CryptoNews.com, June 21: 1. Tether freezes $72 million in USDT, reigniting concerns over privacy coin money laundering; 2. Ethereum’s largest “sandwich” bot is attacked, suffering losses exceeding $7.5 million; 3. MetaMask launches detection functionality for address poisoning attacks; 4. Thailand seizes 315 illegal Bitcoin mining rigs in a $1.2 million electricity theft case; 5. The Consumer Technology Association urges the U.S. Senate to advance a digital asset regulatory framework; 6. Galaxy Research: Bitcoin mining difficulty drops nearly 20%; 7. Ethereum MEV bot is attacked, resulting in $15 million in stolen funds; 8. PeckShield: Approximately $7.5 million in crypto assets stolen from bots; 9. Bitcoin price stabilizes at $64,000 as traders monitor ETF outflows and Hormuz risks; 10. Ethereum address tokens plummet 70%, with alphausdc delta v2 facing potential risks.
Tether Freezes $72M in USDT; Privacy Coin Money Laundering Concerns Resurface
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Tether froze $72 million in USDT as part of its AML efforts, reigniting concerns about privacy coins and money laundering. A $7.5 million loss from an Ethereum sandwich attack was also reported. MetaMask rolled out a new feature to detect address poisoning. In Thailand, authorities seized 315 illegal Bitcoin mining machines linked to a $12 million electricity theft case, as part of broader CFT measures.
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