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Red Flag Warning: Russian vbanq / Vault – A DigiBaaS “Crypto Bank” Built on the Crypterium / Choise Legacy

Crypto Compliance tamir - November 29, 2025

Vault / vbanq positions itself as a “crypto‑friendly secure banking platform” and “Digital Banking‑as‑a‑Service” provider, but the structure, disclosures, and history indicate a high‑risk, opaque scheme closely connected to the troubled crypto schemes Crypterium and Choise, led by Russian entrepreneur Vladimir Gorbunov.

Compliance Analysis: The Russian Crypto Scheme Choise in Liquidation!

Crypto Compliance tamir - November 20, 2025

This compliance report analyzes the crypto operation known as Choise (formerly Crypterium), which operates through the domains choise.com and choise.ai. The operation, led by Russian nationals Vladimir Gorbunov, Gleb Markov, and Slava Semenchuk, has raised significant concerns regarding investor losses, regulatory compliance, and operational transparency.

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