ChainCatcher news, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, law enforcement agencies have jointly seized the LummaC2 malware infrastructure with Microsoft and multiple international organizations, involving 5 domains and over 2,300 related sites. LummaC2 specifically steals sensitive information such as cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases and bank account details, and has been used in at least 1.7 million attempted information thefts.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Guatemala's largest commercial bank, Banco Industrial, announced the integration of blockchain infrastructure service provider SukuPay into its mobile banking app Zigi. Users can instantly receive remittances from the United States for a fixed fee of $0.99, without the need to hold a crypto wallet or an international bank account (IBAN). SukuPay stated that this collaboration marks the first adoption of a native crypto protocol by a large retail bank in Latin America.Banco Industrial was established in 1968 and has over 1,600 service points in Guatemala, with assets reaching 1.5 billion quetzals (approximately $20 million) in 2023. Its operations extend to regions such as Honduras, Panama, and El Salvador. The bank holds a significant position in the local remittance market, while cross-border remittances are a key pillar of the Latin American economy—total remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean are expected to reach $161 billion in 2024, but traditional channel fees range from 6% to 10%.SukuPay CEO Yonathan Lapchik pointed out that Guatemala receives $21 billion in remittances annually, and blockchain technology can reduce settlement times from days to instant while alleviating cost pressures. He stated, "The key to achieving large-scale adoption of blockchain is to make the technology invisible to users," emphasizing that stablecoins are a core tool for optimizing cross-border payment efficiency.According to Chainalysis's 2024 report, Latin America is the second-fastest region in the world for cryptocurrency adoption, but Guatemala lags behind neighboring countries like Argentina and Brazil. Currently, over 90% of crypto transactions in the region involve stablecoins, which are better suited for everyday payment scenarios due to their peg to fiat currencies.

ChainCatcher news, FOX Business reporter Eleanor Terrett stated that the U.S. Senate voted to pass the "cloture motion" to formally consider the GENIUS Act, with at least 15 Democratic senators changing their positions to vote in favor, including Cortez Masto, Adam Schiff, Mark Warner, and others. The bill will now enter the full consideration process.

ChainCatcher news, according to Blue Dot Network, Shenzhen printer company Procolored has been found to provide official drivers that carry backdoor programs used to steal cryptocurrency, with data showing that hackers have stolen a total of 9.3 bitcoins.The infection occurred because Procolored used USB drives to transfer these drivers, and after being infected with the backdoor program, they uploaded it to cloud storage for global users to download.

ChainCatcher news, Bybit responded to a user's Apple ID login anomaly on platform X, stating that Bybit has taken immediate response and handling measures.The Bybit team actively responded after the user submitted feedback, including core members such as COO Helen, customer service and risk control leaders, and Chinese region leader Tina, who collaborated with the technical team to investigate. After multiple confirmations, it was determined that this incident was a special case involving individual users, and there was no systemic risk on the platform. The account KYC information was not tampered with, and funds remained secure throughout.Currently, Bybit has completed account processing as per user requests. Bybit reiterates that it always prioritizes the security of user assets and privacy protection, while also urging users to report any anomalies promptly through official channels.ChainCatcher previously reported that Bybit users faced face authentication failures due to an Apple ID vulnerability, hindering withdrawals of over $100,000.

