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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 Catcher Predict monitoring, the probability of the "India" option in the sub-market "Who wins the coin toss" for the event "T20 Women's Asia Cup India vs Sri Lanka" on the prediction market Polymarket has experienced significant fluctuations, rising from 50.5% an hour ago to the current 91% (a fluctuation of 40.5%). Please note the impact of relevant breaking news.

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.

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 monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the market prediction on Polymarket for the event "Wimbledon Women's Singles Muchova vs. Noskova," the "Over" option for the sub-market "Total Games Exceeding 21.5" has experienced a sharp fluctuation in winning probability, dropping from 63% an hour ago to the current 26% (a fluctuation of 37%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the market prediction on Polymarket for the event "Wimbledon Women's Singles: Karolína Muchová vs. Coco Gauff," the sub-market "Match Completed" option's probability of "Yes" has experienced a sharp fluctuation, rising from 50% an hour ago to the current 75.5% (a fluctuation of 25.5%). Please note the impact of relevant breaking news.

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.

Recently, the Haidian Court in Beijing, China, made a ruling on a fraud case. Retired elderly man Meng, due to his obsession with virtual currency trading and unwillingness to use his pension, disguised himself as a "Central Ministry" staff member in his 20s named Xiao Hong on a short video platform and established an online romantic relationship with a young man. Meng deceived the young man out of over 200,000 yuan by claiming that his family member was ill and urgently needed surgery, and for other reasons such as preparing for an overseas exam.Meng invested all the over 200,000 yuan he defrauded into virtual currency trading and opened a tenfold leverage account. Subsequently, due to a market downturn, he faced liquidation, resulting in a total loss of funds. The Haidian Procuratorate previously prosecuted Meng for fraud, and the Haidian Court ultimately sentenced Meng to 4 years in prison and imposed a fine, while also ordering him to compensate the victim for their economic losses.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the Polymarket event "French Open Women's Singles: Maya Hawrylinska vs. Mira Andrejeva," the sub-market "Match Completion" option "Yes" has experienced a dramatic fluctuation in winning probability, dropping from 85.5% an hour ago to the current 53% (a fluctuation of 32.5%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the event "Women's Singles: Kostiuk vs. Andreescu" on the prediction market Polymarket, the probability of the sub-market "Match Completed" for the "Yes" option has experienced significant fluctuations, dropping from 93% an hour ago to the current 76% (a fluctuation of 17%). Please note the impact of relevant breaking news.

According to official news, Binance co-CEO He Yi has been selected for Fortune magazine's "Most Powerful Women in Business" list.Binance stated that He Yi's selection marks the first time a crypto-native executive has made it onto this list. This is an important milestone for He Yi, Binance, and the entire industry.

Bitget announced a strategic partnership with the Web3 women's organization WIW3CH. Both parties will rely on Bitget's Blockchain4Her program to provide more systematic educational resources, industry connections, and career development support for female practitioners.This collaboration will start with a special podcast featuring Bitget CEO Gracy Chen, sharing her career growth experiences and providing more practical advice for women who have just entered the blockchain industry. The two parties will also jointly publish a series of educational articles covering Web3 technology analysis and career development paths.As a long-term project promoting women's growth, Blockchain4Her has been advancing since its launch in 2024, focusing mainly on four directions: enhancement, empowerment, education, and inclusivity. The program has funded 11 women-led startup projects through recent initiatives like the "Lady Forward" event and the "Pitch n' Slay" entrepreneurship competition, reaching hundreds of thousands of audiences through global events.

Bitget, through the Blockchain4Her program, continues to promote the popularization of Web3 women's education and community building in emerging markets such as the Philippines. This program focuses on providing a systematic blockchain knowledge framework for women and youth, helping them participate in the long-term development of Web3 with a solid understanding and gain more substantial opportunities within the industry.To achieve this goal, Blockchain4Her has supported several grassroots initiatives led by local female advocates. These include: transforming blockchain technology into practical development opportunities for underdeveloped communities; developing exclusive learning materials titled "Young Learners' Encyclopedia" for youth; and building a learning community focused on risk control and trading discipline. These initiatives not only help local beginners avoid misinformation and establish a rational understanding of Web3 but also align closely with Bitget's partnership with UNICEF in promoting digital skills and blockchain education globally.Bitget CEO and Blockchain4Her founder Gracy Chen stated, "Our original intention is to provide a more equal and open environment for women to explore Web3. Seeing more and more outstanding women engaging in community building shows us how true industry inclusivity takes root and flourishes from the grassroots."

