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Key Takeaways:Binance supported law enforcement in dismantling a $200K scam involving cross-border “digital arrest” fraud in India and Nepal.The scam leveraged cryptocurrency to launder victim funds across borders.Blockchain transparency enabled authorities to trace transactions and arrest suspects.Binance’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) played a central role in helping police track stolen USDT and identify mule accounts.Binance Assists Ahmedabad Police in Busting Transnational Crypto ScamBinance has partnered with local authorities in India to dismantle a cryptocurrency-linked scam valued at over $200,000 USD, highlighting the growing threat of “digital arrest” frauds in South and Southeast Asia.The case involved multiple victims, including a 90-year-old man in Gujarat, who lost ₹1.25 crore (approx. $149,700) to fraudsters posing as law enforcement. In a parallel case, a young jobseeker was trafficked to Nepal, locked in a hotel room, and forced to participate in laundering another ₹49 lakh (approx. $58,680) in crypto.These incidents form part of a wider network of transnational cybercrime, where perpetrators exploit digital assets to obscure stolen funds. However, due to the traceable nature of blockchain, law enforcement, aided by Binance’s FIU team, was able to identify suspicious wallet addresses, follow fund flows, and facilitate timely arrests.What Is a “Digital Arrest” Scam?This scam type involves fraudsters impersonating police or regulatory officials, pressuring victims to transfer funds under false legal pretexts. In one case, a suspect in Ahmedabad helped scammers by “renting out” his bank account to funnel extorted money — a tactic often used to make tracing funds more difficult.However, crypto is not anonymous. With proper tools, every transaction can be traced back through public ledgers — a fact that authorities leveraged in both the Gujarat and Kathmandu cases.How Binance Helped Track the FundsBinance’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) provided detailed analysis of the blockchain transactions, identified mule wallets, and collaborated with local cybercrime units to intercept fund flows in real time.“With timely support from Binance’s FIU team, we traced the crypto trail, identified suspects, and acted quickly,” said a senior officer from the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch.Binance responded to over 65,000 law enforcement requests in 2024 and continues to work globally to combat scams that misuse crypto.Global Cybercrime Requires Global SolutionsThe successful resolution of these cases underscores the need for cross-border collaboration. Binance’s role illustrates how crypto platforms can become powerful allies in detecting and dismantling digital crime networks — not just in India or Nepal, but globally.As the digital asset space matures, scams will persist — but so will the tools to fight them. With transparency built into the blockchain, crypto can become safer than traditional finance when platforms, regulators, and investigators work together.

Binance Blog published a new article, highlighting the persistent threat of 'digital arrest' scams across South Asia and Southeast Asia. These scams involve criminals impersonating law enforcement officers to extort money from victims, often using cryptocurrency to transfer and launder funds across borders. The article underscores the importance of cross-border cooperation in combating these crimes, as demonstrated by Binance's support in a recent cybercrime case spanning multiple jurisdictions. A notable case involved a 90-year-old man in Gujarat, India, who lost ₹1.25 crore (USD $149,700) to scammers posing as law enforcement. Another incident saw a young jobseeker lured to Kathmandu, Nepal, with a fake job offer, locked in a hotel room, and used to launder nearly ₹49 lakh (USD $58,680). These cases illustrate the emerging scam scheme where perpetrators use digital assets to legalize stolen funds. The ability of law enforcement to trace these funds, with assistance from platforms like Binance, is crucial in disrupting such crimes. The scams are deeply transnational, requiring speed and digital expertise to track illicit activity effectively. The 'digital arrest' scam typically involves impersonators who scare victims into transferring money under the guise of resolving fabricated legal charges. In Ahmedabad, a man was arrested for aiding a ₹22 lakh (USD $25,350) scam targeting a senior citizen by renting out his bank account to the primary scammer. This method complicates efforts to trace illicit funds, highlighting the evolving tactics of digital arrest scams and the importance of coordinated action between law enforcement and crypto platforms. Blockchain technology plays a vital role in tracing the money trail, as every transaction is timestamped, traceable, and publicly verifiable. With assistance from Binance's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), law enforcement identified wallet addresses, tracked transaction patterns, and flagged mule accounts. In both operations, suspects were arrested, and investigations are ongoing. A senior investigator at the Cyber Crime Branch of Ahmedabad City Police emphasized the need for cross-border cooperation and timely support from Binance's FIU team to trace the crypto trail, identify key suspects, and make swift arrests. This collaboration aims to dismantle criminal networks and protect potential future victims. Binance's support in these cases exemplifies the necessity of global coordination in fighting modern cybercrime. In 2024 alone, Binance responded to over 65,000 law enforcement requests globally. The article concludes that while scams are unsettling, they demonstrate that digital assets can be safer when platforms, regulators, and law enforcement work together. Every crypto transaction leaves a breadcrumb trail, and with strong partnerships and the right tools, those breadcrumbs can lead straight to justice.

