTS Solutions

The illegal and fraudulent broker schemes have already defrauded dozens of thousands of victims in North America, Europe, and Asia. Retail investors lost billions of..

May 6, 2019

Promising News: US Authorities Charge Illegal Money Transmitting Business And Arrest Suspect

U.S. States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the arrest of..

May 5, 2019

Co-Conspirators And Lieutenants Of The Lenhoff-Barak Cybercrime Organization

The cybercrime organization of Uwe Lenhoff and Gal Barak with their illegal broker schemes would not have been possible without the contribution of co-conspirators. The..

May 3, 2019

The Kosher Restaurant In Sofia Or Why Gal Barak Is Protected By Politicians And Rabbi

The Israeli Gal Barak is regarded by the EU authorities as one of the principals of a global cybercrime organization. One of his partners, the..

April 30, 2019

Update on UKoptions, Worldwide Tech, And Uri Katz

FinTelegram yesterday published the first part of the report on “GreyMountain Management (GMM) and Wirecard Mystery“. Among other things, this part examined the activities of..

April 30, 2019

EFRI Funds Recovery Campaign For KayaFX Broker Scam Launched

Together with the European Fund Recovery Initiative (EFRI) Fintelegram launched the campaign to recover investor funds from the KayaFX broker scam scheme. As part of..

April 27, 2019

Financial Watchdogs in UK and Austria Warn Against Illegal Broker Algotechs

The market supervisory authorities in the United Kingdom (FCA) and Austria (FMA) have issued investor warnings against Algotechs on April 25 and April 27 respectively...

April 27, 2019

Deciphering the GreyMountain Management And Wirecard Mystery I

While the U.S. authorities and courts consequently work their way through the fraudulent binary options industry the Europeans are rather clueless. The Irish GreyMountain Management..

The SoftSwiss Connection: The War Between CoinsPaid and Ex-Director Frédéric Hubin!

A corporate war has erupted between Frédéric Hubin, former director of CoinsPaid, and the crypto payment processor itself. In an explosive LinkedIn post from April 2025, Hubin accuses CoinsPaid of processing payments for illegal SoftSwiss casinos, operating with negative equity, and being backed by Russian owners linked to controversial business networks. Meanwhile, CoinsPaid has partnered with Payabl in legal action against FinTelegram.

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Coinbase Breach Exposes Compliance Gaps: Criminals Stole Customer Data—$20M Bug Bounty Offered

Coinbase has revealed that unknown criminal actors exploited a zero-day vulnerability in a third-party library, enabling them to steal sensitive customer data. While no funds were lost, the breach highlights systemic compliance and operational risks in the crypto industry's cybersecurity infrastructure. The platform has responded with a $20 million bug bounty.

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.

Chasing René Benko’s Loot: New Investigations Target Benko’s Wife

In recent days, the Austrian Economic and Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (WKStA) has significantly expanded its investigations into the collapse of the Signa Group and its founder, René Benko. According to multiple Austrian media reports, new house searches have taken place at properties belonging to Benko’s wife, Natalie Benko, and his brother in Tyrol.

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.