After raising 21.4 billion yuan illegally, money laundering using 'virtual currency'!
According to a report by the Web3 Radar public account on April 29, within just six years, more than 21.4 billion yuan was raised, and to conceal and hide part of the fundraising fraud proceeds, his relatives used 'virtual currency' to carry out money laundering activities, while harboring and transferring stolen goods totaling more than ten million yuan... The Dalian City People's Procuratorate in Liaoning Province sent personnel to court to support the prosecution of Wang XX for suspected fundraising fraud and money laundering. Investigation revealed that defendant Wang XX, in collusion with others, registered and acquired Beijing A Internet Technology Co., Ltd., Dalian A Technology Co., Ltd., and A Liaoning Pharmaceutical Industry Group Co., Ltd., and under the name of the aforementioned companies, fabricated a large number of internet server leasing businesses and smart medicine box entrusted operation businesses, promising investment returns by purchasing internet servers for leasing and smart medicine boxes for entrusted operation with nearly 100% annualized returns as bait, and conducted illegal fundraising activities nationwide through concentrated lectures, online publicity, word of mouth, and other means.
Assets multiplied by over a thousand times in 3 hours! Is investing in virtual currency really that easy to make money?
According to CoinDesk news, on April 29, Ms. Zhou, accompanied by her husband, went to the Hangu Police Station of the High-tech Zone Public Security Bureau to report that she had been deceived out of 36,000 yuan while investing in virtual currency online. It turns out that more than a month ago, Ms. Zhou met an online friend with the surname Qin. Ms. Zhou felt that she got along well with this friend and regarded him as a confidant. After chatting for a while, one day, the friend introduced Ms. Zhou to online trading of virtual currency, telling her she could 'make a little money,' and then provided her with three download links. Ms. Zhou opened the links and downloaded three virtual currency apps and registered.
The Evolution of Russia's Attitude Towards Cryptocurrencies
1. Before the Russia-Ukraine conflict: Recognizing cryptocurrencies as financial assets, implementing strict regulation. Before the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the regulatory policy only recognized the property attributes of cryptocurrencies. Before 2017, cryptocurrencies were subject to strict controls. Initially, the Central Bank of Russia was very cautious about cryptocurrencies (virtual currencies), believing they were highly volatile and posed significant financial risks, while also fearing their use in illegal activities such as money laundering and terrorist financing. In May 2017, the Central Bank of Russia stated: 'As virtual currencies have been released into the market and due to their lack of gold reserves and uncontrolled quantities, regulation of virtual currencies should be strengthened.'
Man sentenced to three years and ten months for buying and selling virtual currency CoinDesk news, on April 29, according to reports from the web3 Radar public account, in November 2023, the defendant Xu XX came into contact with virtual currency through the internet and began to buy and sell U coins (USDT) to profit from the price difference.
From December 2023 to January 2024, knowing that Liu XX (already sentenced) was an overseas fraudster and that the funds used to purchase U coins were proceeds of fraud, Xu XX still used his mother's Alipay account to receive over 643,000 yuan transferred by Liu XX in order to seek illegal profits. He then used the aforementioned fraudulently obtained funds to purchase U coins and transferred them to the wallet address designated by Liu XX.
Recently, Xu XX was sentenced to three years and ten months in prison and fined 40,000 yuan for concealing and hiding criminal proceeds by the People's Procuratorate of Dingnan County. $ETH #内容挖矿 Follow me! Get more exciting content~
CZ: The Father of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, May Be an 'AI from the Future' According to CoinDesk, on April 29, a report from the web3 Radar public account stated that on April 28, 2025, Binance co-founder Zhao Changpeng (CZ) dropped a 'thought bomb' during a live broadcast in Turkey — that Bitcoin's founder, Satoshi Nakamoto, might be an artificial intelligence from the future! As soon as this was said, the X platform exploded, and the topic of Nakamoto being AI shot to global trending.
