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U.S. Department of Justice Seizes Over $25 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to International Investment Fraud Network
the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, in coordination with the U.S. Secret Service's Washington Field Office, announced that investigations into multiple international cyber fraud cases have led to the seizure of over $25 million in cryptocurrency. The funds were allegedly linked to crypto investment scams targeting residents of the United States and Canada.This action is part of the "Scam Center Strike Force," an initiative launched in 2025 by District of Columbia Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. To date, the task force has recovered assets totaling over $800 million. U.S. prosecutors stated that on July 21, 2026, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia filed five civil forfeiture complaints in the U.S. District Court, seeking the forfeiture of over $25 million in crypto assets recovered from various fraud investigations.Investigators indicated that these cases involve multiple money laundering networks with victims worldwide. Criminal groups lured victims into investing through fake crypto investment platforms and online romance scams, then laundered the funds through multi-layered wallet addresses and mixing operations to conceal the source of funds. The seized funds are associated with five major investigations:In one case, Canadian law enforcement provided the U.S. Secret Service with wallet addresses suspected of being used to transfer illicit proceeds. Investigators froze the relevant addresses and traced over 270 suspected victim transactions, involving approximately $10.4 million;The second case involved an online romance scam that defrauded over 200 victims. Illicit funds were transferred through hundreds of intermediate wallet addresses and commingled with funds from other victims, involving approximately $12.08 million;The third case involved a victim from the U.S. capital region who participated in a fraudulent crypto investment project. After failing to withdraw funds, the victim lost contact with the scammers, with the involved amount being approximately $1.23 million;In the fourth case, a victim transferred millions of dollars in cryptocurrency to a fake investment account. Investigators traced some of the funds to six wallet addresses and froze approximately $2.39 million;In the fifth case, scammers impersonated an agency that "recovers stolen funds" to trick victims into paying fees, with the involved amount being approximately $285,000.The U.S. Secret Service stated that these cases remain under active investigation. Law enforcement officials are tracking down the suspects behind the fraud network and will cooperate with international law enforcement agencies to hold them accountable.
Bitcoin service provider Strike obtains EU MiCA license, enabling Bitcoin financial services across 27 EU member states
Bitcoin financial services company Strike has announced new compliance progress, as its European operating entity Zap (Strike) Europe Limited has received approval from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), obtaining the qualification as a crypto asset service provider under the EU MiCA framework. This authorization grants Strike cross-regional operational capabilities, allowing the company to offer a full range of Bitcoin-related financial services to users across all 27 EU member states under unified regulatory standards. (Businesswire)
Strike founder Jack Mallers: Bitcoin Reflects a Global Liquidity Crisis
Odaily News, Jack Mallers, founder of Strike and CEO of Twenty One Capital, stated that Bitcoin’s drop below $63,000 is not merely a sentiment issue but a reflection of the reality of insufficient liquidity in the global financial system.Mallers believes that while U.S. consumer confidence is at historic lows, the S&P 500 remains at all-time highs, indicating that traditional stock market signals have been distorted by policy intervention. In contrast, Bitcoin, as a 24/7 trading asset, more closely mirrors the true conditions of global liquidity and market stress.He emphasized that during periods of liquidity tightening, investors often "sell what they can, not what they want." Therefore, Bitcoin's decline may not signify a collapse of long-term conviction but rather forced selling under capital pressure.Additionally, Mallers questioned Strategy's perpetual preferred stock financing structure, suggesting it could place the company in a capital structure dilemma when liquidity is needed in the future, forcing trade-offs among different stakeholders.
