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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) tracked and seized over $560,000 in cryptocurrency originally intended for Hamas by combining blockchain analysis, human intelligence, and court orders. The investigation involved shared wallets, cross-chain bridges, exchanges, and stablecoin accounts. Three seizure operations occurred in March, June, and October 2025.Investigators found that multiple donation addresses associated with Hamas's military wing, Al Qassam Brigades, used the same Gas wallet to pay transaction fees, and visualized funds flowing from donation wallets to operational wallets and related infrastructure through Reactor. In the June 2025 case, funds circulated through new addresses, accounts, over-the-counter brokers, and suspected money mule accounts; in October, the network switched to one-time donation wallets and cross-chain bridges. Court orders required Tether to destroy USDT from specified addresses and to reissue equivalent assets to law enforcement wallets, while Binance was instructed to transfer the balances of three accounts.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seized over $560,000 in cryptocurrency through court-authorized actions and took control of domains and servers allegedly used by Hamas for fundraising and recruiting supporters. The related actions involved three seizures on March 25, June 25, and October 10, 2025.Investigators identified a crypto chat group that directed supporters to fundraising websites and tracked the rotating cryptocurrency addresses. The operation also obtained information on thousands of individuals who had contacted Hamas online, attempting to donate via cryptocurrency or traditional means. This operation expanded upon the $200,000 cryptocurrency seizure announced in March 2025. At least 17 related addresses had transferred over $1.5 million since October 2024, with funds having passed through exchanges, over-the-counter brokers, and accounts in Turkey.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that it has seized over $560,000 in cryptocurrency originally intended to fund Hamas and has taken control of the domain names and servers used by the organization for fundraising and recruiting supporters. The Department of Justice released five affidavits along with the announcement on Wednesday, three of which were signed on March 25, June 25, and October 10, 2025, regarding the seizure order for the aforementioned $560,000 in cryptocurrency.According to court documents, investigators identified and tracked rotating cryptocurrency addresses promoted through encrypted group chats and fundraising websites with the help of human intelligence sources. The first actions recovered approximately $201,400 from wallets and accounts, which have transferred over $1.5 million since October 2024, with the related addresses allegedly controlled by Hamas's military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades.Additionally, the FBI seized the domain name and servers used to operate the organization's main website Alqassam.ps, allowing them to intercept subsequent cryptocurrency donations. The Department of Justice stated that this operation enabled investigators to obtain information on thousands of individuals who contacted Hamas-related platforms, attempting to donate via cryptocurrency or traditional payment methods.

According to Bitcoin Magazine, the investigation into the large-scale theft of Coldcard hardware wallets in July 2026 has made progress. Approximately 1,082.65 BTC (about $118 million) from the first wave of attacks remains in the attackers' addresses. The investigation found that the attackers used a paid account from a certain blockchain data service provider, and the internal logs "highly match" the theft pattern. Relevant clues have been handed over to law enforcement. Galaxy Research analyst Alex Thorn stated that the identity of the first wave of attackers "may have been grasped by law enforcement."Subsequent waves of attacks resulted in a total theft of about 2,000 BTC, with the second wave accounting for approximately 76 BTC. The operational pattern was similar to the first wave, possibly indicating the same perpetrator. The incident originated from an entropy generation vulnerability introduced in Coinkite's code update in March 2021, which caused some devices using MK2 and later models, with firmware version 4.1 and above, to generate low-strength private keys that could be brute-forced. Coinkite has released a fixed firmware and advised users to migrate their assets, but the scope of the vulnerability's impact is still being assessed.

According to SoSoValue data, during the last trading week (Eastern Time from August 10 to August 14), Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced a net outflow of $390 million. The Bitcoin spot ETF with the highest net outflow last week was Fidelity ETF FBTC, with a weekly net outflow of $153 million. Currently, FBTC has a historical total net inflow of $9.88 billion.The second highest was Grayscale Bitcoin Trust GBTC, with a weekly net outflow of $88.3 million. Currently, GBTC has a historical total net outflow of $27.55 billion. The Bitcoin spot ETF with the highest net inflow last week was Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust BTC, with a weekly net inflow of $75.98 million. Currently, BTC has a historical total net inflow of $2.74 billion.As of the time of publication, the total net asset value of Bitcoin spot ETFs is $76.61 billion, with an ETF net asset ratio (market value compared to total Bitcoin market value) of 6.07%. The historical cumulative net inflow has reached $51.79 billion.

