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EXFUSION, NEO.FX, TAGMarkets: A Traveling Circus?

In our previous report, we critically examined the system behind TAGMarkets – particularly in light of the official warning issued by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA). The authority explicitly advises against conducting business with TAGMarkets or its associated companies, as they lack the necessary licenses for financial or securities services in Austria. Despite an […]

The TAGMarkets System in the Shadow Realm of Mauritius: FMA Warning

As a financial and brokerage platform, TAGMarkets promotes itself online as a modern Forex, CFD, and cryptocurrency broker offering copy trading tools, high trading volumes, and numerous — sometimes exotic — account models. Yet behind the polished façade, significant warning signals, ambiguities, and substantial risks for investors become apparent, requiring a professional assessment. Our analysis […]

CONNECT/WIZZAN 2026 Go Live: A Digital House of Cards?

“February 2026 marks the beginning of a historic new phase.” With these words, the leadership of CONNECT (formerly Safir/ZENIQ, Xera, XPRO) is currently rallying its community on Telegram. The message is clear: the time for promises is over; all products are now allegedly “100% live.” Yet, behind the polished facade of high-tech vocabulary and Dubai-based […]

De-risking instead of individual case review: When banks push companies out of payment transactions

De-risking refers to the practice of banks terminating business relationships not because of specific legal violations, but to reduce regulatory, reputational, or operational risks across the board. Often, entire customer groups or business models are excluded instead of examining and managing risks on a case-by-case basis. The competition between traditional banks and FinTechs is increasingly […]

Offshore License as a Fig Leaf – Why the Alleged Regulation Doesn’t Exist

The offers currently being promoted by Marina Graf & Werner Kaiser in connection with TAG Markets, Social Trading, Sonic AI, and “Amplified Accounts” create the impression that they are regulated, licensed financial and crypto services. This claim is demonstrably false. The central point of reference in the advertising is a so-called investment dealer license from […]

A textbook example of deception in the crypto market: Complexity as a Weapon

How crypto newcomers are led into liability traps through technical jargon, technology, and phased communication – illustrated by a Kaspa mining project Crypto projects, trading platforms, mining models – for many investors, these terms blur into an opaque and difficult-to-navigate landscape. Those new to the space are confronted with a level of technical and organizational […]

From Safir/ZENIQ to XPRO to Connect: The Shell Game Enters the Next Round

After Safir/ZENIQ, WEWE Global, The Blockchain Era, XERA, XPRO, and a long list of failed or rebranded token projects, Connect has presented itself in recent months as a fresh start. New terminology, new interfaces, new promises. However, a closer examination of communication patterns, leadership structures, and feedback from users reveals a different picture: Connect appears […]