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May 28, 2024

Whistleblower Request: Investigating the Red-Listed Crypto Exchange MEXC and Its Ties to Lithuanian EMI Paytend

FinTelegram has consistently flagged the crypto exchange MEXC, placing it on the Red Compliance List due to multiple regulatory warnings and poor customer feedback. We revealed that MEXC processes its FIAT transactions for cryptocurrency purchases via MEXC Estonia OÜ, which holds a crypto license in Estonia. This Estonian entity, in turn, uses Paytend Europe UAB, d/b/a s Paytend, a Lithuanian-regulated e-money institution, to handle FIAT payments through bank transfers.

April 15, 2024

“Binance Style” Crypto Exchange MEXC Secures Another Regulatory Warning Issued by Spanish CNMV!

FinTelegram has already issued several warnings against the crypto exchange MEXC, which is apparently operated by Asians, and has shown how this "Binance-style" crypto exchange operates globally without regulatory permission with millions of customers. Recently, the Spanish CNMV also issued a warning after the German BaFin, the Austrian FMA, the UK FCA and other regulators had already issued warnings. FinTelegram has placed MEXC on the Red Compliance List.

March 28, 2024

Caution Urged: Another Regulatory Warnings Against Crypto Exchange MEXC!

Recent months have witnessed a concerted effort by U.S. authorities, including the Department of Justice, the FinCEN, and regulatory bodies such as the SEC and the CFTC, to clamp down on crypto exchanges flouting financial laws and regulatory norms. However, the landscape in Europe presents a contrasting scenario where exchanges like MEXC continue their operations amidst allegations of illegal activities and regulatory infractions. Recently, the Hong Kong SFC warned against MEXC.

November 28, 2023

Attention: Asian Crypto Scheme MEXC Appeals Against The Revocation Of Estonian License!

The Estonian entity of the crypto scheme MEXC, MEXC Estonia OÜ, has appealed against the revocation of its license in court in Estonia. The appeal reinstated the license. Pending the court's decision, the license is therefore to be recognized as valid. It remains to be seen whether the court will confirm the FIU's revocation of MEXC Estonia's crypto license.

November 10, 2023

Attention: Crypto Exchange MEXC Downgraded To Red Compliance Status!

The Estonian entity MEXC Estonia OÜ holds a crypto license issued by the Estonian FIU. The entity operates as a payment agent and distributor for the crypto exchange MEXC. FinTelegram recently reported the warning issued by Austrian FMA against the crypto exchange MEXC. In October 2023, the German BaFin also issued a warning. Due to the regulatory warnings and other issues, we downgraded MEXC to our Red Compliance list. Here is the update.

Gemini Trust Slapped with $5 Million Penalty for Misleading CFTC

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a $5 million fine to Gemini Trust Company LLC for making false or misleading statements during a 2017 bitcoin futures contract certification process. The order stems from the CFTC’s July 2, 2022, complaint against Gemini Trust. The case highlights the importance of truthfulness in regulatory disclosures.

Crypto Fraud Unveiled: Mosaic Exchange and CEO Hit with $1.1M Penalty for Crypto Scheme

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has secured a $1.1M judgment against Mosaic Exchange Ltd. and its CEO, Sean Michael, for running a fraudulent digital asset scheme that targeted 18 victims globally. The judgment exposes their misuse of funds, false profit claims, and deceptive practices. The orders stem from the CFTC’s three-count fraud complaint filed Sept. 26, 2023.

Attention: The MoonPay Acquisition of Helio May Trigger a Merger and Take-Over Wave in the Crypto Space.

MoonPay, a leading U.S. crypto payments platform focused on high-risk sectors, has acquired Helio, a Solana-based blockchain payment processor, for $175 million, marking the start of what could be a series of strategic mergers in the digital asset space. This acquisition, MoonPay's largest to date, aims to enhance its payment infrastructure and expand its services in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency payments sector.

Investor Briefing: The Bear in Crypto Town – Potential Crypto Sector Crash Analysis

The crypto market has entered a period of heightened volatility and uncertainty in recent weeks. Despite a brief recovery at the beginning of this week, the overall trend remains bearish, with Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies experiencing significant price fluctuations. As the Fed has been warned of a looming crisis, bitcoin and crypto traders are nervously watching for whether the combined crypto market will drop below the key $3.2 trillion level.

The Clock is Ticking for TikTok: Can the App Dodge a U.S. Ban?

The US is edging closer to a definitive ban on TikTok, the Chinese-owned social media app that has dominated global digital culture. Despite a surprising show of goodwill from incoming President Donald Trump, the odds on prediction markets like Polymarket suggest a 67% likelihood of a ban before May 2025. This looming threat raises urgent questions.