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Economic Times
08-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
$200K cross-border crypto scam busted: Binance aids Ahmedabad Police in major crackdown
A major cross-border crypto scam involving over $200,000 (approximately Rs 1.75 crore) has been uncovered by the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch with the assistance of global blockchain platform Binance. The scam, part of a rising wave of "digital arrest" frauds, spanned multiple countries in South and Southeast Asia and targeted vulnerable individuals using fake legal threats and crypto laundering tactics. ADVERTISEMENT One of the most shocking cases involved a 90-year-old man from Gujarat who was manipulated into transferring Rs 1.25 crore after being falsely accused of legal violations. In another incident, a young Indian jobseeker was lured to Nepal under the guise of employment, held captive, and forced to launder nearly Rs 49 lakh through cryptocurrency wallets. Investigators were able to crack the network by leveraging the transparency of blockchain technology. Binance's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) worked closely with law enforcement, tracking suspicious wallet activity, identifying laundering routes, and providing actionable intelligence that led to the arrest of suspects involved in both cases.'This case highlights the growing sophistication of cyber scams and the need for cross-border cooperation,' said a senior investigator from the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch. 'With timely support from Binance's FIU team, we were able to trace the crypto trail, identify key suspects, and move quickly on arrests. Our goal is to dismantle this criminal network at its roots and protect other potential victims.'The so-called "digital arrest" scams involve criminals impersonating police or government officials to intimidate victims into transferring money. In many cases, funds are routed through crypto wallets or rented bank accounts to obscure their origin. ADVERTISEMENT Binance's regional operations team emphasized that blockchain's traceability played a key role in tracking the illicit funds.'Every blockchain transaction leaves a visible, verifiable trail,' said Kushal Manupati, Regional Growth & Operations Lead, South Asia at Binance. 'This case is a strong example of how crypto, when used responsibly, can help fight financial crime. Binance is committed to supporting investigations that protect users and uphold the integrity of the ecosystem.' ADVERTISEMENT The crypto platform said it remains focused on working with global and local agencies to curb misuse of digital assets. Investigations in this case are ongoing, with more arrests expected as authorities dig deeper into the international network behind the scam. (Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times) ADVERTISEMENT (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel)
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
$200K cross-border crypto scam busted: Binance aids Ahmedabad Police in major crackdown
A major cross-border crypto scam involving over $200,000 (approximately Rs 1.75 crore) has been uncovered by the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch with the assistance of global blockchain platform Binance . The scam, part of a rising wave of " digital arrest " frauds, spanned multiple countries in South and Southeast Asia and targeted vulnerable individuals using fake legal threats and crypto laundering tactics. One of the most shocking cases involved a 90-year-old man from Gujarat who was manipulated into transferring Rs 1.25 crore after being falsely accused of legal violations. In another incident, a young Indian jobseeker was lured to Nepal under the guise of employment, held captive, and forced to launder nearly Rs 49 lakh through cryptocurrency wallets. Crypto Tracker TOP COIN SETS DeFi Tracker 5.89% Buy Crypto Blue Chip - 5 3.36% Buy Web3 Tracker 2.22% Buy NFT & Metaverse Tracker 1.90% Buy AI Tracker 1.46% Buy TOP COINS (₹) XRP 194 ( -0.53% ) Buy BNB 56,505 ( -0.61% ) Buy Bitcoin 9,273,670 ( -0.85% ) Buy Ethereum 218,731 ( -0.89% ) Buy Solana 12,765 ( -1.87% ) Buy Investigators were able to crack the network by leveraging the transparency of blockchain technology. Binance's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) worked closely with law enforcement, tracking suspicious wallet activity, identifying laundering routes, and providing actionable intelligence that led to the arrest of suspects involved in both cases. Did you Know? The world of cryptocurrencies is very dynamic. Prices can go up or down in a matter of seconds. Thus, having reliable answers to such questions is crucial for investors. View Details » 'This case highlights the growing sophistication of cyber scams and the need for cross-border cooperation,' said a senior investigator from the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch. 