Mastercard Granted New York BitLicense to Advance Stablecoin and Digital Payment Infrastructure
: Payment giant Mastercard has announced that it has obtained a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), allowing it to conduct digital asset-related businesses under a strict regulatory framework, including stablecoins and blockchain settlement infrastructure. The license was obtained by Mastercard Transaction Services (U.S.) LLC, marking the company's further expansion into digital payments and on-chain settlement infrastructure. BitLicense is one of the strictest crypto regulatory frameworks in the United States, requiring firms to meet multiple standards for capital reserves, compliance, security, and consumer protection.Mastercard stated that this approval will support its strategic layout in stablecoins and tokenized payments. Company executives pointed out that a clear regulatory framework helps drive digital assets from the experimental stage toward practical applications.Recently, several institutions, including Galaxy Digital and Strike, have also successively obtained BitLicenses, indicating that U.S. regulatory approvals are accelerating the opening up to compliant digital asset enterprises. (CoinDesk)
Australian Police Seize $4.1 Million Worth of Bitcoin Linked to Dark Web Market Illegal Activities
According to Cointelegraph, after a 15-month investigation, police in New South Wales, Australia, seized 52.3 bitcoins—valued at approximately AUD 5.7 million (about USD 4.1 million)—and arrested two suspects allegedly operating a dark web marketplace in Ingleburn, Sydney. Authorities stated that the seized bitcoins are suspected proceeds from illicit dark web activities linked to drug and weapons trafficking. The operation, conducted by the State Crime Command’s Cybercrime Squad (Strike Force Andalusia), is regarded as one of the largest dark web-related cryptocurrency seizures ever carried out in Australia. Meanwhile, AUSTRAC has recently intensified its anti-money laundering (AML) oversight of domestic virtual asset service providers and cryptocurrency exchanges.
U.S. Department of Justice Seizes Over $25 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to International Investment Fraud Network
the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, in coordination with the U.S. Secret Service's Washington Field Office, announced that investigations into multiple international cyber fraud cases have led to the seizure of over $25 million in cryptocurrency. The funds were allegedly linked to crypto investment scams targeting residents of the United States and Canada.This action is part of the "Scam Center Strike Force," an initiative launched in 2025 by District of Columbia Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. To date, the task force has recovered assets totaling over $800 million. U.S. prosecutors stated that on July 21, 2026, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia filed five civil forfeiture complaints in the U.S. District Court, seeking the forfeiture of over $25 million in crypto assets recovered from various fraud investigations.Investigators indicated that these cases involve multiple money laundering networks with victims worldwide. Criminal groups lured victims into investing through fake crypto investment platforms and online romance scams, then laundered the funds through multi-layered wallet addresses and mixing operations to conceal the source of funds. The seized funds are associated with five major investigations:In one case, Canadian law enforcement provided the U.S. Secret Service with wallet addresses suspected of being used to transfer illicit proceeds. Investigators froze the relevant addresses and traced over 270 suspected victim transactions, involving approximately $10.4 million;The second case involved an online romance scam that defrauded over 200 victims. Illicit funds were transferred through hundreds of intermediate wallet addresses and commingled with funds from other victims, involving approximately $12.08 million;The third case involved a victim from the U.S. capital region who participated in a fraudulent crypto investment project. After failing to withdraw funds, the victim lost contact with the scammers, with the involved amount being approximately $1.23 million;In the fourth case, a victim transferred millions of dollars in cryptocurrency to a fake investment account. Investigators traced some of the funds to six wallet addresses and froze approximately $2.39 million;In the fifth case, scammers impersonated an agency that "recovers stolen funds" to trick victims into paying fees, with the involved amount being approximately $285,000.The U.S. Secret Service stated that these cases remain under active investigation. Law enforcement officials are tracking down the suspects behind the fraud network and will cooperate with international law enforcement agencies to hold them accountable.
Bybit Dual Investment Challenge Season 5 Kicks Off: Whales Strike to Win Top Prize of 2500U
It is reported that the Bybit Dual Investment Two-Week Challenge went live at 8 PM on July 7, and the event will last for two weeks. After registering and participating, users who trade Bybit Wealth Dual Investment products can compete for the Dual Investment trading leaderboard to win desired rewards. The top 100 users who meet the base trading volume threshold can share 12,540 USDT. Exceeding the "Whale Threshold" trading volume can trigger higher "Critical Hit Rewards," up to 2,500 USDT, and the base reward for the first place will be doubled. New users additionally enjoy an exclusive reward of 100 USDT in Dual Investment trial funds.
