26.06.2026
18:49
AI Market: The Metric of Success is the Dollar, Not the Token
Managing partner of venture firm Dragonfly, Haseeb Qureshi, has sharply criticized current practices for evaluating the AI model market. His main thesis: token consumption share is a misleading and often erroneous metric. In his opinion, the only correct way to compare is to analyze monetary costs, not raw data on the number of tokens.
Four Problems with the Token Metric Qureshi highlights four systemic distortions that make analysis based on tokens on the OpenRouter platform practically useless for assessing real market position...
Four Problems with the Token Metric Qureshi highlights four systemic distortions that make analysis based on tokens on the OpenRouter platform practically useless for assessing real market position...
18:48
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has put forward a radical initiative concerning the fate of bitcoins believed to belong to Satoshi Nakamoto himself. He proposed introducing a 12-month deadline to move these coins to secure wallets, and if no action is taken, to freeze them permanently. This statement came amid growing concerns about quantum computing.
The Quantum Threat: Why Old Wallets Are at Risk According to Zhao's assessment, delay on this issue is extremely risky...
Changpeng Zhao proposes freezing Satoshi's bitcoins: protection against the quantum threat
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has put forward a radical initiative concerning the fate of bitcoins believed to belong to Satoshi Nakamoto himself. He proposed introducing a 12-month deadline to move these coins to secure wallets, and if no action is taken, to freeze them permanently. This statement came amid growing concerns about quantum computing.The Quantum Threat: Why Old Wallets Are at Risk According to Zhao's assessment, delay on this issue is extremely risky...
18:47
OpenAI has officially introduced the GPT-5.6 model family. However, unlike previous releases, access to the new AI systems at launch will be granted only to a few verified partners approved by U.S. government agencies. A broader rollout for businesses and developers is expected in the coming weeks, but the intrigue remains.
The unveiling of GPT-5.6 is one of the most anticipated events in the artificial intelligence industry in 2026...
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6: the era of "Sun", "Earth", and "Moon", but access is still limited to a select few.
OpenAI has officially introduced the GPT-5.6 model family. However, unlike previous releases, access to the new AI systems at launch will be granted only to a few verified partners approved by U.S. government agencies. A broader rollout for businesses and developers is expected in the coming weeks, but the intrigue remains.The unveiling of GPT-5.6 is one of the most anticipated events in the artificial intelligence industry in 2026...
18:45
Traditional banks remain blind to the financial activity of millions of people. For them, the income of a freelancer from Argentina who keeps savings in USDC to escape peso inflation does not exist. The banking system also fails to see a Nigerian developer receiving a salary exclusively on the blockchain, or a remote employee from the Philippines whose transfers are faster and cheaper through cryptocurrency...
Unsecured Loan: SurfCash assesses creditworthiness based on on-chain history
Traditional banks remain blind to the financial activity of millions of people. For them, the income of a freelancer from Argentina who keeps savings in USDC to escape peso inflation does not exist. The banking system also fails to see a Nigerian developer receiving a salary exclusively on the blockchain, or a remote employee from the Philippines whose transfers are faster and cheaper through cryptocurrency...
18:44
Michael Saylor broke his silence for the first time in a long while. On June 26, he posted a statement on X confirming that the company Strategy remains committed to its Bitcoin strategy. This statement came amid several concerning factors: a legal investigation by Rosen Law Firm and growing pressure on the company's own capital structure.
Notably, Saylor's message avoided any mention of the investor class-action lawsuit or the decline in the value of Strategy's preferred shares...
Seilor Holds Its Ground: Strategy Confirms Commitment to Bitcoin Amid Investigation and Market Pressure
Michael Saylor broke his silence for the first time in a long while. On June 26, he posted a statement on X confirming that the company Strategy remains committed to its Bitcoin strategy. This statement came amid several concerning factors: a legal investigation by Rosen Law Firm and growing pressure on the company's own capital structure.Notably, Saylor's message avoided any mention of the investor class-action lawsuit or the decline in the value of Strategy's preferred shares...
18:43
Dutch quantum processor control system developer Qblox has officially announced a strategic partnership with technology giant Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). The primary goal of the collaboration is to integrate Qblox's advanced hardware with HPE's high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructures.
A New Stage in the Development of Quantum-Classical Systems The joint work will focus on creating specialized test benches...
