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According to Decrypt, Binance is facing a new lawsuit accusing the exchange of creating a system that allowed cryptocurrency transactions related to Hamas between 2017 and 2023.The lawsuit was filed in federal court in North Dakota by over 300 American families who were killed or injured in Hamas attacks. The plaintiffs allege that Binance's corporate structure and compliance practices allowed users associated with terrorist organizations to transfer funds through the centralized cryptocurrency exchange. The lawsuit claims that Binance lacks adequate controls, with issues such as weak customer verification, a mixed-asset omnibus wallet, and internal communication practices that limit oversight. The plaintiffs' attorneys state that Binance not only intentionally provided financial services to Hamas but also actively sought to protect its Hamas clients and their funds from scrutiny by U.S. regulators or law enforcement.

ChainCatcher message, FTX creditor representative Sunil tweeted that the FTX Bahamas claims process may fall under the jurisdiction of UK/EU rules and requires additional approval.

ChainCatcher news, Jinshi Data reported that on the evening of the 4th local time, sources said that Hamas has responded positively to the ceasefire proposal for Gaza to the relevant mediators and will soon issue an official statement. However, Hamas has not yet confirmed the relevant news.On the 1st, Trump stated that the U.S. and Israel had a lengthy discussion about the situation in the Gaza Strip that day, and Israel agreed to the necessary conditions for a 60-day ceasefire agreement with Hamas, with Qatar and Egypt to submit the final text of the agreement. He hopes that Hamas will also accept this agreement.In a statement issued early on the 4th, Hamas said that it is consulting with multiple Palestinian factions regarding the ceasefire proposal for the Gaza Strip and will inform the mediators of the final decision after the consultations are concluded.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, U.S. President Trump stated that within the next 24 hours, we will know whether Hamas agrees to the ceasefire agreement.

ChainCatcher News, former President Trump stated that Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions for a 60-day ceasefire agreement with Hamas and called on Hamas to accept the agreement as well.Trump posted on social media that the U.S. and Israel had a lengthy discussion that day regarding the situation in the Gaza Strip, and Israel agreed to the necessary conditions for a 60-day ceasefire agreement, with Qatar and Egypt set to submit the final text of the agreement. "I hope Hamas can accept this agreement, as the situation will not improve—only worsen."According to U.S. media reports, Trump will meet with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House on the 7th to discuss the situation in the Gaza Strip and the Iranian nuclear issue. This will be Netanyahu's third visit to the U.S. since Trump returned to the White House in January of this year. (Jinshi)

ChainCatcher news, EU financial broker XTB analyst Kathleen Brooks stated in a report that after the announcement of a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Iran, stock investors prefer technology and artificial intelligence-related stocks over defense stocks. The 7 leading tech stocks, known as the "Magnificent 7"—Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla—are expected to continue rising.Brooks stated, "As the market refocuses on artificial intelligence trades, these 7 companies are likely to lead the U.S. stock market higher."

ChainCatcher news, according to the Times of Israel, Palestinian-American businessman Bashar al-Bahaba, who has been mediating between the Trump administration and Hamas, stated that an agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages could be reached "within days." Al-Bahaba, who is conducting regional mediation with Egypt and Qatar, expressed optimism about the prospects of a (Israel-Hamas ceasefire) agreement during an interview, noting that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought the Gaza issue back to the forefront of the regional agenda. However, a senior diplomat from an Arab country revealed that Israel's refusal to commit to permanently ending the war has tempered this optimism.The diplomat pointed out that Israel has only proposed a phased release of hostages during a temporary ceasefire, but the order of release is not the key issue hindering the agreement.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the Prime Minister of Qatar stated that indirect talks between Hamas and Israel will take place in the next two days to reach a ceasefire agreement.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi's report from CNN, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Cedric Leighton expects that the ceasefire between Israel and Iran may "last at least for a while."He stated that Israel has achieved many objectives, including striking Iran's nuclear facilities and destroying Iran's air defense systems. Meanwhile, Iran is looking for opportunities to "reorganize and figure out what their next steps will be." "So in that sense, the ceasefire agreement is likely to hold, at least for a while," Leighton said.

ChainCatcher news, according to NBC News: U.S. President Trump stated that the announced ceasefire between Iran and Israel is "a beautiful day for the world." When asked how long the ceasefire would last, Trump said: I believe the ceasefire is indefinite. It will last forever. (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Jinshi citing Israeli media Mako News, Israel has submitted a revised proposal in negotiations with Hamas regarding hostages, suggesting a possible opening for a temporary ceasefire.The new proposal reportedly includes: Hamas releasing 8 Israeli hostages on the first day of the ceasefire, followed by the release of 2 more hostages after a 20-30 day ceasefire (previously, the plan was to release 10 hostages on the first day of the ceasefire and all hostages after 60 days). Hamas had previously rejected the second phase of hostage release after a 60-day ceasefire due to concerns that Israel might resume operations in the interim. Israel's new proposal aims to address this concern, although it remains unclear whether it is sufficient to restart formal negotiations.As of now, no Israeli delegation has been sent to Cairo or Doha, indicating that the agreement is still in the preliminary draft stage. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed in an interview with Fox News on Sunday that "some progress has been made," and stated, "The prolongation of the war is due to the hostages. I am committed to rescuing all of them."

