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According to the French newspaper Le Monde, a 45-year-old woman born in Russia and naturalized in France in 2017, Svetlana A., has recently been placed under investigation and detained by a Paris investigating judge on charges of organized fraud, serious money laundering, and participation in a criminal gang. The French National Financial Prosecutor's Office stated that she and her British partner Robert H. are suspected of committing organized fraud by manipulating cryptocurrency prices, with the related funds suspected to be used for purchasing properties in Dubai.Reports indicate that Svetlana A. invested over 50 million euros in 2022 alone, acquiring about 100 apartments and 3 luxury villas in Dubai, with total rental income from 2022 to 2025 expected to be at least 4 million euros; she also purchased an entire building containing 73 apartments for 68 million dirhams (approximately 17.4 million euros). The cryptocurrency mentioned in the report is Verasity (VRA), launched by her partner in 2018. The price of VRA surged 65 times over a two-and-a-half-month period in the spring of 2021, followed by a significant decline, currently down approximately 99.98% from its historical peak. The lawyer for the parties involved stated that the sources of the related wealth are documented and legal, and they deny any wrongdoing. The case is still under investigation.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Iris Rabaya Au, a 37-year-old woman from Irvine, Orange County, California, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for failing to report over $2.6 million in illegal income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). She was also ordered to pay $1.484 million in restitution and had multiple luxury cars, high-performance vehicles, designer handbags, and three "Godfather" sculptures confiscated. Au is the ex-girlfriend of cryptocurrency scammer Adam Iza.Prosecutors stated that between 2020 and 2024, Iza fraudulently obtained Meta advertising accounts and credit lines, selling account access and earning millions of dollars in unreported income. At Iza's direction, Au set up shell companies and opened bank accounts, using the related funds to pay approximately $1 million to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) officers and to purchase or lease luxury homes, cars, jewelry, and clothing. They also spent nearly $10 million on entertainment and purchased about $16 million in cryptocurrency for Iza. Between 2020 and 2023, Au transferred over $2.6 million into her personal bank accounts but did not accurately report it on her federal tax returns. She pleaded guilty to one count of false tax return in March 2025. Iza pleaded guilty in January 2025 to charges including conspiracy to infringe rights, wire fraud, and tax evasion, with a sentencing hearing scheduled for October 5. He was also sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his involvement in an attempted Bitcoin robbery and kidnapping case in Connecticut in August 2024.

According to the Iranian Tasnim News Agency, Iran and Oman have reached an agreement after intensive consultations, and both sides have agreed on new route arrangements for entering and exiting the Strait of Hormuz.Informed sources say that this agreement does not mean the Strait of Hormuz is open; the southern route that the United States requested to be opened will be closed. Iran has proposed seven conditions for reopening to the United States, which may only be opened after receiving approval from the highest levels.

According to The Block, the rescheduling date for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm has been postponed to April 26, 2027, because the motion for his release on bail is still under review.Previously, U.S. prosecutors had pushed for the rescheduling to take place in October 2026. Tornado Cash is a mixing protocol in the Ethereum ecosystem, and Roman Storm, as one of the core developers, has faced judicial proceedings due to related charges. This schedule adjustment is directly related to the progress of his motion hearing.

Iran and Oman issued a joint statement, planning to establish a temporary joint maritime corridor in the Strait of Hormuz and implement a joint mine clearance project.Both sides will continue technical discussions with the aim of reaching an agreement on a permanent corridor and management mechanism, and emphasized joint dialogue with the Gulf coastal countries and compliance with international law.

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket has loaded NASA's Roman Space Telescope, scheduled to launch from Florida's Launch Complex 39A on Sunday, August 30.

According to the New York Post, the latest financial disclosure from U.S. Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib shows that her retirement investment account, totaling approximately $1.2 million, includes up to $15,000 in Grayscale Ethereum ETF and up to $15,000 in Bitcoin ETF. Both are ETF holdings and do not represent direct ownership of BTC or ETH.The disclosure documents indicate that the account contains a total of 41 investments. Since U.S. lawmakers are only required to disclose assets by range of amounts, it is not possible to determine the exact size of Tlaib's holdings in the aforementioned crypto ETFs. Tlaib previously voted against the CLARITY Act, which supports the crypto industry, and supported a resolution aimed at banning "crypto corruption." The CLARITY Act is expected to be reviewed by the Senate in September after Congress resumes.

Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on the shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, and both sides are gradually reaching an agreement on the management of this waterway.The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the finalized "shipping map" is part of a broader agreement that will ensure the safe passage of vessels.

According to Jinshi reports, Iran and Oman have reached a preliminary consensus on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with an announcement of the agreement expected in a few days, pending approval from Iran's National Security Council.The agreement will last for 60 days and aims to restore navigation.

According to Jinshi reports, an informed source emphasized that if the agreement between Iran and Oman is finalized, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will require separate arrangements, which also include the United States fulfilling related commitments.

According to Jinshi reports, talks between Iran and Oman have entered a "new phase," with both sides expected to reach a consensus. The discussions aim to establish an intermediate passage across the Strait of Hormuz to ensure navigational safety while maintaining Iran's rights as a coastal state. Once activated, this new passage will replace the existing northern and southern routes.

According to Jinshi reports, on August 3, U.S. officials cited Iranian and American officials saying that Iran and Oman are close to reaching an agreement regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the agreement discussed by both parties, vessels entering the Persian Gulf will navigate through a route close to the Iranian coast, while outgoing vessels will take a route near Oman. Vessels traveling back and forth will need to pay a "service fee," and the revenue will be shared equally between Iran and Oman. U.S. officials stated that the Iranian officials' statements are "inaccurate," and any "temporary" navigation routes in the Strait of Hormuz do not require Iranian approval.

According to Jinshi reports, the UK Maritime Trade Operations Office stated that a cargo ship was attacked 20 nautical miles northeast of Haiseb in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Jinshi reports, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei stated that Iran is cooperating with Oman to establish a temporary security corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to The Block, the Hong Kong police stated that a local insurance practitioner fell victim to a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment romance scam, with total losses exceeding 26 million Hong Kong dollars, approximately 3.3 million US dollars.

According to statistics from Hong Kong law enforcement, from July 24 to 30, a total of 25 cases of investment fraud involving online romance were reported, with total losses nearing 70 million Hong Kong dollars. In one large online romance investment fraud case, a 50-year-old insurance practitioner was deceived by an online romantic partner claiming to be a "car dealer" into investing in virtual currency. Until last month, the victim discovered that the investment platform showed account earnings exceeding 800%, but when attempting to withdraw funds, the request was denied. Subsequently, both the online romantic partner and the so-called investment expert went offline, and the victim ultimately confirmed a cumulative loss of over 26 million Hong Kong dollars.The police remind investors to be vigilant about the behavior of recommending investment projects after establishing relationships through social platforms, especially those involving virtual currency, guaranteeing high returns, or requiring transactions through unfamiliar platforms. Do not relax financial safety precautions due to emotions or trust.

According to Jinshi reports, senior Iranian officials stated that the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz may pose a danger to vessels, and Oman’s control over the waterway should correspond to its share in the waterway.

According to Jinshi reports, senior Iranian officials stated that the United States and Saudi Arabia are trying to pressure Oman to promote the implementation of unrealistic plans regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Jinshi reports, senior Iranian officials stated that Tehran has ruled out Oman's proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz region, believing that the proposal has no chance of success. Iran emphasized that only Iran and Oman can decide on the arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz based on their respective shares, rejecting any role for other countries.

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