ChainCatcher News, the Chinese Embassy in South Korea's official WeChat account published a typical case of a virtual currency "pig slaughtering" scam, revealing that a certain international student, under the romantic pressure from his girlfriend, became firmly convinced that he could make money by "trading virtual currency" and entrusted his account to her for management, subsequently transferring over 300,000 RMB for "recharging." The Chinese Embassy in South Korea reminds that online dating carries risks and not to believe in investment schemes that claim to have "insider information" and guarantee profits.

ChainCatcher news, according to Hong Kong media East Network, the CEO of the virtual asset trading platform Binance, Richard Teng, met with law enforcement in Hong Kong to discuss advancing bilateral cooperation to combat financial and cyber crimes related to virtual assets.The topics discussed included expanding and strengthening the cooperation between the public and private sectors in network defense within the blockchain ecosystem, as well as continuously enhancing the capabilities of law enforcement agencies in the face of increasingly complex threats and sophisticated technological criminals.

ChainCatcher news, HTX DAO ambassador Molly (Huobi HTX Liu Ye) was invited to attend the "Golden Star Sharing Session · Big 'Voice' Release" themed private meeting co-hosted by Jinse Finance and Twinkle, together with HTX DAO and OpenZK.At the meeting, Molly introduced the significant achievements of HTX DAO over the past year: $HTX has successfully been listed on 28 mainstream cryptocurrency exchanges, with nearly 750,000 users holding positions on the Huobi HTX platform. In terms of governance planning, 50% of the Huobi HTX platform's revenue is used to buy back and destroy $HTX to support its long-term value growth. As of now, the total amount of $HTX destroyed has reached 496.3 trillion, with the total value of donated and destroyed tokens amounting to approximately $95.22 million.Molly stated that HTX DAO, as a crypto builder, will play a positive role in the future development of the industry. Relying on Huobi HTX's advantages in quality assets, liquidity, content development, product innovation, and security, HTX DAO will work with the governance committee to implement user autonomy and community co-construction, strengthening decentralized governance.In addition, HTX DAO will also be committed to giving back to ecological builders, providing them with more opportunities and support, and jointly creating a more open, transparent, and inclusive crypto ecosystem. It is reported that this event received widespread attention both inside and outside the industry, and well-known Hong Kong actor and winner of the Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Horse Awards, Jiang Haowen, also attended at the invitation.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, White House economic advisor Hassett stated that Trump hopes to combat inflation by increasing labor supply and reducing overall demand.

ChainCatcher news, according to Protos, the Thai government cut off electricity, internet, and fuel supplies in the Thai-Myanmar border area at 9 AM on February 5 (10 AM Beijing time) to combat local cryptocurrency scam centers. This operation involved five service providers in the regions of Myawaddy, Payathonzu, and Tachilek.According to investigations, the KK Park scam center located in Myawaddy is suspected of defrauding $100 million worth of USDT through a "pig butchering" scheme. In 2023, Myanmar authorities rescued 1,200 imprisoned individuals in the area. This power cut operation is an important measure taken by the Thai government in response to pressure from China, following concerns raised by Chinese actors who were scammed in the region.Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha stated that scam activities severely affect Thailand's national image and that strict measures need to be taken. Although the power cut will impact local residents and the normal operation of hospitals, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that relevant communities had been notified in advance.

ChainCatcher news, according to official social media messages, on January 27 at 20:00 (UTC+8), HTX DAO will hold a charity ambassador awarding ceremony through a live broadcast and Twitter (X), officially granting the title of charity ambassador to post-00s Web3 builder Luyao LOYAL.It is reported that previously Luyao LOYAL donated all 2.1 million yuan earned from investing in Trump's official meme token TRUMP on Huobi HTX to build an education center in Gaocheng Town, Litang County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province.Through this collaboration, HTX DAO aims to establish a model for Web3 charity, connecting more people who are passionate about public welfare, further supporting the development of decentralized charity models, and promoting broader global cooperation and charitable donations.

