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March 26, 2024

FINMA Takes Decisive Action Against Banque Audi for Money Laundering Violations in Lebanan Context!

In a bold move, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has concluded its enforcement proceedings against Geneva-based private bank Banque Audi (Bank Audi), owned by a prominent Lebanese banking group. During an on-site inspection in 2021, FINMA discovered serious shortcomings in the prevention of money laundering and ordered the disgorgement of profits totaling CHF 3.9 million and a capital surcharge of CHF 19 million.

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.