ChainCatcher news, the Cybernews research team disclosed that 16 billion login credentials from online service providers including Apple, Google, and Facebook have been leaked, with a single database containing up to 3.5 billion records. Researchers found that this data was primarily exposed through unencrypted Elasticsearch or object storage instances, with the leaked data including access tokens, session cookies, and account metadata stolen by information-stealing malware.The identity of the original data holders is currently unclear, but researchers have confirmed that some databases may belong to cybercriminal organizations. Attackers may exploit the leaked credentials to launch targeted account takeovers, particularly on platforms hosting wallets or associated email accounts. Security experts recommend that users immediately update their passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and avoid storing recovery phrases in non-secure digital environments.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Japanese clothing chain Mac House has completed fundraising through the issuance of new stock subscription rights to third parties, raising a total of 2.391 billion yen (approximately 16.42 million USD), exceeding the original plan of 1.476 billion yen (approximately 10.13 million USD). Of this, up to 1.715 billion yen (approximately 11.77 million USD) will be used to purchase cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, a significant increase from the previously planned 800 million yen.Previously, Mac House announced on June 12 the launch of a new strategy for "finance, investment, and mergers and acquisitions," revealing plans to invest in cryptocurrencies.

ChainCatcher news, according to Forbes, based on an analysis of the official website details of World Liberty, in the past 11 days, a company owned by Donald Trump has reduced its stake in the cryptocurrency project World Liberty Financial from 60% to 40%.This change was not publicly announced and is another indication that Trump himself or individuals acting on his behalf are still secretly engaging in behind-the-scenes transactions during his tenure.This marks the second time the Trump family has reduced its stake in this project; earlier, at the end of January this year, their stake had decreased from an initial 75% to 60%. It is estimated that this reduction may bring the Trump family approximately $190 million, of which Trump himself could receive about $135 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin News, Iran has implemented a curfew on cryptocurrency exchanges after a hack at Nobitex exchange to prevent capital outflow and strengthen control over digital asset trading. Exchanges can only operate daily from 10 AM to 8 PM local time.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Russian Finance Ministry official Ivan Chebeskov revealed that despite the introduction of cryptocurrency mining regulations by the end of 2024, 70% of mining companies have not registered with the Federal Tax Service.The two mining bills implemented by the Russian government in October-November last year require companies to complete registration and clarify legal definitions, but compliance progress has been slow. Chebeskov stated that he would promote the legalization of the remaining mining companies but did not disclose specific measures.Industry analysts pointed out that the current regulations contain restrictive clauses, such as prohibiting foreign entities from mining in Russia and implementing restrictions in certain regions, and have not truly achieved industry legalization, with the main effect being to improve tax collection management.

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, the derivatives trading data aggregation platform CoinGlass has recently launched the Crypto Derivatives Index (CGDI).This index dynamically tracks the mark prices of perpetual contracts for leading crypto assets such as BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP, and combines it with their Open Interest to create a value-weighted, highly representative derivatives market trend indicator in real-time.

ChainCatcher news, Bitget has reached a strategic partnership with Vataga Crypto, and Vataga has officially joined the Bitget Broker Program. This collaboration fully integrates Bitget's deep liquidity and diversified products into the Vataga terminal, allowing users to switch exchanges with one click, manage positions in real-time, and efficiently complete transactions, significantly enhancing execution efficiency and profit margins, and optimizing the trading experience for global users.Vataga Crypto CEO Dmitry Tsvetkov stated, "Joining the Bitget Broker Program is an important step for us to accelerate and simplify the crypto trading experience. Through this partnership, our users will have direct access to Bitget's high-quality liquidity and product ecosystem, greatly improving trading efficiency."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, the Central Bank of Iran has requested domestic cryptocurrency exchanges to limit their operating hours to 10:00 - 20:00. This move aims to strengthen regulation and reduce the likelihood of incidents similar to Nobitex in the future, especially during non-working hours when cybersecurity response times are slower.

