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Singapore witnessed one of its largest crackdowns on money laundering last month. 400 police officers coordinated raids throughout the city-state, detaining 10 foreigners.
These individuals allegedly were "laundering the proceeds of their overseas organised crime activities, including scams and online gambling".
The seizures were significant, totaling $1.76 billion, with cryptocurrencies accounting for nearly $30 million.
The operation also led to the confiscation of 68 gold ingots, 110 real estate holdings, and 62 cars.
Sketches released provide a look at those under suspicion. 92% of People Have Heard of Cryptocurrency
Consensys, the minds behind the famed Metamask crypto wallet, recently unveiled their report “The State of Web3 perception around the world". This report provides insights into how well cryptocurrency is understood worldwide, the depth of Web3 comprehension, and the public's stance on pivotal aspects like online data privacy and ownership. 
State-owned telecom company China Mobile has suggested the creation of a digital ID for all users in the metaverse and virtual worlds. This ID would include “natural characteristics” and “social characteristics” and store personal information, including a person’s occupation. An illustrative case for this system was presented, where a disruptive user, who “spreads rumors and makes chaos” in the metaverse could be quickly identified and penalized by authorities using their digital ID. This proposal resembles China’s established social credit system, which is created to evaluate and rank citizens according to diverse behavioral criteria, carrying enforcement implications. 
Under the new regulations, stablecoin transfers will require up to three business days. This rule has caused bewilderment within the blockchain community.
However, officials state that this restriction is consistent with the pace of standard domestic money transfers and will also apply to stablecoin redemptions.
"The redemption timeline is intended to strike a balance between responsiveness to users’ requests and ensuring there is enough time for the SCS issuer to do so in an orderly manner under various stress situations," added the regulator. 
Renowned business analyst Adam Cochran recently shared insights concerning Huobi's financial state and its potential insolvency.
Key takeaways from Adam's analysis:
Investigation Underway: Both Huobi and Tron are facing scrutiny, with their staff being questioned by the police.
Unusual Asset Distribution: After Justin Sun's introduction of wrapped USDT (stUSDT), a whopping 98% of user assets intended for Tether bond redemptions ended up in the wallets of Huobi and Justin Sun.
Discrepancy with USDT Balance: Huobi's reported USDT balance is just $63 million, but their users hold a staggering $631 million worth of USDT. Something doesn't add up here.
ETH Holdings in Question: It appears that Huobi is holding all of its users' ETH as stETH, raising eyebrows about their handling of customer assets.
Binance Making Moves: Meanwhile, Binance is actively selling USDT and purchasing DAI, possibly indicating a shift in market dynamics.
Outdated Reserves Page: It's been a whole month since Huobi last updated its reserve page, and discrepancies between the reported figures and wallet balances need clarification. 
US stablecoin legislation negotiations have stalled, with House Financial Services Chair Patrick McHenry blaming the White House. McHenry noted that the parties were closer than ever to a bipartisan deal after 15 months of talks.
However, Rep. Maxine Waters criticized the current stablecoin bill as "deeply problematic," voicing concerns about state regulators approving stablecoin issuances without Federal Reserve input. She also feared companies like Amazon and Facebook issuing their own digital currencies. 
Ukrainians Embrace Crypto Literacy with Diia and WhiteBIT
It's been almost a year since the launch of the “Crypto Literacy and Blockchain” educational courses in Ukraine. This initiative was spearheaded by the state-backed platform Diia.Education and Europe's leading crypto exchange, WhiteBIT. Now, it's time to reflect on the initial outcomes. 
NYDFS wants to increase transparency from cryptocurrency companies operating in the state, particularly in their processes for listing and delisting cryptocurrencies.
The new framework will require firms to develop their coin-listing policies in three key areas: governance for the coin-listing process, risk assessments of coins, and procedures for monitoring coins.
The framework will also require firms to provide detailed information on their criteria and decision-making process for delisting a coin.
The proposed legislation is open for public comments and will remain so until October 20th. 
The Federal Reserve enforced the closure of Farmington State Bank, a lender that has ties with both FTX and Alameda Research.
But what led to this? The bank's silent move towards a digital-centric strategy without keeping the Federal Reserve in the loop.
To thicken the plot, Farmington had previously, in March 2022, secured a substantial $11.5 million funding from Alameda Research. 
The study also revealed that 1 in 3 New York residents views cryptocurrencies as a potential contributor to a more equitable financial system and a valuable investment for the future.
The report highlighted the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies within New York, making the state a hub for diverse blockchain initiatives.
It pointed out the existence of 692 blockchain organizations and over 800 founders located in the state of New York. 
Arthur Hayes, Maelstrom CIO and ex-BitMEX CEO, argues that AI-powered Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) will revolutionize economic entities, making traditional structures obsolete due to their reliance on human labor and state-enforced contracts.
He asserts AI DAOs, unfettered by physical forms and therefore state laws, will use smart contracts on public blockchains for self-governance and service provision.
Hayes predicts that DAO capital markets will become the first genuinely global markets and decentralized exchanges will naturally monopolize the trading of DAO-issued tokens.
Hayes sees a future trillion-dollar AI-powered economy that would significantly boost the value of blockchains like Ethereum. BTC and PAXG Chart Analysis for July 12, 2023
In light of the US inflation data set for release on July 12 at 8:30 AM ET (12:30 PM UTC), it's captivating to assess the state of market assets like gold, along with Bitcoin. Here's our breakdown of the market conditions for the cryptocurrencies Bitcoin (BTC) and PAXG (Pax Gold).