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The Malaysian hardware wallet distributor CryptoBilis has been revealed to have changed ownership during the investigation into a suspected supply chain attack on Ledger devices. Newly disclosed company records show that an individual named Jiaming, with a registered address in Heilongjiang Province, China, has held 100% of the company's shares since August 3.The former co-founder of CryptoBilis confirmed that the company was acquired in March of this year, and the original shareholders subsequently withdrew from all operational, management, and administrative positions. The founding team has been unable to understand the actual operations of the company after the handover, only continuing to assist with some activity coordination, and stated that they are no longer part of the company, urging the current management to handle the matter transparently.As the change in ownership was exposed, CryptoBilis has come under scrutiny for its alleged involvement in the supply chain attack on Ledger hardware wallets, with related devices reportedly implanted with hidden modules capable of stealing recovery phrases. There is currently no conclusive evidence linking the change in ownership to the wallet theft incident. CryptoBilis has temporarily suspended sales and shipments of all brand hardware wallets at its stores and online channels in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia, and has closed offline stores until further notice.

As of September 16, the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision in the United States is capped at 4%, in line with expectations, with the previous value being 3.75%.

In a threat intelligence report released on Thursday, Anthropic stated that Russian and Chinese users are leveraging its AI model Claude to automate cyberattacks. Among them, a Russian operator codenamed "JackPoterz" has automated most parts of the attack chain through a customized AI-driven workflow, targeting over 20 organizations, including government departments and intelligence agencies, as well as embassies and diplomatic missions in Ukraine and several European countries.Chinese users are using Claude as the engineering and orchestration layer for vulnerability research, with one workflow producing more than a dozen potential zero-day vulnerabilities in network device firmware within a month. Anthropic pointed out that AI is changing the economics of cyberattacks, allowing a single operator to complete an intrusion in two to three hours and handle dozens of victims in parallel.Additionally, the report revealed that a suspected independent consultant based in Bamako, collaborating with Mali's national intelligence agency, has used Claude as the primary engineering force to build a large-scale domestic surveillance system covering approximately 25 million SIM cards across all three mobile operators in the country. This system is locally deployed and operates using local models, with software design and engineering support provided by Claude, enabling the generation of intelligence profiles on phone numbers without the need for court warrants.

The Hong Kong stock market has seen active performance from some popular stocks, with trading heat continuing to rise. According to Gate platform's Hong Kong stock market data, Weilu Group (01196) rose by 21.35%, currently priced at HK$7.16; STERLING GP-NEW (01825) increased by 17.45%, currently priced at HK$5.45; Yun Gongchang (02512) saw a rise of 16.36%, currently priced at HK$1.92.Gate stocks have established a 7×24 hour trading service system covering the three core markets of US stocks, Hong Kong stocks, and Korean stocks, supporting over 10,000 US stocks and ETFs, more than 1,500 Hong Kong stocks, and over 1,000 Korean stocks, totaling coverage of more than 12,500 stocks and ETF assets globally.The platform pioneered zero-interest trading for US stocks, allowing users to participate in global stock investments in a one-stop manner using USDT, supporting fractional trading starting from a minimum of 0.01 shares, and enjoying stock dividend rights. The platform also supports cross-brokerage transfer of US and Hong Kong stocks, as well as corporate actions such as stock splits and consolidations, further optimizing the stock investment service experience.

According to Jinshi reports, as the midterm elections approach, American Republicans are beginning to consider raising the debt ceiling again.

According to Gate market data, the Hong Kong stock market is showing overall fluctuations and differentiation, with some high-elasticity stocks rising against the trend. The top three gainers on the Gate platform for Hong Kong stocks are: Weili Zhibo-B, which surged 29.90%, currently reported at HK$64.85; Guanglian Technology Holdings, which rose 21.70%, currently reported at HK$4.99; and China Huajun, which increased by 20.66%, currently reported at HK$1.46.

Several individuals familiar with the discussions on the "Digital Asset Market Structure Act" have stated that U.S. lawmakers plan to release an updated version of the cryptocurrency market structure bill this week. The new text combines the provisions previously approved by the U.S. Senate Banking Committee and the Agriculture Committee, and was negotiated by the two committees on multiple terms.

