Investigations
MiFinity Whistleblower Reveals Payments in Restricted Markets
Whistleblower evidence suggests MiFinity facilitated payments in restricted markets, raising regulatory and compliance concerns globally.
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Michael Schmitt
Michael Schmitt is the founder of TRIDER.UK and Editor of Malta Media. He writes about iGaming, gambling regulation, corporate structures, financial services and market integrity, combining investigative journalism with nearly three decades of experience in corporate services and international business.
Investigations
MK Fintech Partners and Regulatory Oversight Questions
Examining MK Fintech Partners, Michael Kyprianou Services, and Malta’s regulatory credibility concerns.
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September 10, 2025
Investigations
EM Group under scrutiny in online gambling disputes
EM Group’s role in online gambling disputes raises questions on trustee and administrative responsibilities.
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September 10, 2025
Investigations
Gambling profits, UK regulation and the Badalyan’s
Investigating Vivaro UK gambling failings and the flow of profits to Armenian political networks and offshore structures.
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September 08, 2025
Investigations
MiFinity and the whistleblower allegations!
Whistleblower claims raise questions about MiFinity’s payments, compliance, and exposure to restricted markets amid regulatory focus.
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September 04, 2025
Legal Analysis
Fit and Proper Test in Malta Fiduciary Oversight
Examining Malta’s fiduciary oversight and fit and proper test amid concerns raised by Michael Kyprianou Services Ltd.
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August 31, 2025
Investigations
Aideen Shortt & Curaçao Gambling Reform Controversy
Exploring Aideen Shortt’s role in Curaçao gambling reform amid allegations and political scrutiny.
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August 29, 2025
Legal Analysis
Damex Gibraltar: Regulatory Status and Corporate Structure
Explore Damex’s Gibraltar licensing, corporate structure, and B2B digital asset operations under GFSC supervision.
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August 29, 2025
Legal Analysis
Evolution & Hacksaw Hit by Stake.us California Lawsuit
Stake.us lawsuit targets Evolution and Hacksaw for alleged facilitation of illegal gambling in California.
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August 29, 2025
Legal Analysis
Stake.us Lawsuit: Could Craven and Tehrani Face Ruin?
The Stake.us lawsuit may hold founders Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani personally liable, risking wealth, reputation, and future in iGaming.
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August 29, 2025
Investigations
Can enhanced RTP slots under Curaçao licensing be trusted?
Stake’s enhanced RTP slots under Curaçao license lack independent verification—players should stay cautious.
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August 22, 2025
Investigations
Mansion Group’s legacy of unanswered questions!
Mansion Group’s legacy: offshore networks, whistleblower issues, and regulatory gaps in international gaming.
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August 21, 2025
Investigations
Unresolved Questions in Mansion Group’s Corporate Legacy
Mansion Group exposes regulatory gaps, offshore opacity, and whistleblower risks.
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August 20, 2025
Investigations
Mansion Group’s M88 and the silence of regulators!
M88 continues operating offshore, raising concerns over consumer protection and regulatory gaps in Europe.
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August 19, 2025
Investigations
CrazePlay Casino and the shifting sands of regulatory cover!
CrazePlay Casino moves from MGA to Kahnawake, raising concerns over player protection and regulatory enforcement.
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August 18, 2025
Investigations
When industry, arbitration and charity blur into one…
Charity income jumps from £100k to £400k; ties to gambling sector spark concerns over independence and transparency.
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August 18, 2025
Investigations
Christian Block and the architecture of avoidance!
Explore Christian Karl Block’s tenure at Mansion Group, litigation involvement, and the implications for governance, transparency, and regulatory oversight.
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August 18, 2025
Investigations
Private Foundations in Gambling: How Revenues Disappear
Explore how Malta’s private foundations obscure gambling profits and why transparency remains limited despite EU scrutiny.
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August 17, 2025
Investigations
M88 and the unfinished business of regulatory accountability!
Mansion M88 exploits offshore licences, raising consumer protection concerns in Europe.
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August 16, 2025
Investigations
Mansion Jackpot Scandal: How $8M Favored Shareholders
Mansion’s $8M jackpot win raised governance questions as funds went to shareholders, sparking regulatory scrutiny and ethical concerns.
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August 15, 2025
Legal Analysis
The new AML/CTF framework in Curaçao: façade or substance?
Curaçao updates AML/CTF laws to meet EU standards, but enforcement challenges may limit real impact.
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August 14, 2025
Investigations
Gibraltar Oversight Fails in Fiduciary Trust al-Assad Case
Gibraltar regulators face scrutiny for ignoring Fiduciary Trust’s role in the al-Assad money-laundering scandal.
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August 14, 2025
Investigations
Cedric Pietersz and the Stalled Gambling Reform in Curaçao
Curaçao’s gambling reform stalls under Cedric Pietersz, with licensing delays, weak enforcement, and credibility challenges.
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August 13, 2025
Investigations
Damex Uncovered: Inside Europe’s Fintech Star
Explore Damex’s journey from Gibraltar crypto brokerage to multi-jurisdictional regulated payments and fintech group.
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August 13, 2025
Investigations
The quiet influence behind Mansion Group’s offshore network
Examining Lawrence Quahe’s advisory role in Mansion Group’s offshore structuring and corporate strategy.
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August 13, 2025
Investigations
Sampoerna Case: Philanthropy and Offshore Governance Lessons
Examining the Sampoernas’ philanthropy, offshore ownership, and governance challenges in controversial sectors.
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August 12, 2025
Legal Analysis
Curaçao AML enforcement vs Sweden, Netherlands, UK
Compare Curaçao’s AML enforcement with Sweden, Netherlands, and UK: settlements, penalties, and transparency.
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