Olena Oblamska, accused of co-founding the cryptocurrency platform Forsage, has been extradited from Thailand to the United States, where she pleaded not guilty to charges related to a $340 million federal Ponzi scheme. According to NS3.AI, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon confirmed her arraignment on May 11. A magistrate judge has ordered her detention pending a four-day jury trial scheduled for July 14. Oblamska's extradition marks the first appearance in a U.S. courtroom by any of the four defendants named in the February 2023 indictment.

Kenyan detectives have arrested Mildred Kache, the alleged mastermind behind a fake gold scam that defrauded an American investor of 431,380 Tether (USDT), according to BeInCrypto. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reported that Kache was apprehended at Crystal Villas in Kilimani, Nairobi, while her accomplice, Ibrahim Yusuf Mohamed, evaded capture. The scam involved promising the investor 400 kilograms of gold bars, leading him to wire funds to accounts controlled by the group. No gold was delivered, and the suspects ceased communication after receiving the payment. Kache is currently in custody pending arraignment, while investigators continue to pursue Mohamed and trace the stolen funds. The case highlights the use of stablecoins like USDT in international fraud due to their rapid transfer capabilities and difficulty in reversing transactions. Kenya is also working on its first dedicated crypto law to enhance reporting on suspicious activities.

Vladimir Okhotnikov, the alleged mastermind behind Forsage, made a notable appearance in a film alongside disgraced actor Kevin Spacey last year. According to The Block, Okhotnikov, who is a co-defendant in the Forsage case, resurfaced in the entertainment industry despite ongoing legal challenges. This development highlights the intersection of legal controversies and celebrity involvement, drawing attention to Okhotnikov's activities beyond the crypto sphere.

Lenders in DeFi borrowing markets on Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains and Solana experienced realized hack losses of 3 basis points of Total Value Locked (TVL) over the past 12 months, equating to $3 for every $10,000 deposited, according to BeInCrypto. Keyring Network founder Alex McFarlane derived this figure from DefiLlama records, excluding bridge incidents. The research highlights that non-bridge lending exploits amounted to $30.9 million against $99.6 billion in average TVL, with recoveries reducing net losses to 3 basis points. This suggests a relatively low risk compared to other sectors.

In the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market witnessed liquidations totaling $85.34 million, according to ChainCatcher. Data from Coinglass reveals that long positions accounted for $44.95 million of the liquidations, while short positions made up $40.39 million. Specifically, Bitcoin long positions saw liquidations of $15.19 million, and short positions were liquidated for $11.28 million. Ethereum long positions experienced $7.03 million in liquidations, with short positions at $5.93 million. During this period, a total of 45,140 traders faced liquidations globally. The largest single liquidation order occurred on Bybit's BTCUSDT pair, valued at $1.99 million.

According to ChainCatcher, the prediction market Polymarket has observed a significant fluctuation in the odds for the '2026 PGA Championship Winner' event. The 'Yes' option for the sub-market 'Jon Rahm' experienced a dramatic increase in probability, rising from 16.65% an hour ago to the current 37.45%, marking a 20.8% change. Stakeholders are advised to consider the impact of any related breaking news.

Japan's cabinet has approved a bill to reclassify cryptocurrencies under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, according to The Block. This legislative move aims to provide a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets, aligning them with traditional financial instruments. The reclassification is expected to enhance investor protection and market integrity, reflecting Japan's proactive approach to crypto regulation. The decision follows ongoing global discussions on how best to regulate the rapidly evolving crypto sector.

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst C.J. Muse has maintained a buy rating on Nvidia, setting a target price of $350 for the stock. According to NS3.AI, this represents the most optimistic forecast among peers. In comparison, Wells Fargo has set a target of $315. Nvidia's shares have experienced a significant increase, rising from $198 to $235 in less than a week.

Thursday's markup hearing was marked by contentious discussions, according to CoinDesk. The event highlighted significant debates among lawmakers, focusing on key legislative proposals and amendments. The hearing underscored the complexities and differing viewpoints within the legislative process, as participants navigated through various contentious issues. This session is part of ongoing efforts to address critical policy areas, reflecting the dynamic nature of political discourse and decision-making.

If DeepSeek's impact over the past year mainly stemmed from the "brutal aesthetics" of its modeling capabilities, then the release of the "Agent Harness Product Manager" position this time is a strategic move with far-reaching significance.

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The decade-long Dallas power struggle over cryptocurrencies is at an exciting turning point as the Clarity Act gains momentum—pushing Bitcoin toward a clear regulatory definition.

RWA will only truly complete the last mile of its on-chain rollout when tokenized assets can finally be settled in real time.

Although prediction markets originated from private betting, they combine modern financial market mechanisms with information analysis to form a unique information aggregation mechanism, which allows predictions to extract different values ​​under the support of modern financial mechanisms.

Jinse Finance launches its cryptocurrency and blockchain industry daily news bulletin, "Jinse at 8 AM," issue 3060, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.