CFA Report Pegs US Crypto Fraud Losses at $80.7B

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, withdrew his request for a new trial and distanced his parents from legal efforts in a letter to U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan. Bankman-Fried acknowledged his parents' minor editorial help with the motion.

Tether froze $344 million in USDT across two Tron addresses in compliance with U.S. authorities, marking one of its largest actions. The freeze was due to alleged links to sanctions evasion or illicit activity, with Tether working with law enforcement agencies.

Glassnode's Risk Index is at its lowest level, signaling a cleared risk landscape and a bullish regime for Bitcoin. Analysts suggest strategic accumulation during this period of improved market structure and institutional conviction.

Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, has withdrawn his retrial request due to concerns about receiving a fair hearing. He may reconsider after his direct appeal and reassignment request are resolved. The motion for a new trial, filed by his mother, cited new evidence in the case.

According to Bloomberg, Blockchain Capital is in the process of raising $700 million for two new funds, including an early-stage fund and a growth fund. The firm has already invested some of the new capital, expanding its existing $2 billion portfolio.

Pantera Capital is pressuring Satsuma Technology to sell its remaining bitcoin holdings and return cash to shareholders, as the company's value has plummeted by 99%. Satsuma raised $221 million in 2025 but faced losses as Bitcoin dropped 50% from its peak.

A coalition of U.S. crypto companies and trade groups is urging the Senate Banking Committee to advance the Clarity Act, emphasizing the need for stable rules in the crypto market. The group, with over 100 signatories, outlined six priorities for lawmakers to consider in creating a federal framework.

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority conducted coordinated raids on eight London premises targeting illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading. Cease-and-desist letters were issued, and evidence obtained is supporting criminal investigations, emphasizing the risks posed by unregistered operators.

Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against World Liberty Financial, accusing them of attempting to extort him by threatening to destroy his holdings and report him to U.S. authorities. The lawsuit alleges that World Liberty tried to coerce Sun into providing more capital for the company.

Keel Infrastructure and Hive Digital Technologies have seen their shares rise due to new announcements regarding their AI plans. Keel sold its mining site in Paraguay for $13 million, while Hive closed a $115 million private offering for GPU purchases and data center development.