Cyprus police warn public after crypto investor loses $58K to advance fee fraud

Cyprus authorities have urged investors to be cautious after a local lost $58,000 in a cryptocurrency scam that promised lucrative returns. According to a Knews report, the Limassol Criminal Investigation Department is currently investigating a fake crypto trading platform that scammed a 50-year-old man. Notably, the victim came across the phony website in December. At […]

Coinbase acquires BUX’s Cyprus unit, secures key European license

Coinbase, the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has acquired the Cyprus unit of BUX, now rebranded as Coinbase Financial Services Europe.  The acquisition grants Coinbase a Cyprus Investment Firm license under the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing it to offer contracts for differences across the European Economic Area, according to Finance Magnetes. CFDs are financial instruments […]