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A Chinese network suspected of exporting fentanyl precursor chemicals was also linked to a large crypto fraud operated through Japan, according to a Nikkei investigation. 






Summary






Nikkei tied a fentanyl-linked Chinese network to Japan-based crypto fraud using a fake Zksync.jp token.



The alleged scheme used Japanese domains to gain trust and deceive crypto users worldwide online.



Blockchain trails reportedly showed more than 120 transactions involving U.S.-sanctioned entities linked to drug networks.








The report said the group used Japanese internet domains and a fake “Zksync.jp” token to deceive crypto users worldwide.



Nikkei said losses reached hundreds of millions of yen, or more than $1 million. The token name appeared to copy ZKsync, a legitimate Ethereum Layer 2 network built by Matter Labs. There is no apparent connection between ZKsync and the alleged fraud.




Chinese fentanyl network suspected of crypto fraud via Japan base https://t.co/XuwAwj6LiJ— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) June 21, 2026













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The report placed Hubei Amarvel Biotech, a Wuhan-based chemical company, at the center of the network. In 2025, two Amarvel executives were cleared of a top fentanyl charge but convicted of conspiring to import a fentanyl precursor chemical and conspiring to launder money.



Nikkei said a Nagoya-based company called Firsky served as a Japanese front for the network. The report identified a Chinese national, Xia Fengzhi, as a person linked to logistics and funds from Japan. Firsky was liquidated in July 2024, and Xia’s current location remains unknown.



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A conference on the development of the new audio-visual industry was held in Shanghai today. The event, with the theme "Smart Start for a New Journey, Cross-Border Co-creation", focused on the deep in

A conference on the development of the new audio-visual industry was held in Shanghai today. The event, with the theme "Smart Start for a New Journey, Cross-Border Co-creation", focused on the deep integration of artificial intelligence and ultra-high-definition technology. Over 350 industry representatives attended to discuss new directions for the industry's development. Three signing ceremonies took place, including cooperation between industry, academia, and research, as well as cross-border cooperation. A key laboratory will collaborate with several universities and companies to drive innovation in intelligent imaging and AI technology, leveraging domestic GPU advantages to promote the application of AI in the industry. The conference featured comprehensive presentations on the audio-visual technology revolution, including policy guidance, technological breakthroughs, and industrial deployment

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Cardano Now Ranks as the 4th Most Decentralized Network
The Cardano network ranks as one of the most decentralized networks in the crypto space, as the chances of compromise become nearly impossible.

Decentralization in this context refers to the even distribution of control and authority among network participants.

A well-decentralized network has broader participation in decision-making and is censorship resistant. Currently, Cardano ranks among the top four in crypto networks with these features.
This ranking was determined by the Nakamoto coefficient. Named after Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto, the metric measures how decentralized a network is using multiple factors. One is the minimum number of independent entities that have enough control to disrupt consensus.

Disrupting consensus for a Proof of Stake mechanism requires 33% of the total stake or voting power. For Proof of Work, a miner would need 50% of the total hash power to achieve censorship.

The higher a network’s Nakamoto coefficient, the more decentralized it is.  As of June 23, Cardano has a score of 23, the fourth-highest among all blockchains. This means that it would take the agreement of 23 independent network contributors to compromise the network. Analysts view this as a nearly impossible scenario in practice.

Notably, only three networks are more decentralized than Cardano using this metric. Polkadot ranks first with a Nakamoto coefficient of 178, the Ton Network ranks second at 72, while Avalanche ranks third at 26.

The debut of the fully decentralized governance system on Cardano through the Plomin hard fork played a major part in its ranking. The transition moved control of the network to ADA holders, allowing them to decide what happens on the network. Notably, this governance system has had its peaks and downsides for the ecosystem.


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Cardano price has crashed from its peak, erasing $85 billion in value: here’s whyCardano price has slumped by over 95% from its highest point on record.
It has become a ghost chain that not many developers use.
Charles Hoskinson’s efforts to boost ecosystem growth have failed.
Cardano price has been in a prolonged downward spiral since peaking at $3 in 2021. The decline has erased more than $85 billion in market value, with its market capitalization falling from over $91 billion to about $5.7 billion today. ADA was trading at $0.1590, down more than 95% from its all-time high.Cardano price has plunged amid weak network growth
Launched by Charles Hoskinson in 2017, Cardano was always seen as the best alternative to Ethereum, which was known for slow speeds, high transaction costs, and high carbon emissions.

Cardano was the exact opposite. It was based on a better approach than Ethereum’s proof-of-work, had low transaction costs, and faster speeds. It was also peer-reviewed and launched by a co-founder of EthereumYears after its launch, Cardano has not lived up to its earlier hype, a move that has seen its market capitalization crash by over $85 billion. While many reasons remain, the main one is that it has become a ghost chain.

A ghost chain is defined as a crypto project that no one uses. In Cardano’s case, it has just a handful of developers, many of whom have abandoned ship over time. A good example of this is in the decentralized finance (DeFi) and the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization industry. Data shows that Cardano has zero market share in RWA, an industry that has over $15 billion in assets today.

