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Odaily Odaily News, the Hong Kong District Court today sentenced a cross-border money laundering case. A 34-year-old mainland Chinese woman was convicted of four counts of money laundering and sentenced to 47.5 months in prison for opening multiple shell accounts at a local digital bank to assist a cross-border criminal syndicate in laundering criminal proceeds, and for purchasing cryptocurrencies at a virtual asset exchange shop to conceal the source and destination of the funds.Investigations revealed that the woman laundered approximately 9.29 million Hong Kong dollars in suspected criminal proceeds between August and September 2024. Furthermore, between June and September 2024, this cross-border money laundering syndicate used 43 local bank accounts to receive proceeds from 34 fraud cases, involving approximately 18 million Hong Kong dollars. It is suspected that they used local bank accounts for cryptocurrency transactions, laundering up to 230 million Hong Kong dollars in suspected criminal proceeds. (hk01)
According to HK01, Hong Kong police have cracked a cross-border money laundering case. The involved syndicate used 43 Hong Kong bank accounts between June and September 2024 to process funds obtained from 34 fraud cases, totaling approximately HK$18 million. Police also suspect that the syndicate laundered up to HK$230 million in criminal proceeds through bank accounts via cryptocurrency transactions. Police investigations revealed that a 34-year-old Mainland Chinese woman allegedly traveled to Hong Kong to open multiple nominee bank accounts to assist the criminal syndicate in laundering about HK$9.29 million in illicit gains. She further purchased cryptocurrencies through virtual asset exchange shops to conceal the source and flow of funds. The woman was sentenced to 47.5 months’ imprisonment. Hong Kong police warn that assisting criminal syndicates in handling funds carries a maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment, while convictions for money laundering carry a maximum fine of HK$5 million and up to 14 years’ imprisonment.
According to PYMNTS, on June 22, the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a proposed rulemaking requiring payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs) under its supervision to comply with provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the GENIUS Act, and mandating that they implement anti-money laundering/combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programs, sanctions programs, and reporting requirements administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The rule would also establish an OCC supervisory and enforcement framework for PPSIs’ AML/CFT obligations and clarify coordination mechanisms between the OCC and FinCEN in enforcement actions. Previously, the OCC had jointly sought public comment with the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding requirements for stablecoin issuers to establish customer identification programs.
Odaily Odaily News BIT (formerly Matrixport) has officially launched its Margin Trading feature and will open public beta on June 26. BIT is the first platform in the crypto industry to offer a margin function. Users can now submit margin applications through the official website or APP. BIT will review applications based on account status and risk management requirements and gradually open margin limits.In addition, features such as securities lending are also in preparation and will be gradually rolled out in accordance with regulatory requirements and product progress.During the public beta, BIT is simultaneously launching the "First Margin Borrow · Limited-Time Zero Interest" and "Interest Cashback Rewards" campaigns. Users who utilize margin for the first time during the event period will enjoy 0% interest on their first loan for 30 days, allowing users to experience the capital efficiency of leverage with zero interest.Elio Cui, Head of the Brokerage Business, stated: “BIT is the first to offer margin functionality, completing the client journey from account opening and trading to capital leverage. This allows BIT clients to enhance investment efficiency and gain early access to the world’s most wealth-generating assets without relying on bank cards or leaving the digital asset ecosystem.”BIT also reminds users that while margin trading improves capital efficiency, it also carries corresponding risks. Users should fully understand the margin rules and risk control mechanisms and participate prudently based on their own risk tolerance.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Lee Chan-jin, Governor of Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), stated at a press briefing on June 22 that the launch of single-stock leveraged ETFs tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix had yielded poor results and generated excessive side effects—causing him deep personal regret—and acknowledged that the policy had effectively failed. He pointed out that the extremely high trading turnover rates of these products enabled securities firms to collect massive commissions while delivering no substantive returns to investors; the highest turnover rate approached 200%, allowing securities firms to earn up to 10 trillion Korean won in transaction fees. Meanwhile, he expressed serious concern over the ongoing expansion of leveraged investment in the market and the extreme concentration of trading in semiconductor stocks, emphasizing that the FSS would consult with relevant policy authorities to introduce, in phases, safeguards targeting margin financing. Additionally, regarding Future Asset Securities’ zero-allocation policy for the SpaceX public stock offering, he remarked it was “difficult to understand.” The FSS has launched an on-site inspection of Korea Investment Trust Management Co., Ltd., and will conduct a compliance review of Samsung Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Recently, Lee Chan-jin, Governor of the Republic of Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), stated that the agency is considering introducing separate stabilization measures for single-stock leveraged ETFs. During a press conference held on June 22, 2026, Lee noted that the negative effects of single-stock leveraged ETFs have intensified. In addition to strengthening monitoring of trading activities, regulators are also weighing other market stabilization measures to hedge against the cascading risks potentially triggered by the volatile swings in single-stock leveraged ETFs tracking SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics. "I am deeply concerned that ordinary investors will find it difficult to realize substantial returns, while the profits and dividends are completely pocketed by the operating institutions," Lee said.On May 27, 2026, single-stock leveraged ETFs with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix as underlying assets were listed on the local Korean exchange, attracting a frenzy of market capital. According to statistics from the Republic of Korea's Financial Supervisory Service, the total market capitalization of these single-stock leveraged ETFs more than doubled from 4.5 trillion won on the listing date to 9.6 trillion won by June 12. The average daily turnover rate for these single-stock leveraged ETFs reached as high as 122.5%, far exceeding the 30.2% turnover rate of other leveraged and inverse ETFs. (Caixin)Possibly influenced by this news, the Republic of Korea's KOSPI index once plummeted by 7% today, triggering a circuit breaker.
