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September 1, 2020

FMA warns against IFX Banc and Global Payment Solutions

On September 1, 2020, the FMA issued an investor warning against IFX Banc (www.ifxcapitals.com and www.ifxbanc.com) which is allegedly operated by Global Payment Solutions LLC in Podgorica, Montenegro. A quickly conducted review by FinTelegram revealed that the Bulgarian Ankor Group Investment Ltd is also stated as the operator.

April 14, 2019

The Montenegrin Money Connection of the “Lenhoff-Barak” Crime Scheme

The brazen “Lenhoff-Barak” organization seems to become bigger by the day and spans across the EU, the Balkans, and Israel. The Central Bank of Montenegro..

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March 29, 2019

UK FCA Permanently Bans Binary Options

The Finacial Times reported today, that UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will permanently ban trading the sale, marketing, and distribution of binary options. The regulator..

February 22, 2019

Illegal Estonian Brokers – Update on VEmarkets And Floris Pieter Bartel Waals

A few days ago FinTelegram published an investor warning on the unregulated and illegal broker scheme VEmarkets (www.vemarkets.com). At the time of our report, the..

February 19, 2019

Investor Warning – VEmarkets And Grau International OU

On Jan 14, 2019, the Estonian financial market authority Finantsinspektsioon warned against Grau International OU, a company registered in Estonia and the operator behind the..

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.