Digital Asset Platform Mercado Bitcoin and Plume Network Tokenize $40M in Brazilian Assets

Plume Network and Mercado Bitcoin announce a $40M tokenization initiative, bringing asset-backed securities, corporate debt, and consumer credit onto the blockchain. This collaboration aims to expand financial accessibility in Brazil and connect global investors with new yield opportunities.
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Chinese Police Crack $136M Crypto-Linked Money Laundering Scheme

China’s crypto enforcement tightens as police bust a $136M money laundering network exploiting digital currencies for illicit fund transfers. The case highlights underground banking’s reliance on crypto to evade financial regulations, posing enforcement challenges for authorities.
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Ondo Finance Partners with Trump’s World Liberty Financial to Tokenize Real-World Assets On-chain

In a strategic move to merge traditional finance with blockchain technology, World Liberty Financial has announced a partnership with Ondo Finance. This collaboration focuses on integrating tokenized real-world assets into WLFI’s platform, providing users with access to institutional-grade financial products on-chain.
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Six Men Charged in $15M Crypto Kidnapping Case

Six men face charges over a $15M crypto kidnapping in Chicago, where victims were held for five days and forced to transfer Bitcoin and Ethereum. Some suspects fled to China, while the FBI continues its investigation into missing funds and international links to crypto-related crimes.
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