According to IBTIMES, Brazilian police announced the launch of "Operation Veil of Maya," executing 9 search and seizure warrants simultaneously in São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Porto Alegre, and Canoas to combat a money laundering network involving 87 shell companies. The operation's name is derived from the philosophical concept of "Maya," which refers to the illusion that hides reality.Investigations show that cryptocurrency primarily plays a role in cross-border fund transfers within this money laundering network, where criminals receive illegal income through shell companies, convert the funds into crypto assets, and then transfer them abroad. Those involved may face charges of money laundering, tax evasion, participation in organized crime, and other related accusations, but the police have not yet disclosed the scale of the funds involved or the quantity of seized assets.

According to Laprovence, French police arrested four suspects in Marseille and surrounding areas in connection with an attempted kidnapping and robbery involving cryptocurrency assets. The incident occurred around 3 AM on June 13, 2026, when the suspects broke into a residence in the 13th district of Marseille, attempting to obtain cryptocurrency-related assets by holding two women hostage. A family was awakened by the noise and immediately called the police, prompting the suspects to flee the scene, leaving only vehicle license plate clues behind.It is reported that such cryptocurrency kidnapping crimes are on the rise in France, with approximately 70 cases involving the kidnapping or extortion of cryptocurrency assets recorded since 2026. Police state that these cases typically target cryptocurrency asset holders and their family members, exhibiting highly targeted and violent characteristics.

According to official news, online brokerage Robinhood announced that it will hold an online launch event at the Old Royal Naval College in London at 19:00 UK time on July 1, 2026 (2:00 AM Beijing time on July 2).Robinhood stated that this event will kick off the "Borderless Market Journey" and showcase its latest vision for the future of financial markets. At that time, Robinhood's Chairman and CEO Vlad Tenev will personally launch several new products.The company claims that these products are designed to promote further integration of crypto assets with traditional finance and reshape the global financial services landscape. Robinhood stated that the launch event will focus on the development direction of the new era in the crypto industry and new opportunities for cross-border connectivity in financial markets.

According to the official website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce delivered a speech at the "Regulating the PETshop Series" seminar at Georgetown University Law Center, calling for the inclusion of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) in the financial regulatory framework.She criticized the current regulatory approach for being overly inclined towards government surveillance, arguing that technology should serve to protect personal privacy rather than expand the scope of surveillance, and pointed out that blockchain public wallet addresses can reduce the risk of personal information leakage for investors while meeting compliance requirements.Peirce also invited technology teams that can minimize personal information collection while meeting KYC and anti-money laundering regulatory requirements to actively collaborate with the SEC's Crypto Task Force.

The encrypted messaging app Signal stated that if Canada's Bill C-22 is officially passed and requires platforms to establish "lawful access" monitoring capabilities, the company may choose to exit the Canadian market rather than weaken end-to-end encryption. Signal's Vice President of Strategy and Global Affairs, Udbhav Tiwari, indicated that the bill could force communication services to create technical backdoors, thereby undermining encryption security and making private communications more susceptible to exploitation by hackers and foreign attackers.Bill C-22 was introduced in March 2026 as part of a new round of regulatory measures in Canada, requiring electronic service providers to establish law enforcement monitoring capabilities and retain certain user metadata for up to a year to assist in investigations of crimes such as terrorism and child exploitation. Critics argue that the bill is similar to the EU's previously controversial "chat monitoring" proposal, which could threaten end-to-end encryption and user privacy. Canadian Conservative MP Jacob Mantle stated that nearly all Canadian MPs use Signal precisely because of its privacy and security features, yet the bill could grant the government the ability to read private messages.Tiwari stated, "Signal would rather exit Canada than violate the privacy commitments made to users." In addition to Signal, the VPN provider Windscribe also indicated that if the bill passes in its current form, the company may follow Signal in withdrawing from the Canadian market. Windscribe claimed that the bill could force VPN services to log data that could identify users, violating its core privacy principles.

According to market news, the Korean National Tax Service has issued a tender announcement, planning to introduce cryptocurrency transaction tracking software from institutions such as Chainalysis and TRM Labs to monitor cryptocurrency transaction records in real-time, track hidden assets of suspected tax evaders, and combat tax evasion behaviors through disguised inheritance, gifting, and offshore tax evasion using cryptocurrency.The system can track approximately 70 million types of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and stablecoins, covering 45 blockchain layers. It also has the capability to identify "mixing" money laundering techniques with its "de-mixing" ability and can perform a certain degree of identity recognition for non-custodial wallets such as MetaMask and Phantom. This is the third time the National Tax Service has introduced related solutions since 2024, with plans to complete system construction in June and officially put it into use starting in July.