Here are the latest and diverse crypto news from around the world today, June 13, 2025:
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🌍 Global: Crypto Fraud and Surveillance
Evita Pay founder accused of laundering US $500 million
The founder of the crypto payment company Evita Payments, Iurii Gugnin, has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with laundering over half a billion dollars through Tether for sanctioned Russian banks.
AP and Australian Criminal Group uncover US $190 million money laundering syndicate
Australian police have successfully dismantled a money laundering network using safety houses and crypto exchanges—4 suspects were arrested, and assets worth US $21 million, including 17 properties, were seized.
Hyderabad uncovers “cyber slavery” syndicate for crypto fraud
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau discovered a group that hired Indian job seekers to ensnare victims of job scams, then funneled commissions to Chinese parties via crypto.
Inkraf “Pig Butchering”: the highest enduring scam since 2024
“Pig butchering” is a long-term scam scheme that exploits the emotions and trust of victims via dating apps and social media; it is estimated to have caused losses of up to US $12.4 billion in 2024 (33% of the total).
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⚠️ Warning: Crypto Scams
Adoption of deepfake & AI helps scams rake in US $4.6 billion
A report from Bitget shows that losses from crypto scams soared due to the use of deepfake technology and social engineering throughout 2024.
Fake AI token scam: rug pull of US $26 million
The fake project “Neural AI Token (NAIT)” disappeared within 24 hours after presale, draining US $26 million as the anonymous team immediately dumped liquidity.
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🚀 Interesting Projects and Presales
Solaxy: Layer‑2 for Solana trending
Solaxy has raised US $47 million in presale, targeting the congestion of the Solana network with a throughput target of 10,000 TPS and mainnet release this month.