'With timely support from Binance's FIU team, we were able to trace the crypto trail, identify key suspects, and move quickly on arrests. Our goal is to dismantle this criminal network at its roots and protect other potential victims.' The so-called "digital arrest" scams involve criminals impersonating police or government officials to intimidate victims into transferring money. In many cases, funds are routed through crypto wallets or rented bank accounts to obscure their origin. Binance's regional operations team emphasized that blockchain's traceability played a key role in tracking the illicit funds. 'Every blockchain transaction leaves a visible, verifiable trail,' said Kushal Manupati, Regional Growth & Operations Lead, South Asia at Binance. 'This case is a strong example of how crypto, when used responsibly, can help fight financial crime. Binance is committed to supporting investigations that protect users and uphold the integrity of the ecosystem.' The crypto platform said it remains focused on working with global and local agencies to curb misuse of digital assets. Investigations in this case are ongoing, with more arrests expected as authorities dig deeper into the international network behind the scam. ( Disclaimer : Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times)
Economic Times
12-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Crypto market soars 10% in May as Bitcoin nears record $112K, says Binance
The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant surge in May, driven by institutional interest and DeFi growth, despite macroeconomic uncertainties. Bitcoin led the rally, hitting record highs, while Ethereum saw substantial gains after its Pectra upgrade. Altcoins and NFTs also saw increased activity, with corporate treasuries expanding their crypto holdings, signaling growing confidence in digital assets. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Crypto TrackerPowered By TOP COINS TOP COIN SETS BNB 57,167 ( -0.33 %) Buy Ethereum 2,36,996 ( -0.72 %) Buy Bitcoin 92,33,365 ( -1.5 %) Buy XRP 192.31 ( -1.69 %) Buy Solana 13,635.62 ( -3.68 %) Buy Altcoins join the rally Popular in Markets 1. EU crypto regulation hampered by national flaws NFT and ETF activity picks up Corporate treasuries deepen crypto exposure Outlook for H2 remains optimistic Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The global cryptocurrency market posted a robust 10.3% gain in May, defying global macroeconomic uncertainty and trade policy volatility, according to a report from Binance rally was driven by a surge in institutional participation, expanding corporate treasury holdings, and strong momentum across decentralized finance ( DeFi ) and stablecoins Bitcoin (BTC) led the charge, rising 11.1% during the month and hitting a record high of $111,970 before experiencing a modest retreat. Ethereum (ETH) recorded an even sharper recovery, jumping 43.9% in May following the successful implementation of its Pectra upgrade. The upgrade enhanced scalability, security, and developer experience, restoring long-term investor confidence in the Ethereum ecosystem.'Despite persistent global macroeconomic turmoil, the May insights underline crypto's growing resilience and maturity,' said Kushal Manupati, Regional Growth & Ops Lead of South Asia at Binance. 'We are seeing unprecedented levels of corporate participation, increased institutional demand, and greater integration of blockchain technology into financial and enterprise processes.'Several altcoins posted strong gains. Dogecoin (DOGE) surged 12.9% after 21Shares filed for a spot DOGE ETF, resulting in a 528% increase in active wallet addresses. Solana (SOL) gained 9.3%, supported by institutional inflows and fresh treasury allocations by DeFi Dev. Binance's native token BNB rose 10.1% after the $2 billion launch of stablecoin USD1 on the BNB stood out as the best-performing sector, with total value locked (TVL) rising 21.4% month-on-month, outpacing even Bitcoin's growth. Ethereum and its Layer 2 networks, particularly Base, played a central role in this surge. Stablecoin activity also climbed by 4.5%, with the overall market size remaining above $250 billion for the twentieth consecutive tokens ( NFTs ) experienced a revival, with sales volumes increasing by 22.5% in May. Bitcoin-based NFTs—including Ordinals and BRC-20 collections—saw a 14.4% rise in sales. Immutable's 'Guild of Guardians' led the gains with a 40% increase in sales volume, while 'Doodles' and 'Good Vibes Club' also saw notable recoveries.U.S.