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Economist Peter Schiff posted on the X platform that mortgage structures backed by crypto assets could significantly increase home buying costs.Borrowers not only have to pay traditional mortgage interest but also bear the interest on the "second loan" secured by crypto assets. This model essentially amounts to 100% financing for the property, thereby amplifying leverage levels and potentially increasing overall default risk.

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a temporary Homeland Security funding bill aimed at ending the government shutdown and has sent it to the Senate.Polymarket's probability of "the U.S. Department of Homeland Security shutdown lasting more than 48 days" has risen to 92%, up 31% in 24 hours; the probability of "the U.S. Department of Homeland Security shutdown lasting more than 52 days" has risen to 54%, up 12% in 24 hours; the probability of "the U.S. Department of Homeland Security shutdown lasting more than 60 days" has risen to 75%, up 37% in 24 hours. As of now, the trading volume for this event contract has exceeded $1.1 million. It is reported that the bill provides funding for each agency under the Department of Homeland Security at current levels until May 22, which is the latest attempt to end the partial government shutdown that began on February 14. The bill passed the House with 213 votes in favor and 203 votes against, with three Democratic representatives voting in favor, the rest being Republican representatives. Nevertheless, the bill is expected to fail in the Senate, potentially prolonging the deadlock over the partial government shutdown. Before passing the House version of the funding agreement, they rejected the Senate version of the agreement. U.S. House Speaker Johnson stated that Republicans will not participate in any measures to reopen the border or halt immigration enforcement.

According to Cointelegraph, a couple in their fifties in Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt, a suburb of Paris, was invaded by three suspects impersonating police officers, who threatened them with knives and forced the husband to transfer over 900,000 euros (about 1 million dollars) in BTC. They then bound and harmed both individuals before fleeing in a white van.The woman managed to free her husband and call the police afterward. The Versailles prosecutor's office has opened a case for illegal detention, armed organized robbery, and conspiracy of a criminal group, with the investigation being conducted by the Brigade for the Repression of Banditry.

Canadian venture capital firm Framework Ventures has reached an agreement to acquire approximately 10% of the publicly listed mortgage lending institution Better.com for about $45 million.This move comes as Better.com plans to enter the asset tokenization space and intends to issue token products backed by $500 million in mortgage and other loan assets. Sources reveal that the retail-oriented token may be named "Home Token." The company stated that the initial tokens will be available only to accredited investors, with plans to gradually expand to a broader user base in the future. Better.com founder and CEO Vishal Garg stated that tokenization can reduce intermediary steps, thereby lowering financing costs and providing consumers with lower interest rate mortgage products.It is reported that Better.com is collaborating with the DeFi ecosystem Sky to advance the on-chain mortgage assets. Sky uses real-world assets (RWA) to back stablecoins, with the current ecosystem capital size of approximately $18 billion. Framework Ventures is also one of the key supporters of Sky. Better.com had planned to go public in 2021 with a valuation of $7.7 billion, but the stock price plummeted over 90% on its actual listing day in 2023. The company's current market capitalization is approximately $450 million.

According to the Hong Kong Economic Times, the "HOMEO Shunshi" token has been included in the list of suspicious investment products by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.The token is operated and promoted by Excellence Homeopathy (Hong Kong), allegedly sold to the public through seminars held in Hong Kong, claiming to bring profits to investors. The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission emphasizes that this product has not been approved by the regulatory authority for sale to the public in Hong Kong, and the relevant disclosure documents have not been reviewed by the Commission. The regulatory authority reminds investors to exercise extreme caution, as investing in such unapproved products may result in significant or even total loss of funds.

The head of Binance France was the victim of a home invasion robbery. It is reported that three masked assailants armed with weapons broke into an apartment building in the Val-de-Marne department of France that morning, attempting to locate the residence of the Binance France head. The assailants first forcibly entered another resident's home to obtain information about the target apartment, and then searched the cryptocurrency executive's residence. After discovering that the homeowner was not present, they stole two mobile phones and fled the scene.On the same morning, the three suspects attacked another resident in Vaucluse, mistakenly believing him to be another cryptocurrency entrepreneur. According to reports, the police tracked them down through surveillance and mobile phone signals, ultimately arresting the three suspects at Lyon Part-Dieu train station. They are currently in custody for investigation.

Farcaster founder Dan Romero stated the following clarifications regarding market rumors:Farcaster is not planning to shut down. The protocol is currently running smoothly and will continue to operate stably in the future. Last December, its monthly active users reached 250,000, and the number of funded wallets exceeded 100,000. The acquirer Neynar is a venture-backed startup that plans to shift Farcaster towards a more developer-focused direction.Regarding the Merkle project, we plan to return the entire $180 million raised to the investors. Over the past five years, we have consistently aimed to prudently manage investors' funds.Lastly, I would like to clarify that the funds I used to purchase property came from the proceeds of Coinbase's initial public offering (IPO).

According to Reuters, Texas-based private home builder Megatel Homes LLC announced the launch of MegPrime cryptocurrency payment and reward tokens. Previously, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a "no-action" letter to the company on Thursday, allowing it to proceed with the project. The MegPrime token is intended to be used as a payment and reward tool, rather than an investment product.Users can spend the token at merchants through digital wallets and payment cards, earning MegPrime token cashback, discount gift cards, or points redeemable for home-related benefits. MegPrime token holders do not have voting rights or dividend rights as securities. The token is an extension of the company's 2019 plan, which allowed renters to convert their rent into equity for purchasing a home.