According to The Block, a U.S. court sentenced a woman from Saipan to 71 months in prison for her involvement in a Bitcoin-related fraud scheme that affected multiple elderly victims.The report stated that the defendant induced the victims to invest in Bitcoin under false pretenses by establishing a trusting relationship with them. The case was identified as a fraud scheme targeting multiple individuals.

According to reports from the newspaper, a 39-year-old woman from Hong Kong met a man who claimed to be an employee of a new energy company through a mobile dating app, and then they moved to WhatsApp to develop an online romantic relationship. The other party lured the victim into investing in cryptocurrency on a fake trading platform under the pretext of high returns. Following the platform's customer service instructions, the victim transferred over 5.5 million Hong Kong dollars to multiple unknown individuals through various fast transfer accounts over approximately two months, after which the scammer went offline, and the victim realized they had been scammed.Last week, the Hong Kong police received a total of 15 reports of online romance scams, involving nearly 10 million Hong Kong dollars in fraud. The police remind that such scams often use investments in precious metals and cryptocurrencies as bait.

Bitget has launched the "Crypto Anti-Bias Pledge" as an important part of its International Women's Day series of activities. This initiative focuses on three core areas: lowering educational and industry entry barriers, promoting equal career development opportunities, and implementing a "zero tolerance" policy against discrimination and harassment in professional and community environments.Bitget CEO Gracy Chen stated that through the Blockchain4Her public welfare program, which has established a special fund of $10 million, Bitget is driving industry improvement through educational collaboration and corporate governance practices. The platform has partnered with UNICEF to provide blockchain and digital skills training to 300,000 young people globally, with an expected female participation rate of 90%.Internally, approximately 40% of executive positions at Bitget are held by women, and a performance-based promotion mechanism has been established. The latest internal assessment shows that several top-performing employees are women, reflecting a talent development culture focused on capability and performance.

Bitget announced a series of activities for International Women's Day under its women's public welfare project Blockchain4Her, advocating for gender inclusivity and diverse development. Bitget stated that gender equality and industry diversity are important foundations for promoting the long-term healthy development of the blockchain field, and called on the industry to further recognize the significant role women play in technological innovation, market liquidity, and industry expansion, viewing gender balance as an important issue for industry and economic development.In addition, Bitget will collaborate with Bitget Wallet to launch a limited edition co-branded card for International Women's Day, transforming the concept of gender diversity into actionable practices with anti-bias design principles and exclusive benefits. Offline, Bitget will host a series of activities such as creative workshops, roundtable dialogues, and thematic meetings in Southeast Asia, East Asia, Europe, the CIS, and Latin America around the "Lady Forward" concept, creating a platform for communication and collaboration among female practitioners.

According to the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, a 46-year-old woman in Kursk lost 28 million rubles in a year-long cryptocurrency investment scam. The woman met a man who claimed to live in an Arab country through instant messaging software. He lured her with promises of high investment returns, prompting her to download a specific application and engage in "cryptocurrency investment."Under the guidance of the scammer, the victim not only invested all her savings but also sold three apartments, a car, and a gold bar, and even took out a loan from the bank and borrowed money from acquaintances. When the victim's funds were exhausted, the scammer deleted all chat records and went offline.Russian police stated that they are currently tracking down the scammer and his accomplices. Previously, a similar case was reported in Kirov Oblast, where a woman lost over 2 million rubles due to believing in the investment promises of a cryptocurrency exchange.

According to Macao Radio, a local woman in Macao was induced by netizens to invest in virtual currency. Starting from mid-September, she transferred money to a designated account in 8 installments. The platform had previously shown "paper profits of 7.9 million yuan," but when she attempted to withdraw, she was asked to pay a "currency exchange difference" of 250,000 yuan first. After that, she lost contact with the platform and ultimately confirmed that she had been scammed out of 1.18 million yuan.