18.06.2026
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 The volumes of assets being withdrawn, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, have reached levels previously recorded only during periods of high volatility or ahead of significant price movements...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...
13:55
Oman has mandated licensed miners to join a state-run pool — the country is centralizing Bitcoin mining.
Oman's authorities have taken a decisive step towards centralizing cryptocurrency mining: all licensed mining companies are now required to operate exclusively through a national pool. The initiative was implemented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology in partnership with Frontier Technologies, with Enegix Global providing the technological foundation and liquidity infrastructure...
13:51
Analysis of Withdrawal Processes from Cryptocurrency Exchanges: Key Trends and Risks for Investors
In recent weeks, the market has seen a significant increase in the volume of withdrawals from centralized cryptocurrency exchanges. This trend, which I track as part of my analysis at Cryptalist, indicates a shift in sentiment among large asset holders. Investors are increasingly preferring to store their funds on hardware wallets or in decentralized protocols, seeking to minimize counterparty risks...
13:50
Market Analysis: How Balance Top-ups Affect Liquidity and Price Trends
In the world of cryptocurrencies, the process of replenishing balances is not just a technical operation, but a key indicator of market participants' sentiment. When large players or retail traders actively deposit funds into exchanges, it often signals preparation for large-scale transactions. In the current cycle, we are observing a steady influx of capital, which directly impacts the liquidity of trading pairs...
13:49
Snap Inc. shocks the market: AR glasses for $2,195 and a 10% stock plunge — expert analysis
On Tuesday, Snap Inc. (SNAP) shares plummeted 9.72% to $5.16. The reason was the presentation of the company's first commercial AR glasses, which Snap CEO Evan Spiegel priced at $2,195. This event sparked a strong reaction not only in the stock market but also in the crypto community, which traditionally pays close attention to technological innovations.
The gadget, named Specs, was unveiled at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2026 in California...
The gadget, named Specs, was unveiled at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2026 in California...
13:48
Despite Bitcoin (BTC) holding above the $64,200 mark, market dynamics show a clear bias toward sellers. On-chain data analysis indicates that the current price increase is not supported by corresponding buying activity, casting doubt on the sustainability of the upward trend.
A key indicator — the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) on the Binance exchange — remains deeply in negative territory, reaching values around -899,000 BTC...
Seller pressure is mounting: bitcoin holds above $64,200, but sustainability is in question
Despite Bitcoin (BTC) holding above the $64,200 mark, market dynamics show a clear bias toward sellers. On-chain data analysis indicates that the current price increase is not supported by corresponding buying activity, casting doubt on the sustainability of the upward trend.A key indicator — the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) on the Binance exchange — remains deeply in negative territory, reaching values around -899,000 BTC...
13:47
Russians are increasingly encountering a new sophisticated financial fraud scheme that uses overseas employment as bait. The scammers act slowly and methodically, not demanding money immediately, but accompanying the victim for months at every stage of the fictitious paperwork. The ultimate goal is to force the applicant to transfer funds to a fake cryptocurrency platform.
How the digital asset scheme works In one recent case, the victim was an ordinary manager from Moscow who posted a resume on a popular job search website...
Employment abroad as a trap: how scammers steal cryptocurrency under the guise of visa processing
Russians are increasingly encountering a new sophisticated financial fraud scheme that uses overseas employment as bait. The scammers act slowly and methodically, not demanding money immediately, but accompanying the victim for months at every stage of the fictitious paperwork. The ultimate goal is to force the applicant to transfer funds to a fake cryptocurrency platform.How the digital asset scheme works In one recent case, the victim was an ordinary manager from Moscow who posted a resume on a popular job search website...
13:46
A major player on the Polymarket prediction platform, known by the nickname endlessFate, recorded an impressive profit of $2.71 million. The success came from a bet on the Colombian national team's victory in a World Cup match against Uzbekistan. This trade is a striking example of how sound analysis and a willingness to take large risks can yield multi-million dollar dividends in the world of crypto betting...
