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EU Regulators Impose 970 Sanctions Worth €71 Million in 2024 Enforcement Push
- Market abuse and investment services violations drew the heaviest penalties among all EU member states last year.
- ESMA's first comprehensive enforcement report revealed significant differences in how different countries approach financial penalties.
Monday, 16/06/2025 | 09:08 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Kiwis Want High Returns But 70% Keep Cash Under the Mattress
- While 43% of New Zealanders prioritize high investment returns, fewer than 30% actually invest.
- Meanwhile, financial stress is mounting, with 61% of Kiwis reporting they're "sinking" financially.
Thursday, 29/05/2025 | 06:54 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
French AMF Shuts Down 181 Fraud Investment Sites in 2024 as Losses Hit Almost €30K per Victim
- French financial regulator AMF reports average losses of €29,500 per investment scam victim in 2024.
- It also imposed a record €26.5 million in sanctions across 60 prosecuted individuals and entities as digital fraud schemes proliferate.
Monday, 26/05/2025 | 13:33 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Crypto Fraud Ecosystem Hits $12.4 Billion as AI, Pig Butchering Powers New Scams
- Cryptocurrency scam revenues are projected to hit an all-time high in 2024, according to a Chainalysis report.
- High-yield investment programs and pig butchering scams account for over 83% of all crypto fraud.
Monday, 17/02/2025 | 11:54 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Capital.com’s UAE Traders Post Record $469 Billion in Volume, Doubling Germany’s
- Clients from the Gulf region also dominated, with 19.5 million trades on the broker's platform in 2024.
- Germany leads in risk management, while Switzerland achieves the highest profits.
Wednesday, 29/01/2025 | 10:50 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Why Europol Blames Bitcoin and Artificial Intelligence for Cybercrime Boom
- The latest report highlights the growing use of cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin ETFs in criminal activities.
- The agency calls for enhanced tools and training to combat evolving digital threats.
Monday, 22/07/2024 | 09:51 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Why Collaboration is the Secret Weapon in the Modern Payment Ecosystem
- Understanding the trust equation.
Monday, 03/06/2024 | 16:00 GMT by
Pedro Ferreira
1.5 Million People Trade Crypto Daily in Western Europe, Germany Leads
- Western Europe has emerged as a crypto powerhouse, with Germany and France leading the charge.
- It is currently the second region globally with the highest adoption of digital assets.
Thursday, 28/03/2024 | 15:46 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
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