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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Michael
With nearly 30 years in corporate services and investigative journalism, I head TRIDER.UK, specializing in deep-dive research into gaming and finance. As Editor of Malta Media, I deliver sharp investigative coverage of iGaming and financial services. My experience also includes leading corporate formations and navigating complex international business structures.
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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August 11, 2025
Investigations
Evolution AB regulatory risks: selective ring-fencing concerns
Selective ring-fencing exposes Evolution AB to regulatory and financial risks across Europe.
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August 11, 2025
Investigations
Mansion signatures: how power operates behind the paper trail!
Explore how signature authority and mandates shape governance in cross-border gambling businesses.
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August 11, 2025
Investigations
Philanthropy’s Bright Lights and Offshore Shadows
Explore the Sampoerna family’s philanthropy, governance, and private wealth structures in Southeast Asia.
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August 10, 2025
Legal Analysis
Selective Privacy Claims in Mansion Group Litigation
Examining how selective privacy and public conduct shape Mansion Group’s litigation with Karel Manasco.
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August 08, 2025
Investigations
MK Fintech Partners Ltd: Malta VFA Licensing Clarifications
MK Fintech clarifies past VFA role, office links, and Malta licensing amid regulatory changes.
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August 08, 2025
Legal Analysis
The limits of without prejudice: misuse of legal privilege
Exploring how 'without prejudice' is misused in law, its limits, and why misuse threatens press freedom and accountability.
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August 07, 2025
Legal Analysis
Gibraltar Judiciary Crisis: Silence on Judicial Bias
Gibraltar’s judiciary faces scrutiny for silence and bias in Manasco v Mansion, raising concerns about transparency and fairness.
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August 07, 2025
Investigations
The Crypto Gambling Foundation hasn’t moved in Years!
The CGF badge persists online despite inactivity since 2020, raising compliance and fairness concerns in crypto gambling.
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August 06, 2025
Investigations
Fasttoken Tokenomics: Decentralisation or Insider Control?
Fasttoken claims decentralisation, but 90% of tokens favor insiders over public users.
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August 01, 2025
Investigations
How Campeonbet and CW Marketing Exploit CGA’s Regulatory Illusion
Explore how Campeonbet exploits Curaçao’s CGA “green seal” while player protections remain absent.
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July 31, 2025
Investigations
Bahamut Ecosystem: The Decentralisation Illusion Explained
Exploring Bahamut’s grant-funded projects and why central control contradicts its decentralisation claims.
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July 31, 2025
Investigations
SoftConstruct Group: Unanswered Questions & Financial Opacity
Investigating SoftConstruct’s opaque structure, governance gaps, and unanswered regulatory questions in the gaming and finance sectors.
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July 28, 2025
Investigations
Civil injunction silences claims against EM Group, Bellona
German court bans individual from repeating claims about Bellona N.V. and EM Group, raising concerns over data privacy and regulatory oversight.
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July 26, 2025
Legal Analysis
Is EM Group Just a Trustee or an Operational Director?
Explore whether EM Group’s role in Curaçao’s gaming sector extends beyond trustee duties.
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July 26, 2025
Legal Analysis
Potential liability from the conduct of Mr. Antonio Zanghi
Antonio Zanghi’s director loan sparks insolvency, civil claims, and fraud concerns at Maxima Compliance Ltd.
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July 19, 2025
Legal Analysis
Chief Justice Anthony Dudley and Gibraltar Judiciary Oversight
Examining Chief Justice Dudley’s role, key rulings, and the debate on judicial independence in Gibraltar.
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July 19, 2025
Investigations
Albert Isola’s Role in Gibraltar Gaming Oversight
Albert Isola’s ties to Gibraltar’s gaming sector raise transparency and governance questions amid the Mansion vs Manasco case.
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July 19, 2025
Legal Analysis
Frozen crypto assets – court battles expose legal gaps
Many investors are grappling with the implications of frozen cryptocurrency assets, as recent court battles have brought to light significant legal ambiguities in the handling of digital currencies. These cases...
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July 19, 2025
Legal Analysis
Trustee and Director Liability in Gambling Sector 2025
Curaçao directors face rising legal risks. Courts now hold trustees personally liable for online gambling misconduct or player fund misuse.
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July 16, 2025
Investigations
Sampoerna Family Profile: Wealth, Philanthropy & Holdings
Explore the Sampoerna family's philanthropy, offshore holdings, and governance practices in this detailed reputation profile.
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