During the live broadcast, CZ joked: "The algorithm of Bitcoin is so advanced that it doesn't seem like a human product; it could be a software engineering from time travel. Just think about it, in the technological environment of 2008, who could design such a perfect decentralized system?" He further explained that if Nakamoto were a real individual or team, maintaining absolute anonymity for decades would be almost impossible, and the notion of 'AI creating and disappearing' perfectly aligns with this logic.
Although CZ emphasized that this is just a 'light-hearted speculation,' this sci-fi level hypothesis still sparked polarized controversy: some exclaimed 'the case is finally solved,' while others mocked 'crypto tycoons also need to ride the AI wave.'
Despite CZ's remarks seeming fanciful, when viewed from a sci-fi perspective, there are surprisingly logical loops: 1. Algorithmic Superiority: The SHA-256 encryption of Bitcoin and the Proof of Work (PoW) mechanisms were groundbreaking in 2008, and AI's self-optimization abilities can explain this advanced nature. 2. Absolute Anonymity Miracle: Humans find it difficult to completely hide their digital footprints (like IPs and social relationships), but AI can generate identities out of thin air and disappear without a trace — just like Nakamoto's 'vanishing act.' 3. Financial Prophetic Nature: The Bitcoin white paper was published during the 2008 financial crisis, and its concepts of 'anti-inflation' and 'decentralization' directly addressed the pain points of traditional finance, almost like a precise prediction of the future. Even opponents must admit: if Nakamoto truly is AI, the Bitcoin 'genesis block' might be a 'time capsule' sent by 'future civilizations' to humanity.
Guaranteed profit → Lost 380,000, Auntie was deceived by trusting virtual currency investments! According to Crypto.News, on April 29, reported by the web3 Radar public account, last December, 56-year-old Ms. Tai was drawn into a fan group while watching live streams on the Douyin app at home, added a stranger on QQ chat, and was told she could issue virtual currency herself, with the principal doubling within days. After testing with a small amount, the value indeed increased significantly, so she increased her investment and made three transfers.
By January 12, the value of the virtual currency had risen to 900,000, but Ms. Qin was unable to withdraw her money multiple times. In total, she was deceived of 380,000. #内容挖矿 $BNB Follow me! Get more exciting content~
Man defrauded while purchasing virtual currency, Ling Mountain police solved the case and recovered 20,000 yuan! According to CoinDesk, on April 28, as reported by the web3 Radar public account, after purchasing virtual currency and making a transfer payment, the seller not only failed to deliver but also disappeared...
On April 28, 2025, the Ling Mountain police cracked a fraud case, arrested one criminal suspect, and recovered 20,000 yuan of defrauded money.
In September 2024, Mr. Xie saw someone operating virtual currency on the 'Douyin' platform and, out of curiosity, added the other party as a WeChat friend. In February 2025, the virtual currency seller contacted Mr. Xie, claiming to have virtual currency for sale at a very favorable price. Mr. Xie thought of a friend who needed virtual currency, so he contacted the seller on behalf of his friend and proceeded with the transaction.
On March 1, 2025, the virtual currency seller contacted Mr. Xie again, claiming to have virtual currency for sale and asking Mr. Xie to make a payment via Alipay. Having previously conducted transactions, Mr. Xie trusted the seller and transferred 20,000 yuan. However, the seller kept giving various excuses for not delivering the goods. After considering the situation, Mr. Xie felt he might have been scammed and reported to the police on March 17, 2025.
After receiving the report, the Xinxu Police Station of the County Public Security Bureau immediately organized forces to conduct an investigation. Based on preliminary investigation and evidence collection, the case was filed as a fraud case for investigation. Through in-depth investigation, the police found that Wei Mouzhao (from the Tushui Community of Zhaixu Town, Puban County) had significant criminal suspicion.
On April 26, with the assistance of the Guangdong police, and after careful deployment, the police arrested the criminal suspect Wei Mouzhao in Foshan City, Guangdong Province, and recovered the defrauded amount of 20,000 yuan. During interrogation, Wei Mouzhao confessed to the facts of his fraud.