ChainCatcher message, according to CoinGlass data, today's cryptocurrency derivatives risk index is 58 (yesterday it was 59 "neutral volatility"), still within the "neutral volatility" range.

ChainCatcher message indicates that, according to SoSoValue data, the risks associated with the escalation of the Middle East situation are under control, and the cryptocurrency market continues its correction trend, but the decline has significantly narrowed. Among them, the AI and DeFi sectors are relatively strong, rising by 1.15% and 0.37% respectively. Within the AI sector, Bittensor (TAO), Worldcoin (WLD), and KAITO rose by 2.59%, 2.73%, and 3.25% respectively. In the DeFi sector, Uniswap (UNI), Jupiter (JUP), and Ondo Finance (ONDO) rose by 2.45%, 2.74%, and 3.21% respectively.In addition, Bitcoin (BTC) fell by 0.20%, currently priced at $104,000. Ethereum (ETH) fell by 0.34%, but remains above $2,500.In other sectors, the Meme sector fell by 0.05%, but SPX6900 (SPX) returned to an upward trend, rising by 9.37% in 24 hours; the PayFi sector fell by 0.27%; the Layer2 sector fell by 0.54%, with Mantle (MNT) peaking at 1.57% during the session; the CeFi sector fell by 1.33%, with Hyperliquid (HYPE) down by 4.58%; the Layer1 sector fell by 1.42%.The cryptocurrency sector indices reflecting historical market trends show that the ssiAI, ssiDeFi, and ssiRWA indices rose by 1.59%, 0.66%, and 0.36% respectively in 24 hours.

According to ChainCatcher, three insiders revealed that cryptocurrency brokerage FalconX has had preliminary discussions regarding an initial public offering (IPO), with the possibility of submitting a listing application as early as this year. This move is expected to help the company further meet the growing demand for digital assets from institutional investors.Sources said that FalconX has held informal talks with bankers and advisors to explore the feasibility of an IPO. As the company accelerates its strategic partnerships and acquisition plans to better serve the strong demand for cryptocurrencies from institutional clients, FalconX is considering entering the public market.Currently, FalconX has not hired an investment bank, which is typically the first step in initiating the listing process. Records show that FalconX's most recent valuation was $8 billion, based on a $150 million funding round completed in 2022.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Bank of England's Executive Director for Prudential Policy David Bailey stated that the UK plans to propose new restrictive regulations on banks holding crypto assets before 2026 to mitigate financial stability risks.The proposal will reference the disclosure framework established by the Basel Committee, which recommends that banks limit their exposure to crypto assets like Bitcoin to no more than 1%.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, New York City officials announced the bust of a cryptocurrency scam targeting Russian-speaking residents. The scammers led victims to a fake cryptocurrency investment website WhalesTrade.com through Facebook black hat ads, and then lured them into additional investments via WhatsApp and Telegram chats.Law enforcement has seized $140,000 in cryptocurrency assets, frozen approximately $300,000 in funds, and shut down over 700 associated Meta ad accounts. Currently, more than 300 victims have been confirmed, with the amount involved exceeding $1 million.

ChainCatcher News: The U.S. Department of Justice today filed a civil forfeiture lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, accusing it of seizing cryptocurrency valued at over $225.3 million.According to the lawsuit, law enforcement used blockchain analysis and other investigative techniques to determine that this cryptocurrency is related to the theft and money laundering activities involving funds from victims of cryptocurrency investment scams.The complaint states that the cryptocurrency address holding over $225.3 million is part of a complex blockchain-based money laundering network that executed hundreds of thousands of transactions and was used to disperse the proceeds of cryptocurrency investment fraud across many cryptocurrency addresses and accounts on the blockchain to conceal the source of the illegally obtained funds.It is reported that trial attorneys Stefanie Schwartz and Ethan Cantor from the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) of the U.S. Department of Justice, along with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kevin Rosenberg and Rick Blaylock Jr. from the District of Columbia, are handling this case.