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French financial markets ombudsman reports jump in crypto-related mediations
15.6.2023
The Autorité des marchés financiers ombudsman saw mediation requests rise by almost a quarter in a year; the number of digital asset service providers more than doubled in that time
Russian Businesses Ask Putin to Help Legalize Crypto
1.6.2023
A body representing the interests of Russian businesses has called on president Putin to help with crypto legalization. Their proposals, including on the use of cryptocurrencies in foreign trade settlements, have been included in a report to Russia’s head of state. Companies Urge President Putin...
Celsius Bankruptcy Judge Agrees to Appoint a Consumer Privacy Ombudsman in Case
24.10.2022
The move comes after court documents released in early October revealed the financial details of hundreds of thousands of Celsius’ customers
One-Quarter of French Financial Scams Involve Crypto, Ombudsman Says
20.4.2022
Regulator Marielle Cohen-Branche warned of a loophole for complaints about unregistered crypto firms
Ombudsman Receives Complaints About Crypto Investments in Spain
22.3.2022
The Spanish ombudsman has been receiving complaints about cryptocurrency and how some Spanish citizens investing in these vehicles have lost everything. In his annual report, Angel Gabilondo recognized the rise of cryptocurrencies as a new problem due to the little or no regulation crypto sees...
Crypto Complaints Have Increased Significantly Says South Africa Financial Sector Ombud
21.12.2021
Nonkumbulo Tshombe, an advocate with the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Ombud, recently revealed that her office has noted a significant increase in the number of cryptocurrency-related complaints during the 2020/21 financial year. Cryptocurrency Not yet Regulated An advocate...
Onecoin Victims Petition Bulgaria for Seizure of Assets and Compensation
19.11.2021
A lawyer representing investors defrauded by the notorious crypto scam Onecoin has urged authorities in Bulgaria to act on the case, claiming that the “world’s largest pyramid scheme” is still operating from the country. In a petition with the Bulgarian Constitutional...
Putin’s internet ombudsman pessimistic about crypto regulation
27.10.2021
“No one is looking to allow Russian people to earn money with crypto operations,” the official claimed
France Rejects Russian Request to Extradite BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik
22.5.2021
Judicial authorities in France have refused to grant the extradition request filed by Russia for Alexander Vinnik. According to the Russian Ombudsman, Vinnik is now ready to start a new hunger strike despite his health deteriorating after spending almost four years in detention. Court Case Against...
Spanish Ministry of Economy Proposes to Create a Financial Customer Ombudsman for Crypto-Related Matters
13.3.2021
Crypto regulation in Spain remains on the political talks amid the current bull-run seen in the bitcoin prices. Now, the country’s Ministry of the Economy is about to create a new Financial Customer Ombudsman for crypto-related matters. Independent Financial Customer Body Will Abide by...
[aktualita] Ombudsman chce prověřit plánovaný konec veřejných telefonních budek
3.6.2020
Veřejný ochránce práv chce prověřit záměr Českého telekomunikačního úřadu (ČTÚ) na zrušení povinnosti provozovat veřejné telefonní automaty v rámci tzv. univerzální služby. Podle záměru ČTÚ by měla skončit s koncem letošního roku. Ombudsman má podle svého vyjádření o tomto kroku...