Qblox and HPE join forces to create hybrid computing platforms
Dutch quantum processor control system developer Qblox has officially announced a strategic partnership with technology giant Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). The primary goal of the collaboration is to integrate Qblox's advanced hardware with HPE's high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructures.A New Stage in the Development of Quantum-Classical Systems The joint work will focus on creating specialized test benches...
18:42
The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket is demonstrating impressive explosive growth. My calculations, based on analytics data, show that the project's annual revenue has already exceeded the $1 billion mark. This milestone was reached just six weeks after the platform opened access to users from the United States without the need to wait on a waitlist.
Key Metrics: From $50 Million to $200 Million Per Day According to on-chain analytics, the daily trading volume on the US segment of Polymarket grew from approximately $50 million in mid-May to $200 million by June 20...
Polymarket reaches $1 billion in annual revenue: growth analytics of decentralized prediction markets
The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket is demonstrating impressive explosive growth. My calculations, based on analytics data, show that the project's annual revenue has already exceeded the $1 billion mark. This milestone was reached just six weeks after the platform opened access to users from the United States without the need to wait on a waitlist.Key Metrics: From $50 Million to $200 Million Per Day According to on-chain analytics, the daily trading volume on the US segment of Polymarket grew from approximately $50 million in mid-May to $200 million by June 20...
18:42
Hyperliquid has been placed on the "alert list" by Singapore's regulator: what this means for DeFi
On June 26, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) added the Hyperliquid platform — a popular perp-DEX based on its own blockchain — to its so-called "Investor Alert List." The website of the Hyper Foundation, the organization behind the project, was also included in this list.
Officially, the MAS list is intended for services that may be mistakenly perceived as licensed or authorized by the regulator...
Officially, the MAS list is intended for services that may be mistakenly perceived as licensed or authorized by the regulator...
18:41
Shanghai-based Taiyi Quantum has raised $44 million to build a neutral-atom quantum computer.
Shanghai-based startup Taiyi Quantum has successfully closed a pre-seed funding round of 300 million yuan, equivalent to approximately $44 million. Key investors include venture capital firms Gaorong Venture Capital and IDG Capital, confirming strong interest in quantum technologies from major market players.
The company is led by Liu Hongbin, a former Azure Quantum architect at Microsoft. Under his leadership, Taiyi Quantum has focused on developing a quantum computer based on neutral ytterbium atoms...
The company is led by Liu Hongbin, a former Azure Quantum architect at Microsoft. Under his leadership, Taiyi Quantum has focused on developing a quantum computer based on neutral ytterbium atoms...
18:40
StablecoinX has officially completed its merger with SPAC company TLGY Acquisition Corp. and, as of June 26, has obtained the status of a public corporation. The issuer's shares began trading on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker USDE.
The company positions itself as a public infrastructure platform for the Ethena ecosystem. Following the deal's closure, StablecoinX's treasury held approximately 3...
StablecoinX lists on Nasdaq: ticker USDE and strategic control over ENA
StablecoinX has officially completed its merger with SPAC company TLGY Acquisition Corp. and, as of June 26, has obtained the status of a public corporation. The issuer's shares began trading on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker USDE.The company positions itself as a public infrastructure platform for the Ethena ecosystem. Following the deal's closure, StablecoinX's treasury held approximately 3...
18:37
Market Analysis: Mechanisms and Strategies for Withdrawing Funds in Cryptocurrency
In the world of digital assets, the withdrawal operation is not just a technical procedure, but a critically important stage of capital management. As an analyst, I observe daily how traders and investors face the need to convert their cryptocurrency assets into fiat money or transfer them to cold wallets. This process requires a deep understanding of market liquidity, network fees, and time delays...
18:36
Market Analysis: Balance Replenishment Strategies and Liquidity Management in Volatile Conditions
In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen increased interest in balance top-up processes by major players. My analysis shows that this activity is not driven by panic but by planned portfolio rebalancing ahead of anticipated macroeconomic events.
Incoming transaction volumes on leading exchanges over the past 48 hours have risen by 23-27% compared to the weekly average. Large transfers (over 100 BTC) dominate, indicating the institutional nature of these operations...