Analyst: $80,000 is the first effective resistance level for BTC. If it breaks $82,000, it could enter an amplified volatility range.
crypto analyst Murphy posted on platform X, stating that by combining three sets of data (Options Gamma Exposure, Options Open Interest by Strike Price, Options ATM Implied Volatility), the impact on BTC from an options perspective is as follows: $80,000 is the first effective resistance level above BTC’s current price. This level simultaneously features high Call OI, positive Gamma, and low IV. When the price pushes upward from this point, market makers' dynamic hedging tends to create selling pressure; the lower the IV, the higher the marginal sensitivity of market makers' hedging adjustments. Therefore, the thickness of this wall (OI of 7,200 BTC + the magnitude of positive Gamma) makes $80,000 a "tough nut to crack" in May. Once it breaks through and approaches $82,000, due to the presence of a larger scale of negative Gamma (OI of 4,644 BTC) at this level, the market could quickly shift from being suppressed to an "amplified volatility" mode.
U.S. Department of Justice Seizes Over $25 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to International Investment Fraud Network
the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, in coordination with the U.S. Secret Service's Washington Field Office, announced that investigations into multiple international cyber fraud cases have led to the seizure of over $25 million in cryptocurrency. The funds were allegedly linked to crypto investment scams targeting residents of the United States and Canada.This action is part of the "Scam Center Strike Force," an initiative launched in 2025 by District of Columbia Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. To date, the task force has recovered assets totaling over $800 million. U.S. prosecutors stated that on July 21, 2026, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia filed five civil forfeiture complaints in the U.S. District Court, seeking the forfeiture of over $25 million in crypto assets recovered from various fraud investigations.Investigators indicated that these cases involve multiple money laundering networks with victims worldwide. Criminal groups lured victims into investing through fake crypto investment platforms and online romance scams, then laundered the funds through multi-layered wallet addresses and mixing operations to conceal the source of funds. The seized funds are associated with five major investigations:In one case, Canadian law enforcement provided the U.S. Secret Service with wallet addresses suspected of being used to transfer illicit proceeds. Investigators froze the relevant addresses and traced over 270 suspected victim transactions, involving approximately $10.4 million;The second case involved an online romance scam that defrauded over 200 victims. Illicit funds were transferred through hundreds of intermediate wallet addresses and commingled with funds from other victims, involving approximately $12.08 million;The third case involved a victim from the U.S. capital region who participated in a fraudulent crypto investment project. After failing to withdraw funds, the victim lost contact with the scammers, with the involved amount being approximately $1.23 million;In the fourth case, a victim transferred millions of dollars in cryptocurrency to a fake investment account. Investigators traced some of the funds to six wallet addresses and froze approximately $2.39 million;In the fifth case, scammers impersonated an agency that "recovers stolen funds" to trick victims into paying fees, with the involved amount being approximately $285,000.The U.S. Secret Service stated that these cases remain under active investigation. Law enforcement officials are tracking down the suspects behind the fraud network and will cooperate with international law enforcement agencies to hold them accountable.
Trump Announces Pause in Military Strike Against Iran; Diplomatic Negotiation Window Briefly Opens
According to JIN10 Data, U.S. President Trump announced on Monday that, at the joint request of the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, he had canceled the planned military strike against Iran scheduled for Tuesday, in order to buy time for diplomatic negotiations. Trump stated that a key condition of any agreement would be Iran’s written commitment to abandon nuclear weapons, adding, “The chances of reaching an agreement appear quite high.” However, he also warned that he had directed the U.S. military to stand ready for an “immediate, full-scale, large-scale attack,” to be launched without delay if negotiations collapse—and emphasized that no deadline had been set. Currently, both the U.S. and Iran have rejected each other’s newly proposed plans; the main points of contention center on the disposition of Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile and the return of its frozen assets.