ChainCatcher News: The U.S. Department of Justice announced the disruption of an ongoing terrorism financing scheme, seizing approximately $201,400 (at current value) in cryptocurrency, which was stored in wallets and accounts intended to fund Hamas. The seized funds originated from fundraising addresses allegedly controlled by Hamas, which have been used since October 2024 to launder over $1.5 million in virtual currency.

ChainCatcher news, the U.S. presidential debate between Trump and Harris is ongoing, and the market shows a general decline in Trump-related meme coins.Among them:TRUMP down 12% in the past hour, currently at $2.89;MAGA down 13.4% in the past hour, currently at $0.00007703;TREMP down 17.2% in the past hour, currently at $0.1514;STRUMP down 7.5% in the past hour, currently at $0.006376;MAGAA down 8.0% in the past hour, currently at $0.008538;FIGHT down 11.9% in the past hour, currently at $0.004779.In contrast, the Harris concept coin KAMA has risen 19.6% in the past hour, currently at $0.00916.

ChainCatcher news, according to Business Wire, the Bahamas Securities Commission announced that the "Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act 2024" (DARE 2024) has been passed by the Bahamas Parliament and has become law. This bill builds on the 2020 DARE Act and introduces comprehensive reforms aimed at addressing the evolving landscape of digital assets and cryptocurrency markets.It is reported that the new law covers a broader range of digital asset activities, including advisory management services, digital asset derivatives, and investment services. The new law incorporates provisions related to digital asset custody and introduces the first disclosure system for digital asset staking. DARE 2024 also provides a clear definition for stablecoins, stipulating the registration of existing stablecoins and acceptable forms of reserve assets, while establishing new requirements for the custody, segregation, reporting, and redemption of reserve assets. The issuance of algorithmic stablecoins is explicitly prohibited.

ChainCatcher news, the liquidators of FTX Digital Markets Ltd. have initiated the next phase of the liquidation process. Customers of FTX.com need to choose whether to participate in the official liquidation procedure in the Bahamas ("Bahamas Process") or the Chapter 11 case in the United States ("U.S. Process"), and must make their choice by 4:00 AM on August 17.The liquidators of FTX Digital Markets will hold a Q&A session to help customers understand the selection process. The first Q&A session will be held on July 31 at 7:00 PM Beijing time, and no prior registration is required.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the Central Bank of the Bahamas is developing regulations requiring commercial banks to provide access to its central bank digital currency.John Rolle, the Governor of the Central Bank of the Bahamas, stated that the adoption of the Sand Dollar (the CBDC launched by the Bahamas in 2020) is still limited, so the government is formulating regulations to effectively compel commercial banks to issue the central bank digital currency to promote its adoption.

ChainCatcher news, according to Reuters, the Bahamas is preparing to introduce legislation requiring commercial banks to support its central bank digital currency "Sand Dollar" to promote its adoption. The Governor of the Central Bank of the Bahamas, John Rolle, stated that CBDC regulations should be implemented within the next two years, and it is expected that all commercial banks will eventually enter this field and will be required to provide their customers with access to the central bank digital currency.The Central Bank of the Bahamas launched the CBDC "Sand Dollar" in 2020, and its CBDC currently accounts for less than 1% of the currency in circulation in the Bahamas.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, FTX liquidators are about to sell Sam Bankman-Fried's $30 million penthouse in the Bahamas.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the online media channel Gaza Now, which supports Hamas, has been jointly sanctioned by the United States and the United Kingdom for assisting Hamas in publicly fundraising after the attack on Israel on October 7 last year.Blockchain analysis company Elliptic found that Gaza Now received $21,000 in cryptocurrency donations within weeks of the attack. According to a new report from TRM Labs, the scale of cryptocurrency fundraising by Hamas and other terrorist organizations (including ISIS) is often small, with most donations being below $500.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the department of the U.S. Treasury responsible for combating the financing of terrorism has stated that multiple financial institutions have reported potential cryptocurrency transactions totaling $165 million that may be related to Hamas.According to a letter signed by U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Adewale Adeyemo, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) analyzed suspicious activity reports submitted from January 2020 to October 2023. FinCEN found that over 200 cryptocurrency addresses may have been used in these transactions.It is reported that the U.S. Treasury is currently conducting "ongoing analysis" to assess the potential threats posed by cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency services. The letter stated: "We continue to assess Hamas and other terrorists' preference for traditional financial products and services, but we remain concerned that as we cut off their access to traditional finance, these organizations will increasingly turn to virtual assets."