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August 5, 2024

Review: Unauthorized Online Casino Betify, its Payment Facilitators, and the Open Banking Issue!

While the main website of the Betify online casino, Betify.com, states Altacore N.V. has a Curacao license as an operator, various other Betify websites do not provide any information about the operators. Costa Rica is stated as the jurisdiction responsible for the terms and conditions. In our reviews at the beginning of August 2024, we discovered the Cyprus-registered Altaprime Limited as the payment processor for anonymous and illegal casino activities.

July 16, 2024

Continent Pay Network: Unauthorized Payment Processor Intelli Global Ltd, TTVGAMES, and the Role of Klarna’s Sofort!

As part of our ongoing "follow-the-money" investigations into the online casino and gambling industry, we have identified Intelli Global Ltd, a UK-registered company, as a significant player in this high-risk environment. This review will focus on Intelli Global Ltd and its gaming platform, TTVGAMES, and will delve into the involvement of fintech unicorn Klarna and its subsidiary Sofort in facilitating payments for unauthorized online gambling operations.

July 10, 2024

Review: Illegal Gambling Scheme PlayRegal Facilitated by the Continent Pay Network!

PlayRegal is a scheme mirroring the previously exposed and illegally operating online casino, Atlantis Slots. Both platforms utilize the same payment facilitators. Following our investigation, Atlantis Slots has removed references to its alleged operating company in Curacao and its Cypriot payment agent. Likewise, the PlayRegal website fails to provide information about the operators. Evidence suggests that both schemes are operated by the same individuals.

June 20, 2024

Review: Illegal Online Casino Atlantis Slots Facilitated by Continent Pay!

Atlantis Slots, operated by Pennytech Holding B.V. operates with a non-valid gambling license from Curacao. In our review, we found that Atlantis Slots is engaging in illegal operations within the European Economic Area (EEA). Despite its lack of regulatory permission in these regions, Atlantis Slots continues to offer online casino and gambling services, facilitated by payment processors Continent Pay, Neosurf, Binance Pay, Sofort and CASHlib.

Financial Intelligence Report: Lykke Exchange Collapse

Swiss crypto exchange Lykke has collapsed following a major security breach in June 2024, resulting in the loss of approximately $22 million in customer funds. The incident led to the suspension of trading activities, bankruptcy proceedings, and significant financial losses for investors. This report analyzes the events leading to Lykke's downfall, the impact on stakeholders, and the ongoing legal actions.

Hunting Down: Background on The Arrest of Garantex Co-Founder Aleksej Bešciokov in India!

On March 13, 2025, Indian authorities arrested Aleksej Bešciokov, a Lithuanian national and alleged co-founder of the sanctioned Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, in Kovalam, Kerala. The arrest followed an international law enforcement action Bešciokov now awaits extradition to Lithuania on charges of money laundering, sanctions evasion, and facilitating ransomware transactions.

Call to Whistleblowers: What Is the World Economic Council (WEC) Really Up To?

The financial world in Europe is still reeling from the collapse of Rene Benko’s Signa Group, one of the largest and most scandalous bankruptcies in European history. Amid the rubble, a curious pattern has emerged: leading figures from the World Economic Council (WEC) — including Robert Schimanko, Thomas Limberger, and their legal advisor and business partner William H. Shawn — have quietly moved into strategic leadership positions within foundations linked to Benko.

Kraken’s $1.5 Billion NinjaTrader Acquisition Signals Bold Expansion Ahead of 2026 IPO

Kraken has acquired NinjaTrader in a $1.5 billion deal, marking a strategic leap toward uniting traditional finance with the crypto ecosystem. The move not only diversifies Kraken’s offerings but also sets the stage for its anticipated public listing in 2026. The timing aligns with renewed optimism in the crypto sector, driven by expectations of more favorable regulatory conditions under U.S. President Trump.

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Profile & Regulatory Analysis: Russian-Israeli Crypto Banker Moriel Carmi (formerly Mark Weinstein) and the Case for FCA Scrutiny

This report presents a comprehensive and objective profile of Moriel Carmi, a Russian-born Israeli financier previously known as Mark Mikhailovich Weinstein, who has emerged at the center of a growing network of high-risk payment processors and crypto service providers. Following a landmark ruling by the AIFC Court in Kazakhstan, questions now arise about Carmi’s regulatory fitness within the UK, where he operates the FCA-regulated e-money institution TomPay Ltd.