Collapsed crypto firm Ziglu faces $2.7M deficit amid special administration
2025-07-13 10:41:59
Main Idea
British crypto fintech Ziglu faces a $2.7 million deficit amid special administration, leaving thousands of customers at risk of losses due to mismanagement and regulatory issues.
Key Points
1. Ziglu, a UK-based crypto fintech, has a $2.7 million shortfall, putting 20,000 customers at risk of losing their savings.
2. The company's 'Boost' product, offering 6% interest, was not protected, leading to frozen withdrawals after FCA intervention.
3. Directors were accused of misusing customer funds to cover cash flow issues before entering special administration in June.
4. Ziglu, once valued at $170 million, is now seeking buyers through administrators RSM.
5. The UK lags behind the EU and US in crypto regulation, with no clear framework from the FCA despite global advancements like MiCA and the GENIUS Act.
Description
Thousands of savers face potential losses after a $2.7 million shortfall was discovered at Ziglu, a British crypto fintech that entered special administration.
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