Entries by Dolphin Media Production

After extensive preliminary review! Trust Your Universe/Universe Trading LLC: Regulatory warnings, rebranding, red flags!

What you can do The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) and the German BaFin warned against offers from Universe Trading LLC (“Trust Your Universe”). BaFin stated that the company does not have a license under the German Banking Act (KWG) and is offering financial services in Germany without authorization. Later, rebrandings appeared under “Universe Academy” […]

DAO1 – BaFin warns against unauthorized crypto services

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) issued an official consumer warning about DAO1 and related products from Apertum Holding Limited. The German supervisory authority advises extreme caution and refers to the BaFin company database for authorized providers. BaFin: Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Newsletter — 02/10/2025 Notice dated 02/10/2025Dao1(.)ai: BaFin warns about DAO1 The financial […]

From one scam to the next? – Skainet and CermakFX in focus

Following the collapse of Skainet Systems, a suspected successor has quickly emerged in the form of CermakFX. For investors, the question arises: is this a classic reboot of the same system under a new name? Initial analyses and official warnings paint a clear picture. Skainet Systems: AI promises without substance From 2024 onwards, Skainet Systems […]

XPro to close on 30 September – is a total loss imminent?

Official closure on 30 September 2025 XPro has announced that it will cease all global operations on 30 September 2025. Officially, the decision is said to be strategic and not due to financial or operational problems. From our point of view, this is a warning sign: time and again, we see companies in MLM and […]

Compliance: a never-ending battle? Why Wise customers are increasingly suffering from regulatory measures

Wise (formerly TransferWise) is considered a flagship fintech company for low-cost international transfers. However, the reality of recent months paints a different picture: regulatory authorities in the US and Europe are repeatedly intervening. For customers, this means more bureaucracy, frozen accounts and legal uncertainty. US: Million-dollar fine for AML deficiencies In July 2025, several US […]

eCredits in light of the Blocktrade change: What does this mean for liquidity and price?

The Blocktrade platform has entered a new phase: its acquisition by the FSR Group and the shift in regulation are causing considerable uncertainty for customers. Particularly affected are holders of eCredits (ECS), a cryptocurrency that was previously traded exclusively via Blocktrade for almost 90% of its value. It is striking, however, that Blocktrade, like myWorld […]

CONNECT model: Between ‘hub’ and repetition into risk?

CONNECT (connect.ac) promotes itself as a ‘private hub’ for crypto and DeFi services. Behind it are providers such as WADZ, BXpay, NodeK and Centtura – and rhetoric that is strikingly reminiscent of Safir, Zeniq, XPro and Homnifi. For investors from the EU, this raises legal and consumer protection issues. A new name, old acquaintances The […]

Voluntary or involuntary? – Blocktrade customers face forced migration

With its latest announcement in September 2025, Blocktrade officially confirmed its transfer to FSR Digital. What at first glance sounds like a regular platform change turns out, on closer inspection, to be a highly risky move for all existing investors. Withdraw or automatically agree Blocktrade is asking customers to withdraw their remaining assets by 28 […]