Currently, Wei Mouzhao has been criminally detained in accordance with the law, and the case is under further investigation. #内容挖矿 $DOGE Follow me! Get more exciting content~
According to Crypto.News, on April 29, the web3 radar public account reported that on the morning of April 29, Bitcoin broke through $95,000. Coinglass data shows that over 110,000 people were liquidated in the cryptocurrency market in the past 24 hours, with a total liquidation amount of $275 million. On the morning of April 29, Bitcoin broke above $95,000. As of the time of writing, Bitcoin is priced at $94,861 per coin, with a 24-hour increase of 1.44%.
Most other cryptocurrency markets are rising, with Ripple up over 2%, and Ethereum, Binance Coin, and Dogecoin all experiencing increases.
According to Coinglass data, over 110,000 people were liquidated in the cryptocurrency market in the past 24 hours, with a total liquidation amount of $275 million, including $170 million from long positions and $110 million from short positions.
Liuzhou Cracks Down on Virtual Currency Tobacco-Related Illegal Crimes
According to Bitcoin Magazine, on April 29, as reported by the web3 Radar public account, at midnight on New Year's Day 2025, the '1.01' virtual currency tobacco-related crime case in Liuzhou was solved, completely eradicating a criminal gang that had long used virtual currency 'Tether (USDT)' for illegal tobacco transactions. This marks a breakthrough in Guangxi's tobacco monopoly front in combating new types of concealed tobacco-related illegal crimes and is a typical case in combating illegal transactions of tobacco involving virtual currency, showcasing the new effectiveness of 'smart regulation'.
Data reveals: Blockchain tears apart hidden transactions. On September 28, 2024, the monitoring screen at the Liuzhou Tobacco Joint Command Data Center flashed blue light, and the virtual currency cigarette transaction perception system scanned billions of data information on the dark web around the clock. Suddenly, an alert message indicated that there was a virtual currency transaction on a certain illegal website, raising the vigilance of the case handlers. "This is definitely not an ordinary transaction; there must be some intrigue!" Liu Yi, the head of the inspection team at the Liuzhou Tobacco Bureau, who has worked for many years in the frontline investigation, made a keen judgment that virtual currency, with its convenience, anonymity, and decentralization, has become a 'protective talisman' for concealing illegal transactions.
A man was arrested for defrauding three "friends" of more than 1 million yuan under the guise of investing in virtual currency
According to Crypto.News, on April 25, according to the web3 radar public account, "Brother, I have a good investment project, do you want to do it? I will give you a rebate of 20% annual interest, which is a sure profit!" Is there such a good thing in the world? Last year, Mr. Sun, a citizen, received a call from his friend Zhu. The words that sounded very tempting attracted him firmly, but who knew that the investment of more than 400,000 yuan was all wasted. After Mr. Sun called the police, the Xuhui police arrested Zhu. After investigation, he cheated three "friends" of a total of more than 1 million yuan in the name of investing in virtual currency. The police reminded the general public not to trust high-interest investment projects. If they are cheated, they should call the police for help as soon as possible.
Cutting off the 'virtual currency investment + cash withdrawal' black hand, recovering 196,000 yuan
According to Bitcoin Magazine, on April 28, the Web3 Radar public account reported that on April 16, the Public Security Bureau of the Town County successfully cracked a new type of 'online fraud + offline cash withdrawal' telecom network fraud case, dismantling a criminal chain involving multiple provinces and cities, arresting four suspects, and recovering 196,000 yuan involved in the case, which also broke cases in various parts of the country involving over 7.5 million yuan. This case is a new type of telecom fraud using a 'virtual currency investment + cash withdrawal at home' composite model.
