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According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the "Netherlands vs. Morocco more markets" event on the prediction market Polymarket, the "Yes" option for the sub-market "Will the match go to a penalty shootout" experienced a sharp fluctuation in winning probability, dropping from 50% an hour ago to the current 16% (a fluctuation of 34%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to the Bangkok Post, the Bank of Thailand is advancing a 1:1 baht-backed stablecoin plan and expects to launch a public consultation (open call for opinions) on the related proposal by the end of this year.

According to The Block, influenced by the maturation of the crypto market and the rapid development of emerging technologies, several leading crypto venture capital firms are shifting their investment focus from the pure crypto sector to a broader "frontier technology" track, involving AI, robotics, fintech, and biotechnology.It is reported that Framework Ventures and Haun Ventures have recently raised $400 million and $1 billion funds respectively to support cross-domain layouts; Paradigm is planning to raise up to $1.5 billion for a frontier technology fund; and the former Binance incubator YZi Labs has also ventured into the fields of AI and biotechnology.Industry investors analyze that the core reasons for this strategic shift are the demand for capital deployment brought about by the expansion of fund sizes, the decrease in high-quality pure crypto projects, and the increasing integration of adjacent technologies such as blockchain and AI. Some venture capitalists predict that as cryptocurrencies gradually integrate into a broader technology ecosystem, the exclusive label of "crypto VC" may gradually fade, and the market will ultimately differentiate into large multi-strategy investment funds and a few vertical investors focused on digital assets. However, some institutions like a16z Crypto and Dragonfly still insist on deepening their investment strategies in the pure crypto sector.

According to Xinhua News Agency, the Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Paul Chan, stated in a blog post on the 28th that Hong Kong is not only an important channel for attracting investment but also a "key link" for mainland enterprises and products to go international, as well as a "converter" for standards and regulations between technological innovation and the international market.Paul Chan indicated that under the national "dual circulation" development strategy, Hong Kong's internationalization advantages can effectively assist mainland enterprises in connecting with global markets. The mainland's outstanding scientific and technological innovation capabilities can efficiently interact with Hong Kong's internationalization advantages, helping enterprises convert research and development results into overseas orders.At the same time, Hong Kong can introduce international long-term capital for hard technology enterprises that require "patient capital," achieving "small, early, and long-term investments" to support the growth of promising technology companies and emerging and future industries. In addition, the developing Northern Metropolis of Hong Kong aligns well with the strong entrepreneurial atmosphere in places like Xi'an, creating a positive cycle of mutual empowerment among education, technology, talent, and industry.

According to Jinshi News, the Governor of the Bank of Thailand stated that banks will be allowed to issue Thai baht stablecoins this year.

According to the New Straits Times, Thailand has issued an arrest warrant for Chinese businessman Wang Yicheng, accusing him of being involved in a transnational network that uses illegal cryptocurrency mining to launder money from fraud and online gambling. The Thai Special Investigation Bureau stated that Wang Yicheng was charged with theft and violating the Computer Crimes Act in November 2025, and is currently suspected of having fled the country. Thai authorities are cooperating with international law enforcement agencies to track his whereabouts.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the "World Cup Knockout Stage" event on the prediction market Polymarket, the "Yes" option for the sub-market "Scotland" has experienced a dramatic fluctuation in winning probability, soaring from 33.5% an hour ago to the current 52.5% (a fluctuation of 19%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the Polymarket market. A large whale invested $59,400 in a single bet on the "Scotland vs. Brazil - More Markets" event for "O/U 2.5". Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding win rate for this bet is 54%.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the Polymarket. A large whale invested $62,000 in "Switzerland vs. Canada," specifically targeting "Switzerland." Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this bet is 62%.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the market Polymarket. A large whale invested $150,434.96 in "England vs. Ghana," specifically targeting "England." Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this bet is 84%.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the Polymarket market. A large whale invested $100,000 in the "England vs. Ghana - More Markets" event, specifically targeting "England (-2.5)". Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this bet is 40%.