Key Takeaways:Binance will launch support for Sahara AI (SAHARA) across Simple Earn, Buy Crypto, Convert, Margin, and Futures.SAHARA will be available on Binance Simple Earn and Margin at 12:00 UTC on June 26.SAHARA is also part of Binance’s HODLer Airdrops program for eligible BNB holders.Binance has announced a broad rollout for Sahara AI (SAHARA), bringing the token to multiple products in its ecosystem, including Earn, Convert, Margin, and Futures.The phased rollout begins on June 26, 2025, at 12:00 UTC, with support across the following services:Simple EarnSAHARA Flexible Products will be available for subscription on Binance Simple Earn starting June 26 at 12:00 UTC.Users can subscribe to SAHARA Flexible Products to earn daily rewards.SAHARA is also part of the Binance HODLer Airdrops program, which rewards BNB holders based on historical BNB balances in Simple Earn or On-Chain Yield.To participate, users must hold BNB in eligible products before snapshot periods.Buy CryptoWithin one hour of SAHARA’s listing on Binance Spot, users will be able to:Buy SAHARA using Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or RevolutBuy or sell SAHARA using fiat or crypto balances directly via the Buy Crypto page.Binance ConvertSAHARA will be available for zero-fee conversion against BTC, USDT, and other supported tokens on Binance Convert, also launching within one hour of the spot listing.Binance MarginBinance Margin will add SAHARA as a borrowable asset on both Cross and Isolated Margin.Trading Pairs:SAHARA/USDT (Cross & Isolated)SAHARA/USDC (Cross & Isolated)Launch Time: June 26, 12:00 UTCBinance FuturesWhile this announcement does not specify the launch time for SAHARA USDT-margined perpetual contracts, Futures support is confirmed and expected to follow the Spot listing. Binance will announce the exact time on a later date.

According to CoinMarketCap data, the global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $3.29T, down 0.16% over the last 24 hours. Bitcoin (BTC) traded between $106,450 and $108,272 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $107,459, up by 0.55%.Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include BSW, DATA, and GNS, up by 26%, 13%, and 12%, respectively.Top stories of the day:Hong Kong Launches Blockchain and Digital Asset Pilot Funding ProgramEthereum Ecosystem Generates $7.3 Billion in Revenue Over Past YearUS Senator Cynthia Lummis Sets 2026 Deadline for CLARITY and GENIUS Crypto BillsUS Mortgage Regulator Approves Crypto Assets in Home Loan Risk AssessmentsBitcoin ETFs See $588M in Largest June Inflows, Extend 11-Day Streak Amid Ceasefire BoostBitcoin Miners Maintain Reserves Amid Record Highs in 2025 India Urged to Consider Bitcoin Strategy Amid Global Adoption Dollar Weakens Against Euro and Swiss Franc Amid Fed Independence Concerns Federal Reserve July Rate Decision Probabilities Revealed U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Lower Than ExpectedMarket movers:ETH: $2471.8 (+1.25%)XRP: $2.1819 (-0.21%)BNB: $646.69 (+0.32%)SOL: $144 (-1.78%)DOGE: $0.16316 (-1.79%)TRX: $0.2709 (-0.84%)ADA: $0.5662 (-2.53%)WBTC: $107341.44 (+0.50%)BCH: $499.1 (+4.04%)TRUMP: $8.94 (-2.19%)