A whale earned $2.71 million on a Polymarket bet: how a trader predicted Colombia's victory over Uzbekistan
A major player on the Polymarket prediction platform, known by the nickname endlessFate, recorded an impressive profit of $2.71 million. The success came from a bet on the Colombian national team's victory in a World Cup match against Uzbekistan. This trade is a striking example of how sound analysis and a willingness to take large risks can yield multi-million dollar dividends in the world of crypto betting...
13:45
A high-profile cryptocurrency fraud case is nearing its conclusion. Rodney Burton, a 56-year-old Miami resident known in the crypto community as "Bitcoin Rodney," has officially pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court. He was a key link in a criminal scheme called HyperFund, which defrauded investors worldwide of a colossal $1.8 billion between 2020 and 2022.
Burton pleaded guilty to conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business...
“Bitcoin Rodney” has confessed to organizing a massive crypto pyramid scheme worth $1.8 billion — details of the HyperFund case
A high-profile cryptocurrency fraud case is nearing its conclusion. Rodney Burton, a 56-year-old Miami resident known in the crypto community as "Bitcoin Rodney," has officially pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court. He was a key link in a criminal scheme called HyperFund, which defrauded investors worldwide of a colossal $1.8 billion between 2020 and 2022.Burton pleaded guilty to conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business...
13:43
Financial giant HSBC is betting on artificial intelligence in partnership with Google Cloud. The multi-year agreement involves integrating Gemini models from Google DeepMind into the bank's global operational infrastructure. This is not just a test initiative, but a large-scale plan to deploy AI that will cover more than 200 different scenarios over the next two years.
According to HSBC's preliminary estimates, the implementation of these projects will generate over $100 million...
HSBC implements AI from Google: 200 use cases and $100 million in savings
Financial giant HSBC is betting on artificial intelligence in partnership with Google Cloud. The multi-year agreement involves integrating Gemini models from Google DeepMind into the bank's global operational infrastructure. This is not just a test initiative, but a large-scale plan to deploy AI that will cover more than 200 different scenarios over the next two years.According to HSBC's preliminary estimates, the implementation of these projects will generate over $100 million...
13:42
On June 18, 2026, an attacker successfully exploited an inactive smart contract on the Aztec Layer 2 network. Preliminary estimates put the damage at approximately $2.15 million. This is the second incident involving the project's outdated contracts in the past week.
CertiK analysts were the first to detect suspicious activity, after which the Aztec Labs team promptly confirmed the hack. The vulnerability was found in the proof verification logic of the PrivateRollupBridge smart contract — a component of the old Aztec Payments product, which was shut down back in 2022...
An outdated Aztec contract was hacked for $2 million: the hacker bypassed second-level protection.
On June 18, 2026, an attacker successfully exploited an inactive smart contract on the Aztec Layer 2 network. Preliminary estimates put the damage at approximately $2.15 million. This is the second incident involving the project's outdated contracts in the past week.CertiK analysts were the first to detect suspicious activity, after which the Aztec Labs team promptly confirmed the hack. The vulnerability was found in the proof verification logic of the PrivateRollupBridge smart contract — a component of the old Aztec Payments product, which was shut down back in 2022...
13:42
The Maltese regulator is reviewing the boundaries of MiCA: DeFi under the scrutiny of financial oversight
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has initiated a public consultation aimed at clarifying the regulatory status of decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. The regulator proposes moving away from a binary approach to defining decentralization, instead viewing it as a spectrum. According to the new concept, protocols with centralized elements—such as administrative keys, high governance concentration, code update rights, or control over the user interface—may fall under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)...
13:41
HIVE Digital Technologies signs a $220 million contract to build AI infrastructure in Canada
A major player in the mining and high-performance computing sector, HIVE Digital Technologies, has signed a three-year contract worth $220 million. The deal involves deploying GPU infrastructure for sovereign artificial intelligence in Canada. This strategic move underscores the growing demand for computing power for AI projects, particularly in the government and corporate sectors.
The company's subsidiary, BUZZ High Performance Computing, will install 2,304 Nvidia Grace Blackwell accelerators...
The company's subsidiary, BUZZ High Performance Computing, will install 2,304 Nvidia Grace Blackwell accelerators...
