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According to market news, Coinbase, in collaboration with Microsoft, Europol, and more than ten other organizations, successfully shut down the phishing-as-a-service platform Tycoon 2FA and seized 330 related domains.Since its launch in August 2023, Tycoon has had approximately 2,000 users, operating over 24,000 domains, and sending tens of millions of fraudulent emails each month to over 500,000 businesses worldwide. It bypassed multi-factor authentication by stealing session cookies and tokens, primarily targeting email and online service accounts such as Microsoft 365, Outlook, and Gmail.In this operation, Coinbase assisted in tracking the cryptocurrency payments funding Tycoon’s operations and supported the civil lawsuit to seize the domains. The main developer has been identified as Saad Fridi, a Pakistani national.

Caixin reported in "After Many Twists and Turns, Southeast Asian Gambling Kingpin She Lunkai is Extradited Back to China | Past Events · Future Events" that the only partner of She Lunkai's blockchain project "Asia-Pacific New City" is the Singapore blockchain company BCB Innovation Ltd. The Fincy payment software based on BCB's blockchain is also promoted within Asia-Pacific New City, aiming to create a Southeast Asian version of WeChat. Fincy and BCB share the same parent company and similar shareholders, providing fiat and cryptocurrency exchange transactions, as well as online gaming.Industry insiders point out that by offering exchanges between fiat and cryptocurrency and online games, it effectively introduces many unrelated participants, breaking down large sums of money into smaller amounts, which ultimately converge into a gambling platform disguised as a game, significantly weakening the regulation of the flow of funds.

According to the official page, Binance Alpha has launched Dino Tycoon (TYCOON).

According to official news, Binance Alpha will become the first platform to launch Dino Tycoon (TYCOON) on November 4th.Eligible users can visit the Alpha event page to claim airdrops using Binance Alpha points after the Alpha trading opens. Further details will be announced separately.

ChainCatcher news, Web3's leading IDO and project launch platform Mumubit has officially launched the Mumu Tycoon Game and released the token distribution details for the Mumu Tycoon Token (MUTY), aiming to enhance participation in the Web3 gaming ecosystem. The game is now live, and users can experience it immediately through the official website.

ChainCatcher news, the Mumubit platform will officially launch the first round of pre-sale blind boxes for the Mumu Tycoon game at 8 PM Hong Kong time on July 19, 2025. There will be a total of three rounds of pre-sale for the Mumu Tycoon game.Mumu Tycoon is the second major game released by the Mumubit platform based on the node ecosystem. Mumubit is a Web3 project initiated in 2021, innovatively organizing the ecological development of the market and community co-construction platform through a fully decentralized node system.

ChainCatcher news, citing a report from the British Financial Times by Xinhua News Agency, a group of billionaire Silicon Valley entrepreneurs has applied for a charter banking license in the United States, preparing to establish a national bank focused on supporting startups engaged in businesses such as cryptocurrency.After the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March 2023, some startups involved in high-risk businesses like cryptocurrency trading have faced difficulties in financing in the U.S. The report cites sources familiar with the matter, stating that the new bank is named "Erebor," after the treasure location in "The Lord of the Rings," with major investors being Silicon Valley big donors from the current Republican administration, such as Peter Thiel.According to application documents disclosed earlier this week, "Erebor" Bank will be a national bank providing traditional banking products and services related to virtual currencies for businesses and individuals. The primary target customers are companies participating in the U.S. "innovation economy," especially those in the fields of cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, defense, and manufacturing, as well as individuals working for or investing in these companies, including those with "insufficient access to credit." The bank will also seek to collaborate with non-U.S. companies "looking to enter the U.S. banking system."According to reports, "Erebor" Bank's headquarters will be located in Columbus, Ohio, with an office in New York City, providing only online customer services.

ChainCatcher news, investment mogul and Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman stated on social media that he supports President Trump as well as Musk. He believes that for the benefit of the United States, they should coexist peacefully. People united are stronger than when they are apart.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com News, the latest "World Billionaires List" released by Forbes includes 16 billionaires from the cryptocurrency sector, among them Binance founder Changpeng Zhao with a net worth of $63 billion, and Tether co-founder Giancarlo Devasini with a net worth of $22.4 billion. Coinbase founder Brian Armstrong and MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor made the list with fortunes of $9.5 billion and $7.4 billion, respectively.

ChainCatcher news, as industry leaders are striving to cope with the uncertainty of widespread tariffs and the market plunge triggered by concerns over economic recession, U.S. President Trump plans to meet with business executives on Tuesday.According to informed sources, Trump's meeting with the Washington "Business Roundtable" will include CEOs from across the country, including heads of Wall Street financial giants. Trump's early victory had sparked optimism among banking leaders, but as tariff policies took effect and concerns about economic slowdown intensified, doubts about his policy path have deepened in the market.Last week, Trump stated that there might be an "adjustment period" after the tariffs take effect. The current chair of the Business Roundtable is Cisco Systems CEO Chuck Robbins, and board members include heavyweight figures from the financial sector such as JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser.

ChainCatcher News: The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Cambodian businessman Li Yongfa and his companies, accusing them of involvement in human trafficking and forced labor related to cryptocurrency scams. The sanctions freeze Li Yongfa's and his companies' assets in the United States and prohibit U.S. citizens from engaging in related transactions.Li Yongfa and his companies are accused of luring victims to scam centers and forcing workers to participate in cryptocurrency fraud. The Treasury emphasized that this action aims to hold accountable those criminals involved in human rights abuses and fraud. These sanctions are based on Executive Order 13818, which expands the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by BBC cited by Protos, the UK prosecution stated that a Chinese tycoon was kidnapped at a well-known golf course in the UK by armed assailants, who threatened him with knives, beat him, and kept him in a cage for over 30 hours, demanding a ransom of 15 million dollars in Bitcoin. Prosecutors said that in October 2023, Dylan Huang was attacked by five men while playing golf at Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire, England, and was forcibly dragged into a car. The gang then tied up Dylan Huang and took him to a property in Surrey, where he was locked in a cage, blindfolded, and had his mouth taped shut. When the gang demanded tens of millions of dollars in Bitcoin, Dylan Huang offered to sell his stocks and shares to them while also trying to obtain various loans from his friends.The prosecution stated, "Several hours later, it seemed the kidnappers began to get angry. They started to hurt him—hitting his legs with some object." It is alleged that this ordeal lasted for 30 hours, during which Dylan Huang was fed but not allowed to use the toilet. Dylan Huang was eventually released and dumped near another golf club in Surrey.35-year-old Tianfu Guo was arrested after police tracked his car using remote ANPR cameras. He is currently on trial at St Albans Crown Court, charged with conspiracy to kidnap, conspiracy to blackmail, and possession of a replica firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, among other charges.

ChainCatcher news, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has released the November update on newly licensed and registered entities, which shows that the fund C Capital Investment Management Limited, owned by Hong Kong real estate tycoon Zheng Zhigang, has obtained the SFC's Type 4 and Type 9 licenses. The Type 4 license is for providing advice on securities, and the Type 9 license is for asset management.Previous report, in September, C Capital announced the successful completion of its third round of private equity fund raising, with a total investment amount exceeding 250 million USD for its main fund and related co-investment vehicles.