Maria Neverdinova-Rostovtseva

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Crypto Payments

October 3, 2022

Update On Russian High-Risk Crypto Payment Processor Itez!

Over the last years, FinTelegram has discovered the Russian-controlled high-risk payment processor Itez in several scams, such as FXOptex, Optimus Markets, and Spintop Capital. Itez is operated by FIU-licensed Estonian DataBridge OÜ and the UK-registered Hypergate Ltd. In both companies, Maria Neverdinova-Rostovtseva is installed as a director. The Itez scheme is connected to the Italian Allesandro Rocco Piedrodola and his group of companies. Similarweb says they mostly do business in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.

May 1, 2022

Introducing Alessandro Rocco Pietrocola, Astorts Group, and their fintech ventures!

According to the description on the websites of his companies Astorts Group and Pietrocola Holding, the Italian Alessandro Rocco Pietrocola is an entrepreneur based in London with a focus on the Baltic Countries, Asia, and the Middle East. In particular, he seems to be interested in payment and fintech ventures. In the UK, he is an approved FCA person and connected to the payment institution Nextlevel Payments and the loan broker Cuefin Ltd. Moreover, Pietrocola is an officer and beneficial owner in several crypto payment companies.

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R4I

February 18, 2021

R4I – Estonian crypto payment processor Itez and Databridge

We have already discovered the high-risk payment processor Itez (www.itez.com) in several scams as a facilitator. For example, FXOptex, Optimus Markets, and Spintop Capital have integrated Itez as a payment processor. Itez is operated by DataBridge OÜ, which is licensed in Estonia by the relevant FIU. Maria Neverdinova-Rostovtseva is installed there as Nominee Director (Monkey). Currently, we do not know the beneficial owners of DataBridge. We would like to know more about the payment processor.

February 4, 2021

Austrian FMA warns against FXOptex Groups scam with iPayTotal, and OctaPay

FMA issued an investor warning against the broker scam FXOptex Groups which FXOptexGroups Global Ltd operates. Further details about persons or companies cannot be found. The website only mentions that the company operates under the laws of Cyprus. However, you can find the usual suspects below the scam-facilitating payment processors like iPayTotal, or OctaPay. In addition, we have also found ShefaPay and the Estonian Itez.

Crypto Titan CZ Pivots: Binance Founder’s $37 Billion Family Office YZi Labs Bets Big on AI and Web3!

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, the crypto billionaire behind Binance, is making waves in the investment world with his latest move. Following his departure as CEO of Binance, CZ has transformed his venture capital arm, Binance Labs, into a formidable family office. This strategic shift allows him to manage his vast personal wealth, estimated at $37 billion, while maintaining his influence in the tech and finance sectors.

The Arrest of René Benko: Austria’s Former Real Estate Titan Falls!

In a dramatic turn of events, Austrian real estate tycoon René Benko, once hailed as the mastermind behind the sprawling Signa Group empire, was arrested Thursday morning at his opulent Tyrolean villa. The Austrian Office of the Public Prosecutor for Economic Affairs and Corruption (WKStA) executed the arrest, citing risks of evidence tampering and the potential for further crimes.

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Trump’s Crypto Gambit: Ross Ulbricht’s Pardon and the Meme Coin Phenomenon Spark Industry Gratitude and Debate

In an important move fulfilling his campaign promise, President Donald Trump has granted a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road darknet marketplace. This decision has been met with widespread approval within the cryptocurrency community, which had long advocated for Ulbricht's release, viewing his life sentence as excessively harsh for a non-violent offense.

Freedom Restored: Ross Ulbricht Pardoned by President Trump in a Landmark Victory for the Crypto Revolution!

In a much-appreciated decision that has resonated positively throughout the crypto community, President Donald Trump has granted a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road darknet marketplace. This action fulfills a campaign promise made to libertarians and crypto enthusiasts, marking a significant moment in the intersection of digital currencies and governance.

Investor Briefing: Russian Court Judgment in STRABAG Case Heavily Impacting the Austrian RBI!

A recent €2 billion judgment by a Russian court against the shareholders of Austrian construction giant STRABAG, including Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI), has sent shockwaves through financial markets. The ruling, which implicates RBI's Russian subsidiary in a contentious legal dispute with Rasperia, raises significant concerns about the bank's exposure to Russian liabilities amidst ongoing Western sanctions.