18.06.2026
14:31
Rodney Burton, a 56-year-old from Miami known in the crypto community as "Bitcoin Rodney," has officially pleaded guilty in federal court. He was a key link in the HyperFund fraudulent scheme, which defrauded investors worldwide of $1.8 billion between 2020 and 2022. This case is yet another loud wake-up call for the market, showing that even prominent names can be part of financial pyramids.
How HyperFund Worked: Promises of Mountains of Gold and Empty Mining HyperFund positioned itself as an investment platform, promising passive income of 0...
"Bitcoin Rodney" pleaded guilty: the largest crypto pyramid scheme HyperFund collapsed, taking $1.8 billion
Rodney Burton, a 56-year-old from Miami known in the crypto community as "Bitcoin Rodney," has officially pleaded guilty in federal court. He was a key link in the HyperFund fraudulent scheme, which defrauded investors worldwide of $1.8 billion between 2020 and 2022. This case is yet another loud wake-up call for the market, showing that even prominent names can be part of financial pyramids.How HyperFund Worked: Promises of Mountains of Gold and Empty Mining HyperFund positioned itself as an investment platform, promising passive income of 0...
14:30
While U.S. indices experienced one of their worst days since the Fed chair change in 1994, Asian markets are showing remarkable resilience. Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's KOSPI have hit all-time highs, seemingly unfazed by Kevin Warsh's hawkish rhetoric.
The Fed's decision to keep the base rate in the 3.5–3.75% range was expected, but that wasn't the main surprise. The new dot plot showed a sharp tightening of forecasts: the median rate forecast for the end of the year surged to 3...
Asian bulls ignore hawkish Fed signal: Nikkei and KOSPI storm to historic highs
While U.S. indices experienced one of their worst days since the Fed chair change in 1994, Asian markets are showing remarkable resilience. Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's KOSPI have hit all-time highs, seemingly unfazed by Kevin Warsh's hawkish rhetoric.The Fed's decision to keep the base rate in the 3.5–3.75% range was expected, but that wasn't the main surprise. The new dot plot showed a sharp tightening of forecasts: the median rate forecast for the end of the year surged to 3...
14:29
The Maltese regulator proposes a new DeFi assessment model: decentralization as a spectrum, not a binary choice.
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has initiated a public consultation aimed at developing approaches to regulating decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. A key element of the proposal is the rejection of the traditional binary perception of decentralization. The regulator proposes viewing it as a spectrum, where the degree of protocol autonomy will determine whether it falls under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)...
14:28
HIVE Digital has signed a $220 million contract to build AI infrastructure in Canada.
HIVE Digital Technologies has signed a three-year contract worth $220 million to deploy GPU infrastructure for sovereign artificial intelligence in Canada. This is a significant step for the company, which continues to diversify its business beyond cryptocurrency mining.
The BUZZ High Performance Computing division will install 2,304 Nvidia Grace Blackwell accelerators at a site in Merritt, British Columbia...
The BUZZ High Performance Computing division will install 2,304 Nvidia Grace Blackwell accelerators at a site in Merritt, British Columbia...
14:27
Bitcoin is stuck in a bearish zone: on-chain metrics signal a fragile equilibrium
The first cryptocurrency continues to trade 15% below its true average market price, which currently stands at $77,200. On-chain data analysis shows that the bearish trend persists, despite the recent stabilization of quotes.
Short-term holders cannot yet boast of profits. The MVRV ratio for this group has risen from 0.81 to 0.9 but has not yet crossed the critical threshold of 1. The average purchase price of coins for this cohort is $72,600, so the recent rise to $65,000 only partially compensates for losses...
Short-term holders cannot yet boast of profits. The MVRV ratio for this group has risen from 0.81 to 0.9 but has not yet crossed the critical threshold of 1. The average purchase price of coins for this cohort is $72,600, so the recent rise to $65,000 only partially compensates for losses...
14:26
A sovereign approach to cryptocurrency mining is taking a new turn: Oman has officially launched a national mining pool, which all licensed digital asset miners in the country are required to join. The initiative was implemented by Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology in partnership with Frontier Technologies, with Enegix Global providing the technological platform and liquidity infrastructure...