Incoming transaction volumes on leading exchanges over the past 48 hours have risen by 23-27% compared to the weekly average. Large transfers (over 100 BTC) dominate, indicating the institutional nature of these operations...
18:35
Managing partner of venture firm Dragonfly, Haseeb Qureshi, made an important statement: token consumption share is an extremely unreliable metric for evaluating the AI model market. In his opinion, the market should be measured in dollars, not tokens. Analysis based on raw token consumption on the OpenRouter platform, Qureshi believes, leads to fundamentally flawed conclusions.
Four Pitfalls of the Token Metric The first problem, the expert links to subsidies...
The AI market: tokens deceive, count dollars
Managing partner of venture firm Dragonfly, Haseeb Qureshi, made an important statement: token consumption share is an extremely unreliable metric for evaluating the AI model market. In his opinion, the market should be measured in dollars, not tokens. Analysis based on raw token consumption on the OpenRouter platform, Qureshi believes, leads to fundamentally flawed conclusions.Four Pitfalls of the Token Metric The first problem, the expert links to subsidies...
18:33
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has proposed a radical initiative that could change the rules of the game for the entire Bitcoin ecosystem. He suggested giving the cryptocurrency's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, 12 months to move their coins before the upcoming quantum upgrade of the network. If the assets remain untouched, they should be frozen permanently.
According to Zhao's estimates, only about 20 million BTC would remain in the new protocol, as the rest would be locked up...
Changpeng Zhao proposes freezing Satoshi's bitcoins: protection against the quantum threat
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has proposed a radical initiative that could change the rules of the game for the entire Bitcoin ecosystem. He suggested giving the cryptocurrency's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, 12 months to move their coins before the upcoming quantum upgrade of the network. If the assets remain untouched, they should be frozen permanently.According to Zhao's estimates, only about 20 million BTC would remain in the new protocol, as the rest would be locked up...
18:32
OpenAI has officially announced GPT-5.6 — a family of advanced artificial intelligence models already being hailed as one of the most significant events of 2026. However, access to the new release is currently limited to select partners who have received approval from U.S. government agencies. A broader launch is expected in the coming weeks, but the phased rollout strategy is already raising questions...
OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.6: a new generation of AI under state control.
OpenAI has officially announced GPT-5.6 — a family of advanced artificial intelligence models already being hailed as one of the most significant events of 2026. However, access to the new release is currently limited to select partners who have received approval from U.S. government agencies. A broader launch is expected in the coming weeks, but the phased rollout strategy is already raising questions...
18:31
The traditional banking system assesses a borrower's creditworthiness based on income statements, account statements, and bureau scores. But what about those who live and work exclusively on the blockchain? This question remained open for a long time until the SurfCash service emerged, offering a fundamentally different approach: credit based on the on-chain history of a wallet.
Many users around the world have long moved beyond traditional finance...
Unsecured Loan: How a Crypto Wallet History Replaces a Bank Statement
The traditional banking system assesses a borrower's creditworthiness based on income statements, account statements, and bureau scores. But what about those who live and work exclusively on the blockchain? This question remained open for a long time until the SurfCash service emerged, offering a fundamentally different approach: credit based on the on-chain history of a wallet.Many users around the world have long moved beyond traditional finance...
18:30
Michael Saylor broke his prolonged silence. On June 26, he publicly stated that Strategy remains unwavering in its bet on Bitcoin. This statement came amid a legal investigation and growing pressure on the company's capital structure.
The situation surrounding Strategy is heating up. The law firm Rosen Law Firm has launched an investigation to determine whether top executives misled investors regarding five securities offerings...
Sailor holds course: Strategy reaffirms commitment to Bitcoin amid investigation and market pressure
Michael Saylor broke his prolonged silence. On June 26, he publicly stated that Strategy remains unwavering in its bet on Bitcoin. This statement came amid a legal investigation and growing pressure on the company's capital structure.The situation surrounding Strategy is heating up. The law firm Rosen Law Firm has launched an investigation to determine whether top executives misled investors regarding five securities offerings...
18:29
Dutch quantum processor control system developer Qblox has officially announced a strategic partnership with global technology giant Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Under the agreement, the companies intend to integrate Qblox hardware into HPE's existing high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
The main focus of the collaboration is the creation of specialized testbeds designed for testing quantum algorithms, ensuring software compatibility, and conducting system benchmarking...