ChainCatcher news, according to CryptoSlate, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan stated that the financial advisory sector is undergoing a significant shift in cryptocurrency investment. He anticipates that by the end of 2025, most major institutions will open access to cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs).Hougan pointed out that the allocation of institutional investments in cryptocurrency is changing, with a 5% allocation of cryptocurrency in portfolios becoming the new normal.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the Malaysian national energy company (Tenaga Nasional Berhad) issued a statement on May 12, 2025, stating that from 2018 to 2024, the number of electricity theft cases related to illegal cryptocurrency mining in the country surged from 610 to 2,397, an increase of 300%. These acts of stealing subsidized electricity by tampering with meters have severely impacted grid stability and resulted in losses of hundreds of millions of dollars for the company.Recently, Malaysian authorities launched a nationwide joint law enforcement operation, seizing multiple illegal mining cases, including a raid in Bandar Alam City where 45 Bitcoin mining machines were confiscated. To address this issue, the energy company has deployed a smart meter network to monitor abnormal electricity usage in real-time, and under the Electricity Supply Act, illegal activities can be punished with up to 10 years in prison or fines of $212,000.Data shows that some property owners received electricity bills as high as $278,400 due to tenants setting up mining machines. Similar situations have also occurred in countries like Kuwait, where over 1,000 illegal mining sites were shut down last month, and this week, investigations were launched against 116 individuals. These activities have led to a sudden increase in pressure on the local grid and caused widespread power outages.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the latest report from cybersecurity company Check Point Research (CPR) shows that the cryptocurrency theft malware Inferno Drainer, which claimed to cease operations in November 2023, is still active and has stolen over $9 million in the past six months. This malware has attacked more than 30,000 cryptocurrency wallets, primarily targeting Ethereum and BNB Chain users.Researchers found that the smart contract of Inferno Drainer has continued to operate since its deployment in 2023, with the latest version using single-use smart contracts and on-chain encryption configurations, significantly enhancing its stealth. Its command and control servers obfuscate communication through proxy systems, making the attacks harder to trace. Recently, this malware has implemented phishing by spoofing the verification interface of the well-known Discord bot Collab.Land, using "subtle visual differences" to trick users into signing malicious transactions.CPR warns that since the legitimate Collab.Land itself requires wallet signature verification, even experienced users may lower their guard. CPR advises users to verify the authenticity of the platform before connecting their wallets.

ChainCatcher news, the Securities Commission of Malaysia (SC) today released a consultation paper aimed at gathering public opinions on the draft regulatory framework for tokenized capital market products. The public consultation period will last from May 6, 2025, to June 16, 2025.The SC pointed out that tokenized capital market products digitize traditional financial products such as stocks, bonds, and funds through distributed ledger technology (DLT) and should be distinguished from digital tokens and digital currencies, as the latter are regulated under different frameworks.The SC stated that the establishment of the regulatory framework is in response to the growing market interest in tokenized products. The framework will focus on exploring the application of DLT in the capital market, including programmable assets, fractional ownership, and enhanced transparency, while ensuring investor protection. The draft also addresses key areas such as public disclosure requirements, governance controls, and technology risk management, and proposes additional requirements for relevant licensees.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Maldives government signed an agreement on May 4 with the Dubai-based family office MBS Global Investments to jointly develop a large cryptocurrency and blockchain center in the capital city of Malé, with a planned investment of $9 billion.This move aims to attract foreign direct investment into the blockchain and Web3 technology sectors, helping the Maldives reduce its economic dependence on tourism and fishing, diversify its income, and alleviate national debt. The project plans to build a facility called the "Maldives International Financial Center," covering approximately 830,000 square meters, expected to take five years to complete and provide around 16,000 jobs.It is worth noting that the project's investment amount of up to $9 billion exceeds the Maldives' annual GDP of about $7 billion. At the same time, the Maldives' ambition to become a global fintech hub will face fierce competition from established international financial centers such as Dubai, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

ChainCatcher message, according to on-chain analyst Ai Yi (@ai_9684xtpa), it is monitored that the suspected AIOT whale address has once again made small purchases and adjusted LP.The address spent 11.27 BNB 14 hours ago to buy 6,734 AIOT (worth 6,734 USD) and withdrew the previously injected bilateral liquidity, raising the range of unilateral limit sell orders.A unilateral limit sell order of 930,000 units is placed in the range of [1.1906, 1.2097] USD;A unilateral limit sell order of 1,050,000 units is placed in the range of [1.2897, 1.3096] USD;A unilateral limit sell order of 835,000 units is placed in the range of [1.3901, 1.4099] USD.This means the starting price for unilateral liquidity selling has been raised to 1.1906 USD, which is 3.2 times the current price. However, the Binance AIOT contract has first seen a negative funding rate, and short leverage positions are increasing, reminding users to pay attention to risks.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, Binance has fully compensated for the network fee losses caused by the staking anomalies of the 11th Binance Wallet TGE event.Currently, a total of 95,864 compensation fees have been fully distributed to the affected users' Binance spot accounts.