On Monday night, three masked men broke into a residence in Manosque, France, threatening a woman with a gun and stealing a USB drive containing her partner's cryptocurrency data. According to the French newspaper Le Parisien, the incident occurred at a home on Cherry Path in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region.The attackers threatened the victim with a handgun and slapped her before fleeing the scene with the USB drive. It is reported that the victim was unharmed and managed to escape and call the police within minutes. Local police have opened an investigation, and the case has been handed over to the local criminal investigation department and the national police regional headquarters. Last year, security company Casa's Chief Technology Officer Jameson Lopp recorded over 70 violent attacks related to cryptocurrency in its public database, with France becoming a hotspot for such violent crimes in Europe, with more than 14 related cases.Cybercrime consultant David Sehyeon told Decrypt, "The baseline level of criminal activity in France is relatively high, and the cryptocurrency wealth held by entrepreneurs, traders, and public figures is quite visible. Coupled with the growth of local expertise in digital assets, these factors together create a breeding ground for more speculative and organized cryptocurrency-related crime."

The luxury real estate brand Sotheby's International Realty, under the auction giant Sotheby's, has released a report sharing the current evolution of the global luxury real estate market and the economic policies and factors that have the greatest impact on it. The report points out that the influence of cryptocurrency on luxury home consumption is increasing, especially in markets such as Dubai, New York, and California. Adjustments in regulatory policies may allow crypto assets to be included in mortgage qualification.

According to official news, the MEXC Foundation will donate 5 million Hong Kong dollars to Hong Kong to support the rescue and reconstruction efforts following the fire in Tai Po, assisting affected residents in overcoming difficulties and rebuilding their homes.The MEXC Foundation extends its deepest condolences and care to all affected residents and prays for the souls of the deceased. It also pays the highest respect to the firefighters and rescue personnel working on the front lines, thanking them for protecting lives with their own.The MEXC Foundation will implement the donation through relevant channels and will continue to monitor the progress of post-disaster reconstruction, conveying strength through concrete actions and standing shoulder to shoulder with the Hong Kong community.

According to sources from the police and informed individuals speaking to the New York Post, a tech investor who previously dated OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman had their San Francisco residence robbed at gunpoint last Saturday night, resulting in a loss of $11 million in cryptocurrency assets.Surveillance footage shows the suspect, disguised as a delivery person with a white package, ringing the doorbell of the $4.4 million home. When the suspect falsely claimed to be delivering a package for "Joshua" and identified themselves as a UPS partner employee, the victim opened the door and confirmed they were indeed Joshua. After pretending to ask for a signature and borrowing a pen, the suspect followed the resident inside, where a loud noise was heard shortly after.Police reports indicate that the suspect held the victim at gunpoint inside the house, bound them with tape, emptied their cryptocurrency accounts, and stole their phone and computer. When police arrived at 6:45 PM, they found the victim with multiple bruises. Sources close to the investigation revealed that the gunman stole $11 million worth of Ethereum and Bitcoin, believed to be a targeted attack by an organized crime group.According to insiders

According to Decrypt, a serious cryptocurrency robbery occurred in the Mission Dolores community of San Francisco, USA. A man disguised as a delivery person

ChainCatcher News, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) disclosed that organized crime groups in China are laundering money on a large scale through U.S. gift cards, transferring funds back to China.Investigations show that criminals in the U.S. use stolen gift cards to purchase high-value electronic products, which are then shipped back to China for resale. After making a profit, they convert the funds into cryptocurrency and transfer them through Chinese payment platforms. DHS pointed out that related fraud losses have exceeded $1 billion in the past two years, with the involved networks bulk purchasing stolen card numbers through platforms like WeChat, in conjunction with SMS scams and SIM farms to carry out their crimes.

ChainCatcher news, Australia's Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke announced new regulations for cryptocurrency ATMs, labeling these devices as "high-risk products" associated with money laundering, fraud, and child exploitation. Burke stated that the number of cryptocurrency ATMs in Australia has surged from 23 to over 2000 in six years.An investigation by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) found that 85% of funds involved in large user transactions were linked to fraud or money laundering activities. The proposed legislation will empower AUSTRAC to restrict or ban "high-risk products," specifically targeting cryptocurrency ATMs. Burke indicated that the relevant bill will be submitted to Parliament in the coming months but declined to disclose whether these devices would be completely banned.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Korean National Tax Service is intensifying its crackdown on tax evasion, warning that cryptocurrency assets stored in cold wallets may also be seized.Officials stated that if there is suspicion that tax evaders are hiding cryptocurrency assets offline, they will conduct home searches and confiscate hard drives and cold wallet devices. Under the National Tax Collection Act, the National Tax Service can request local exchanges to provide account information, freeze accounts, and liquidate assets to offset taxes. While cold wallets can ensure the security of cryptocurrency assets, they may also be used to hide assets, increasing the difficulty of tax administration. As of June, there were nearly 11 million cryptocurrency investors in the country, an increase of nearly 800% compared to 2020; during the same period, trading volume rose from 1 trillion won (approximately 730 million USD) to 6.4 trillion won (approximately 4.7 billion USD). The popularity of cryptocurrencies has led to an increase in tax evasion cases, with the first action in 2021 seizing approximately 50 million USD in cryptocurrency, and over the past four years, 108 million USD has been seized and liquidated.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the Tel Aviv District Attorney's Office has filed charges this week against Murad Mahajna of Tel Aviv and two accomplices, accusing them of orchestrating a home invasion robbery against a Herzliya cryptocurrency trader, involving nearly $600,000.According to

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, Binance will delist the following spot trading pairs on October 10, 2025, at 11:00: HOME/FDUSD, SPK/FDUSD, and USUAL/FDUSD. Users can still trade the related tokens on other trading pairs available on the Binance platform.Please note that trading bot services will be stopped on the same day, and users are advised to disable related services in advance to avoid potential losses.