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June 21, 2023

No Surprise: UK Watchdog Issues Warning Against VT Markets Broker Scheme!

VT Markets is an Australian broker scheme that also allows the onboarding of retail clients in EEA jurisdictions via offshore entities. VT Markets offers maximum leverage of 1:500. Until mid-2022, VT Markets was part of the Vantage Group and still operates with the same solution. The scheme is operated by various companies in different jurisdictions and has authorizations in Australia and South Africa. However, the FCA has today issued a warning against the broker.

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February 14, 2023

Offshore Radar: Updated Review Of VT Markets Facilitated By Payabl And BridgerPay!

VT Markets is an Australian broker scheme that also allows the onboarding of retail clients in EEA jurisdictions via offshore entities. VT Markets offers maximum leverage of 1:500. Until mid-2022, VT Markets was part of the Vantage Group and still operates with the same solution. In fact, VT Markets is a 1:1 implementation of VantageMarkets with different branding. Payabl and BridgerPay are the main payment facilitator of the scheme, which has already received regulatory warnings.

December 22, 2022

Cyprus High-Risk Payment Processor Payabl Facilitates Offshore Broker VT Markets In Europe!

VT Markets is an Australien multi-asset broker regulated by the ASIC. Moreover, VT Markets operates offshore entities in South Africa and St. Vincent & The Grenadines. It does not have a license to offer its financial services in the EEA jurisdictions. However, almost 40% of the website visitors are from EEA countries. The Spanish CNMV issued already a warning aginst the offshore broker. A significant portion of VT Markets customers' deposits are settled through Cyprus-based Payabl via its PowerCash21 gateway. Here is an update.

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.

June 2, 2022

Offshore Broker Moneta Markets Launches News Crypto CFDs!

Moneta Markets is a trading style of the Vantage Group, which operates various brands and domains through legal entities in different regulatory regimes. The offshore entity Vantage Global Limited, registered with the VFSC in Vanuatu, is the operator of Moneta Markets and other Vantage brands. European regulators have already warned against the unauthorized and thus illegal activities of Moneta Markets soliciting consumers in the EU. Today, the offshore broker announces twelve new crypto CFDs.

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.

Compliance Report: Sergey Mendeleev, Garantex, and Exved – The Rising Role of Crypto in Russia’s Sanctions Evasion Strategy

Sergey Mendeleev, a prominent figure in Russia's cryptocurrency scene, has played a central role in the establishment and operation of two key platforms—Garantex and Exved. These platforms have been instrumental in facilitating cross-border payments and crypto transactions, potentially serving as important tools for Russia’s sanctions evasion strategy. Mendeleev's growing influence in this space, coupled with Russia's evolving regulatory framework, positions him as a key player in Russia.

Russia’s New Crypto Strategy for Sanctions Evasion

Russia’s new crypto laws, allowing mining and international payments in digital currencies, are part of a broader strategy to evade Western sanctions and reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar. This move, led by the Central Bank of Russia (CBR), opens up new compliance risks for global financial institutions dealing with Russian entities. The new laws are set to take effect in September for cross-border payments and in November for crypto mining.

Secretive Cyprus Funds Used to Obscure Megayachts and Real Estate Linked to Sanctioned Russian Banker

A recent OCCRP investigation revealed that Cyprus-registered RAIFs were used to hide megayachts and real estate linked to sanctioned Russian banker Andrei Kostin. These secretive funds, managed by Inveqo, allowed clients to avoid disclosing their ownership, raising concerns about the effectiveness of sanctions and regulatory enforcement. The case highlights the challenges of ensuring transparency and preventing financial crime in the global investment landscape.

First-Ever Crypto Seizure in Scotland Under New UK Law

Crypto has undoubtedly become mainstream, particularly in the cybercrime sphere. In a first for Scottish law enforcement, £110,000 in cryptocurrency has been confiscated from John Ross Rennie following a violent robbery. Under new UK rules, police can now seize crypto assets without needing to make an arrest, highlighting a growing focus on tackling digital crime as incidents involving cryptocurrency continue to rise.

Former Lebanon Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh Charged with Financial Crimes

It was a long-expected move. The powerful former Lebanon Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh has been arrested and charged with embezzling $42 million in public funds, part of a broader $110 million fraud case. His detention comes amid ongoing domestic and international investigations into financial misconduct during his controversial three-decade tenure. In 2022, the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) froze assets worth €120 million tied to Salame.