Cointed GmbH

Cointed GmbH was founded in Austria in 2015, initially positioning itself as a comprehensive cryptocurrency service provider. The company operated a cryptocurrency exchange, a network of Bitcoin ATMs across Europe, and offered crypto mining contracts. However, investigations revealed that the company was deeply involved in the "Optioment" pyramid scheme. Austrian authorities, including the Financial Market Authority (FMA), launched investigations into the company for large-scale commercial fraud, leading to police raids, the arrest of its founders, and the seizure of assets. The company ultimately filed for bankruptcy and ceased all operations, having defrauded investors of an estimated €100 million.