Core Points - The U.S. Department of Justice announced the seizure of 127,271 bitcoins valued at approximately $15 billion, marking the largest asset forfeiture in its history [1] - The bitcoins belonged to Chen Zhi, founder of Prince Group, who is accused of being a key figure in a major transnational crime organization [3] - Chen Zhi is linked to a large-scale "pig-butchering" cryptocurrency scam that has caused billions in losses globally, affecting thousands of victims, including many Americans [3][6] Company Impact - Chen Zhi indirectly controls two Hong Kong-listed companies, Zhihao Holdings and Kun Group, which have come under scrutiny due to his legal troubles [4] - Zhihao Holdings saw a significant revenue drop of 40.2% in 2024, falling from HKD 134.6 million to HKD 80.5 million, attributed to a decline in its core construction and engineering services [14] - Kun Group reported an 11.7% increase in revenue for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, rising from SGD 6.95 million to SGD 7.77 million, but experienced a 12.6% decline in gross profit, leading to a substantial increase in net losses [16] Regulatory Response - Following the U.S. and U.K. joint actions, both companies quickly issued statements regarding the sanctions imposed on Chen Zhi and the freezing of his assets [16] - Kun Group emphasized that its core business is focused in Singapore and does not operate in the U.S. or U.K., asserting that the sanctions would not significantly impact its operations [17]
150亿美元比特币大案震动全球,幕后大佬竟是这两家港股公司老板
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-21 04:01