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November 15, 2022

Will Crypto Become The Next Binary Options-Like Regulator Disaster?

In 2008, the Bitcoin white paper was published by unknown individuals and implemented in its initial release in 2009. In this period, we also see the birth of the binary options industry. The infamous Banc de Binary was founded by Oran Laurent at the time and lasted until 2017 before it had to close due to legal and regulatory issues. As of 2017, Binary Options were banned in most regulatory regimes due to their susceptibility to fraud. After the crypto debacles of 2022, does the Bitcoin industry face a similar fate? Here are our thoughts on the matter.

October 26, 2021

Germany’s War against cybercrime – Gal Barak Deputy Kfir Levy arrested!

German authorities are known for their slow thoroughness. The culture of the Germans is to plan and build complex things and then run the machine effectively. It took a few years to get the machine running even in the fight against cybercrime and scammers. But now the war machine is running. They declared war on the Israeli cybercrime scene. Reportedly, Gal Barak's deputy Kfir Levy has now also been arrested in the Philippines. At the request of the German authorities.

March 5, 2020

Request 4 information – Axios Capital, BigWallet, Naspay, and EverFX broker network

FinTelegram has published reports about N.A. Naspay and the BigWallet payment services providers in the last weeks. In addition, our team has reviewed the crypto..

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..

March 27, 2019

Wirecard, GreyMountain, And The Binary Options Fraud Machine (Part II)

In part I of our reports on the Wirecard involvement in the binary options industry we exposed the company’s partnership with Israeli SpotOption, the leading..

Financial Intelligence Report: Lykke Exchange Collapse

Swiss crypto exchange Lykke has collapsed following a major security breach in June 2024, resulting in the loss of approximately $22 million in customer funds. The incident led to the suspension of trading activities, bankruptcy proceedings, and significant financial losses for investors. This report analyzes the events leading to Lykke's downfall, the impact on stakeholders, and the ongoing legal actions.

Hunting Down: Background on The Arrest of Garantex Co-Founder Aleksej Bešciokov in India!

On March 13, 2025, Indian authorities arrested Aleksej Bešciokov, a Lithuanian national and alleged co-founder of the sanctioned Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, in Kovalam, Kerala. The arrest followed an international law enforcement action Bešciokov now awaits extradition to Lithuania on charges of money laundering, sanctions evasion, and facilitating ransomware transactions.

Call to Whistleblowers: What Is the World Economic Council (WEC) Really Up To?

The financial world in Europe is still reeling from the collapse of Rene Benko’s Signa Group, one of the largest and most scandalous bankruptcies in European history. Amid the rubble, a curious pattern has emerged: leading figures from the World Economic Council (WEC) — including Robert Schimanko, Thomas Limberger, and their legal advisor and business partner William H. Shawn — have quietly moved into strategic leadership positions within foundations linked to Benko.

Kraken’s $1.5 Billion NinjaTrader Acquisition Signals Bold Expansion Ahead of 2026 IPO

Kraken has acquired NinjaTrader in a $1.5 billion deal, marking a strategic leap toward uniting traditional finance with the crypto ecosystem. The move not only diversifies Kraken’s offerings but also sets the stage for its anticipated public listing in 2026. The timing aligns with renewed optimism in the crypto sector, driven by expectations of more favorable regulatory conditions under U.S. President Trump.

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Profile & Regulatory Analysis: Russian-Israeli Crypto Banker Moriel Carmi (formerly Mark Weinstein) and the Case for FCA Scrutiny

This report presents a comprehensive and objective profile of Moriel Carmi, a Russian-born Israeli financier previously known as Mark Mikhailovich Weinstein, who has emerged at the center of a growing network of high-risk payment processors and crypto service providers. Following a landmark ruling by the AIFC Court in Kazakhstan, questions now arise about Carmi’s regulatory fitness within the UK, where he operates the FCA-regulated e-money institution TomPay Ltd.