On October 18, 2024, the Criminal Investigation Team of the Town County Public Security Bureau received an early warning from a local bank that resident Liu had engaged in large abnormal cash withdrawal activities, suspected to be a victim of telecom fraud. The police immediately activated the 'Police-Bank Interaction' mechanism, and the Criminal Investigation Team formed a joint task force with the Yongle Police Station to conduct investigations. Anti-fraud police and auxiliary officers locked onto the victim after data analysis, but faced strong resistance from the individual. Task force officers conducted targeted anti-fraud publicity at the individual's home, ultimately breaking through the individual's psychological defenses.
Three employees were sentenced for stealing others' virtual currency, with total profits exceeding 2.5 million
According to CoinDesk, on April 28, as reported by the web3 Radar public account, Hong, male, born in 1994, with a high school education, was the former deputy director of the Advanced Attack Research Institute of Qihoo 360. Zheng, male, born in 1991, with a college education, was the leader of the Weapons Group of the Advanced Offensive and Defensive Laboratory at 360 Company. From February 9 to 20, 2023, Hong, in collusion with Yang and Zhang (both handled in separate cases), exploited the Yapi remote code execution vulnerability to gain access to the target virtual currency website. They then controlled the internal network servers through lateral penetration and implanting Trojans, located the server source code, and downloaded and analyzed the victim Su's virtual wallet address, private key, etc., constructing false commands to transfer the virtual currency from the victim's wallet address. Subsequently, after exchanging it for other virtual currencies, they sold it, obtaining a total illegal gain of more than 2.5 million yuan. During this period, Zheng forged Dash coin signatures and broadcast transactions according to Hong's instructions, transferring 3015.9 Dash coins from the victim. After being notified by the public security authorities, Hong initially refused to confess but later basically admitted to the aforementioned criminal facts. Zheng confessed openly after being notified by the public security authorities. Hong and Zheng have respectively refunded 962,790 yuan and 70,000 yuan.
1. Hong was convicted of theft and sentenced to three years in prison, with a four-year probation, and fined 50,000 yuan. 2. Zheng was convicted of theft and sentenced to three years in prison, with a three-year probation, and fined 50,000 yuan. The illegal gains will be recovered. Hong and Zheng must comply with laws and regulations in the community, obey the supervision and management of community correction agencies, accept education, complete community service, and be beneficial citizens to society.
Crypto.News reports that on April 25, according to the Web3 Radar public account, the Consulate General in Perth reminds Chinese citizens and international students in the jurisdiction to conduct foreign exchange transactions legally and to be cautious when participating in local virtual currency investments.
Recently, a person referred to as Xiao A contacted our consulate, stating that he proactively reached out to a "foreign exchange trader" through a social media platform. The other party lured him with the promise of substantial profits, guiding him to remit money to the website, exchange currency, and participate in virtual currency investments. After successfully swindling him, the other party disappeared, and Xiao A unfortunately fell victim to the scam, regretting his initial decision.
The Consulate General in Perth reminds Chinese citizens and international students in the jurisdiction: 1. Legal currency exchange. If currency exchange is needed, please go to a legitimate bank or currency exchange point for the exchange and avoid using unofficial channels such as websites or social media platforms for currency exchange. Using unofficial channels for currency exchange may also involve participation in illegal activities such as "money laundering," causing unnecessary trouble for oneself.
2. Do not be greedy for small profits. Recently, the exchange rates of the Australian dollar and US dollar have fluctuated significantly, presenting some profit opportunities. If you truly wish to invest in foreign exchange, be sure to participate through official and legal channels, and do not conduct foreign exchange transactions through unknown websites or social media platforms.
3. Exercise caution in virtual currency investments. Due to the numerous risks associated with participating in virtual currency investment activities, our country has strictly prohibited virtual currency-related business activities. Although virtual currency investments are not prohibited in Australia, the relevant investment platforms and information are mixed, making it difficult to distinguish between true and false, and it is easy to be deceived. It is advised that our citizens and international students remain vigilant and participate cautiously. If unfortunately scammed, please report to the local police station as soon as possible.