Greece rejected Binance's authorization application under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, possibly due to political pressure exerted by European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.Binance submitted its application to the Hellenic Capital Market Commission earlier in 2026, established a holding company locally, and had already passed key technical reviews. However, the application was swiftly overturned between June 7 and June 15, 2026. During a meeting in May, Lagarde told Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis that Europe does not welcome Binance. The reason is that Binance, as a dominant platform providing stablecoin liquidity, is considered by some policymakers to be large enough to potentially complicate the European Central Bank's push for the digital euro project.With the Greek route blocked, Binance has shifted its focus to France in an effort to obtain a MiCA license. (crowdfundinsider)
following an internal review, South Korea's Financial Services Commission, Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the Bank of Korea have stated that it is currently difficult to push forward with the easing of virtual asset regulations requested by the industry.Regulatory authorities pointed out that the current policy stance has not shifted toward deregulation, and some adjustment proposals from the industry would be difficult to implement without amending existing laws. The review was prompted by a meeting held on June 8 between the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and industry representatives.A relevant official from South Korea's Financial Services Commission stated that regulators are currently gathering industry opinions on specific implementation details, rather than planning to relax regulations, and no definitive plans have been established yet. (Edaily)
that, according to official news from Bitget, the platform has officially launched its direct US stock connection product, "Bitget US Stocks," allowing users to buy and sell over 10,000 real US stocks and ETFs directly using USDC. The service executes settlements through licensed US brokers, granting users full shareholder rights including cash dividends and voting rights. It covers pre-market, regular, and after-hours trading sessions, and supports the seamless transfer of existing stock holdings from other brokerage platforms into Bitget. This move is another key step in Bitget's US Stock 2.0 strategy, following the launch of the Reality protocol and rToken-based US stock tokens in early June, aimed at providing a more intuitive trading interface for users accustomed to traditional brokerage experiences.To coincide with the new product launch, Bitget is simultaneously rolling out an accelerated stock transfer program. During the promotional period, users who transfer US stock holdings from external brokerages such as Futu, Tiger Brokers, moomoo, Longbridge, Webull, and IBKR into Bitget have the chance to receive a transfer fee subsidy of up to $10,000. The registration period runs from June 22, 19:00 to July 10, 23:59 (UTC+8), and subsidies will be distributed to eligible users every Monday. Transferred assets can be held or traded directly within the Bitget account.On June 5th, Bitget announced the listing of US stock tokens launched by its compliant RWA protocol. It currently supports over 500 US stocks and ETFs, including SpaceX, Tesla, and Nvidia, with assets under management (AUM) exceeding $50 million. The launch of direct US stock connection further completes Bitget's US stock product matrix, offering users accustomed to traditional brokerage experiences a more intuitive trading interface and experience.
Odaily Seer Channel monitoring shows that the probability on Polymarket for "Claude Fable 5 will be restored for US customers by June 26" has dropped to 41%, down 16% in 24 hours.Due to US government export controls imposed on national security grounds, Anthropic suspended global access to the Claude Fable 5 model just days after its release on June 9.Latest reports indicate that Anthropic executives have submitted a proposal to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, pledging closer collaboration with the White House and working to address the security concerns that led to restrictions on its powerful "Mythos" and "Fable" models.Sources familiar with the matter say that during ongoing remediation negotiations, Anthropic has committed to resolving any security issues more quickly in the future, though there is currently no exact timeline for a complete resolution. Another insider stated that Anthropic co-founder and Chief Computing Officer Tom Brown, along with Head of Public Policy Sarah Heck, are leading negotiations with Trump administration officials. Representatives from both Anthropic and the Department of Commerce did not respond to requests for comment.Odaily Seer Channel continues to monitor prediction markets, seeing changes before they are priced in.
