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BaFin issues warning about Profit Phantom offering unauthorized crypto services
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Mark Bran­son, president of BaFin | BaFin

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a warning regarding Profit Phantom, which is allegedly offering financial, investment, and crypto asset services without the necessary authorization. This announcement was made in a news release on March 7, 2025.

According to BaFin, Profit Phantom is suspected of providing unauthorized services through its website profitphantom.io. The authority emphasizes that any company offering such services in Germany must possess official authorization, which Profit Phantom reportedly lacks. BaFin advises consumers to verify a company's authorization status using its database. The warning is grounded in the German Banking Act and the Cryptomarkets Supervision Act.

The German Crypto Markets Supervision Act (KMAG), effective from December 27, 2024, introduces regulatory measures for overseeing crypto markets in Germany. It aims to enhance market transparency, operational resilience, and compliance with European crypto regulations. KMAG mandates that crypto service providers secure licenses, maintain robust systems, and ensure transparent practices within the sector. This framework supports secure and compliant market operations aligned with EU standards.

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

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

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