Floki has formally responded to the Hong Kong SFC’s recent warning, reiterating their commitment to compliance across jurisdictions and explaining the rationale behind their staking program’s high returns. Cryptocurrency Project Floki Counters Hong Kong SFC’s Warning In a detailed blog post dated Jan. 29, Floki, the team behind the dog-themed memecoin, addressed the recent warning […]
Hong Kong’s SFC Issues Warning on Floki’s ‘Highly Risky’ Staking Programs
A Hong Kong watchdog, the SFC, has cautioned investors about the enticing yet potentially risky ‘Floki Staking Program’ and ‘Tokenfi Staking Program,’ which offer high annualized returns without the required regulatory green light. SFC Warns Against Unregulated Floki and Tokenfi Crypto Staking Programs The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a public […]
SEC Issues ‘Fear of Missing Out’ Warning Ahead of Spot Bitcoin ETF Decision
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors about fear of missing out (FOMO). “Just because others might buy a particular investment, doesn’t mean it’s the right opportunity for you,” the SEC noted. “We’ve all seen the increased interest in online investing and the explosion of digital assets and meme stocks. Understanding these […]
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Issues Scam Proprietary Trading Platform Warning
According to Peter Brandt, legitimate proprietary trading firms neither charge fees on traders nor impose “restrictions on trading style or markets.” The veteran trader branded as scams any prop firm that fails to adhere to the operating conditions that he outlined. Legitimate Prop Firms Veteran trader Peter Brandt has warned fellow traders to be …
Lloyds Bank Issues ‘Urgent Warning’ on Rising Threat of Crypto Scams
Lloyds Bank, a major retail and commercial bank in the U.K., has issued an “urgent warning” about the growing threat of cryptocurrency scams. “Crypto is a highly risky asset class and remains largely unregulated, which makes it an attractive area for fraudsters to exploit. If something goes wrong, you’re unlikely to get your money back,” […]