An FBI agent, Patrick Yaroch, was arrested last Friday for allegedly stealing approximately $1 million in cryptocurrency from "hostile crypto accounts." According to the submitted affidavit, Yaroch is suspected of transferring the relevant assets starting from late 2024 or early 2025. Yaroch told investigators that he discovered some keys that allowed him to transfer funds from the digital wallet to himself. He expressed frustration at being unable to further prevent personnel related to "hostile nations" from using cryptocurrency and made about a dozen transfers.Department of Justice documents show that Yaroch admitted to a Department of Justice employee that he had "made some very bad decisions" regarding issues related to crypto wallets. In another interview with federal agents, he also acknowledged that he had "screwed up." Yaroch was previously a supervisory special agent in the FBI's Counterintelligence and Espionage Division and had earlier served in the FBI's Boston field office. The FBI terminated him on July 31. The investigation also indicated that Yaroch mixed personal funds with cryptocurrency assets and had used ChatGPT to inquire about how to handle these funds, including how to spend or invest $1 million and whether to leave the United States for a country in Europe.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) disclosed that in 2025, the reported losses from cybercrime by the American public approached $21 billion, with 181,565 complaints involving cryptocurrency, totaling losses of over $11 billion.New York Attorney General Letitia James testified before Congress on July 27, stating that the CLARITY Act aims to transfer primary regulatory authority over digital assets to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which could potentially weaken the ability of states to investigate fraud and hold cryptocurrency companies accountable. James urged cryptocurrency platforms to comply with anti-money laundering, know your customer, cybersecurity, and market monitoring requirements, and to take financial responsibility for preventable fraud. Her office has received nearly three times the number of cryptocurrency fraud complaints in the past three years, with related losses approaching $500 million over the past five years.

According to Hongxing News, Hu Xiaowei, a core figure of the Prince Group, left Japan on July 29 and was deported to the United States. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has contacted him, and subsequent investigations will be conducted in the United States.The report states that Hu Xiaowei previously used a Cypriot passport in Japan and operated under the name "Hu Shi." In June of this year, he was arrested by Japanese police for allegedly violating Japan's Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act. On July 24, the Japanese prosecution filed a summary indictment against him and imposed a fine equivalent to approximately 100,000 yuan.Public information shows that Hu Xiaowei has also operated under names such as Hu Yanming and Hu Shi. The report indicates that relevant agencies believe these identities belong to the same person.

The Singapore Police Force and the Federal Bureau of Investigation signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen joint actions, intelligence sharing, training, and law enforcement assistance in online scams, cyber fraud, and money laundering cases.The two parties completed a joint operation targeting cross-border cryptocurrency fraud in Singapore and the United States, identifying 54 victims and potential victims through information sharing and blockchain intelligence, and preventing potential losses of approximately 2.7 million USD in the United States and about 388,000 SGD in Singapore.

According to SoSoValue data, the total net outflow of Bitcoin spot ETFs is $95.3017 million. The Bitcoin spot ETF with the highest single-day net inflow yesterday was the VanEck ETF HODL, with a single-day net inflow of $5.3617 million, and the historical total net inflow of HODL has reached $1.133 billion. The second highest was the Morgan Stanley ETF MSBT, with a single-day net inflow of $2.1737 million, and the historical total net inflow of MSBT has reached $377 million.The Bitcoin spot ETF with the highest single-day net outflow yesterday was the Fidelity ETF FBTC, with a single-day net outflow of $63.2516 million, and the historical total net inflow of FBTC has reached $10.151 billion. As of the time of writing, the total net asset value of Bitcoin spot ETFs is $76.506 billion, and the ETF net asset ratio (market value as a percentage of Bitcoin's total market value) is 6.03%, with a historical cumulative net inflow of $51.186 billion.

According to TenArmorAlert monitoring, the BFB token on the BSC chain was subjected to a suspicious attack, resulting in a loss of approximately $220,000.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reminds victims of the OneCoin international cryptocurrency investment scam that they can apply for compensation through a special program by the Department of Justice (DOJ) before the deadline.This process allows individuals who purchased OneCoin and suffered direct financial losses due to the OneCoin scheme between 2014 and 2019 to submit applications. Victims can submit applications via mail, email, or an online form. However, submitting an application does not guarantee financial compensation.The DOJ stated that global investors in OneCoin have collectively lost over $4 billion.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a seizure notice. It lists multiple assets that have been seized and entered into federal forfeiture proceedings. According to the announcement, the estimated value of the related cryptocurrency assets is approximately $1.9004 million, of which about $1.7004 million is in USDT. Additionally, it includes assets such as BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, and XRP, involving platforms or accounts like Tether, Coinbase, and Binance. The announcement states that the related property was seized due to suspected violations of federal law, and claims of rights, applications for relief, or objections must be submitted according to the announcement procedures.

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) under the FBI in the United States has released data showing that in 2025, IC3 received over 13,400 complaints regarding the use of cryptocurrency kiosks, with losses exceeding $388 million. Compared to 2024, the number of complaints increased by 23%, and the amount of losses increased by 58%. More than half of the complaints involved individuals over the age of 50, with losses exceeding $302 million.Cryptocurrency kiosks are devices or electronic terminals similar to ATMs that allow users to exchange cash and cryptocurrency. Criminals may lure victims into sending money through cryptocurrency kiosks. In typical complaints received by IC3 regarding cryptocurrency kiosks, criminals provide individuals with detailed instructions on how to withdraw money from banks, how to locate kiosks, and how to use the kiosks for deposits and remittances. IC3 warns that the relevant statistics pertain to scam complaints involving cryptocurrency ATMs, and the overall losses may not be solely caused by cryptocurrency ATMs alone.