Three people were arrested on the spot for illegally trading USDT for telecom fraud! According to Crypto.News, on April 28, as reported by the web3 Radar public account, the Criminal Investigation Brigade of the Nancheng County Public Security Bureau, with strong support from the Integrated Operation Center and the Special Patrol Police Brigade, arrested three suspects, Huang, Xiao, and Lai, who were selling Tether (referred to as U currency) offline.
This gang used the Telegram app (commonly known as 'plane') to contact overseas scammers, agreeing to exchange U currency in Nancheng County on the same day. The gang, fully aware that the funds used to purchase U currency originated from online gambling and telecom fraud, still helped the telecom fraudsters conduct payment settlements between Tether and RMB at a 'high exchange rate'.
Upon investigation, the exchanged RMB was the defrauded money from victims of telecom fraud in Nancheng County. The gang was caught on the spot during the U currency exchange process, timely recovering over 300,000 for the public. Currently, all members of the gang have been criminally detained by the Nancheng County Public Security Bureau on suspicion of aiding information network crime activities.
Police dismantled a money laundering gang involved in 'team score running' Crypto.News reported that on April 28, according to the Web3 Radar public account, on the afternoon of April 10, with the strong assistance of the Integrated Special Team of the Wuxue City Public Security Bureau, the Criminal Investigation Team successfully captured three criminal suspects, including Zhang, in a rental apartment in a certain community in the urban area. At the scene, 14 mobile phones used for the crime, more than 20 phone cards, and over 40,000 yuan in fraud-related funds were seized.
It was found that at the end of March 2025, Zhang recruited Liu and Cheng to form a cash withdrawal team, raising 50,000 yuan as startup capital to purchase virtual currency on an overseas trading platform, which was then transferred to a designated trading account. They also chose bank card delivery addresses in Jiujiang, Huangshi, and Qichun. After receiving the express delivery, the gang drove to the aforementioned locations to obtain the bank cards and randomly selected ATM machines along the way to withdraw cash.
Upon further investigation, it was discovered that since the end of March, this gang has illegally profited tens of thousands of yuan by purchasing virtual currency online and exchanging it for cash offline to earn the price difference. Through connections and associations, the gang has also committed multiple money laundering cases in Fujian, Hebei, and other places, with a total involved amount exceeding 200,000 yuan.
Currently, criminal suspects Zhang, Liu, and Cheng have been criminally detained, and the case is under further investigation. $DOGE #内容挖矿 Follow me! Get more exciting content!
84-year-old Hong Kong businessman lured into investing in virtual currency, losses exceed 10 million HKD
According to CoinDesk, on April 28, the web3 Radar public account reported that Hong Kong police stated that in the past week, they received nearly a hundred investment fraud cases, with total losses exceeding 90 million HKD (Hong Kong dollars, the same below). The largest loss victim is an 84-year-old male businessman who was lured into investing in virtual currency through a WeChat acquaintance who claimed to be the CEO of a data company, transferring nearly 10 million HKD to the fraudster's account in 14 installments, ultimately losing contact with the other party.
In addition, a 43-year-old female clerk met a so-called investment expert through Telegram, who lured her into buying Hong Kong stock index futures on a fake investment platform. Within two weeks, she transferred a total of over 2.8 million HKD to the fraudster's account in 17 installments. In the end, she not only lost all her savings but also incurred a debt of 1 million HKD.
The police remind citizens that fraudsters usually post messages on online social platforms, discussion forums, or messaging apps, enticing people with low-risk, high-return investments to participate in investing, often leading to investments that are either non-existent or full of traps.
120 Million in Transactions! Off-market trading of virtual currency, sentenced for money laundering related to fraud
According to CoinDesk news on April 28, reported by Web3 Radar public account #内容挖矿 $BTC Basic Case Facts Xiao Yang contacted people buying and selling USDT (hereinafter referred to as U currency) through WeChat, selling at prices marked up by 1 to 6 cents compared to the exchange rate in the 'some easy' exchange, and forwarded the total price, payment account, and recipient name information from the seller of U currency to the buyers. After the buyers made payments according to the provided information, they sent payment screenshots and the wallet address for receiving U currency to Xiao Yang, who then forwarded the screenshots to the sellers. The sellers transferred U currency into Xiao Yang's TP wallet, with a total of 30,396,278.76 U currency transactions in the two wallets he used.