Oman unites legal miners into a single national pool — a new stage in industry regulation
A sovereign approach to cryptocurrency mining is taking a new turn: Oman has officially launched a national mining pool, which all licensed digital asset miners in the country are required to join. The initiative was implemented by Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology in partnership with Frontier Technologies, with Enegix Global providing the technological platform and liquidity infrastructure...
14:25
A landmark event has occurred in the large language model market: Chinese startup Zhipu AI has officially unveiled its flagship development — the GLM-5.2 model. This solution is positioned as a tool for tackling long-horizon agent tasks and complex programming, and it truly impresses with its technical specifications.
Technical Details and Architecture GLM-5.2 is an open-source model distributed under the MIT license...
Chinese AI giant Zhipu AI releases GLM-5.2: 1 million token context and open source code for programmers
A landmark event has occurred in the large language model market: Chinese startup Zhipu AI has officially unveiled its flagship development — the GLM-5.2 model. This solution is positioned as a tool for tackling long-horizon agent tasks and complex programming, and it truly impresses with its technical specifications.Technical Details and Architecture GLM-5.2 is an open-source model distributed under the MIT license...
14:22
Analysis of the withdrawal process: key aspects for investors
In the world of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, the withdrawal procedure is one of the most critical stages of interaction with exchanges and platforms. The safety of capital and the speed of access to liquidity directly depend on the correctness of this process.
From a technical standpoint, withdrawing funds involves transferring digital assets from the balance of a trading platform to an external wallet controlled by the user...
From a technical standpoint, withdrawing funds involves transferring digital assets from the balance of a trading platform to an external wallet controlled by the user...
14:21
Current Situation Analysis: Reserve Replenishment and Market Signals
The cryptocurrency market is witnessing another phase of accumulation by large holders. This is not about retail investors, but about structured fund movements by institutional players. Over the past 48 hours, we have recorded a significant capital inflow into Bitcoin ETFs and major derivative instruments, indicating preparation for a medium-term move.
Analysis of on-chain data shows that addresses associated with mining pools and custodial services have increased their balances by an average of 3-5%...
Analysis of on-chain data shows that addresses associated with mining pools and custodial services have increased their balances by an average of 3-5%...
14:20
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to show relative resilience, holding above the $64,200 mark. However, behind this apparent stability lies a worrying signal: selling pressure on the market is not only not easing, but is intensifying. The key indicator I constantly monitor — the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) on Binance — is in deeply negative territory, at around -899,000 BTC. This is direct evidence that sales volumes systematically exceed purchase volumes...
Sellers don't give up: bitcoin holds above $64,200, but the foundation is shaky
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to show relative resilience, holding above the $64,200 mark. However, behind this apparent stability lies a worrying signal: selling pressure on the market is not only not easing, but is intensifying. The key indicator I constantly monitor — the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) on Binance — is in deeply negative territory, at around -899,000 BTC. This is direct evidence that sales volumes systematically exceed purchase volumes...
14:19
The topic of employment abroad remains one of the hottest for financial fraud in Russia. Scammers act with striking caution, not demanding money immediately. They can accompany a victim for several months, step by step leading them through a fictitious application process. The ultimate goal, as a recent incident shows, is the victim's cryptocurrency wallet.
In a fresh case that caught my attention, the main tool of theft was a fake cryptocurrency platform...
Fake Job and Cryptocurrency Trap: A New Scheme to Defraud Russians of Money
The topic of employment abroad remains one of the hottest for financial fraud in Russia. Scammers act with striking caution, not demanding money immediately. They can accompany a victim for several months, step by step leading them through a fictitious application process. The ultimate goal, as a recent incident shows, is the victim's cryptocurrency wallet.In a fresh case that caught my attention, the main tool of theft was a fake cryptocurrency platform...
14:17
A major player earned $2.71 million from a bet on Polymarket: analysis of the deal on the Colombia vs. Uzbekistan match
One of the largest and most successful trades in recent times has been recorded on the Polymarket platform. A trader under the pseudonym endlessFate managed to net a profit of $2.71 million by betting on the Colombian national team's victory over Uzbekistan in the FIFA World Cup.