ChainCatcher news, Trump stated that he will instruct the cabinet to combat record inflation.Trump also mentioned that he will announce a national energy emergency today, as the inflation crisis is caused by massive overspending and rising energy prices.

ChainCatcher news, Roam officially launches a global ambassador recruitment program to incentivize community members to participate in the construction of the Roam ecosystem. Users can earn generous rewards by learning and promoting Roam's concepts, products, and services. The recruitment program is now open for applications on the official website. Interested users can click the "Original Link" below to refer to the official guidelines for application. It is reported that the program categorizes ambassadors into three levels based on the sales volume of Roam routers:Junior (0-30 units) rewards $50 per unit;Intermediate (31-80 units) rewards $80 per unit;Senior (>80 units) rewards $120 per unit.Users can enter the corresponding ambassador's referral code during the purchase process of the mining machine, and after payment is completed, the ambassador can withdraw within a certain period. The ambassador program will be another important component of Roam Growth, which aims to help users turn Roam routers into economic tools for generating sustainable income, jointly promoting the construction of Roam's global decentralized open wireless network.Latest data shows that Roam has surpassed 2.18 million registered users, covering over 200 countries and regions, with more than 1.33 million self-built WiFi nodes. According to Messari's recently released 2024 DePIN annual report, there are only 5 DePIN projects globally with over a million active nodes, and Roam is among them. Furthermore, Roam continues to rank first in the DePINscan hardware node rankings, showing strong growth momentum.

ChainCatcher news, Thailand's cybercrime authorities have proposed banning the decentralized prediction market Polymarket, as it may be considered an online gambling site, which is deemed illegal in the country.The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau of Thailand stated that suspending Polymarket is crucial to prevent the public from becoming victims of online gambling and to stop the use of cryptocurrency for illegal activities, as such activities "could have serious impacts on the economy and society."Cyber police indicated that the site facilitates betting on global events through cryptocurrency, which may fall under illegal online gambling in Thailand. The police did not specify a timeline for a potential shutdown.

ChainCatcher news, according to an announcement from Sonic Labs, LBTC developed by Lombard Finance is about to launch on Sonic. LBTC is a yield-bearing liquid staking token backed by Bitcoin, aimed at transforming Bitcoin from a store of value into a productive asset, providing additional returns for holders.

ChainCatcher news reports that, according to the official website, Lombard Finance has partnered with the OKX Web3 wallet. The Lombard platform has now integrated with the OKX Web3 wallet, providing users with a seamless and secure way to manage and participate in the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem. Through this integration, OKX Web3 users can connect directly to Lombard without the need for additional account setups or complex login processes, allowing them to easily participate in Bitcoin staking, obtain LBTC (Lombard's liquid staking Bitcoin token), and engage in activities such as lending and liquidity provision within DeFi protocols. This collaboration showcases the shared vision of both parties to provide a secure, user-friendly Web3 experience, aiming to drive innovation in Bitcoin within the DeFi space and empower digital asset holders.It is reported that Lombard is an innovative platform focused on connecting Bitcoin to the DeFi ecosystem. Its flagship product, LBTC, enhances the utility of Bitcoin by providing built-in yield and permissionless DeFi access, allowing holders to explore more financial opportunities while maintaining Bitcoin as a store of value. The OKX Web3 wallet, as an industry-leading one-stop Web3 gateway, supports over 120 popular public chains, covering four major scenarios: apps, plugins, web, and Telegram Mini wallet.

