Cipher Mining — sealed dossier
Cipher Mining, operating from cipmins.com, shows the hallmarks of an investment scam and has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (New Zealand – Financial Markets Authority) warning list. Any request to pay a release fee to unlock your own balance is the scam continuing. Do not pay it. Open a case with our recovery desk and we will review what recovery options realistically exist.
What we know
The broker operates under the public name Cipher Mining and presents the surface profile of a regulated trading venue. Our custody desk has reviewed multiple incoming case files referencing this counterparty.
Custody breach signatures
- Communication routed through non-corporate email domains or short-lived messaging accounts.
- Tiered withdrawal thresholds introduced after initial deposits were accepted.
- Unverified ‘profit screenshots’ or testimonials used in marketing material.
- Requests for additional deposits framed as ‘release fees’ or ‘tax clearance’.
Custody desk recommendation
Anyone with funds deposited to Cipher Mining should file a custody breach intake without delay. Our analysts coordinate exchange outreach and counterparty research from the moment your case is acknowledged.