Entry Details: A $7.46 Million Bet Analyzing the transaction chain, we see that the investor purchased 10,171,908 "Yes" tokens on the market asking: "Will Colombia win on June 17, 2026?"...
Entry Details: A $7.46 Million Bet Analyzing the transaction chain, we see that the investor purchased 10,171,908 "Yes" tokens on the market asking: "Will Colombia win on June 17, 2026?"...
14:16
A well-known cryptocurrency promoter from Miami, 56-year-old Rodney Burton, better known by his pseudonym "Bitcoin Rodney," has pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court. His case is linked to the infamous fraudulent platform HyperFund, which scammed investors worldwide out of a colossal $1.8 billion between 2020 and 2022. This high-profile guilty plea is another blow to the reputation of the crypto industry, where "get-rich-quick" schemes continue to thrive...
Crypto pyramid of $1.8 billion: "Bitcoin Rodney" pleads guilty — breakdown of the HyperFund scheme
A well-known cryptocurrency promoter from Miami, 56-year-old Rodney Burton, better known by his pseudonym "Bitcoin Rodney," has pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court. His case is linked to the infamous fraudulent platform HyperFund, which scammed investors worldwide out of a colossal $1.8 billion between 2020 and 2022. This high-profile guilty plea is another blow to the reputation of the crypto industry, where "get-rich-quick" schemes continue to thrive...
14:15
Asia ignores Fed hawks: Nikkei and KOSPI storm to new highs
While the US market was digesting the strongest signal from the Federal Reserve in decades, Asian indices showed remarkable resilience. The Nikkei 225 and South Korea's KOSPI hit new all-time highs, seemingly unfazed by Kevin Warsh's hawkish rhetoric. This divergence in sentiment is a key signal for global investors that requires close analysis.
Records Despite Pressure On Thursday, Asian trading opened with confident gains...
Records Despite Pressure On Thursday, Asian trading opened with confident gains...
14:14
On June 18, 2026, my analytical team recorded an incident on the Aztec Layer 2 network. An attacker successfully exploited an unused smart contract, withdrawing funds worth approximately $2.15 million. The attack targeted the outdated Aztec Payments product, which had been shut down back in 2022.
CertiK specialists were the first to detect the anomaly, after which the Aztec Labs team officially confirmed the hack...
Exploitation of the outdated Aztec contract: hacker withdraws $2.15 million from inactive L2 protocol
On June 18, 2026, my analytical team recorded an incident on the Aztec Layer 2 network. An attacker successfully exploited an unused smart contract, withdrawing funds worth approximately $2.15 million. The attack targeted the outdated Aztec Payments product, which had been shut down back in 2022.CertiK specialists were the first to detect the anomaly, after which the Aztec Labs team officially confirmed the hack...
14:13
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has initiated a consultation process aimed at revising approaches to regulating decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. This is an important signal for the entire industry, especially against the backdrop of the implementation of the European MiCA regulation.
The key innovation of the Maltese regulator is the rejection of the binary classification of "decentralized or not...
The Maltese regulator proposes a new DeFi assessment model: from binary recognition to a spectrum of decentralization.
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has initiated a consultation process aimed at revising approaches to regulating decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. This is an important signal for the entire industry, especially against the backdrop of the implementation of the European MiCA regulation.The key innovation of the Maltese regulator is the rejection of the binary classification of "decentralized or not...
14:12
Mining company HIVE Digital Technologies, known for its transition from cryptocurrency mining to high-performance computing, has signed a major three-year contract worth $220 million. The agreement involves deploying GPU infrastructure to support sovereign artificial intelligence in Canada. The BUZZ High Performance Computing division will install 2,304 Nvidia Grace Blackwell accelerators at a facility in Merritt, British Columbia...
HIVE has signed a $220 million contract to build AI infrastructure in Canada.
Mining company HIVE Digital Technologies, known for its transition from cryptocurrency mining to high-performance computing, has signed a major three-year contract worth $220 million. The agreement involves deploying GPU infrastructure to support sovereign artificial intelligence in Canada. The BUZZ High Performance Computing division will install 2,304 Nvidia Grace Blackwell accelerators at a facility in Merritt, British Columbia...