According to the announcement from Binance, the company is set to launch the Binance Blockchain Yatra 2025, a series of networking events across eight major Indian cities: Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, and Delhi. This initiative aims to drive the next wave of Web3 adoption within India's rapidly expanding blockchain community through education, dialogue, and collaboration. The Yatra represents a significant step forward in achieving this goal by providing an innovative platform for students, developers, entrepreneurs, and everyday users to explore the transformative power of blockchain technology.Each event in the Yatra will feature interactive sessions, expert keynotes, and networking opportunities, all designed to highlight real-world blockchain use cases. With a focus on responsible participation, transparency, and blockchain adoption, Binance is committed to advancing the next phase of India's Web3 adoption. By fostering stronger community connections, the Yatra aims to bring together diverse voices from across the ecosystem to share insights, spark innovation, and support long-term growth. Binance Blockchain Yatra is positioned as more than just an event; it is described as a movement that invites both curious beginners and passionate blockchain experts to participate.Details regarding event dates, venues, and registration will be announced shortly. The initiative seeks to cultivate an informed, inclusive, and innovation-driven blockchain community across India, with the ultimate goal of unlocking the full potential of blockchain technology. This effort underscores Binance's commitment to fostering a robust blockchain ecosystem in India, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing among participants.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is set to introduce an update to its Simple Earn Locked Products, specifically focusing on Vaulta (A). During the promotion period, users can earn up to 16.9% in annual percentage rate (APR) rewards by completing subscriptions to Vaulta on Simple Earn Locked Products. The promotion period is scheduled from 2025-06-26 10:00 (UTC) to 2025-07-26 09:59 (UTC). Subscriptions are on a first-come, first-served basis, with specific minimum and maximum subscription limits and duration requirements that will affect the APR.The reward calculation period begins at 00:00 (UTC) the day after an eligible subscription is completed and continues until the end of the subscription period. Rewards will be distributed daily. The offered Locked Products include various durations and corresponding APRs: 30 days at 10.90%, 60 days at 12.90%, 90 days at 14.90%, and 120 days at 16.90%. Each duration has specific minimum and maximum subscription limits per user, ranging from 1 A to 100,000 A, depending on the duration.Users interested in participating can navigate to the Earn section, search for Vaulta, select the desired duration, and subscribe to start earning daily APR. Binance notes that it reserves the right to adjust APRs after the promotion period without prior notice. Users can view their Locked Products subscriptions under Assets > Earn > Simple Earn > Locked. An "Auto-Subscribe" function is available, allowing automatic renewal of Locked Products positions upon expiry. The unlock period for Locked Products is one day. Early redemption is possible, but users will forfeit any accrued rewards, and it may take 48-72 hours for assets to return to the spot account.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is introducing two new promotions for users of Binance Fixed Rate Loans. During the promotion period from 2025-06-27 00:00 (UTC) to 2025-07-25 23:59 (UTC), eligible users who place new Fixed Rate Loans Borrow or Supply orders that successfully match will have the opportunity to earn rewards of up to 1,600 USDC. Additionally, new users to Binance Fixed Rate Loans can participate in Promotion B, with a chance to win an extra 100 USDC.Promotion A offers rewards based on the total loan amount during the promotion period. Users must opt-in from the campaign page and place eligible Fixed Rate Loans orders, either by placing new Borrow or Supply orders or matching existing ones. The top 20 users will be ranked by their total loan amount, with rewards ranging from 1,600 USDC for the first place to 100 USDC for places 11th to 20th. The total loan amount includes both Borrow and Supply orders matched during the promotion period.Promotion B is designed for new Fixed Rate Loans users who have never used the service before 2025-06-27 00:00 (UTC). Eligible new users must opt-in from the campaign page and place eligible Fixed Rate Loans orders. At the end of the promotion period, Binance will use the BNB Smart Chain hash value to select 10 winners based on the most consecutive numerical digits in their UID. Each winner will receive 100 USDC.Terms and conditions apply, and users must confirm participation on the campaign page and complete account verification to be eligible for rewards. The promotions are available only to users enabled to use Binance Fixed Rate Loans, subject to legal and regulatory requirements. Binance reserves the right to disqualify participants who tamper with program code or act fraudulently.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform will delist and cease trading on all spot trading pairs for several tokens, including Stella (ALPHA), Biswap (BSW), Komodo (KMD), LeverFi (LEVER), and LTO Network (LTO), effective 2025-07-04 03:00 (UTC). This decision follows a comprehensive review process to ensure that listed digital assets meet high standards and industry requirements. Factors influencing the delisting include the commitment of the project team, development activity, trading volume, network stability, public communication, and regulatory compliance.The delisting will affect various Binance services. Spot trading pairs for the mentioned tokens will be removed, and all trade orders will be automatically canceled. Trading Bots services will also terminate for these pairs at the same time. Users are advised to update or cancel their Trading Bots to avoid potential losses. Additionally, Binance Spot Copy Trading will delist these pairs on 2025-07-03 03:00 (UTC), with any remaining assets being force-sold or moved to the Spot Account.Deposits of the delisted tokens will not be credited after 2025-07-05 03:00 (UTC), and withdrawals will cease after 2025-09-03 03:00 (UTC). Binance may convert delisted tokens into stablecoins after 2025-09-04 03:00 (UTC), though this is not guaranteed. Other services such as Binance Futures, Simple Earn, Dual Investment, and Binance Pool will also be affected, with specific timelines for each service. Users are encouraged to manage their assets accordingly to avoid disruptions. The announcement underscores Binance's commitment to maintaining a secure and compliant trading environment.

