ChainCatcher message, according to Scam Sniffer monitoring, a victim copied the wrong address from contaminated transfer records, resulting in a loss of $649,000.

ChainCatcher message, according to Scam Sniffer monitoring, about three hours ago, a certain crypto trader lost $19,917 while depositing to Crypto.com due to copying the wrong address from a contaminated transaction history.Scam Sniffer reminds users to never copy addresses from transaction history.

ChainCatcher message, according to Scam Sniffer monitoring, in the past 5 hours, two more users have lost $172,000 due to copying the wrong address from contaminated transfer records, one of whom copied the wrong address after withdrawing from Coinbase.

ChainCatcher news, Franz Bergmüller, CEO of the Swiss crypto bank Amina, stated that the company is applying for a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Austrian Financial Market Authority. Bergmüller mentioned that the bank must establish a new team before conducting business or generating revenue in Austria.Franz Bergmüller said: "As a bank, we are approaching break-even, but for now, we have deliberately decided to prioritize investment growth."It is reported that Amina was formerly SEBA Bank, which established its headquarters in Zug, Switzerland in April 2022.

ChainCatcher news, according to the AMINA Group official website, China Pacific Insurance Group (CPIC)'s subsidiary China Taiping Investment Management (Hong Kong) (CPICIMHK) has reached a strategic cooperation with the Switzerland-based AMINA Group, aiming to bridge the traditional finance and cryptocurrency worlds in the Asia-Pacific region. Both parties will provide investment consulting and banking services for the Pacific Waterdrip Digital Asset Funds, targeting early blockchain projects and proof-of-stake digital assets.

ChainCatcher message reports that, according to Scam Sniffer monitoring, a certain address lost $36,000 due to copying an incorrect address from contaminated transfer records, and reminds users not to copy addresses from transfer history.

ChainCatcher news, the Avalanche official website shows that the Lamina1 subnet is now live.It is reported that Lamina1 was co-founded by science fiction writer Neal Stephenson and early Bitcoin investor Peter Vessenes.

ChainCatcher message, Scam Sniffer on platform X stated that 2 minutes ago, a victim lost $30,000 by copying the wrong address from contaminated transfer history.

ChainCatcher message reports that, according to Scam Sniffer monitoring, a user lost 1.04 million USDT due to copying a contaminated transfer address.In addition, Slow Mist founder Yu Xian analyzed that the reason for the theft should be "poisoning of addresses with the same starting and ending numbers," which resulted in funds being sent to a phishing address.

ChainCatcher news, Swiss cryptocurrency bank SEBA Bank AG announced its name change to AMINA Bank AG. It is reported that the group operates globally from its regulated centers in Zug, Abu Dhabi, and Hong Kong, providing customers with traditional and crypto banking services.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Swiss crypto bank SEBA Bank AG announced its name change to AMINA Bank AG. The company stated that this name is derived from the term "transamination" (the transfer of a compound to another compound).AMINA stated that customers will not be affected by this change, and there will be no disruption in business. Its Abu Dhabi branch, as well as its subsidiaries in Hong Kong and Singapore, will subsequently apply for a name change to align with the headquarters.

ChainCatcher message, initiated by Stephenson, the Lamina1 project of the Metaverse Layer1 network has launched a developer platform for the Metaverse based on Avalanche. This platform utilizes Avalanche's technology stack and development tools to create an open Metaverse toolkit and an interoperable ecosystem that supports Metaverse content creation and development.Although the term "Metaverse" may not be as popular as it was a year ago, Neal Stephenson believes that lowering expectations will shift the focus back to the real technology.

ChainCatcher news, according to BeInCrypto, Colin Shaftesley, the chairman of the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSII), revealed that the institute will hold a series of training programs and seminars on virtual assets in the coming months. Meanwhile, two webinars titled "How Digital Assets Coexist in Traditional Financial IT Architecture" and "Digital Assets for Portfolio Management" have already been listed on the HKSII calendar.It is reported that on June 1, the new licensing system for Hong Kong Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATP) will take effect. On the same day, HKSII published a statement on its website's latest updates, indicating that it is closely collaborating with the Examination Committee and the Education and Development Committee. Additionally, a virtual asset working group has been established to help formulate corresponding CPT programs and exams to support the new licensing system for market practitioners. Details of the upcoming exams and training programs will be announced soon. Many applicants for the new projects in the HKSII program are interested in the profession of cryptocurrency traders.HKSII is the main licensing body for the financial services industry in Hong Kong and has close ties with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC), responsible for providing training and licensing examinations for brokers and asset managers in Hong Kong.

ChainCatcher news, the metaverse blockchain network Lamina1 has launched its ecosystem fund L1EF, announcing its first investments in two Web3 companies building immersive technologies for the open metaverse: IP Innovation Lab 0 Studio and the phygital experience platform Legitimate. The specific investment amounts have not yet been disclosed.0 Studio is developing immersive experiences and hyper-realistic digital avatars. Legitimate is the physical infrastructure for next-generation consumer retail applications, with its NFC tags allowing creators to connect physical products to customizable digital experiences powered by NFTs and Web3, without the need for coding or blockchain knowledge. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, Lamina1's Chief Technology Officer Will Carter announced that the testnet is now live. The first phase of the testnet is fully open to the public, allowing testing of the basic functionalities of the Lamina1 blockchain platform based on the Avalanche codebase. Lamina1 plans to release new features on a regular schedule of 2-3 weeks, while incentivizing the community to test each version through weekly challenges.It is reported that last June, science fiction writer Neal Stephenson collaborated with crypto pioneer Peter Vessenes to launch the metaverse blockchain network "Lamina1," with the two serving as CEO and Chairman of Lamina1, respectively. In December of last year, Lamina1 announced the launch of the Lamina1 Ecosystem Fund (L1EF) to allow startups to raise funds from angel investors. The platform offers rolling funds, allowing interested investors to fund projects through quarterly subscriptions, with a minimum subscription fee of $2,500 per quarter and a commitment of at least four quarters. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, Bulgaria's Chief Prosecutor spokesperson Siika Mileva denied the political motives behind the investigation of the crypto lending platform Nexo, stating that "investigating these institutions has become a nationwide campaign." The case involves so-called "modern cybercrime," and the investigation has been ongoing for several months in collaboration with international partners. Additionally, she revealed that an independent international auditor will examine Nexo's activities.It is reported that on January 12, Bulgarian police raided Nexo's offices and stated they would coordinate with their counterparts in the United States and the United Kingdom regarding the investigation of Nexo's alleged money laundering and tax crimes. Four Nexo personnel have been charged with money laundering, tax crimes, computer fraud, and unlicensed banking. Two were released on bail of nearly $550,000. The other two remain unaccounted for in Bulgaria and have been declared international fugitives. (cointelegraph)

ChainCatcher news, the metaverse-focused blockchain network Lamina1, co-founded by cryptocurrency pioneer Peter Vessenes and science fiction writer Neal Stephenson, is launching the Lamina1 Ecosystem Fund (L1EF) to allow startups to raise funds from angel investors. The platform offers rolling funds, allowing interested investors to fund projects through quarterly subscriptions, with a minimum subscription fee of $2,500 per quarter and a commitment of at least four quarters.Previously reported, in June this year, science fiction writer Neal Stephenson collaborated with crypto pioneer Peter Vessenes to launch the metaverse blockchain network "Lamina1," with the two serving as CEO and Chairman of Lamina1, respectively. (source link)