The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has penalized Altvest Limited / Africa Bitcoin Corporation for market manipulation under South African financial law.
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Updated Sep 23
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The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has penalized Altvest Limited / Africa Bitcoin Corporation for market manipulation under South African financial law.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.FSCA takes action against Bitcoin Africa CEO, Warren Wheatley, for trading misconduct.1 source
FSCA fines former CEO of Africa Bitcoin Corporation.1 source
FSCA levies penalties against a company for market manipulation.1 source
FSCA sanctioned former CEO Wheatley; Masie stepped into interim CEO role.1 source
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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