Binance announced on X that the Binance Wallet Booster Campaign with Codatta (XNY) has begun. In the first week of the campaign, users who join will be able to share 50 million XNY rewards. Binance users with at least 61 Alpha points are eligible to participate in the campaign with no points deduction. Tokens rewarded through participation in the campaign are subject to a lock-up period and will not be available for immediate claiming until the lock-up period is concluded.  

Binance earlier announced the launch of two exclusive campaigns for the Codatta ecosystem (XNY): the Pre-TGE campaign and a 12-week Booster Airdrop Campaign, both available through Binance Wallet.According to the latest announcement, the Pre-TGE campaign will take place on June 25, 2025 11:00-13:00 (UTC). During the Pre-TGE campaign, eligible users can subscribe to XNY tokens before they become tradable, using an over-subscription model with a cap of 3 BNB per user. A total of 200 million XNY tokens (2% of total supply) will be distributed proportionally based on individual deposits relative to the total pool. XNY tokens from this campaign will remain locked until the project team officially announces token circulation. Once trading is enabled, users will be able to freely buy and sell XNY on Binance Alpha.The Binance Wallet Booster campaign will take place starting from June 25, 2025 13:00 (UTC), last 12 weeks, and offer users a chance to earn a share of up to 0.5% of the total XNY token supply each week with a total of 6% distributed over the full campaign.   

