ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, a man in the United States has been sentenced to six years in prison for operating a so-called "no questions asked" cash-to-Bitcoin service and ordered to forfeit millions of dollars.On May 22, U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns announced that Trung Nguyen from Danvers, Massachusetts, was sentenced to six years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to forfeit $1.5 million in assets.Prosecutors stated that Nguyen operated an unlicensed money transfer business called National Vending from September 2017 to October 2020, using various methods learned from an online course to evade regulation. Nguyen learned how to conceal his true business from banks, cryptocurrency exchanges, and state regulators, such as disguising as a vending machine company that accepted cash deposits, fabricating a fictitious list of suppliers, and avoiding the use of the term "Bitcoin" whenever possible.

ChainCatcher news, Bitfinex Alpha released a report stating that since Bitcoin regained a foothold in the $92,000 range in late April, it has consistently demonstrated strong resilience and structural strength, with prices steadily rising. This increase is clearly driven by the spot market, characterized by a rapid upward impulse following a brief and clear consolidation phase. This trend indicates that the current market is in a healthy accumulation phase, supported by strong real demand rather than speculative overheating. The cumulative volume delta (CVD) of major trading platforms remains positive, further confirming that the market is led by genuine buying rather than leveraged speculators.Meanwhile, the positioning in the derivatives market is more reactive, with fluctuations in open interest showing that the market is in a transitional phase, accompanied by short squeezes and liquidations. This cleansing helps lay a healthier foundation, allowing speculative bubbles to be digested, with the current upward momentum driven by real capital flows, providing stronger support. Although the possibility of a short-term pullback still exists, the overall trend remains positive.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has fined Melbourne-based cryptocurrency exchange Cointree $75,120 for failing to submit suspicious matter reports (SMR) within the required timeframe.Cointree has proactively disclosed the delay and is improving its internal compliance systems.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao admitted in an interview with Rug Radio that his four-month imprisonment in the U.S. was "extremely difficult" and "terrifying," and he stated that he "would not wish that experience on anyone." However, this experience also made him realize the importance of health and family.He recalled that when he first entered prison, facing tattooed, loud, and large inmates, he felt a strong sense of unease and fear. His cellmate had been sentenced to 30 years for double murder, but the two got along relatively well. Due to his non-U.S. citizen status, he was unable to enter a minimum-security prison and was sent to a low-security facility.Despite being the founder of Binance and having a billion-dollar fortune, his fellow inmates did not treat him differently. Zhao stated that many of his fellow inmates were very friendly, and he still keeps in touch with several of them.For him, the hardest part was the mental pressure—worrying that his sentence might be suddenly extended. He pointed out that many friends in prison faced similar fates.This experience led him to reevaluate life, stating, "Health is the most important, followed by family, then work and other things." Zhao also revealed that he will publish a new book detailing his experiences during his imprisonment.

ChainCatcher news, Bitfinex released a report indicating that Bitcoin surged strongly in April, rising by 14.08%. This not only surpassed its historical average performance for April but also successfully reversed the deep correction trend seen at the beginning of the month. From the April low of $74,501, it rebounded to nearly $98,000, with an increase of over 32%, showcasing its resilience amid macroeconomic turmoil and shifts in risk sentiment.The $95,000 level for Bitcoin, which was the lower bound of a three-month consolidation, has become a key technical support level. If it can hold this level, especially with the current price consistently above the short-term holder cost basis ($93,340), it may lay the foundation for a return to historical highs.On-chain data also supports this trend: miner reserves remain stable, and the Puell Multiple indicator shows a lack of incentive for large-scale miner sell-offs, reflecting their confidence in future price increases. Although the short-term trend still depends on whether Bitcoin can convert this technical rebound into solid support, the overall structural signals remain bullish. Once the macro environment stabilizes, it is expected to continue the current bull market cycle.It is reported that the Puell Multiple indicator measures whether miners' daily earnings are high or low compared to the average level over the past year.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, cryptocurrency investor sentiment has significantly improved from global tariff concerns, but analysts say that structural weaknesses in the market may still trigger downward pressure during the weekend's low liquidity. After U.S. President Trump adopted a more moderate stance, indicating that the import tariffs on Chinese goods could be "substantially reduced," the risk appetite among cryptocurrency investors seems to have rebounded this week.However, Bitfinex analysts stated that this improvement in sentiment "does not mean that Bitcoin can avoid volatility during the weekend; while improved sentiment can reduce market fragility, it cannot eliminate structural risks such as weak weekend liquidity. Historically, severe fluctuations are still likely to occur during weekends, especially when there are high open contracts and low market depth. Sudden macroeconomic news may still exacerbate volatility during low liquidity periods."

ChainCatcher news, according to Onchain Lens tracking, about 25 minutes ago a whale withdrew 6,528 ETH (approximately 10.69 million USD) from Bitfinex. Currently, the address holds a total of 6,624 ETH, with a total value of approximately 10.83 million USD.

ChainCatcher message, according to Whale Alert monitoring, at 22:20 Beijing time, 229,767,998 USDT (approximately 229.68 million USD) was transferred from Bitfinex to Tether Treasury.

