Alexandros Kritiotis | FinTelegram News

Tag: Alexandros Kritiotis

April 21, 2022

Bulgarian white-label operator StocksTech applied for a CySEC license!

A few weeks ago, we received whistleblower information that StocksTech Limited (prev. Straightpoint Trading Limited, registered in Cyprus, is the operator of the Bulgarian white-label broker platform provider StocksTech. Currently, it offers an online trading solution, including CRM, to brokers. The Stockstech co-founder and mastermind is the Bulgarian forex veteran Stefan Sotirov. The scheme's LinkedIn page lists an address in Sofia, Bulgaria. According to the latest information on the StocksTech website and LinkedIn, they applied for a full CySEC license.

April 10, 2022

Update on the Cyprus white-label broker platform operator StocksTech!

A few weeks ago, we have received whistleblower information that Straightpoint Trading Limited d/b/a StocksTech (www.stockstech.com) is registered in Cyprus. It offers an online trading solution including CRM to brokers. The mastermind of StocksTech allegedly is the Bulgarian forex veteran Stefan Sotirov. The scheme's LinkedIn page lists an address in Sofia, Bulgaria. A UK lawyer informed us that Stockstech Limited would be the real operator of this unauthorized broker.

Broker platforms

March 21, 2022

R4I – Cyprus-Bulgarian white-label broker platform StocksTech and its activities!

We have received whistleblower information that Straightpoint Trading Limited d/b/a StocksTech (www.stockstech.com) is a Bulgarian project registered in Cyprus. The mastermind behind StocksTech is the Bulgarian forex veteran Stefan Sotirov. The scheme's LinkedIn page lists an address in Sofia, Bulgaria. According to the whistleblower information, StocksTech would be the operator of broker scams and boiler rooms. This may or may not be the case! We want to learn more about StocksTech and its environment.

USAID in Chaos: Trump and Musk’s DOGE Unleash Digital Warfare on ‘Marxist Viper’s Nest’

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) finds itself at the center of a political firestorm as the Trump administration and tech billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) launch an unprecedented attack on the agency. This developing scandal has sent shockwaves through Washington and beyond, raising questions about the future of American foreign aid.

FinTelegram

Tornado Cash Co-Founder Alexey Pertsev Released: Crypto Privacy Battle Continues!

Alexey Pertsev, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, was released from prison on Feb 7, 2025, after being incarcerated since his conviction in May 202412. Pertsev, a 31-year-old Russian national, was sentenced to 64 months (5 years and 4 months) in prison by a Dutch court for money laundering charges related to his involvement with Tornado Cash.

Attention: What You Should Know About Crypto-Based ETNs Under MiCA Regulation!

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs) in the cryptocurrency sector have gained popularity in Europe, offering investors exposure to digital assets through regulated exchanges. With the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), which entered into force in June 2023, the regulatory landscape for crypto-based financial products is evolving.

Investor Education: MiCAR’s Asset-Referenced Tokens And How RWA-Backed Crypto May Fit the Definition!

Real-World Asset (RWA)-backed tokens can potentially qualify as asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) under MiCAR, depending on their specific characteristics. ARTs are defined in MiCAR as a type of crypto-asset that aims to maintain a stable value by referencing another value or right, or a combination thereof, including one or more official currencies. The key characteristics of ARTs under MiCAR are:

Uganda’s Central Bank Hacked – Finance Ministry Officials Arrested!

Massive cyber-heist in Uganda! Authorities have detained nine finance ministry officials over a $16.87 million hack targeting the central bank’s IT systems. The cybercriminals, allegedly operating under the alias "Waste", infiltrated accounts and funneled funds out. Investigations are ongoing, with top Treasury officials under scrutiny.