14:11
The market of the first cryptocurrency continues to show signs of a bearish trend. Current Bitcoin quotes remain approximately 15% below the true average market price, which, based on my calculations using on-chain data, is around $77,200. This is a key level, and a return to it will be the first signal of a sentiment shift.
The position of short-term holders looks particularly alarming. Their MVRV ratio (market value to realized value) has risen from 0...
Bitcoin stuck in the "bear zone": on-chain data points to a fragile equilibrium
The market of the first cryptocurrency continues to show signs of a bearish trend. Current Bitcoin quotes remain approximately 15% below the true average market price, which, based on my calculations using on-chain data, is around $77,200. This is a key level, and a return to it will be the first signal of a sentiment shift.The position of short-term holders looks particularly alarming. Their MVRV ratio (market value to realized value) has risen from 0...
14:10
Oman introduces a mandatory state mining pool for all licensed Bitcoin miners.
Oman has launched an ambitious project to centralize cryptocurrency mining. The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, together with Frontier Technologies, has launched a national mining pool that all licensed miners in the country are now required to join. The technological base and liquidity infrastructure for this pool were provided by Enegix Global.
At the initial stage, the total computing power of the pool is expected to reach approximately 10 EH/s...
At the initial stage, the total computing power of the pool is expected to reach approximately 10 EH/s...
14:07
Analysis of the Withdrawal Situation in the Crypto Market: What Drives Capital Movement?
In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen notable activity related to the withdrawal of funds from major exchange platforms. This movement of capital, in my observation, signals a shift in sentiment among institutional and retail investors. The volumes of assets being withdrawn, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, have reached levels previously recorded only during periods of high volatility or ahead of significant price movements...
14:06
Strategic Accumulation: Major Player Increases Bitcoin Holdings
The digital asset market is witnessing another phase of large capital consolidation. On-chain data analysis shows that one institutional participant has significantly replenished its bitcoin reserves. This involves the acquisition of a batch of coins whose volume exceeds the average weekly retail demand figures.
According to tracked transactions, the accumulation occurred through a series of over-the-counter (OTC) deals, minimizing the impact on the spot price...
According to tracked transactions, the accumulation occurred through a series of over-the-counter (OTC) deals, minimizing the impact on the spot price...
14:04
On Tuesday, Snap Inc. (SNAP) shares plummeted by 9.72%, dropping to $5.16. The reason for this sharp decline was the presentation of the first commercial augmented reality (AR) glasses called SPECS. Company CEO Evan Spiegel priced the new product at $2,195, which immediately triggered a negative market reaction.
Presentation at AWE 2026 and Pre-Order Launch The gadget was unveiled at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2026 in California...
Snap shares plunged 9.7% after the presentation of AR glasses priced at $2,195: what's wrong with the new product
On Tuesday, Snap Inc. (SNAP) shares plummeted by 9.72%, dropping to $5.16. The reason for this sharp decline was the presentation of the first commercial augmented reality (AR) glasses called SPECS. Company CEO Evan Spiegel priced the new product at $2,195, which immediately triggered a negative market reaction.Presentation at AWE 2026 and Pre-Order Launch The gadget was unveiled at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2026 in California...
14:03
The Bitcoin (BTC) price continues to hold above the $64,200 mark, but selling pressure remains persistent. A key on-chain indicator, the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD), on the Binance exchange shows a deeply negative value of around -899,000 BTC. This is direct evidence that the volume of sell orders consistently exceeds buying demand.
CVD is the cumulative difference between market buy and sell volumes...
Seller pressure is mounting: bitcoin holds above $64,200, but the foundation is shaky
The Bitcoin (BTC) price continues to hold above the $64,200 mark, but selling pressure remains persistent. A key on-chain indicator, the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD), on the Binance exchange shows a deeply negative value of around -899,000 BTC. This is direct evidence that the volume of sell orders consistently exceeds buying demand.CVD is the cumulative difference between market buy and sell volumes...
14:02
The topic of employment abroad remains one of the most vulnerable points for financial fraud. Scammers act slowly and do not demand money immediately — they accompany the victim for months, step by step leading them through a fictitious application process. And at the end of this multi-step scheme, cryptocurrency always appears.
