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BaFin announces a warning on unauthorized services by profitflex247.com

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Mark Bran­son, president of BaFin | BaFin

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a warning concerning the website profitflex247.com, which is offering financial and investment services without proper authorization. This announcement was made in a news release on January 24.

According to BaFin, the operator of profitflex247.com offers financial and investment services without a valid license and may be involved in identity theft. The operator claims to be authorized and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), but BaFin found no evidence linking the company Flex Instant Services Ltd, referenced by the website, to profitflex247.com. BaFin suspects that the website is misusing the identity of Flex Instant Services Ltd.

Section 37 of the German Banking Act (KWG) permits BaFin to intervene against unauthorized banking activities or financial services. If a company operates without necessary licenses or engages in prohibited transactions, BaFin can order the cessation of operations and appoint a liquidator for settlement. The authority also has the power to inform the public if a company is suspected or found to be engaging in unauthorized activities. Should this information prove false, BaFin is required to correct it, as said by the Federal Ministry of Justice of Germany.

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Blockpit's analysis ranks Binance as Europe's safest licensed cryptocurrency exchange due to its regulation in multiple European countries, AES-256 encryption, and SAFU (Secure Asset Fund for Users) program for user protection. Coinbase ranks second with 98% of assets held offline, licensing by BaFin in Germany, and advanced security protocols. Kraken takes third place, storing 95% of assets in cold wallets and adhering to regulations across the EU and other regions.

BaFin oversees Germany's financial system's stability and integrity. It supervises banks, financial services institutions, payment institutions, e-money institutions, insurers, asset managers, and related entities. Its responsibilities include solvency supervision, market supervision for fair conditions, and preventing misuse for money laundering or terrorist financing.

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