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ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) disclosed that over the past two years, more than 14,000 scam and phishing websites have been taken down, of which about 20% are cryptocurrency scam websites, approximately 3,015. ASIC stated that it will expand its crackdown from website takedowns to social media advertisements to help protect Australian consumers from scams.

ChainCatcher news, a so-called reward of $50,000 from the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) to track down the administrators of the Russian ransomware gang Qilin, is actually just a Telegram scam. This false reward message has deceived several cybersecurity news outlets, leading them to mistakenly believe that Europol would pay a reward to anyone who could provide information about the two Qilin administrators, Haise and XORacle.It is claimed that these two are responsible for "coordinating affiliate organizations and overseeing ransomware activities," and Europol is seeking intelligence that could "directly lead to the identification or location of these administrators."However, Europol confirmed to Security Week that this so-called reward is actually a "scam," and the agency has never issued such a reward.

ChainCatcher news, Binance has announced its membership as a founding member of the Beacon Network, joining the world's first real-time cryptocurrency crime response network. This network is developed by TRM Labs and collaborates with leading companies in the cryptocurrency industry and law enforcement agencies, aiming to prevent illegal funds from leaving the blockchain through real-time intelligence sharing and collaboration. As the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance's participation will enhance the security of the crypto ecosystem and promote the long-term growth and adoption of crypto assets.Binance's Global Chief Compliance Officer Noah Perlman stated, "It has been proven that blockchain is one of the most powerful tools in the fight against financial crime. The Beacon Network further facilitates collaboration between the public and private sectors, ensuring that we continue to reduce the crime rate on the blockchain."

ChainCatcher news, according to the Jin Dun Guang'an public account, the public security organs of Guang'an City, Sichuan Province recently reported that illegal individuals are promoting "digital RMB" and recruiting promoters in crowded places such as sports venues under the guise of "national endorsement and cooperation with the central bank," collecting personal identity and communication information, suspected of fraud.The police remind that digital RMB does not have speculative space, and related red envelopes can only be obtained through legitimate financial and government channels. The public should be vigilant about the risks of personal information leakage and economic losses.

ChainCatcher news, according to CertiK's disclosure, Puffer Finance's official account on X (formerly Twitter) has been hacked. Users are advised not to interact with any content posted by this account until the issue is resolved.