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December 7, 2023

Impressive: German Broker Trade Republic Secures Banking License!

Berlin-based fintech Trade Republic has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining a full banking license from the German financial supervisory authority, BaFin. This development places Trade Republic alongside prominent fintech banks like N26 and Solaris, expanding its capabilities beyond its current status as a securities trading bank. Previously, the broker partnered with licensed banking partners like Deutsche Bank.

June 6, 2022

No FinTech Crisis? German Online Broker Unicorn Trade Republic Secures €250 Million!

Amid the global downturn of the FinTech segment, the Berlin-based online broker unicorn Trade Republic secured another €250 million in a Series C extension at a valuation of €5 billion, PayCom42 reported. The round was led by Ontario Teachers', one of the world's largest pension funds and institutional investors, along with the participation of existing investors. Just a year ago Trade Republic raised $900 million in a Sequoia-led round. The German FinTech was founded in 2015 by Christian Hecker, Thomas Pischke and Marco Cancellieri.

Portrait of Hindenburg Research: A Constructive and Critical Analysis of a Transforming Short-Seller!

With the announcement by founder Nate Anderson that Hindenburg Research is winding up its operations, this report serves as a reflection—an obituary of sorts—on the firm’s impactful yet polarizing journey. Over seven years, Hindenburg transformed the landscape of activist short-selling, exposing corporate misconduct and reshaping market narratives.

End of an Era: Hindenburg Founder and Finfluencer Nate A!nderson Shakes Empires, Then Closes the Curtain!

Nate Anderson, founder of Hindenburg Research, has announced the closure of his firm, marking the end of a significant chapter in activist short-selling. Established seven years ago, Hindenburg gained prominence for exposing corporate misconduct in companies such as Adani, Nikola, Clover Health, DraftKings, Block, Icahn Enterprises, Super Micro Computer, and Twitter.

Compliance Report: Australian Regulator’s Q4/24 Findings on Illegal Online Gambling Operations Around Softswiss and Others!

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has continued its crackdown on illegal online gambling websites, focusing on operators violating the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. This report analyzes the regulator's recent actions in the context of known illegal casino schemes, particularly those associated with Dama N.V. and Softswiss.

SEC Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter Stock Purchases

Elon Musk faces fresh legal trouble as the SEC alleges he violated U.S. securities laws by failing to disclose his early 2022 Twitter stock purchases on time. By delaying the disclosure, Musk reportedly saved $150 million in additional costs. There is also an opinion in the market that the SEC's action is politically motivated, as Musk is known to be a close confidant and supporter of incoming President Donald Trump.

Compliance Analysis Report: Court Order Against Crypto Exchange BitMEX!

The crypto exchange BitMEX has been ordered to pay a $100 million fine for violations of U.S. anti-money laundering (AML) laws. This decision concludes a prolonged legal battle concerning BitMEX's non-compliance with regulatory requirements between 2015 and 2020. This case highlights the growing enforcement actions against crypto platforms that fail to implement adequate AML measures.