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December 22, 2023

NordFX Update: The Broker Is Now Registered In St. Lucia!

FinTelegram included the offshore broker NordFX in its REd Compliance list as it is operating without authorization. The broker uses a formerly CySEC-regulated entity acting as a payment agent. NordFX has informed us that the operator, NFX Capital VU Ltd, is no longer registered in Vanuatu but in St. Lucia. Traders conclude their client agreement with this unregulated offshore entity. The offshore broker "will not be held responsible for the accuracy of any information available on this site."

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October 25, 2023

Unauthorized Offshore Broker NordFX Included in Red Compliance List!

FinTelegram issued a warning against NordFX, a retail broker operating without authorization, back in early 2023. The broker, formerly regulated by CySEC, currently has no license known to us and is mainly active in Asia and South America, with the formerly CySEC-regulated entity acting as payment agent. Most recently, it has attracted attention due to the "Mega Super Lottery". We have added NordFX to our Red Compliance list.

July 13, 2023

Introducing Vanuatu-Broker AdroFX: Initial Review And Compliance Check!

As part of our systematic coverage and evaluation of offshore brokers, we also looked at AdroFX, a multi-asset broker registered in Vanuatu with the VFSC as a Financial Dealer. Like many other offshore brokers, AdroFX also addresses retail traders in the regulatory regimes of Europe, North America, and Asia without the required regulatory permission. Due to the lack of licenses and regulatory lapses, we have placed AdroFX on our Red Compliance List.

April 12, 2023

Attention: Another Regulatory Warning Against Red-Listed Vantage Group!

Vantage Prime Group LLC d/b/a VantageMarkets (VantageMarkets.co.uk) is regulated in the UK by the FCA. In addition, the VantageMarkets scheme runs offshore entities through which it performs onboarding of clients in the EEA region, in violation of the regulatory requirements of the FCA and ESMA regulators. Italian Consob has ordered the black-out of the VantageMarkets. Recently, Spanish CNMV issued another warning. We have assigned a Red Compliance rating to the Vantage Group.

April 11, 2023

Offshore Broker TitanFX With Orange Compliance Rating!

TitanFX is an offshore multi-asset broker licensed by the VFSC in Vanuatu and the FSC Mauritius. It offers its services to retail and corporate clients. TitanFX's website is mainly visited by Japanese clients, but people in the Netherlands and the United States are also among the website users, Similarweb analysis shows. We believe that TitanFX is affiliated with the FCA-regulated Pelican Trading and TradeNext or shares some resources with it We have given TitanFX an Orange compliance.

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February 17, 2023

Russian Broker Scam Binarium Terminated Registration For EEA Residents!

Currently, Russian broker scam Binarium is running a massive promotion and offers generous bonuses of 100% for deposits. FinTelegram and financial market regulators have already issued several warnings against Binarium, which operates through Binarium Limited, registered in Cyprus, and an offshore entity in St. Vincent & The Grenadines. For some time now, the new registration has been blocked for EEA residents. However, existing EEA clients can still register, make deposits, and trade. Stay far away!

February 13, 2023

Attention! Another Regulatory Warning Against FCA-Regulated Vantage Group!

Vantage Prime Group LLC d/b/a VantageMarkets (VantageMarkets.co.uk) is regulated in the UK by the FCA. In addition, the VantageMarkets scheme runs offshore entities through which it performs onboarding of clients in the EEA region, in violation of the regulatory requirements of the FCA and ESMA regulators. The Italian Consob has ordered the black-out of the VantageMarkets offshore broker website (VantageMarkets.com). It is not the first regulatory warning. Be very careful when dealing with this broker scheme.

February 9, 2023

Attention! Be Super-Alerted When Working With Offshore Broker NordFX

A few weeks ago, we brought our initial review about the offshore broker NordFX and connected it with a warning. Whistleblowers informed us that the operators of NordFX were three Russians living in the Netherlands. They would also be behind the company Nord Group Investments Inc., which we could not find. We were informed that the NordFX operators were under criminal investigation. We would like to know more and ask our whistleblowers for additional information. Be very careful!