ChainCatcher news, Solana developers have created a quantum-resistant vault on the Solana blockchain to protect user funds from potential threats posed by quantum computers.Cryptography researcher Dean Little explained in a GitHub post that the "Solana Winternitz Vault" solution achieves this by implementing a complex hash-based signature system that generates new keys with each transaction. Generating new private keys for each transaction should make it more difficult for quantum computers to mount a coordinated attack on any given set of public keys, as these public keys are exposed every time a transaction is signed.The quantum-resistant feature of Solana is currently offered as an optional add-on rather than a network-wide security upgrade. This means that Solana users must choose to store their funds in the Winternitz vault instead of the regular Solana wallet to ensure their assets are protected from potential quantum threats.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Cryptoslate, based on the Ministry of Home Affairs' 2024 annual report, India has intensified its efforts to combat crypto-related scams by collaborating with tech giants Google and Meta (formerly Facebook). The initiative aims to tackle the growing threat of "pig butchering" scams, a form of crypto investment fraud targeting vulnerable groups such as unemployed youth, homemakers, students, and individuals facing economic hardships.The report describes how these scams typically lure victims through social media platforms and search engines, promising high returns on cryptocurrency investments. In recent months, these scams have become increasingly rampant, with investors losing over $3.6 billion to these schemes in 2024. Scammers often impersonate financial advisors or representatives of legitimate investment firms, gradually building trust before convincing victims to transfer large sums of money into fraudulent schemes. The ministry emphasized that fraudsters abuse Google's advertising services and Meta's sponsored ads to launch malicious applications and phishing activities. In response, India's Cyber Crime Coordination Center (I4C) has developed protocols to work directly with these platforms to flag suspicious activities, block ads, and expedite the removal of fraudulent content.

ChainCatcher news, the office of the Vice President of El Salvador posted on X, stating that Vice President Félix Ulloa emphasized the country's success in Bitcoin during a meeting with the Chinese ambassador.The meeting took place on December 23 and focused on strengthening bilateral relations and advancing projects to enhance digital connectivity and economic growth. The discussions centered on modernizing infrastructure and expanding economic initiatives to boost El Salvador's regional influence. Ulloa highlighted the country's financial and digital advancements, noting that the national Bitcoin reserves have exceeded $500 million. He attributed this achievement to the Bitcoin office under President Nayib Bukele's leadership.

ChainCatcher news, the Central Bank of Russia is developing a new monitoring platform to combat illegal cryptocurrency over-the-counter trading services and enhance financial security.Sources revealed that this initiative is being implemented in cooperation with Rosfinmonitoring. The platform will centralize information on suspicious activities, enabling banks to take proactive measures to refuse account openings for high-risk individuals.Bogdan Shablya, head of the Central Bank's Financial Monitoring and Currency Control Service, confirmed that the platform's goal is to make illegal financial operations economically unviable by blocking them at entry points. Unlike major monitoring companies that heavily rely on passive measures of KYC systems, this platform will actively target individual accounts and focus on real-time detection of abnormal trading patterns.

ChainCatcher news, Hamster Kombat announced on the X platform that Season 2 will start with three games, which will form the foundation of the HamsterVerse. All HamsterVerse games will use the HMSTR token, which is currently in closed beta testing. Community members are expected to be invited to participate in the testing, with a reward pool of 3000 USDT.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to enhance coordination in combating crimes related to virtual assets.The agreement requires both parties to share information and strengthen risk mitigation frameworks. Reportedly, the agreement also aims to support the UAE's strategy to protect its financial system from the evolving threats in the digital asset space.

ChainCatcher news, the revised Anti-Money Laundering Law of the People's Republic of China will come into effect on January 1, 2025. The Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Chief Prosecutor of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, Yin Yong, emphasized the need to strengthen the fight against money laundering crimes in a coordinated manner, accurately grasp the provisions of the revised Anti-Money Laundering Law regarding the improvement of the scope of upstream money laundering crimes, comprehensively implement the Anti-Money Laundering Law and the Criminal Law's provisions on "money laundering," accurately apply the "Two Highs" interpretation on several issues concerning the application of laws in handling criminal cases of money laundering, deepen the three-year action plan for combating and governing money laundering violations, punish money laundering and related crimes according to law, enhance the ability to combat money laundering crimes using new technologies, new products, and new businesses such as virtual currencies, and form a joint force against such crimes.