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, Binance has stated that it is aware that most areas in Spain are currently experiencing temporary power outages. Although the Binance platform is not affected, some users may encounter difficulties accessing online services due to local infrastructure issues.Binance advises affected users to carefully check all open positions as soon as possible and manage related risks in a timely manner.

ChainCatcher news, according to a disclosure by crypto community member Cat (@0xCat_Crypto), a Web3 startup project lost hundreds of thousands of USDT due to hardcoded authorized wallet addresses in its smart contract code.In the incident, the contract code submitted by an employee was suspicious, but the employee denied writing the relevant code, claiming that the malicious code was automatically generated by an AI programming assistant and not adequately reviewed. Currently, the ownership of the involved wallet cannot be confirmed, and the identity of the code author is also difficult to ascertain.Slow Mist's Yu Xian stated that, after preliminary investigation, in an environment using the Cursor and Claude 3.7 models, the AI auto-completed address did not match the involved malicious address, ruling out the possibility of AI code generation being the cause of the wrongdoing. The malicious address had owner permissions of the smart contract, resulting in the complete transfer of funds from the project party.

ChainCatcher news, in response to investors' concerns about his dual role as CEO of Twenty One Capital, Strike founder Jack Mallers published an open letter on the X platform, stating that this move will not affect his commitment to Strike. Mallers pointed out that Strike focuses on the global promotion of Bitcoin payments, while Twenty One Capital is dedicated to developing Bitcoin-native financial tools, with both extending each other.He also revealed that Strike is expected to handle over $6 billion in transaction volume in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 600%, with a gross margin of 85%, and anticipates achieving a net profit in the range of 8 to 9 figures in 2025. Previously, Twenty One received support from Tether, SoftBank, and Cantor Fitzgerald, with an initial position size equivalent to 0.2% of the global Bitcoin circulation, ranking among the top five publicly listed companies in Bitcoin holdings.

ChainCatcher message, Slow Mist Technology's Chief Information Security Officer 23pds posted on the X platform stating that MCP may have vulnerabilities, and the artificial intelligence system can be manipulated to quietly leak your entire conversation history to malicious servers.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Strike founder Jack Mallers will join the new cryptocurrency company Twenty One Capital (21 Capital) as CEO, which is controlled by the stablecoin issuer Tether. The company is also supported by global financial institutions SoftBank Group and Cantor Fitzgerald, and at launch, its treasury will hold $3.6 billion worth of Bitcoin.21 Capital will go public through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company). The company plans to continue increasing its Bitcoin holdings based on its existing reserves, providing institutional investors with a more traditional way to access Bitcoin rather than holding it directly.According to the announcement, 21 Capital will hold over 42,000 Bitcoins at launch, making it the third-largest treasury holding Bitcoin among publicly traded companies, behind Strategy and Mara Holdings. However, many private companies and governments hold far more Bitcoin than this.Mallers, born in Chicago, is an entrepreneur and Bitcoin advocate. In 2020, he founded the payment application Strike based on the Bitcoin Lightning Network, aiming to make BTC a global payment and savings tool. In addition to leading 21 Capital, Mallers also intends to continue his role at Strike.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Hamak stated that the recent market turbulence is a result of risk transfer, and market operations remain normal. He pointed out that the Federal Reserve's intervention threshold is "exceptionally high," and there is currently no need to intervene. He also emphasized that it is normal for investors to adjust their positions during periods of volatility, and the market should independently assess the term premium level, with price discovery led by the market. In addition, he mentioned that economic uncertainty is prompting companies to pause operations.

ChainCatcher news, according to Formula News, the Gate.io exchange system is suspected to have a malfunction, with the platform's contract positions displaying abnormalities, and the contract portion of account assets not showing asset balances.