According to Odaily, the privacy-focused public chain project Namada officially stated that the protocol encountered a vulnerability attack incident. The team is currently investigating and has contacted relevant parties to assist in handling the matter.Officials stated that if the operator behind this attack is a white hat hacker, they hope the individual will proactively contact the team to further understand the vulnerability and facilitate a resolution.On-chain data shows that some ATOM assets related to the incident were allegedly transferred to a Cosmos Hub network address via IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication protocol). According to on-chain tracking information, this address received approximately 228,517 ATOM on June 18. The funds were subsequently drained within hours through IBC transfers and multiple outgoing transactions. Currently, only a small balance remains in this address.As of now, Namada has not disclosed the type of vulnerability, the attack method, or the specific scale of losses. The relevant investigation is still ongoing.
According to Nikkei, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) announced on June 19 that it has ordered Moomoo Securities to suspend certain business operations, specifically prohibiting the solicitation and acceptance of new account openings from June 19 to September 18—a period of three months. At the same time, regulators also issued a business improvement order, requiring the company to clarify accountability—including at the management level—and formulate a corrective action plan to prevent recurrence.
Monitoring by Odaily Seer Prophet Channel shows that the probability of "Claude Fable 5 restored for US customers before July 1" on Polymarket has risen to 73%, up 33% in 24H.If Anthropic reopens Claude Fable 5 (or Claude Mythos, or a version confirmed to be the same model) to the US public before the specified date, this event will settle as "Yes"; otherwise, it will settle as "No". Qualifying methods of restoration include public beta or public waitlist; closed testing and private access do not count. Other models such as Haiku, Sonnet, and Opus are not included by default unless they are confirmed to be the same model as Claude Fable 5. Settlement will primarily be based on official announcements from Anthropic, supplemented by consensus reports from mainstream media.Due to export controls imposed by the US government on national security grounds, Anthropic urgently suspended global access to the Claude Fable 5 model just days after its release on June 9. Although the restrictions were primarily aimed at foreign users, due to the difficulty of real-time user identity screening, Anthropic ultimately closed access for all users, including those in the US, and switched requests to less capable models such as Opus 4.8. Anthropic is currently engaged in high-level discussions with the White House on issues including model capabilities and potential jailbreak risks. The company has publicly stated that the ban may have stemmed from a misunderstanding and is actively pushing to restore access.Odaily Seer Prophet Channel continues to monitor the prediction market, seeing changes before they are priced in.
Odaily Seer Prophecy Channel monitors that Polymarket has launched a new prediction event for "SpaceX Starship First Launch Date from Florida."To date, all integrated test flights of Starship have been conducted at Starbase in Texas. SpaceX is currently building Starship launch and manufacturing facilities in Florida, including a Starship launch tower at Kennedy Space Center's LC-39A, and renovation work at Cape Canaveral's SLC-37. Relevant projects still require regulatory approval, environmental assessments, and infrastructure construction.SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell stated in a CNBC interview in June 2026 that the company expects Starship Flight 13 to launch in about a month and plans to gradually achieve a monthly Starship launch cadence. She also mentioned that future missions could include Starship's first-ever launch from Florida.Odaily Seer Prophecy Channel continues to follow the prediction market—seeing changes before pricing.
According to La Provence, French police arrested four suspects in Marseille and its surrounding areas in connection with an attempted kidnapping-style robbery targeting cryptocurrency assets. The incident occurred at around 3 a.m. on June 13, 2026, when the suspects broke into a residential unit in Marseille’s 13th arrondissement, attempting to seize cryptocurrency-related assets by taking two women hostage. A family in the building was awakened by the noise and immediately called the police; the suspects fled the scene, leaving behind only their vehicle license plate as a clue. Such “crypto-kidnapping” crimes are reportedly on the rise in France, with approximately 70 cases involving kidnapping or ransom demands targeting cryptocurrency assets recorded since the start of 2026. Authorities note that these incidents typically target cryptocurrency holders and their family members, exhibiting highly targeted and violent characteristics.
according to Aztec Labs monitoring, the team is investigating a potential vulnerability affecting an Aztec payments product that was discontinued in 2021. Approximately $2 million was transferred from an immutable smart contract. This discontinued product is an immutable Stage 2 Rollup version that was deactivated in 2022. Aztec Labs does not hold the admin keys or any control over the system, and thus cannot pause or upgrade it. This incident is separate from the attack on the Aztec Connect product on June 14. The Aztec Foundation stated that the product affected by this attack is not associated with any smart contracts of the current network or the AZTEC ERC20 token.
