ChainCatcher message, according to SoSoValue data, affected by the U.S. attack on Iran and the Iranian parliament's push to block the Strait of Hormuz, the situation in the Middle East has further escalated, leading to a widespread decline in the cryptocurrency market. Among them, Bitcoin (BTC) fell by 1.38% in 24 hours, currently reported at $101,000, but at one point dipped below $99,000. Ethereum (ETH) dropped by 1.18%, hitting a low of $2,100.In other sectors, the CeFi sector fell by 0.72%, but influenced by news of OKX's planned IPO in the U.S., OKB rose by 4.95% in 24 hours, while Hyperliquid (HYPE) increased by 6.41%; the Layer1 sector declined by 1.49%, with Sui (SUI) down by 3.72%; the Meme sector decreased by 1.79%, with Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) relatively strong, rising by 6.04%; the DeFi sector fell by 1.94%, with Four (FORM) peaking at 9.21%; the PayFi sector dropped by 2.00%, and the Layer2 sector decreased by 2.58%.The cryptocurrency sector indices reflecting historical market trends show that the ssiSocialFi, ssiDePIN, and ssiLayer2 indices fell by 4.06%, 3.51%, and 2.52% respectively in 24 hours.

ChainCatcher message, Binance founder Zhao Changpeng stated on social media, "You cannot earn money beyond your understanding. Understand cryptocurrency."

ChainCatcher news, according to Lianhe Zaobao, a woman is suspected of falling into a cryptocurrency investment scam, having handed over more than 1.3 million Singapore dollars (approximately 1.01 million US dollars) to a 23-year-old man since May. The Singapore police launched an investigation after receiving a report and arrested the man at the Woodlands checkpoint on June 20 as he attempted to leave the country.The police stated that a bank reported to the authorities when the woman tried to withdraw a large sum of money, as the staff suspected she was a victim of a scam. The police then contacted the woman to understand the situation, and preliminary investigations showed that she had withdrawn over 300,000 Singapore dollars from another bank branch and handed it to the man in exchange for cryptocurrency.

ChainCatcher news, according to Le Parisien, the criminal police in Val-de-Marne, France, are investigating a kidnapping case related to cryptocurrency. The incident occurred in Maisons-Alfort, where a 23-year-old man was kidnapped and unlawfully detained for several hours this Tuesday.The kidnappers demanded that his girlfriend hand over 5,000 euros in cash and a Ledger digital wallet as a condition for his release. The man was freed that afternoon in the neighboring city of Créteil.

ChainCatcher news, according to Crypto In America, the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken will move its headquarters from San Francisco to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Kraken stated that the state's long-standing advantage in digital asset policy is the main reason.Kraken previously donated $300,000 to the University of Wyoming to support crypto education and co-hosted a blockchain conference. Wyoming has attracted several crypto companies with its clear crypto regulations, property protections, and regulatory sandbox mechanisms.

According to Chain Catcher news and reported by DL News, Ravindra Kumar, the founder of Self Chain, has recently been accused of being involved in a $50 million off-exchange crypto scam, where he defrauded investors through fake token trades. Kumar issued a statement on the X platform firmly denying the allegations, stating that the claims are "completely false," and that his legal team is preparing to draft a response statement.The scam involves off-exchange trading of tokens from several well-known projects, including Sui, Near, Axelar, and Sei. Mohammed Waseem, CEO of Indian off-exchange broker Aza Ventures, revealed that his company has inadvertently facilitated dozens of fraudulent transactions over the past few months. While the initial trades were legitimate, they later evolved into a Ponzi scheme, with the seller operating under the code name "Source 1," implementing fraud through delayed token delivery. Waseem claims to have contacted Indian authorities and promised to refund defrauded investors, but his personal funds have been depleted due to advances. Currently, "Source 1" has promised to start returning funds by the end of June. Notably, before the scam was exposed, several industry figures, including Mysten Labs co-founder Adeniyi Abiodun and MultiversX co-founder Lucian Mincu, had repeatedly warned about the existence of fake off-exchange trades.

