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US seeks forfeiture of $25 million in crypto tied to global fraud investigations

Quick TakeThe U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Columbia filed five civil forfeiture complaints seeking over $25 million in cryptocurrency recovered from international fraud schemes targeting U.S. and Canadian residents.Prosecutors said the funds are the latest in the more than $800 million recovered as part of the Scam Center Strike Force.　　The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to forfeit more than $25 million in cryptocurrency recovered through five separate investigations into international fraud networks that allegedly targeted residents in the U.S. and Canada.　　The U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Columbia said in a statement on Tuesday that Secret Service Washington Field Office agents, working through the Cyber Fraud Task Force, identified multiple laundering networks and thousands of victims worldwide who were misled into believing they were making legitimate crypto investments.　　According to the statement, the first investigation, flagged by Canadian authorities in late 2024, traced more than 270 suspected victim transactions and seeks roughly $10.4 million. The second, involving online romance schemes with more than 200 victims, seeks approximately $12.1 million.　　The third and fourth investigations — reported in May 2026 and March 2026 respectively by victims in the National Capital Region — seek about $1.2 million and $2.4 million.

07-22Industry

Crypto research firm Hazeflow to shut down as founder steps away from industry

Hazeflow founder Pavel Paramonov has announced the closure of his crypto research firm, saying he will step away from the crypto industry for at least a month after deciding to wind down the business.　　According to a statement published by Paramonov on X, Hazeflow will cease operations after what he described as a decision that was not made voluntarily, arguing that founders do not normally shut down businesses that continue to generate revenue.　　Today, Im shutting down my research firm @hazeflow_xyz.　　Unfortunately, youre usually forced into such decisions, you dont magically wake up one day and think you should shut down something that brings you money.　　I dont wanna write all this bs like running a company taught…　　— Pavel Paramonov (@paramonoww) July 21, 2026　　Without disclosing the specific reasons behind the closure, Paramonov said decisions of this kind are usually forced by circumstances rather than choice. He did not elaborate on the factors that led Hazeflow to shut down or whether financial, operational, or market-related issues played a role.　　Although the company is closing, Paramonov said he views the experience positively and expressed gratitude to the people who helped build the business. He thanked Hazeflow‘s clients, partners, and employees, calling the firm’s run a good one.　　Before

07-22Industry

Crypto lobby sues Illinois, says blockchain tax violates Constitution

The Digital Chamber has challenged Illinois new 0.2% digital asset transaction tax in court, arguing that the law unfairly targets blockchain-based commerce and violates constitutional protections.　　According to a complaint filed Tuesday in an Illinois circuit court, crypto trade association The Digital Chamber (TDC) is seeking to block the states Digital Asset Tax Act before it takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027.　　The organization argues that Illinois has singled out digital assets by imposing a transaction tax based on the technology used to record and transfer ownership rather than on the underlying economic activity.　　????1/ Today we filed suit in Sangamon County, IL, to stop the Digital Asset Tax Act. No one should be taxed differently because of how ownership of digital assets is recorded or transferred. pic.twitter.com/pv3J3FPybM　　— The Digital Chamber (@DigitalChamber) July 21, 2026　　The lawsuit asks the court to declare the law “void and unenforceable,” contending that it violates the U.S. Constitution and should not be allowed to move forward.　　Trade group challenges technology-specific tax　　In a statement accompanying the filing, The Digital Chamber CEO Cody Carbone said the organization is not asking for favorable treatment but for equal treatment under the law.　　Carbone said taxes should be designed with fairness in mind alongside revenue