In a recently uncovered case, the victim was an ordinary Moscow manager who posted a resume on a popular job search website...
Resume as a trap: how scammers lure bitcoins from Russians with promises of work in Germany
The topic of employment abroad remains one of the most vulnerable points for financial fraud. Scammers act slowly and do not demand money immediately — they accompany the victim for months, step by step leading them through a fictitious application process. And at the end of this multi-step scheme, cryptocurrency always appears.In a recently uncovered case, the victim was an ordinary Moscow manager who posted a resume on a popular job search website...
14:01
A whale on Polymarket recorded $2.71 million in net profit from a bet on the Colombia vs. Uzbekistan match.
A major player on the Polymarket prediction platform, operating under the nickname endlessFate, managed to turn a large bet on the Colombian national team's victory over Uzbekistan into a net profit of approximately $2.71 million. This trade has attracted the attention of analysts and clearly demonstrates how a well-timed entry into a position on prediction markets can yield returns comparable to the best trading strategies in cryptocurrencies...
14:00
"Bitcoin Rodney" pleaded guilty in the case of a giant $1.8 billion crypto pyramid scheme: details of the HyperFund scheme
A prominent cryptocurrency promoter from Miami, known by the pseudonym "Bitcoin Rodney," has officially pleaded guilty in federal court. 56-year-old Rodney Burton, whose real name has long been familiar in the crypto community, turned out to be a key link in the grandiose HyperFund fraudulent scheme, which operated from 2020 to 2022. According to investigators, the damage caused by this platform's activities exceeded $1...
13:59
Outdated Aztec contract hacked for $2 million: incident analysis and lessons for L2 ecosystems
On June 18, the second-layer network Aztec faced another security incident: an unused smart contract was successfully hacked. The estimated damage amounts to approximately $2.15 million. This event once again drew attention to legacy code issues in blockchain infrastructure.
Attack Details: How It Happened CertiK analysts were the first to detect suspicious activity, after which the Aztec Labs team officially confirmed the hack...
Attack Details: How It Happened CertiK analysts were the first to detect suspicious activity, after which the Aztec Labs team officially confirmed the hack...
13:58
Malta’s regulator is reviewing the boundaries of MiCA: DeFi projects in the spotlight.
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has initiated a public consultation aimed at clarifying the criteria for applying the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) to decentralized finance projects. This signals that European regulators are beginning to scrutinize the gray areas in DeFi classification more closely.
The key idea promoted by the MFSA is the rejection of a binary approach to defining decentralization...
The key idea promoted by the MFSA is the rejection of a binary approach to defining decentralization...
13:57
HIVE Digital solidifies its position in sovereign AI: a $220 million contract and an Nvidia Blackwell cluster in Canada
Mining company HIVE Digital Technologies is making a decisive move toward business diversification by signing a three-year contract worth $220 million. The agreement involves deploying high-performance GPU infrastructure for sovereign artificial intelligence in Canada.
The project will be implemented through its subsidiary BUZZ High Performance Computing. A total of 2,304 Nvidia Grace Blackwell accelerators will be installed at a facility in Merritt, British Columbia...
The project will be implemented through its subsidiary BUZZ High Performance Computing. A total of 2,304 Nvidia Grace Blackwell accelerators will be installed at a facility in Merritt, British Columbia...
13:56
The first cryptocurrency continues to trade 15% below its true average market price, which currently stands at $77,200. A deep analysis of on-chain metrics leaves no doubt: the bearish trend persists, and the market is not yet ready for a reversal.
Short-term holders underwater The MVRV ratio for short-term holders, although it has risen from 0.81 to 0.9, still remains below the critical threshold of 1...
Bitcoin is stuck in a bearish zone: on-chain data indicates a lack of bullish momentum
The first cryptocurrency continues to trade 15% below its true average market price, which currently stands at $77,200. A deep analysis of on-chain metrics leaves no doubt: the bearish trend persists, and the market is not yet ready for a reversal.Short-term holders underwater The MVRV ratio for short-term holders, although it has risen from 0.81 to 0.9, still remains below the critical threshold of 1...