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Image: crypto.newsUS DOJ Restrains $52 Million in Cryptocurrency with Assistance from Stablecoin Issuer Tether
The United States Department of Justice has reportedly restrained more than $52 million in digital assets while targeting online communication channels and wallets associated with the Xinbi Guarantee scam network. According to publisher crypto.news, Tether acknowledged that federal authorities credited its proactive assistance in executing the coordinated enforcement operation, though these operational details remain not officially confirmed by independent judicial documentation.
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crypto.newsUS DOJ Restrains $52 Million in Cryptocurrency with Assistance from Stablecoin Issuer Tether
The United States Department of Justice has reportedly restrained more than $52 million in digital assets while targeting online communication channels and wallets associated with the Xinbi Guarantee scam network. According to publisher crypto.news, Tether acknowledged that federal authorities credited its proactive assistance in executing the coordinated enforcement operation, though these operational details remain not officially confirmed by independent judicial documentation.
DecryptBlockstream Refuses Ransom for Return of $47M in Bitcoin from Liquid Hack: 'It Is Theft'
According to reporting by Decrypt, Blockstream has formally rejected extortion demands involving approximately 598.5 BTC still missing from the recent Liquid network exploit. The company stated that it will engage law enforcement authorities if the funds are not surrendered, while noting that these claims are not officially confirmed by independent legal tribunals.
DecryptAlbuquerque Bans Bitcoin ATMs, Giving Operators 45 Days to Remove Them
According to Decrypt reporting that is not officially confirmed, Albuquerque municipal authorities approved a strict ban targeting physical crypto kiosks and cashier-facilitated digital asset transactions. Local lawmakers referenced high fraud rates in connection with these terminals, establishing a strict compliance window for all affected host businesses.
CointelegraphBlockstream Rejects Ransom Demands As Liquid Network Hackers Retain Nearly Six Hundred Bitcoin
According to media reporting by Cointelegraph that is not officially confirmed, Bitcoin infrastructure firm Blockstream has firmly rejected a ransom demand from actors holding roughly six hundred Bitcoin belonging to the Liquid Network, vowing instead to collaborate with law enforcement and global trading platforms.
Crypto BriefingAnthropic report warns AI distillation boosts reasoning, poses security risks
According to Crypto Briefing, an Anthropic report published on September 11, 2026, warns that AI distillation can enhance reasoning capabilities while stripping away underlying safety safeguards, raising significant security concerns that are not officially confirmed.
crypto.newsLiquid Network Resumes Block Production Following Severe Cache Flaw and Massive Withdrawal Incident
Liquid Network has resumed block production without enabling regular transactions following a reported 320 million dollar Bitcoin withdrawal incident that is not officially confirmed by regulatory authorities. The disruption stemmed from a software cache vulnerability within the Elements ecosystem.