According to SoSoValue data, the total net outflow of Bitcoin spot ETFs is $233 million. The Bitcoin spot ETF with the highest net inflow yesterday was the Morgan Stanley ETF MSBT, with a net inflow of $6.0195 million for the day, and the historical total net inflow of MSBT has reached $226 million.The Bitcoin spot ETF with the highest net outflow yesterday was the Fidelity ETF FBTC, with a net outflow of $86.1294 million for the day, and the historical total net inflow of FBTC has reached $11.045 billion.As of the time of writing, the total net asset value of Bitcoin spot ETFs is $107.312 billion, and the ETF net asset ratio (the market value compared to the total market value of Bitcoin) is 6.64%, with a historical cumulative net inflow of $59.134 billion.

According to SoSoValue data, the total net outflow of Bitcoin spot ETFs is $146 million.The Bitcoin spot ETF with the highest net inflow yesterday was the Morgan Stanley ETF MSBT, with a net inflow of $5.7385 million for the day. Currently, the historical total net inflow of MSBT has reached $194 million.The Bitcoin spot ETF with the highest net outflow yesterday was the Fidelity ETF FBTC, with a net outflow of $97.6041 million for the day. Currently, the historical total net inflow of FBTC has reached $11.134 billion.As of the time of writing, the total net asset value of Bitcoin spot ETFs is $106.611 billion, with an ETF net asset ratio (market value as a percentage of total Bitcoin market value) of 6.67%. The historical cumulative net inflow has reached $59.34 billion.

According to Fox News, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has collaborated with law enforcement agencies in Dubai, China, and Thailand to conduct a large-scale multinational joint law enforcement operation, successfully dismantling at least 9 overseas cryptocurrency scam centers, resulting in the arrest of 276 suspects, with the amount involved reaching millions of dollars.In this operation, the U.S. District Court in San Diego has filed federal telecommunications fraud and money laundering charges against 6 suspects, including individuals from Myanmar and Indonesia, whose scam organizations operated under names such as "Sanduo Group" and "Giant Company." Dubai police arrested 275 suspects, while the Royal Thai Police separately apprehended 1 fugitive.The aforementioned scam network employed a "pig butchering" technique, gaining the trust of victims through fabricated friendships or romantic relationships, luring them to transfer funds to fake cryptocurrency investment platforms, and then laundering the money and transferring it to criminal accounts.This operation aligns with the executive order signed by Trump on March 6, 2026, aimed at combating overseas criminal networks that exploit U.S. citizens. The FBI's "Operation Level Up" has notified approximately 9,000 victims, recovering about $562 million in losses for U.S. citizens. The FBI urges victims to report through the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

According to Arkham monitoring, the Kyber Network hacker is transferring stolen funds to Tornado Cash.The hacker Andean Medjedovic previously stole $48.8 million from KyberSwap at the end of 2023 and had also attacked Indexed Finance, stealing $16.5 million. He was indicted by the FBI in 2025.

According to SoSoValue data, yesterday (Eastern Time April 13), the total net outflow of Bitcoin spot ETFs was $291 million. The Bitcoin spot ETF with the highest net inflow yesterday was Blackrock ETF IBIT, with a net inflow of $34.7012 million, bringing IBIT's total historical net inflow to $63.762 billion. The second was Bitwise ETF BITB, with a net inflow of $11.8758 million, and BITB's total historical net inflow currently stands at $2.102 billion.The Bitcoin spot ETF with the highest net outflow yesterday was Fidelity ETF FBTC, with a net outflow of $229 million, and FBTC's total historical net inflow currently stands at $10.883 billion.As of the time of writing, the total net asset value of Bitcoin spot ETFs is $94.508 billion, with an ETF net asset ratio (market value as a percentage of Bitcoin's total market value) of 6.45%, and the historical cumulative net inflow has reached $56.453 billion.

According to the FBI's 2025 Internet Crime Report, losses related to cryptocurrency fraud reached a record $11.366 billion, an increase of 22% compared to 2024. Among the 181,565 related complaints received, the elderly population aged 60 and above reported losses of $4.4 billion, accounting for nearly 40% of the total loss amount.Cryptocurrency investment fraud remains the primary source of losses, involving amounts of $7.2 billion. Losses from cryptocurrency ATM and kiosk scams amounted to $389 million, a year-on-year increase of 58%. Additionally, complaints involving AI reached 22,364, with losses totaling $893 million, of which approximately $658.7 million was related to cryptocurrency. In regional statistics, California topped the list with cryptocurrency-related losses of $2.099 billion.