According to Decrypt, the Thai Special Investigations Department (DSI) has expanded its investigation into the "gray Chinese capital" network. This network is suspected of using illegal cryptocurrency mining to launder money from phone scams and online gambling, with an annual amount involved exceeding 30 billion Thai Baht (approximately 300 million USD). Currently, authorities have seized 6,390 mining machines, with illegal electricity theft losses reaching 953 million Thai Baht (approximately 29 million USD), and arrest warrants have been issued for 4 Chinese financiers and 4 Myanmar nationals.The U.S. Secret Service has seized over 17.8 million USD in cryptocurrency assets related to key suspect Wang Yicheng, who is alleged to be connected to "pig butchering" scam operations. Additionally, the investigation also involves several officials from Thai electricity agencies and law enforcement personnel, and the case has been handed over to the National Anti-Corruption Commission for handling.

According to HK01, the Hong Kong police have cracked a cross-border money laundering case. The involved group used 43 Hong Kong bank accounts to process funds from 34 fraud cases between June and September 2024, amounting to approximately HKD 18 million, and is suspected of laundering up to HKD 230 million in criminal proceeds through cryptocurrency transactions via bank accounts.The police investigation found that a 34-year-old woman from mainland China is suspected of coming to Hong Kong to set up multiple puppet bank accounts, assisting the criminal group in laundering approximately HKD 9.29 million in criminal proceeds, and purchasing cryptocurrency through virtual asset exchange shops to disguise the source and flow of funds. The woman was sentenced to 47.5 months in prison.The Hong Kong police remind that assisting a criminal group in handling funds could face up to 10 years in prison, and those involved in money laundering could face fines of up to HKD 5 million and imprisonment for up to 14 years.

On Monday, the Bank of England released the final policy statement and draft rules for systemic stablecoins, easing several previously proposed regulations. The bank removed the original plan to set a limit on individual holdings and instead established a temporary issuance cap for each type of stablecoin, with an initial limit set at £40 billion (approximately $52.8 million). Additionally, the Bank of England allowed issuers to hold up to 70% of reserve assets in short-term UK government bonds, higher than the previously proposed 60%, while the remaining portion must be deposited in interest-free accounts at the central bank. The related consultation will continue until September 22, and the rules are expected to be finalized by the end of 2026, with regulated stablecoin operations set to begin in the UK in 2027.

According to a Reuters report, the Bank of England released the final policy and draft rules for stablecoins on Monday, easing some of the recommendations proposed in last year's industry consultation. The Bank of England has scrapped the plan for a personal holding limit and instead imposed a cap on the total issuance of each stablecoin, with an initial limit of £40 billion (approximately $52.84 billion). The central bank has also slightly relaxed the reserve asset requirements and plans to finalize the rules by the end of this year.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the Polymarket market. A large whale invested $124,579.49 in the "New Zealand vs. Egypt" event, specifically targeting "Egypt." Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this subject is 38%.

The Ministry of Interior of Thailand, in conjunction with provincial electricity authorities, police, and local administrative officials, conducted a joint law enforcement operation this Saturday in five provinces: Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Roi Et, and Maha Sarakham, inspecting 14 locations in total. The operation confiscated 315 digital currency mining devices, and investigators found that the individuals involved supplied power to the mining machines by tampering with electricity meters and illegally connecting to the power supply. The total estimated loss reached 40.38 million baht (approximately 1.227 million USD), which includes a 5.38 million baht fine for electricity violations and about 35 million baht in unpaid electricity bills. Relevant evidence has been collected, and authorities have filed lawsuits against the individuals involved.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the Polymarket market. A large whale invested $372,324.64 in the "Netherlands vs. Sweden" event, specifically targeting "Netherlands." Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this target is 57%.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the event "Location of the Next Diplomatic Talks between the U.S. and Iran" on the prediction market Polymarket, the "Yes" option for the sub-market "Switzerland" has experienced significant fluctuations in winning probability, soaring from 63.45% an hour ago to the current 84.2% (a fluctuation of 20.75%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the market Polymarket. A large whale invested $60,000 in "Morocco" for the event "Scotland vs. Morocco." Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this target is 60%.