Similarly, in DeFi, the network has accumulated just $88 million in total value locked (TVL), a figure that has plunged from over $700 million early last year. Activity in some of the top players in the ecosystem, like Mins

Cardano price has crashed from its peak, erasing $

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World Cup Predictions: 100,000 USDT DailyHTX Invites You to Share 600K USDT in Gift PacksBTC Prophet: 20-Day 380 Million HTX ChallengeCapital market firm KGI Securities downgraded Apple stock (NASDAQ:

Capital market firm KGI Securities downgraded Apple stock (NASDAQ: AAPL) from a ‘buy’ rating to ‘hold’ on Monday (June 22). Previously, the firm gave AAPL an Outperform rating but has now downgraded the call. Investment advisor Rob Chang cited a valuation reality check and wrote in a note to clients that “The easy money has been made. Do not chase it here; wait for a pullback,” he said.However, the analyst upheld the price prediction of $315 and acknowledged the company’s long-term growth engine, but remains doubtful about the short-term prospects. He also stressed that Apple’s stock record-breaking rally to $312 may finally be running out of gas. This makes the leading phone maker risky, as a downturn remains on the cards. Accumulating AAPL at this phase comes with a lower risk-to-reward ratio.Also Read: Can AMD Stock Price Hit $1000 After CPU-Centric Agentic AI?Why KGI Securities Has Downgraded Apple Stock (AAPL)?Source: ShutterstockKGI Securities’ downgrade of Apple stock implies that the massive $111.2 billion Q2 earnings blowout, the strong iPhone 17 sales, and the newly announced $100 billion buyback program are already fully baked into the current stock price. Therefore, there is no further room to scale up in value, and all of these helped AAPL reach where it is today at $298. It has already run its course with the help of all these developments.The financial firm wrote that Apple stock could consolidate and trade sideways in the near term. The firm advised institutional clients not to chase AAPL, as the funds can be deployed into other assets for profits. Taking larger positions now can lead to stagnation of funds or risk waiting another market cycle to scale up. The stock is taking a breather after its strongest multi-trillion-dollar fortress is cooling down. Buying Apple stock at the dips and holding on for the long t

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Ripple Takes a Significant Step Towards Expanding Its Operations in the European Union Market! Here Are the DetailsRipple, a developer of blockchain-based payment solutions, has taken a significant step towards expanding its operations in the European Union market.

The company announced that it has received preliminary approval from the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), Luxembourg’s financial regulatory body, for a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license, which is required under the European Union’s Crypto Asset Market Regulation (MiCA).

According to a statement by Ripple, the company will obtain a full CASP license after fulfilling the remaining requirements in the licensing process. This will allow Ripple to offer crypto asset services to financial institutions and businesses in 30 countries within the European Economic Area (EEA).

The company already holds an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license in the European Union. Ripple management stated that the eventual approval of the CASP license would significantly expand their current regulatory authority and allow them to offer more comprehensive services to their customers in Europe.

With the acquisition of the full license, Ripple will be able to offer cryptocurrency and stablecoin-based payment infrastructures under one roof for banks, financial technology companies, and corporate clients. This is expected to particularly increase the company’s competitiveness in the field of cross-border payments.

The MiCA regulation aims to create a common legal framework for the crypto asset sector across the European Union. The new rules will allow companies to operate across Europe with a single license, while also aiming to increase investor protection and market transparency.

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Cardano (ADA) launched the public testnet for its Leios scaling protocol today, June 23. It is the most significant technical milestone the network has hit in years, and it arrives with ADA sitting at

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World Cup Predictions: 100,000 USDT DailyHTX Invites You to Share 600K USDT in Gift PacksBTC Prophet: 20-Day 380 Million HTX ChallengeSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife, Begoña Gomez, has bee

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife, Begoña Gomez, has been ordered to stand trial on corruption-related charges and has been barred from leaving Spain, according to a ruling issued by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado on Saturday. The decision marks a significant development in a high-profile legal case that has intensified political tensions in Spain.Gomez is accused of allegedly leveraging her position as the wife of the Spanish prime minister to help secure business contracts. She has consistently denied any wrongdoing and maintains that the allegations are unfounded. The case was initiated by several far-right organizations that have long opposed Sanchez and his Socialist Party.As part of the court’s ruling, Gomez must surrender her passport, is prohibited from traveling abroad, and is required to appear before the court twice each month while legal proceedings continue. Sources cited by Spanish newspaper El Pais said Gomez plans to appeal the restrictions, particularly the confiscation of her passport and the travel ban.The ruling adds further pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, whose government has faced growing scrutiny amid multiple corruption investigations involving individuals linked to his administration. While Sanchez himself has not been accused of any criminal conduct, he has repeatedly argued that the investigations are politically motivated and part of a broader effort to force him from office.The Socialist Party strongly criticized the court’s decision, stating on social media platform X that Gomez has endured what it described as two years of judicial and political persecution. Party officials argued that the latest measures represent another stage in a campaign targeting the prime minister’s family.Meanwhile, several senior Socialist Party figures, including the party’s third-ranking official and Sanch

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife, Begoñ

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