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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.

February 27, 2023

Attention! FCA Actions Against Unauthorized Financial Influencer Acting For AvaTrade And VantageFX!

In March 2021, the UK High Court found that Mohammed Fuaath Haja Maricar operated the illegal CFD trading scheme 24HR Trading Academy. Via his UK company, he acted as Introducing Broker for AvaTrade and VantageFX. Maricar was ordered to pay restitution of over £530,000. As he failed to pay, the FCA petitioned for his personal bankruptcy and finally received a payment from the official receiver totaling £106,650.58. The funds will be distributed to the schemes' former clients.

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.

November 16, 2022

Update On the Offshore Broker Schemes Of Vantage Group!

The Vantage Group is a global, multi-asset broker headquartered in Sydney, Australia, d/b/a Vantage and, until Q2 2022, also as VT Markets. The group runs several offshore entities to circumvent regulations in EEA and other regulatory regimes. Until a few months ago, Moneta Markets was also part of the Vantage Group but left it. Here is another update. Until Q2 2022, VT Markets was officially a Vantage Group brand. Now VT Markets operates without direct reference to Vantage. Here is an update.

May 19, 2022

Update On Vantage Group And Its Offshore Activities!

The Vantage Group is a global, multi-asset broker headquartered in Sydney, Australia, d/b/a Vantage, VTMarkets, or Moneta Markets. The group runs several offshore entities to circumvent regulations in the UK, Europe, and other regulatory regimes. According to its latest press release, Vantage works with a global team with over 1,000 staff, spread over 30 offices located. In February 2022, Vantage signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with McLaren Racing and has become an Official Partner of the McLaren (MX) Extreme E team. Here is another update.

February 18, 2022

Attention! Unauthorized VT Markets and Moneta Markets still attack European consumers!

As reported already, Vantage Group operates various brands and domains through legal entities in different regulatory regimes. The offshore entities are Vantage Global Limited, regulated by the VFSC in Vanuatu, which operates the Moneta Markets and Vantage brands. Vantage International Group Limited, regulated in the Cayman Islands by CIMA, operates the offshore mutation of VT Markets. Both VT Markets and Moneta Markets are subject to warnings from European regulators. They solicit consumers in the EU without authorization and without proper onboarding.

January 31, 2022

Compliance Issues? The offshore brokers of the Vantage Group!

Vantage (previously VantageFX) is an offshore broker of the Vantage Group besides VT Markets and Moneta Markets. Since the beginning of 2022, Vantage uses new domains and logos. Vantage Group operates with regulated entities in the UK and Australia. The offshore activities are operated via Vantage Global Limited, Vanuatu, and Vantage International Group Ltd, Cayman Islands, with whom clients enter into an agreement. These offshore brokers are also active in Europe, soliciting clients and their funds.

January 30, 2022

Attention! Offshore broker Moneta Markets attacks German consumers!

FinTelegram has reported several times on Moneta Markets, an offshore broker regulated by the VFSC. The broker is operated by Vantage Global Limited, part of the Vantage Group. Currently, Moneta Markets is attacking German-speaking consumers and asking them to make deposits. Contrary to Moneta Markets' statements, the broker solicits clients in Germany and the EU without proper authorization. The Italian Consob has already issued an investor warning.

December 22, 2021

Investor warning against offshore broker Moneta Markets and the Vantage Group

We recently communicated with David Bily, founder of Moneta Markets, to get the background of Vantage Group of companies. David confirmed that Moneta Markets is operated as a white label solution of Vantage Group by Vanuatu-based and VFSC-regulated offshore entity Vantage Global Limited. David opined that a license or permission would not be required for Moneta Markets in the EU. However, Consob sees differently and recently issued a warning against Moneta Markets and Vantage Global Limited.

October 31, 2021

FCA-regulated Vantage Group with unauthorized Moneta Markets, FXMarket Trades, and FXBit Mining

In August 2021, Spanish CNMV issued a warning against VT Markets acting without authorization. The broker's Client Agreement states Vantage International Group Limited, registered in the Cayman Islands, as the operator. This offshore entity is part of the Vantage Group and holds a Caymen Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) license. The Vantage Group operates a portfolio of other broker brands such as the UK-regulated VantageFX and several unregulated such as Moneta Markets or FXBit Mining.

August 2, 2021

Spanish CNMV warns against offshore broker VT Markets of Vantage Group

Spanish CNMV issued a warning against VT Markets, a broker operating without authorization. The broker's Client Agreement states Vantage International Group Limited, registered in the Cayman Islands, as the operator. This offshore entity is part of the Vantage Group and holds a Caymen Islands Monetary Authority license. The Vantage Group operates other broker brands such as VantageFX, VantageFXoptions, or TradeOnlineProfit via different entities. As a payment processor, we found everpay for bank transfers, for example.

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.