According to Chain Catcher news and reported by DL News, Ravindra Kumar, the founder of Self Chain, has recently been accused of being involved in a $50 million off-exchange crypto scam, where he allegedly defrauded investors through fake token trades. Kumar issued a statement on the X platform firmly denying the allegations, claiming that the accusations are "completely false," and stated that his legal team is preparing to draft a response statement.The scam involves off-exchange trading of tokens from several well-known projects, including Sui, Near, Axelar, and Sei. Mohammed Waseem, CEO of Indian brokerage Aza Ventures, revealed that his company inadvertently facilitated dozens of fraudulent transactions over the past few months. While the initial trades were legitimate, they later evolved into a Ponzi scheme, with the seller operating under the codename "Source 1," implementing fraud through delayed token delivery. Waseem claimed to have contacted Indian authorities and promised to refund the defrauded investors, but his personal funds have been depleted due to advances. Currently, "Source 1" has promised to start returning funds by the end of June. Notably, before the scam was exposed, several industry figures, including Mysten Labs co-founder Adeniyi Abiodun and MultiversX co-founder Lucian Mincu, had repeatedly warned about the existence of fake off-exchange trades.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Economic Times, the Norwegian government announced on Friday that the country plans to temporarily ban the establishment of new data centers for cryptocurrency mining that use the most energy-intensive technologies in order to save electricity for other industries.Digitalization and Public Administration Minister Karianne Tung stated that the Labour government intends to limit cryptocurrency mining activities in Norway as much as possible, as cryptocurrency mining is very energy-intensive and the job opportunities and income it creates for local communities are minimal. The government indicated that this temporary ban could be implemented in the fall of 2025.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the sheriff of Jasper County, Texas, used cutting tools to forcibly dismantle a Bitcoin ATM, attempting to recover $25,000 defrauded from local residents. The victim's family fell victim to a scam involving impersonation of government officials, transferring money to the scammers through the machine. Sheriff Chuck Havard seized approximately $32,000 in cash from the machine based on a search warrant but admitted that the location of the scammers has not yet been determined. The ATM operator is Bitcoin Depot, and the incident has sparked controversy in the community, with some questioning the legitimacy of law enforcement actions. The sheriff emphasized that all resources will be used to combat scams targeting residents in the jurisdiction.

ChainCatcher message, a North Korea-related cyber threat actor is using new malware to target job seekers in the cryptocurrency industry. This malware is designed to steal passwords from cryptocurrency wallets and password managers. Cisco Talos reported on Wednesday that it has discovered a Python-based remote access trojan (RAT) named "PylangGhost," linking this malware to a North Korean hacking group known as "Famous Chollima" (also referred to as "Wagemole").This hacking group primarily targets job seekers and employees with cryptocurrency and blockchain experience, particularly in India, conducting attacks through social engineering tactics in the form of fake job interview activities.

ChainCatcher message indicates that, according to SoSoValue data, the U.S. stock market is closed, and the tense situation in the Middle East has heightened market watchfulness, leading to a slight stabilization and rebound in the crypto market. Bitcoin (BTC) rose 0.24% in 24 hours, fluctuating around $104,000. Ethereum (ETH) increased by 0.64%, maintaining above $2,500. Additionally, the PayFi sector rose by 0.54%, with eCash (XEC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) increasing by 5.46% and 8.58%, respectively.Other notable sectors include: the Layer1 sector rose 0.42% in 24 hours, with TRON (TRX) and Solana (SOL) increasing by 0.73% and 0.96%, respectively; the RWA sector rose 0.34%, with Pendle (PENDLE) and Plume (PLUME) increasing by 3.94% and 6.63%, respectively; the CeFi sector rose 0.18%, with Gate (GT) and OKB increasing by 7.39% and 10.63%, respectively.Furthermore, the DeFi sector fell 0.17% in 24 hours, but Uniswap (UNI) rose by 3.73%; the Layer2 sector decreased by 0.20%, while Mantle (MNT) rose again by 3.32%; the Meme sector fell by 0.42%, and the AI sector decreased by 1.64%, but Fetch.ai (FET) rose by 2.09% in 24 hours due to factors such as the Fetch Foundation announcing a $50 million FET token buyback.The crypto sector indices reflecting historical market trends show that the ssiPayFi, ssiLayer1, and ssiMAG7 indices rose by 0.73%, 0.51%, and 0.42%, respectively, in 24 hours.

ChainCatcher news, the small investment bank Dominari Holdings Inc. (with Trump's two sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, serving as advisors) recently completed two key transactions that helped the struggling toy manufacturer SRM Entertainment Inc. successfully transition into the cryptocurrency sector. The bank first assisted a fund managed by its executives in acquiring shares of SRM, and then facilitated SRM's transformation into Tron Inc., bringing in cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun as an advisor.After the transition announcement, SRM's stock price soared from under $2 to over $9, an increase of more than 500%, and is currently stabilizing above $7. This series of operations generated over $120 million in profits from stock investments arranged by Dominari last month.