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May 3, 2022

Still attacking! Broker scam CTMatador with new Israeli payment processor Finateco!

In our review in March 2022, we warned against the CTMatador broker scam, which chased victims with the fraudulent BitcoinPro. There is now a warning on Trustpilot pointing out the fake reviews CTMatador has used to present itself as reputable. Unfortunately, Trustpilot has developed into an important tool for scammers. In our new review, we discovered the new payment processor Finateco besides the notorious scam facilitators Finanic, GameChangers, ChargeMoney, and Paypound. Stay far, far away from this aggressive scam.

March 30, 2022

Attention! Fraud campaign BitcoinPro promotes the CTMatador broker scam!

Currently, the fraudulent crypto campaign BitcoinPro is active. A few days ago, the Spanish regulator CNMV issued a warning against BitcoinPro. In our review today, BitcoinPro is chasing new victims for the CTMatador broker scam. After registering with BitcoinPro, you are immediately redirected to CTMatador's payment page, where you can lose your money using credit and debit card deposits. The payment processors we discovered are Finanic, GameChangers, ChargeMoney, and Paypound. Stay far away.

March 29, 2022

Wow! Spanish regulator issues 30 warnings against illegal financial websites!

On 28 March 2021, the Spanish regulator CNMV issued warnings against 30 illegally operating financial websites. Among them are again many crypto trading and investment offers and BitcoinPro, another fraudulent crypto campaign chasing victims for broker scams. For weeks now, warnings against crypto providers have been the main activity of the UK FCA. Regulators see the fight against illegal crypto offers as one of the main focuses for 2022. Below is the list of new CNMV warnings.

Solaris Bleeds Cash and Jobs: Can This High-Risk Fintech Survive, Let Alone IPO?

Solaris, a German fintech and neobank, has a long history of compliance troubles. Moreover, its ongoing financial losses and regulatory woes doubt its long-term profitability, even as it sheds jobs and restructures for survival. A potential IPO, as rumored by the German platform Gründerszene, seems speculative at best in light of its deep-rooted issues with compliance and financial stability.

Breaking: The Binance-Like $3.1 Billion Money Laundering Settlement of TD Bank!

TD Bank, one of North America's largest financial institutions, has been hit with a historic $3.1 billion settlement over money laundering violations. This case represents one of the most significant AML enforcement actions in U.S. history, both in terms of the financial penalties imposed and the severity of the admitted misconduct. Only Binance, with its $4.1 billion settlement, was even larger.

Gotbit and Russian Executives Charged by U.S. DOJ and SEC for Crypto Market Manipulation!

Gotbit Consulting LLC, along with its Russian executives, has been charged by the U.S. DOJ and SEC for its role in a widespread market manipulation scheme. By using wash trades, Gotbit inflated crypto asset prices and volumes, deceiving investors and raising millions in illicit profits. The company’s fraudulent activities were executed across multiple jurisdictions, with key figures now facing extradition and prosecution.

SEC Charges Market Manipulators in Crackdown on Crypto Asset Fraud

The U.S. SEC has charged three market makers and nine individuals for manipulating the crypto asset market, generating artificial trading volumes and misleading retail investors. The fraudulent schemes created the illusion of active markets, prompting unsuspecting investors to pour money into manipulated crypto assets. The DOJ filed criminal charges against the scheme operators in a parallel transaction.

U.S. DOJ Charges 18 Individuals and Entities in Global Crypto Fraud Crackdown!

The U.S. DOJ has charged 18 individuals and entities in an international operation targeting market manipulation and fraud in the crypto industry. The defendants, including market makers and token promoters, are accused of using wash trading and false trading activity to deceive retail investors and artificially inflate crypto prices. This is the first major criminal case of its kind in the crypto market.