Poll Shows Trump's Approval Rating After 100 Days in Office is the Lowest Among U.S. Presidents in 80 Years
BlockBeats News, on April 28, according to a report by the web3 Radar public account, U.S. President Trump's second term will reach 100 days in office. On April 27 local time, a recent opinion poll conducted jointly by ABC News, The Washington Post, and Ipsos Group revealed that Trump's approval rating after 100 days in office is 39%, a decrease of 6 percentage points from February of this year, marking the lowest approval rating for a president after 100 days in office in the past 80 years.
According to the polling data, 72% of Americans believe that Trump's economic policies are likely to lead to a recession in the short term, 53% believe that the economic situation in the U.S. has worsened since Trump took office, and 41% believe that their financial situation has deteriorated since Trump's inauguration. On a political level, 65% of respondents stated that the Trump administration is attempting to evade compliance with federal court orders, 64% believe that Trump's actions in expanding presidential power are too radical, and 62% believe that the Trump administration does not respect the rule of law.
This opinion poll was conducted through random sampling of 2,464 American adults between April 18 and 22, 2025. #内容挖矿 $TRUMP Follow me! Get more exciting updates~
A bizarre experience exchanging virtual currency offline in Hong Kong! According to Crypto.News, on April 27, as reported by the web3 Radar public account, Mr. Luo was instructed by his superior to bring 1 million Hong Kong dollars in cash to the "OTC exchange store" located at Room 18, 27th Floor, 1 Hung To Road, Kwun Tong on April 17. The store's appearance was no different from a regular mobile phone parts shop, and Mr. Luo did not notice anything unusual, so he proceeded to conduct a transaction with a woman inside the store.
During the transaction, Mr. Luo recorded the serial numbers of the banknotes and filmed a video, trying to ensure the safety of the transaction. As a result, the USDT transfer was delayed in arriving, but the cash was forcibly taken away.
Half an hour later, Mr. Luo's superior still had not received the USDT, but the other party insisted that "the transfer was completed." Mr. Luo immediately called the police, but the other party was arrogant, claiming "not to fear law enforcement," and forcibly took away the cash under the encirclement of several people.
Hong Kong Legislative Council member Wu Jiezhuang expressed shock at this incident and pointed out: There are currently over 200 unlicensed virtual currency exchange stores in Hong Kong that can operate with just a business registration, without any oversight of financial regulations. These stores often attract customers with "favorable exchange rates and quick procedures," but provide no financial guarantees and may even be involved in money laundering or fraud. In this case, the store only "pretended" to conduct identity verification, with no actual compliance process.
He urged: Citizens should not patronize unlicensed OTC physical stores and should choose licensed exchanges. The government should expedite legislation to regulate the virtual currency over-the-counter (OTC) market.
Fugu Police Breaks Up a 'Cash Taker + U Merchant' Criminal Gang
According to CoinDesk news on April 27, as reported by the web3 Radar public account, on April 18, anti-fraud police learned that a local resident was being defrauded, intending to deliver 98,000 yuan in cash to the scammers through 'offline cash delivery.' The anti-fraud center quickly activated the police-bank linkage mechanism, issuing emergency alerts to the whole city to look for potential victims. Ultimately, with active participation from various sectors of society, criminal investigation police promptly located the victim and successfully intercepted the defrauded funds of 98,000 yuan. The investigation revealed that the victim, Mr. Wang, fell victim to a refund scam, initially making small orders and earning 300 yuan before being lured into increasing the order amount with a '50% high return' bait. When Mr. Wang received the order to pay 98,000 yuan, the scammers claimed that due to the large order amount, 'online payment was restricted,' and opted for offline cash transactions. They instructed Mr. Wang to pack the cash, take a photo, and deliver it to a designated location.