13:40
The current dynamics of bitcoin continue to raise questions among market participants. My calculations show that the quotes of the first cryptocurrency remain 15% below the true average market price, which stands at $77,200. On-chain metrics confirm the persistence of a bearish trend, despite recent recovery attempts.
Short-term holders under pressure The key sentiment indicator — the MVRV ratio for short-term holders — has risen from 0...
Bitcoin is stuck in a bearish zone: on-chain data points to a fragile equilibrium
The current dynamics of bitcoin continue to raise questions among market participants. My calculations show that the quotes of the first cryptocurrency remain 15% below the true average market price, which stands at $77,200. On-chain metrics confirm the persistence of a bearish trend, despite recent recovery attempts.Short-term holders under pressure The key sentiment indicator — the MVRV ratio for short-term holders — has risen from 0...
13:36
How to withdraw cryptocurrency without losses: a complete guide from an expert
The issue of withdrawing funds is one of the most critical moments for any crypto investor. How much you ultimately receive directly depends on choosing the right method and platform. Fees, limits, and transaction speed can vary greatly depending on where you send assets from and to.
Main Withdrawal Methods Currently, there are several proven ways to convert digital assets into fiat money. The first and most popular is using centralized exchanges (CEX) that support P2P trading...
Main Withdrawal Methods Currently, there are several proven ways to convert digital assets into fiat money. The first and most popular is using centralized exchanges (CEX) that support P2P trading...
13:35
Strategic replenishment: Analysis of the current inflow of liquidity into the crypto market
In recent hours, we have observed a clear signal from institutional players — a significant replenishment of balances on major exchanges. This is not about chaotic movements of retail traders, but a structured inflow of capital, which traditionally precedes periods of heightened volatility.
Analysis of on-chain data shows that the volume of incoming transactions to the storage addresses of leading platforms has increased by 12-15% relative to the average values over the past week...
Analysis of on-chain data shows that the volume of incoming transactions to the storage addresses of leading platforms has increased by 12-15% relative to the average values over the past week...
13:34
The Baymak District Court of Bashkortostan issued a guilty verdict against two local residents, finding them guilty of attempted drug trafficking as part of an organized group and legalizing criminal proceeds. A key element of the case was the settlement scheme using cryptocurrency, which, contrary to the defendants' expectations, did not ensure their anonymity and did not help them avoid responsibility...
Cryptocurrency didn't save them: In Bashkortostan, a verdict was handed down to drug couriers for laundering proceeds through digital assets
The Baymak District Court of Bashkortostan issued a guilty verdict against two local residents, finding them guilty of attempted drug trafficking as part of an organized group and legalizing criminal proceeds. A key element of the case was the settlement scheme using cryptocurrency, which, contrary to the defendants' expectations, did not ensure their anonymity and did not help them avoid responsibility...
13:33
On Tuesday, Snap (SNAP) shares plunged 9.72%, dropping to $5.16. The reason was the presentation of the first commercial AR glasses, Spectacles, priced at $2,195. Company CEO Evan Spiegel called the new product a "full-fledged computing platform," but the market reacted skeptically.
The presentation took place at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2026 in California. On the same day, pre-orders opened with a refundable deposit of $200...
Snap Inc. introduced AR glasses for $2,195: SNAP shares plummeted, and the crypto community is on alert
On Tuesday, Snap (SNAP) shares plunged 9.72%, dropping to $5.16. The reason was the presentation of the first commercial AR glasses, Spectacles, priced at $2,195. Company CEO Evan Spiegel called the new product a "full-fledged computing platform," but the market reacted skeptically.The presentation took place at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2026 in California. On the same day, pre-orders opened with a refundable deposit of $200...
13:32
Seller pressure on bitcoin does not ease: the price holds above $64,200, but the foundation is shaky
The Bitcoin (BTC) market continues to exhibit a classic pattern of struggle between bulls and bears. Despite the price holding above the $64,200 mark, deep on-chain indicators point to persistent and even intensifying selling pressure. This creates an extremely ambiguous picture for the short-term outlook.
A key warning signal is the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) indicator on the Binance exchange...
A key warning signal is the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) indicator on the Binance exchange...