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December 11, 2022

The Defamation Campaign Of Cyprus Broker Scheme XBPrime!

We brought an initial review of the XBPrime broker operated by the offshore entity MarketFinancials Ltd, a securities dealer registered by the FSA Seychelles. The truth is that XBPrime is run out of Cyprus via M&N Equity Research Ltd. The offshore entity is said to be owned by Cyprus-registered Proverial Ltd, where Israeli Asher Afriat is registered as a director. This guy also used to be the director of the CySEC-regulated K-DNA Financial Services Ltd, which later became FTX (EU) Ltd.

November 16, 2022

Offshore Broker XBPrime And Its Connections To FTX Europe!

We brought an initial review of the XBPrime broker operated by the offshore entity MarketFinancials Ltd, a securities dealer registered by the FSA Seychelles. The payment agent is Cyprus-registered M&N Equity Research Ltd. The offshore entity is said to be owned by Cyprus-registered Proverial Ltd, where Israeli Asher Afriat is registered as a director. He is also a director of the CySEC-regulated FTX (EU) Ltd (formerly K-DNA Financial Services Ltd), which operated as FTX EU. CySEC recently suspended the license of FTX Europe (report here).

August 22, 2022

Finally! Unauthorized Offshore Broker BKFX Allegedly Terminates European Operation!

We have already alerted investors against the offshore broker BKFX, operated by the FSCA-regulated BKFX (Pty) Ltd in South Africa and BKFX LLC registered in St. Vincent & The Grenadines. BKFX solicited clients from the EU, UK, and other jurisdictions withouth regulatory permission. In an email we received today in our several accounts, BKFX informed that it would terminate the business in our country, i.e., in the EU and the UK, by 31 August 2022. That's good news for investors. Goodbye and please don't come back!

April 20, 2022

Offshore Radar – South African BKFX with interesting roots!

MarketFinancials Ltd, regulated by FSA Seychelles, operated the offshore broker bkfx until 2020. At least that's what the broker's records show. Currently, FSCA-regulated BKFX (Pty) Ltd in South Africa and BKFX LLC registered in St. Vincent & The Grenadines are the operators. BKFX offers leverage of up to 1:2000. In the EU and UK, a maximum of 1:30 is allowed. However, BKFX accepts clients from the EU, UK, and most other jurisdictions where it operates unauthorized and non-compliant.

April 20, 2022

Offshore Radar! CySEC-controlled Seychelles broker MarketFinancials and its brands!

In Jan 2020, Finance Magnates reported that Growth Capital LLC, part of CySEC-regulated Mount Nico Group Ltd, would be a subsidiary of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines-based broker Invest100. The latter is just one of several offshore brokers facilitated through the FSA Seychelles regulated MarketFinancials Limited. We also found xpprime and bkfx. The latter used to be operated by MarketsFinancial until 2020 but is now operated by South African BKFX (Pty) Ltd and BKFX LLC in SVG.

Paxum Bank: The Offshore Bank for the Porn Industry!

Paxum Bank, an offshore financial institution based in Dominica, has found itself at the center of controversy due to its connections with high-risk industries and recent revelations about its relationship with the embattled Tate brothers. Specializing in serving the adult entertainment sector, the bank has become a key player in providing financial services to businesses often shunned by traditional banks. However, this niche focus has also drawn scrutiny from regulators and investigators.

Tate Brothers Case: The Misogynist Influencers Used Offshore Accounts to Launder Proceeds from Sexual Exploitation!

New evidence suggests that the influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate used offshore accounts, including Paxum Bank, to conceal profits from their controversial webcam business. The Tates are facing serious charges, including human trafficking and money laundering. This case highlights the need for robust AML/KYC practices, particularly for payment processors in high-risk sectors like adult entertainment.

UK FCA Charges First Individual for Operating Illegal Crypto ATM Network for Money Laundering!

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged London-based Olumide Osunkoya with running an illegal crypto ATM network, marking the first case of its kind in the UK. As crypto ATMs are increasingly used for money laundering, the FCA's crackdown on unregistered operators underscores the need for strict regulatory compliance. The ATM scheme allegedly processed £2.6 million in crypto transactions.

Public-Listed Crypto Exchange Coinbase Has to Face Shareholder Lawsuit Over SEC Risks!

U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase must face a shareholder lawsuit accusing it of downplaying regulatory risks, specifically the chances of being sued by the SEC. While a U.S. judge dismissed parts of the case, the key allegation of misrepresenting regulatory risks will proceed. This case underscores the importance of transparency in the crypto sector, where regulatory uncertainties continue to loom large, particularly in the U.S.

U.S. Regulator SEC Charges Seven Public Companies for Violating Whistleblower Protection Rules!

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged seven public U.S. companies with using agreements that restricted employees from reporting securities law violations, resulting in over $3 million in penalties. The SEC takes strict action against organizations and individuals who seek to contractually restrict whistleblowers' rights. The regulator needs insiders to disclose financial wrongdoing and compliance violations.