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BaFin Investigates Fides Ventures and Nexquant for Unauthorized Business

BaFin is investigating Fides Ventures and Nexquant for offering financial and cryptoasset services without authorization. The companies are allegedly using WhatsApp groups and a crypto exchange to solicit German investors for unauthorized financial instruments and cryptoassets.

BaFin Warns Consumers About Unauthorized 'Smarter trading' Platforms

BaFin has issued a warning to consumers regarding a series of unauthorized online platforms operating under the slogan 'Smarter trading with zero spreads.' These platforms are suspected of conducting banking business and/or providing financial services without the necessary authorization from BaFin, posing a risk to consumers.

BaFin flags Marketplace24-7 GmbH for missing sales prospectus

The German financial regulator BaFin has issued a notice flagging Marketplace24-7 GmbH for offering investment products in Germany without a required sales prospectus. The company, along with Commercehelden GmbH, is suspected of publicly offering "Amazon-Warenpaketen" without BaFin approval, violating German securities law.

BaFin Warns Commercehelden GmbH Over Missing Sales Prospectus

Germany's BaFin has issued a warning against Commercehelden GmbH and Marketplace24-7 GmbH for allegedly offering investment products ('Amazon-Warenpakete') without a required sales prospectus. This action highlights BaFin's enforcement of prospectus publication requirements under the German Securities Prospectus Act.

BaFin Warns Consumers About Unauthorized Financial Services

BaFin has issued a warning to consumers regarding the website obsidian-group(.)org, which is suspected of offering financial, investment, and cryptoasset services without the required authorization. The warning is based on information indicating the site is operating without BaFin's approval and may be linked to previously warned entities.

BaFin Notice on Financial Fraud During Global Money Week

BaFin is issuing a notice to inform consumers about financial fraud during Global Money Week. The notice highlights common scams and provides guidance on how to protect oneself, coinciding with a webinar on March 17, 2026.

BaFin Warns Fides Ventures and Nexquant for Fraudulent Activities

BaFin has issued a warning regarding Fides Ventures and Nexquant for engaging in fraudulent activities targeting German investors. Fides Ventures uses WhatsApp groups to promote an "FIVS token" and directs investors to the Nexquant crypto exchange, which offers financial and cryptoasset services without authorization.

BaFin Prohibits Net Short Positions in Wirecard AG Shares

Germany's BaFin has issued an administrative act prohibiting the establishment and increase of net short positions in Wirecard AG shares. This measure is in response to adverse events threatening market confidence and is effective until April 18, 2019.

BaFin Administrative Act on CFD Marketing and Distribution

BaFin has issued a general administrative act prohibiting the marketing, distribution, and sale of Contracts for Difference (CFDs) to retail clients if they may result in an additional payment obligation. This measure aims to protect retail investors from potentially unlimited losses.

BaFin Issues General Administrative Act on Binary Options

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a general administrative act prohibiting the marketing, distribution, or sale of binary options to retail clients. This action aligns with EU-wide measures and aims to enhance investor protection.