ChainCatcher news, according to Finance Magnates, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a public warning that scammers are forging documents from the Maltese financial regulatory authority to extort money from traders under the pretense of fictitious market manipulation fines, urging users to remain vigilant.This scam primarily targets Bitcoin and Ethereum traders. The MFSA stated that fraudsters send fake documents to individuals involved in BTC and ETH trading, claiming they have been fined for alleged market manipulation and threatening regulatory action if they do not comply. The MFSA confirmed that these threats are entirely fabricated and that the related documents have no legal validity. These forged letters meticulously mimic the MFSA's logo in an attempt to deceive recipients into making payments.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi Matalon posted on the X platform on Wednesday that the Panama City government has approved the use of cryptocurrency to pay taxes, fees, fines, and permits. Local media confirmed that the city will accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, and USDT. Mizrachi stated that the capital of Panama implemented this policy by partnering with a cooperative bank to convert cryptocurrency into US dollars at the time of payment, without the need to enact new laws.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, medical technology company Semler Scientific disclosed in a filing on Tuesday that it has reached a preliminary settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding marketing violations related to its product QuantaFlo, agreeing to pay a fine of $29.75 million.The company has signed a loan agreement with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, planning to use its held Bitcoin as collateral to obtain a loan for the settlement payment.Previous news, Semler Scientific launched a $500 million mixed securities offering plan, with the raised funds potentially used to purchase Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher message, He Yi posted on Binance Square discussing the issue of education and talent recruitment. She pointed out that a good educational background can reflect a candidate's intelligence and ability to persistently work hard, but knowledge does not equate to skills and ways of thinking.She emphasized that most abilities are acquired through daily improvement, and character is even more valuable. It is more important whether the candidate is upright, whether they have clear logic, resilience, and a growth mindset. She also stated that the company is looking for exceptionally talented individuals, not using education as the sole criterion.Finally, she concluded, "There are many things in life that are good, and it's okay if you don't have them."

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the cryptocurrency company Hayvn has been fined $12.45 million by Abu Dhabi regulators for anti-money laundering control issues.Investigators from the Abu Dhabi Financial Services Regulatory Authority stated that Hayvn had been processing customer transactions through an unlicensed special purpose company, AC Holding, while AC Holding provided over 200 forged documents to banking partners.

ChainCatcher news, according to CryptoSlate, the Bank of Canada released an internal research discussion paper on March 21, analyzing flash loans and their policy relevance and potential risks. The research report defines flash loans as blockchain-native financial instruments that allow users to borrow crypto assets without collateral, provided that the loan must be repaid within a single atomic transaction.It is noteworthy that such internal discussion papers represent the central bank's comprehensive research outcomes on important issues and fall within the broad responsibilities of the Bank of Canada to assess the impact of emerging technologies on financial stability and market structure.Report author Jack Mandin points out that although flash loans are currently limited to blockchain networks, their underlying concept could extend to tokenized financial infrastructure if technical conditions are met. Such concepts include atomic risk-free lending, which could give rise to new systems supporting atomic transactions and programmable assets. The research also raises concerns about financial stability. If financial institutions begin to integrate smart contract lending, it could directly trigger risks.Furthermore, when blockchain assets (including those involved in flash loan activities) are embedded in traditional financial products (such as exchange-traded funds), it may create systemic risks.

ChainCatcher news, according to Whale Alert monitoring, 120,000,000 USDT (approximately 119,999,414 USD) was transferred from Tether Treasury to Bitfinex at 15:04.

ChainCatcher news, Bitfinex Alpha stated in its latest report that following last week's relatively resilient performance of Bitcoin, with a weekly decline of only 0.65%, nearly flat, and far better than traditional risk assets, it is clear that this is merely a delayed downward reaction.Despite the BTC/S&P 500 index ratio soaring to nearly 5% below historical highs, indicating strong relative strength, the market has now seen a sell-off. We believe that stocks are becoming deeply oversold, and a short-term rebound may narrow this gap in the medium term. However, trends in short-term financing and open interest also suggest that Bitcoin is about to experience volatility.Nevertheless, structurally, a solid foundation that performed well in the late second quarter seems to be forming. As macro volatility cools, ETF inflows recover, and sovereign narratives resurface, Bitcoin may further decouple from stocks and reclaim its leadership position in global risk assets.Additionally, although the Federal Reserve remains cautious amid uncertain inflation dynamics, the overall situation suggests that trade policy, rather than monetary policy, may pose a greater risk to economic momentum in the coming quarters.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new regulations clarifying that certain stablecoins do not fall under the category of securities and may be exempt from trading reporting obligations. Some analysts believe that the stablecoins covered by the SEC's new regulations may not include those issued by Tether, as the SEC pointed out that acceptable reserves for stablecoins do not include precious metals or other crypto assets, both of which are included in Tether's reserves.In addition, the SEC also requires that any token must be redeemable for U.S. dollars at any time, but Tether's terms of service suggest that there may be minimum redemption amounts or delays in redemption.

ChainCatcher news, according to Wall Street Journal reports, the EU plans to impose a hefty fine of over $1 billion on Musk's social platform X, due to X's alleged violations of the Digital Services Act, failing to effectively regulate false information and illegal content on the platform. Regulatory authorities are also advancing a second investigation against X, and may include the revenues of Musk's other private companies in the penalty base, potentially leading to a final fine that far exceeds expectations. Analysts believe that the EU's recent regulation of tech companies may be one of the reasons for Trump's announcement this week of imposing high tariffs on the EU.The New York Times cited four informed sources revealing that EU regulators are preparing to impose heavy penalties on Musk's social platform X, as the platform is suspected of violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) regarding the fight against illegal content and false information. This penalty is expected to be officially announced this summer and may become the EU's first formal penalty under this law.