-listed Bitcoin spot ETFs saw net inflows of $5.25 billion in May, the highest since November 2024. However, the month ended with $962 million in outflows during the final two trading days, signaling growing investor caution amid rising secondary market interest rates and renewed macroeconomic treasury involvement continued to expand, with over 100,000 BTC added to company balance sheets since April and more than 25 new firms disclosing their crypto holdings.'This momentum is not only about growing prices, but also signals rising confidence in digital assets as a vital part of the global financial ecosystem,' Manupati ahead, Binance Research projected continued strength for the crypto market in the second half of 2025. Key drivers include expanding regulatory clarity in the U.S., EU, and Asia-Pacific regions, growing corporate adoption, and ongoing innovation in DeFi.: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Crypto market soars 10% in May as Bitcoin nears record $112K, says Binance
The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant surge in May, driven by institutional interest and DeFi growth, despite macroeconomic uncertainties. Bitcoin led the rally, hitting record highs, while Ethereum saw substantial gains after its Pectra upgrade. Altcoins and NFTs also saw increased activity, with corporate treasuries expanding their crypto holdings, signaling growing confidence in digital assets. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Crypto TrackerPowered By TOP COINS TOP COIN SETS BNB 57,167 ( -0.33 %) Buy Ethereum 2,36,996 ( -0.72 %) Buy Bitcoin 92,33,365 ( -1.5 %) Buy XRP 192.31 ( -1.69 %) Buy Solana 13,635.62 ( -3.68 %) Buy Altcoins join the rally Popular in Markets 1. EU crypto regulation hampered by national flaws NFT and ETF activity picks up Corporate treasuries deepen crypto exposure Outlook for H2 remains optimistic Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The global cryptocurrency market posted a robust 10.3% gain in May, defying global macroeconomic uncertainty and trade policy volatility, according to a report from Binance rally was driven by a surge in institutional participation, expanding corporate treasury holdings, and strong momentum across decentralized finance ( DeFi ) and stablecoins Bitcoin (BTC) led the charge, rising 11.1% during the month and hitting a record high of $111,970 before experiencing a modest retreat. Ethereum (ETH) recorded an even sharper recovery, jumping 43.9% in May following the successful implementation of its Pectra upgrade. The upgrade enhanced scalability, security, and developer experience, restoring long-term investor confidence in the Ethereum ecosystem.'Despite persistent global macroeconomic turmoil, the May insights underline crypto's growing resilience and maturity,' said Kushal Manupati, Regional Growth & Ops Lead of South Asia at Binance. 'We are seeing unprecedented levels of corporate participation, increased institutional demand, and greater integration of blockchain technology into financial and enterprise processes.'Several altcoins posted strong gains. Dogecoin (DOGE) surged 12.9% after 21Shares filed for a spot DOGE ETF, resulting in a 528% increase in active wallet addresses. Solana (SOL) gained 9.3%, supported by institutional inflows and fresh treasury allocations by DeFi Dev. Binance's native token BNB rose 10.1% after the $2 billion launch of stablecoin USD1 on the BNB stood out as the best-performing sector, with total value locked (TVL) rising 21.4% month-on-month, outpacing even Bitcoin's growth. Ethereum and its Layer 2 networks, particularly Base, played a central role in this surge. Stablecoin activity also climbed by 4.5%, with the overall market size remaining above $250 billion for the twentieth consecutive tokens ( NFTs ) experienced a revival, with sales volumes increasing by 22.5% in May. Bitcoin-based NFTs—including Ordinals and BRC-20 collections—saw a 14.4% rise in sales. Immutable's 'Guild of Guardians' led the gains with a 40% increase in sales volume, while 'Doodles' and 'Good Vibes Club' also saw notable recoveries.U.S.-listed Bitcoin spot ETFs saw net inflows of $5.25 billion in May, the highest since November 2024. However, the month ended with $962 million in outflows during the final two trading days, signaling growing investor caution amid rising secondary market interest rates and renewed macroeconomic treasury involvement continued to expand, with over 100,000 BTC added to company balance sheets since April and more than 25 new firms disclosing their crypto holdings.'This momentum is not only about growing prices, but also signals rising confidence in digital assets as a vital part of the global financial ecosystem,' Manupati ahead, Binance Research projected continued strength for the crypto market in the second half of 2025. Key drivers include expanding regulatory clarity in the U.S., EU, and Asia-Pacific regions, growing corporate adoption, and ongoing innovation in DeFi.: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