07-22Industry

Bull Trap or Resilience？ BTCs Liquidity Shock Amidst the Middle East Crisis

Bitcoin trades near $66,655 after clearing the $65,711 resistance level during a volatile session.CryptoQuant data shows exchange reserves near 2.7 million BTC as available trading supply continues to decline.One analyst reported a 13,762 BTC exchange inflow, creating short-term selling risk after the breakout.　　Bitcoins move above $65,711 has placed the latest rally between two opposing on-chain signals. Exchange reserves continue falling, yet a large exchange inflow has raised short-term distribution risk. Price remains above former resistance, but the supporting data does not point in one direction.　　Notably, BTC later traded near $66,655 after ranging between $64,772 and $66,872. Meanwhile, wider Middle East tensions added another source of volatility as the Houthis declared a blockade against Saudi shipping. Maritime risks now cover both Gulf and Red Sea routes.　　Bitcoin Breakout Meets Geopolitical Pressure　　GugaOnChain recorded Bitcoin near $66,368 when the asset cleared $65,711 resistance. His analysis placed the Keynes liquidity preference metric at 4.73%. That reading remained above the posts stated exhaustion threshold, below 4%.　　GugaOnChain also reported a 13,762 BTC exchange inflow during early Asian trading. He said the breakout lacked clear institutional volume. His assessment linked the transfer increase to possible distribution near an overbought technical area.　　Regional risk developed at the same time. Yemens

07-22Industry

HTX keeps changing wallets after UK sanctions, TRM Labs says

Crypto exchange HTX has repeatedly changed its wallet infrastructure since the UK imposed sanctions linked to the platform in May, according to blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs.　　In a July 21 report, TRM said HTX regularly retires hot wallets and funding addresses across TRON, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain and Solana. The firm claims the changes allow much of the exchanges active infrastructure to remain outside static sanctions screening lists at any given time.　　HTX disputes that account. A spokesperson said the wallet activity identified by TRM “reflect[s] routine, security-driven platform operations common across the industry.” The exchange rejected any suggestion that the changes serve another purpose.　　TRM says HTX creates a moving target for screening tools　　TRM said HTX started restructuring its onchain infrastructure after UK authorities sanctioned Huobi Global S.A. on May 26. According to the intelligence firm, individual addresses can remain active for only a few hours before HTX moves activity to new wallets.　　Ari Redbord, TRM Labs global head of policy, described the process by saying, “HTX is changing its wallets every few hours to stay a step ahead of screening built on static lists.” TRM said this pattern can make traditional screening methods less effective because companies relying only on fixed

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Balajis Network School turns to Kazakhstan amid Malaysia setback

Balaji Srinivasans Network School, a community of “digital nomads,” is eyeing a new campus in Kazakhstan after its Forest City campus had its business license revoked over alleged premises-use violations.　　A memorandum of understanding was signed between Kazakhstans Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry, Zhaslan Madiyev and Srinivasan to establish the first Network School campus in Kazakhstan, according to a statement from the ministry.　　The Kazakhstan agreement gives the Network School a potential new base after its Johor operation was ordered to cease operations effective Wednesday. Kazakhstan has been positioning itself as an emerging technology hub, including plans for Central Asias first “crypto city” in Alatau.　　“Ironically, this whole drama with Balaji literally validated the network state thesis,” said Dragonfly Capital managing partner Haseeb Qureshi. “The whole idea of a network state is taking a dense group of talent and capital, and collectively negotiating with states. The Malaysia drama set up Balaji to negotiate better terms with another state to copy and paste the network there. ”　　“Our new campus will become a haven for global techno-optimism, with expedited visas, streamlined redomiciliation, and active recruitment of talent,” Srinivasan said Tuesday.　　Network School faces loss of Malaysia Digital status　　The new memorandum of understanding with

07-22Industry

Balance Coin crashes 99% after reported $915K exploit

Update July 22 at 4:37 am UTC: The article has been updated to include additional information from Slowmist about the exploit method.　　Balance Coin, an algorithmic stablecoin designed to maintain a peg to the US dollar, has fallen more than 99% following a reported exploit.　　The stablecoin, the native algorithmic stablecoin of Balance Protocol, is currently trading at $0.001358, down from $0.9954, according to CoinMarketCap.　　Blockchain security firm SlowMist said the exploit stemmed from an attacker manipulating an “abnormally low” Binance Bitcoin (BTCB) oracle price, letting the attacker liquidate collateral in multiple BTCB vaults that should not have been liquidatable, then swap the extracted assets for profit.　　“A single-transaction combo exploited the missing price protection and liquidation delay in Maker-style system, allowing an attacker to liquidate multiple BTCB vaults using an abnormally low oracle price and profit from the arbitrage,” SlowMist said.　　The incident adds to a string of DeFi exploits this year, with attackers continuing to target smart contract flaws, compromised admin controls and bridge vulnerabilities to siphon funds from onchain protocols.　　Related: AI has not triggered DeFi ‘hackpocalypse,’ Dragonfly partner says　　Blockchain security firm PeckShield said the exploit has caused $915,000 in losses to 42DAO.　　42DAO is the governance entity for the Balance Protocol, a DeFi