Binance announced on X that Binance Alpha will be listing Humanity Protocol (H), with trading to open on June 25, 2025 at 09:00 (UTC). At 09:30 (UTC) on the same day, trading will open on Binance Futures. Eligible users can claim an airdrop of 1,600 H tokens on the Alpha Events page within 24 hours once trading begins by using Binance Alpha Points.The airdrop will be distributed in two phases:Phase 1 (first 18 hours): Users with at least 230  Binance Alpha Points can claim the airdrop.Phase 2 (last 6 hours): Users with at least 180 Binance Alpha Points can participate in the second phase airdrop on a first-come, first-served basis, until the airdrop pool is fully distributed or the airdrop event expires.Claiming the airdrop will consume 15 Binance Alpha points and users must confirm their claims on the Alpha Events page within 24 hours, otherwise it will be deemed that users have given up claiming the airdrop.

Binance announced on X that Binance Alpha will list XOCIETY (XO) on June 26, 2025, with the exact time to be announced.Eligible users will be able to use Binance Alpha Points to claim an airdrop on the Alpha Events page once trading opens and further details will be announced on the day itself.  

According to the announcement from Binance, a new promotion for BNB Locked Products and PIXEL Flexible Products is set to commence, offering users the opportunity to earn multiple rewards. The promotion will run from 2025-06-25 00:00 (UTC) to 2025-07-08 23:59 (UTC). Participants can share up to 4,548,241 PIXEL in rewards by subscribing to BNB Locked Products and PIXEL Flexible Products. To qualify, users must subscribe to at least 0.5 BNB in Locked Products or PIXEL Flexible Products. Rankings will be determined by Total Campaign Scores, with top participants receiving PIXEL tokens as rewards.The Total Campaign Score is calculated using a formula that considers the Locked BNB Score, Promotion Period Multiplier, and PIXEL Multiplier. The Locked BNB Score is based on the amount of BNB subscribed during the promotion, with different multipliers applied depending on the subscription term. The Promotion Period Multiplier increases with longer subscription periods, while the PIXEL Multiplier doubles for users subscribing to a minimum of 5,000 PIXEL Flexible Products. Early redemption of BNB Locked Products may result in penalties, affecting the Total Campaign Score.Binance Simple Earn BNB Locked Products allow users to earn rewards by depositing digital assets for various terms. Rewards include Launchpool, Megadrop, and HODLer Airdrops, depending on eligibility. Users in qualified regions will automatically receive these rewards without needing to manually redeem their assets. PIXEL token rewards will be distributed by 2025-07-31 23:59 (UTC). Binance reserves the right to disqualify participants acting fraudulently or not adhering to terms and conditions. The promotion aims to enhance user engagement with Binance's earning products, offering substantial rewards for active participation.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform will remove and cease trading on three spot trading pairs due to factors such as poor liquidity and trading volume. The affected pairs are KAITO/BNB, KAITO/BRL, and ZIL/BTC, with the delisting scheduled for 2025-06-27 at 03:00 (UTC). This decision is part of Binance's periodic reviews aimed at maintaining a high-quality trading market.The delisting of these spot trading pairs does not impact the availability of the tokens on Binance Spot. Users can continue to trade the base and quote assets of these pairs through other available trading pairs on the platform. Additionally, Binance will terminate Spot Trading Bots services for the mentioned pairs at the same time. Users are advised to update or cancel their Spot Trading Bots before the cessation to prevent potential losses.Binance emphasizes that BRL is a fiat currency and does not represent any digital currencies. The platform conducts regular assessments to ensure optimal trading conditions and may delist pairs that do not meet its standards. Users are encouraged to stay informed about delisting guidelines and frequently asked questions to better understand the implications of such actions. This announcement underscores Binance's commitment to safeguarding user interests and maintaining market integrity.

Binance announced on X that Binance Alpha will be the first platform to list Moonveil (MORE), with trading set to begin on June 27, 2025 at 12:00 (UTC) .Eligible users will be able to visit the Alpha event page after trading opens to claim an airdrop using their Binance Alpha Points, of which full campaign details will be released on the day of listing.

From June 24, 2025 00:00 to August 23, 2025 23:59 (UTC+0), users who restake SOL or BNSOL into the BinanceWallet Yield+ Solayer strategies will be eligible to share a $600,000 LAYER token reward pool.  The campaign is exclusively available via Binance Wallet Earn.

