LBX

Our investigation into LBX found an operation with the classic markings of an investment scam. If you are weighing a deposit — or trying to get one back — read this first.

Who is LBX?

LBX markets itself as an online trading and investment service. Its public site is presented at https://www.lbx.com/. As with most operations of this kind, the polished front end conceals a lack of the basic protections a real, regulated broker is required to provide.

Is LBX regulated?

We could find no evidence that LBX holds a valid licence from any recognised financial regulator. Trading client funds without authorisation is one of the strongest indicators of a scam — there is no regulator to complain to, and no protection for your money.

Red flags we identified

• Withdrawals reportedly blocked behind “taxes,” “fees” or account “upgrades”
• Account dashboards that show “gains” with no real market exposure
• Unrealistic profit claims and pressure to deposit more
• Offshore or shell-company registration used to avoid oversight
• Opaque or anonymous corporate ownership

Our analysis

On July 7, 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a warning regarding LBX , suspecting that this company may be offering financial services or products without the necessary authorization. https://www.fca.org.uk/news/warnings/london-block-exchange-lbx

Can you recover money lost to LBX?

If you have deposited with LBX, do not pay any further “fees” to withdraw — that is part of the trap. Funds sent to operations like this can sometimes be traced on-chain and pursued through the exchanges and processors that received them. Whether recovery is realistic depends on how you paid and how quickly you act.