07-22Industry

Solana Prepares for the Alpenglow Upgrade. How Will SOL React？

Solana has started preparing validators for Alpenglow, a major upgrade that aims to make transactions final much faster.　　Today, Solana can take about 12 seconds to fully confirm a block. Alpenglow aims to cut that time to around 150 milliseconds. In simple terms, a payment or trade could become final almost instantly.　　The upgrade changes how validators confirm activity on the network. Validators are independent computers that check transactions and agree on the correct version of the blockchain.　　How Solana is Changing with Alpenglow　　Under the current system, validators send large amounts of voting data to the network. Alpenglow will combine many of those votes into one small digital certificate.　　For example, it is similar to replacing hundreds of separate approval letters with one signed document that shows everyone has agreed. This reduces the amount of data Solana needs to process.　　As a result, the network should have more space for normal transactions. This could help trading platforms, payment apps, and DeFi services process activity faster during busy periods.　　Validators must first register new BLS public keys. Solana expects to roll out the upgrade in stages between August and October 2026, although the timetable could change during testing.　　Solanas Price Reacts Ahead of the Upgrade　　SOL currently trades near

07-22Industry

Balance Coin crashes 99% after reported $915K 42DAO exploit

Balance Coin (BLC), an algorithmic stablecoin designed to track the U.S. dollar, lost more than 99% of its value after blockchain security firms reported a suspected exploit involving 42DAO.　　PeckShield said the incident caused about $915,000 in losses and linked the BLC collapse to an exploit affecting 42DAO, the decentralized organization connected to the Balance Protocol ecosystem. The security firm said Balance Coin “has plummeted -99%” following the reported attack.　　#PeckShieldAlert Balance Coin $BLC has plummeted -99% @42dao_official @42dao_official has been exploited for ~$915K pic.twitter.com/1bdRpMQBs3　　— PeckShieldAlert (@PeckShieldAlert) July 22, 2026　　The price fell from close to its intended $1 peg to a record low of $0.001209 on July 22. At the time of checking, CoinMarketCap showed BLC trading near $0.00247, down 99.75% over 24 hours. Its 24-hour range stretched from $0.001209 to $0.9955.　　Security firms trace suspected attack to two transactions　　TenArmor reported detecting two suspicious transactions involving GemJoin and 42DAO on BNB Chain. Onchain data cited in reports showed that the first transaction minted about 4.5 million BLC from a null address before moving the tokens to PancakeSwap V2.　　The attacker then reportedly swapped the newly created BLC for Binance-pegged USDT, also known as BSC-USD, and Binance Bitcoin (BTCB). Around two hours later, a second

07-22Industry

Aztec Launches V5 Alpha to Make Ethereum Privacy Faster and Cheaper

Aztec V5 brings private Ethereum transactions to everyday laptops and smartphones with faster proving times.The upgrade cuts proof costs, speeds up block production, and makes private token transfers cost under $0.05.Despite major privacy improvements, Aztec continues to prioritize security after vulnerabilities in its V4 release.　　Privacy-focused Ethereum Layer 2 network Aztec has launched the alpha version of its V5 upgrade, bringing fully private transactions to its network while allowing users to generate zero-knowledge proofs on ordinary laptops and smartphones instead of specialized hardware. The upgrade aims to make private transactions easier to use on Ethereum without relying on centralized proving infrastructure.　　The upgrade went live onchain Tuesday after receiving approval from token holders. Aztec said in a press release that it cuts private proving times by more than half, reduces transaction costs, shortens average block production from 14 seconds to six seconds, and lowers Ethereum proof verification costs by about 40%.　　Client-Side Proving Targets Everyday Devices　　Aztec co-founder Zac Williamson said in an interview that the goal is to make private transaction proofs run on everyday devices instead of specialized hardware. “We need to prove things on phones, on consumer laptops,” he said, adding that the technology must run on affordable computers if it

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