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January 11, 2023

Be Cautious With Unauthorized Offshore Broker NordFX!

NordFX is an offshore broker registered in Vanuatu that operates through several websites, primarily in Asia, and offers leverage of up to 1:1,000. The website says no clients from North America and the EU are accepted. However, we could register as EU residents in our review. NordFX has an extensive portfolio of payment processors. In our review, pre-KYC deposits via crypto were possible in theoretically unlimited amounts. Be careful when dealing with NordFX.

December 30, 2022

Urgent Warning Against Russian Broker Scam Binarium Attacking Eastern European Consumers!

In Dec 2021, the Italian Consob ordered the blackout of Binarium's websites for Italian consumers. The boiler rooms operate with Russian phone numbers and are located in Russia, Latvia, and Ukraine. Binarium is huge. According to the latest Similarweb statistics from December 27, 2022, almost 325000 people have visited the website in the last 28 days. Mainly from Eastern European countries. Stay far away and protect your financial health.

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October 18, 2022

Attention! Broker Scam Uniglobe Markets Still Chases After New Victims!

FinTelegram has already warned against the unauthorized offshore broker Uniglobe Markets, registered in St. Vincent & The Grenadines. Unfortunately, the broker still chases clients in North America, Europe, and Asia. As is typical for an offshore broker, it does not comply with the regulatory requirements of the FCA or ESMA and offers regulatory regimes. It offers, for example, leverage of up to 1:500. Uniglobe Markets is a member of the Financial Services Regulation Scheme (FSRS), which is not a regulator! Stay away!

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!

How U.S. Law Enforcement Infiltrated The International Crypto Scene!

In an unprecedented move, the FBI infiltrated the crypto world with its own token, NexFundAI, to crack down on market manipulation. This case marks a significant shift in crypto enforcement, signaling that law enforcement is evolving its tactics to keep pace with the complexities of the digital asset space. As more fraudsters are exposed, the crackdown on wash trades and pump-and-dump schemes is just beginning.

Breaking: German Co-Founder of Crypto Fraud Scheme USI Tech On The Run!

USI Tech was one of the first MLM schemes to use cryptocurrencies to defraud its investors. FinTelegram has issued several warnings aginst the scheme. Horst Jicha has now gone fugitive, leaving behind a trail of defrauded investors and evading justice in the $150 million USI Tech fraud case. With Jicha on the run, the case serves as a chilling reminder of the risks in the volatile crypto world.

Binance Chief Financial Crime Compliance Officer Denied Bail in Nigerian Case!

Think twice before starting to work for the world's larger crypto exchange. As Binance’s financial crime compliance officer faces money laundering charges in Nigeria, questions mount over the company’s compliance safeguards and the risks involved in its global operations. The denial of bail for Tigran Gambaryan and the ongoing legal battle could have far-reaching implications for the company’s future.

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Solaris Bleeds Cash and Jobs: Can This High-Risk Fintech Survive, Let Alone IPO?

Solaris, a German fintech and neobank, has a long history of compliance troubles. Moreover, its ongoing financial losses and regulatory woes doubt its long-term profitability, even as it sheds jobs and restructures for survival. A potential IPO, as rumored by the German platform Gründerszene, seems speculative at best in light of its deep-rooted issues with compliance and financial stability.

Breaking: The Binance-Like $3.1 Billion Money Laundering Settlement of TD Bank!

TD Bank, one of North America's largest financial institutions, has been hit with a historic $3.1 billion settlement over money laundering violations. This case represents one of the most significant AML enforcement actions in U.S. history, both in terms of the financial penalties imposed and the severity of the admitted misconduct. Only Binance, with its $4.1 billion settlement, was even larger.