Trump: Gulf Allies Request "Two to Three Day" Delay in Military Strike Against Iran
Odaily News: Trump stated that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and several other countries requested that he delay a military strike against Iran by "two to three days," as they believe a US-Iran agreement is "very close to being reached." Speaking to reporters at a White House event, Trump said the US was prepared to launch a "very significant" attack on Iran on the 19th. "However, I postponed it for a short period of time, hoping it might be permanent, but it could also be temporary. Because we have been having very significant discussions with Iran, and we will wait to see the outcome of these discussions."Trump noted that there have been some "very positive developments" in the negotiations and that the aforementioned Gulf allies have an opportunity to help finalize an agreement. He added that the current situation is "slightly different" from previous instances when the US believed a deal with Iran was imminent. (Xinhua News Agency)
Bybit Dual Investment Challenge Season 5 Kicks Off: Whales Strike to Win Top Prize of 2500U
It is reported that the Bybit Dual Investment Two-Week Challenge went live at 8 PM on July 7, and the event will last for two weeks. After registering and participating, users who trade Bybit Wealth Dual Investment products can compete for the Dual Investment trading leaderboard to win desired rewards. The top 100 users who meet the base trading volume threshold can share 12,540 USDT. Exceeding the "Whale Threshold" trading volume can trigger higher "Critical Hit Rewards," up to 2,500 USDT, and the base reward for the first place will be doubled. New users additionally enjoy an exclusive reward of 100 USDT in Dual Investment trial funds.
Mastercard Granted New York BitLicense to Advance Stablecoin and Digital Payment Infrastructure
: Payment giant Mastercard has announced that it has obtained a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), allowing it to conduct digital asset-related businesses under a strict regulatory framework, including stablecoins and blockchain settlement infrastructure. The license was obtained by Mastercard Transaction Services (U.S.) LLC, marking the company's further expansion into digital payments and on-chain settlement infrastructure. BitLicense is one of the strictest crypto regulatory frameworks in the United States, requiring firms to meet multiple standards for capital reserves, compliance, security, and consumer protection.Mastercard stated that this approval will support its strategic layout in stablecoins and tokenized payments. Company executives pointed out that a clear regulatory framework helps drive digital assets from the experimental stage toward practical applications.Recently, several institutions, including Galaxy Digital and Strike, have also successively obtained BitLicenses, indicating that U.S. regulatory approvals are accelerating the opening up to compliant digital asset enterprises. (CoinDesk)
Tether Proposes Merger of 21 Capital with Strike and Elektron Energy to Build a Bitcoin-First Public Ecosystem Platform
According to an official announcement, Tether Investments has proposed two merger transactions: one between Twenty-One Capital (XXI) and Bitcoin financial services company Strike, and another between XXI and Bitcoin mining firm Elektron Energy. These mergers aim to expand XXI’s business scale and long-term growth capabilities. Tether Investments stated it will vote in favor of the proposed transactions. Upon completion, XXI will integrate Bitcoin asset management, mining, financial services, lending, and capital markets operations, becoming a globally leading listed Bitcoin integrated platform.