According to the announcement from Binance, Binance Pool has introduced a new campaign offering two reward pools for miners. The campaign invites both new and existing miners to participate by mining BTC on Binance Pool and increasing their hashrate during the promotion period. Participants can share a total of 5,000 USDC in token vouchers. The promotion period runs from 2025-06-25 00:00 (UTC) to 2025-09-25 00:00 (UTC).To participate, miners must complete identity verification (KYC), create a mining account, and mine BTC on Binance Pool. They can track their current hashrate and check mining earnings. The campaign features two reward pools: Reward Pool A is exclusive to new miners, while Reward Pool B is open to all miners. Reward Pool A offers 3,000 USDC in token vouchers, capped at 60 USDC per user, for the first 50 new eligible users who connect mining machines to Binance Pool and maintain a BTC hashrate. New eligible miners are defined as users who have not registered on Binance Pool prior to 2025-06-25 00:00 (UTC) and maintain an average of at least 100 TH/s hashrate during the promotion period.Reward Pool B allows eligible new and existing Binance Pool users to qualify based on their total average BTC hashrate increase during the promotion period. The top 50 users will share 2,000 USDC in token vouchers, with rewards distributed according to their rank. The reward calculation for Reward Pool B is based on the difference in the user's average BTC hashrate from 2025-05-24 (UTC) to 2025-06-24 (UTC) and their average BTC hashrate during the promotion period. Token voucher rewards will be distributed within 14 working days after the promotion ends, and users can view their rewards in the Rewards Hub. The validity period for the token voucher is 14 days from the day of distribution.

Binance has revealed the 25th project on its HODLer Airdrops page Sahara AI (SAHARA) . Users who subscribed to Simple Earn products between 2025-06-18 00:00 (UTC) to 2025-06-21 23:59 (UTC) will receive the airdrop distribution.The HODLer Airdrops information is estimated to be available in 24 hours, and the new token will be distributed to users’ Spot Accounts at least 1 hour before trading starts.SAHARA will be listed on Binance at 2025-06-26 12:00 (UTC), with trading pairs including USDT, USDC, BNB, FDUSD, and TRY. The seed tag will be applied to SAHARA.

During the CEO Connect: June Edition AMA with Binance CEO Richard Teng, when asked about how Binance is working to make crypto safer for everyday people amid losses and scams in the industry, he responded that safety within the crypto space is something that many people worry about, and that scams are not an issue specific to the crypto industry. He brought up Binance’s $1 billion SAFU emergency fund and monthly Proof-of-Reserves reports, but also highlighted Binance’s industry-leading security and risk management infrastructure, collaboration with external partners and Binance's nine-level anti-scam control framework that helps protect users from evolving threats by alerting them when their assets might be at risk. He also shared how Binance worked with US and Taiwan law enforcement agencies to take down a notorious darknet narcotics marketplace called Incognito Market, adding “that’s one example, but there are many such cases we've worked on. Effective security takes collaborative effort, and we’re committed to doing our part to make crypto safer and more accessible for everyone.”

Binance announced on X that Binance Alpha will list Newton Protocol (NEWT) on June 24, 2025 at 13:00 (UTC).Eligible users can use Binance Alpha Points to claim an airdrop of 125 NEWT tokens within 24 hours after trading opens via the Binance Alpha event page.The airdrop will be distributed in two phases:Phase 1 (first 18 hours): Users holding at least 241 Alpha Points can claim.Phase 2 (last 6 hours): Users holding at least 180 Alpha Points can participate on a first-come, first-served basis until the airdrop pool is fully distributed or the event ends.Claiming the airdrop will consume 15 Binance Alpha Points. Users must confirm their claim on the Alpha Events page within 24 hours, otherwise it will be deemed that users have forfeited the airdrop.