Regulation· ★★★· bearish·

BaFin warns against 28 fake AI trading sites and fraudulent crypto platforms

  • —BaFin warned about btcx.investments for unlicensed banking and financial services
  • —28 nearly identical 'AI trading' sites collect customer data without a license
  • —Purpose Mutual Funds Limited falsely claims supervision in Canada, Cayman Islands and Italy
  • —staublicapital.com impersonates Swiss-based Staubli Capital Management
Why it matters: The warning highlights the rise of fraudulent crypto and 'AI trading' schemes in the EU, increasing pressure on regulators and risks for retail investors.
Source: Block-Builders