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U.S. Department of Justice Seizes Over $25 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to International Investment Fraud Network
the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, in coordination with the U.S. Secret Service's Washington Field Office, announced that investigations into multiple international cyber fraud cases have led to the seizure of over $25 million in cryptocurrency. The funds were allegedly linked to crypto investment scams targeting residents of the United States and Canada.This action is part of the "Scam Center Strike Force," an initiative launched in 2025 by District of Columbia Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. To date, the task force has recovered assets totaling over $800 million. U.S. prosecutors stated that on July 21, 2026, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia filed five civil forfeiture complaints in the U.S. District Court, seeking the forfeiture of over $25 million in crypto assets recovered from various fraud investigations.Investigators indicated that these cases involve multiple money laundering networks with victims worldwide. Criminal groups lured victims into investing through fake crypto investment platforms and online romance scams, then laundered the funds through multi-layered wallet addresses and mixing operations to conceal the source of funds. The seized funds are associated with five major investigations:In one case, Canadian law enforcement provided the U.S. Secret Service with wallet addresses suspected of being used to transfer illicit proceeds. Investigators froze the relevant addresses and traced over 270 suspected victim transactions, involving approximately $10.4 million;The second case involved an online romance scam that defrauded over 200 victims. Illicit funds were transferred through hundreds of intermediate wallet addresses and commingled with funds from other victims, involving approximately $12.08 million;The third case involved a victim from the U.S. capital region who participated in a fraudulent crypto investment project. After failing to withdraw funds, the victim lost contact with the scammers, with the involved amount being approximately $1.23 million;In the fourth case, a victim transferred millions of dollars in cryptocurrency to a fake investment account. Investigators traced some of the funds to six wallet addresses and froze approximately $2.39 million;In the fifth case, scammers impersonated an agency that "recovers stolen funds" to trick victims into paying fees, with the involved amount being approximately $285,000.The U.S. Secret Service stated that these cases remain under active investigation. Law enforcement officials are tracking down the suspects behind the fraud network and will cooperate with international law enforcement agencies to hold them accountable.
Tether's Three Crypto Companies Merger Falls Through, Mallers Steps Down as Twenty One Capital CEO
According to Bloomberg, the planned merger among Tether's Twenty One Capital, Strike, and Elektron Energy has been terminated. Jack Mallers, who served as CEO of both Twenty One Capital and Strike, has stepped down from his position at Twenty One Capital, succeeded by Elektron CEO Raphael Zagury.
Twenty One Capital appoints Raphael Zagury as new CEO, Jack Mallers to step down
: Stablecoin issuer Tether International announced that the board of directors of Twenty One Capital has appointed Raphael Zagury as the new CEO of Twenty One Capital. Zagury currently serves as CEO of the team managing Elektron Energy and is a member of the board of directors of Twenty One Capital. Current CEO Jack Mallers will step down to focus full-time on Strike. Both parties are progressing with an orderly handover of duties to ensure continuity during the leadership transition. Twenty One Capital and Strike have determined that Strike is better suited to operate as an independent business, and the two parties are no longer considering a merger. Twenty One Capital stated that it will disclose more information about its future strategy and direction in the coming months.
Bybit Dual Investment Challenge Season 5 Kicks Off: Whales Strike to Win Top Prize of 2500U
It is reported that the Bybit Dual Investment Two-Week Challenge went live at 8 PM on July 7, and the event will last for two weeks. After registering and participating, users who trade Bybit Wealth Dual Investment products can compete for the Dual Investment trading leaderboard to win desired rewards. The top 100 users who meet the base trading volume threshold can share 12,540 USDT. Exceeding the "Whale Threshold" trading volume can trigger higher "Critical Hit Rewards," up to 2,500 USDT, and the base reward for the first place will be doubled. New users additionally enjoy an exclusive reward of 100 USDT in Dual Investment trial funds.
Strike Launches Bitcoin Collateral Loan Product
According to The Block, Strike has launched a new Bitcoin-backed loan service. According to its description, as long as borrowers continue to pay interest or due payments on time, even if the Bitcoin price drops significantly, it will not trigger margin calls or automatic liquidation due to collateral price fluctuations.
U.S. Official: Tuesday's Strike on Iran Was Four to Five Times Larger Than 10 Days Ago
a U.S. official stated the strikes launched against Iran on Tuesday local time were four to five times larger in both scale and intensity compared to the strikes ten days prior.