Odaily Odaily News Rodney "Bitcoin Rodney" Burton, a resident of Miami, Florida, has pleaded guilty in federal court to participating in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme related to HyperFund, which involved approximately $1.8 billion.According to federal prosecutors in Maryland, Burton admitted to "conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business." He participated in promoting this Ponzi-structured project between June 2020 and January 2022, profiting approximately $7.85 million.Law enforcement authorities indicated that HyperFund attracted investors with promises of high returns of "0.5% to 1% daily," but there was no actual cryptocurrency mining or sustainable source of revenue. The funds essentially came from new investors, representing a typical Ponzi scheme structure. The platform began restricting withdrawals in 2021.The U.S. Department of Justice stated that the project raised funds from investors worldwide and was used for promotion and fund transfers during its operation, constituting a large-scale跨境 wire fraud network.Burton faces a maximum of 5 years in federal prison, with sentencing scheduled for July 23. Law enforcement agencies stated that the case was jointly investigated by the IRS Criminal Investigation Division and Homeland Security Investigations. (U.S. Department of Justice)
Bitcoin continues to face pressure amid macroeconomic uncertainty and institutional wait-and-see sentiment, hovering around $64,500, down approximately 2% on the day. The market is awaiting the outcome of the Fed FOMC meeting, which will be chaired by Kevin Warsh for the first time, with widespread expectations that interest rates will remain unchanged in the 3.50%–3.75% range.Analysts point out that the focus of this meeting has shifted from "whether to cut rates" to "policy path and inflation signals." Current US inflation is believed to remain near three-year highs, with energy prices and geopolitical developments keeping the market cautious about the future policy direction.Pressure is also emerging simultaneously on the chain and institutional levels. Structural concerns surrounding Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) continue to escalate, with its preferred stock STRC falling to $91.79 on June 16, over 8% below its $100 par value, seen as a sign of weakening corporate Bitcoin buying power.Although spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of approximately $10.1 million on June 16, with BlackRock's IBIT contributing the majority, the capital scale remains significantly lower than in previous periods, indicating limited buying momentum.Market research firms Bitfinex and QCP note that the recent Bitcoin rebound appears more like a "technical recovery driven by exhausted selling pressure" rather than being fueled by new demand. In the derivatives market, rising implied volatility in options and a skew towards put protection suggest traders are pricing in tail risks.In terms of price structure, Bitcoin is considered to be oscillating in the short term within the $60,000 to $68,000 range. If the Fed signals a hawkish stance or institutional buying weakens further, a pullback to the $62,000–$63,000 range is possible.Overall, the current market presents a combination of "macro wait-and-see, marginal institutional weakening, and heightened derivatives defense." The short-term direction still depends on FOMC policy signals and the potential return of ETF and corporate capital flows. (The Block)
According to The Block, U.S. Senate and House leaders jointly released an updated version of the “Pathway to 21st Century Housing Act,” confirming a bipartisan agreement between both chambers. The bill’s core focus is housing affordability reform, including expanding housing supply and curbing market monopolization by corporate landlords. Notably, an attached provision explicitly prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing or creating a central bank digital currency (CBDC) or any “substantially similar” digital asset before December 31, 2030—a clause spearheaded by Republican members of the House. The Trump administration maintains a consistent stance: Treasury Secretary Bessent has previously stated unequivocally that a CBDC is “not under consideration.” The bill will first undergo a procedural vote in the Senate and is expected to be submitted to the House for consideration after Congress resumes on June 23, following its recess; it will then proceed to the President for signature.
: According to official sources, Base is about to launch the Beryl hard fork upgrade, introducing the B20 native token standard, which shortens the final confirmation period for single-proof withdrawals from 7 days to 5 days, and upgrades Reth V2, reducing disk usage by 50% and increasing throughput by 33%.Beryl will be activated on the Sepolia testnet at 2:00 AM UTC+8 on June 19, and on the mainnet at 2:00 AM UTC+8 on June 26.B20 is Base’s native token standard, an ERC-20 compatible token implemented via Rust precompile, designed specifically for stablecoins, RWAs, and long-tail token issuers. It includes a built-in compliance toolkit, featuring transfer strategies, freezing and seizing, role-based access control, memos, and supply caps.