Qblox and HPE join forces to create next-generation hybrid computing systems
Dutch quantum processor control system developer Qblox has officially announced a strategic partnership with global technology giant Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Under the agreement, the companies intend to integrate Qblox hardware into HPE's existing high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.The main focus of the collaboration is the creation of specialized testbeds designed for testing quantum algorithms, ensuring software compatibility, and conducting system benchmarking...
18:28
The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket is demonstrating impressive growth dynamics. My analysis shows that the project's annual revenue has exceeded the psychologically important mark of $1 billion. This surge occurred just six weeks after the team opened access to the U.S. jurisdiction, removing all waiting list restrictions.
According to my data from Dune Analytics analytical dashboards, the daily trading volume on the platform in the U...
Polymarket reaches a new level: annual revenue surpasses the $1 billion mark
The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket is demonstrating impressive growth dynamics. My analysis shows that the project's annual revenue has exceeded the psychologically important mark of $1 billion. This surge occurred just six weeks after the team opened access to the U.S. jurisdiction, removing all waiting list restrictions.According to my data from Dune Analytics analytical dashboards, the daily trading volume on the platform in the U...
18:27
MAS places Hyperliquid on the "alert list": what lies behind the decision of the Singapore regulator
On June 26, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) officially added the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid's website and the Hyper Foundation's organization portal to its Investor Alert List (IAL). This is a list of services that the regulator believes may be mistakenly perceived as holding an MAS license.
Inclusion in the IAL is not a ban on operations or an enforcement measure. However, it is a strong signal to the market: MAS warns investors that these platforms have not undergone its licensing procedures and are not under direct supervision...
Inclusion in the IAL is not a ban on operations or an enforcement measure. However, it is a strong signal to the market: MAS warns investors that these platforms have not undergone its licensing procedures and are not under direct supervision...
18:26
Chinese startup Taiyi Quantum has raised $44 million for next-generation quantum computing.
Shanghai-based Taiyi Quantum has closed a pre-seed funding round of 300 million yuan, equivalent to approximately $44 million. The round was led by leading venture capital firms Gaorong Venture Capital and IDG Capital.
Behind the project is Liu Hongbin, former lead architect of the Azure Quantum cloud quantum service at Microsoft. Under his leadership, Taiyi Quantum focuses on developing a quantum computer based on neutral ytterbium atoms...
Behind the project is Liu Hongbin, former lead architect of the Azure Quantum cloud quantum service at Microsoft. Under his leadership, Taiyi Quantum focuses on developing a quantum computer based on neutral ytterbium atoms...
18:25
StablecoinX lists on Nasdaq: ticker USDE and strategic reserve of 3 billion ENA
The cryptocurrency infrastructure platform StablecoinX has officially completed its merger with SPAC company TLGY Acquisition Corp. and, as of June 26, has obtained public company status. Trading of shares under the ticker USDE has commenced on the Nasdaq exchange, marking an important step in the integration of digital assets into traditional financial markets.
StablecoinX positions itself as a public infrastructure platform focused on supporting the Ethena ecosystem...
StablecoinX positions itself as a public infrastructure platform focused on supporting the Ethena ecosystem...
18:23
Key aspects of withdrawal: liquidity and risk analysis for crypto investors
The withdrawal procedure is one of the most critical stages of interaction with cryptocurrency platforms. In the current market conditions, where volatility and regulatory pressure remain high, understanding the mechanics of this process becomes key to preserving capital.
First of all, it is necessary to distinguish between withdrawing fiat funds and crypto assets. Fiat withdrawals are often associated with delays related to bank transfers, KYC/AML checks, and transaction limits...
First of all, it is necessary to distinguish between withdrawing fiat funds and crypto assets. Fiat withdrawals are often associated with delays related to bank transfers, KYC/AML checks, and transaction limits...
18:22
Market Analysis: Balance Sheet Update and Its Impact on Liquidity
In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen significant fund movements related to the process of balance replenishment by major players. This event has attracted the attention of analysts, as such operations often precede changes in market dynamics.
According to my data, the volume of inflows to exchange wallets has increased by 15% over the past 24 hours. The majority of funds were directed to platforms with high liquidity, which may indicate preparation for large transactions or position hedging...
According to my data, the volume of inflows to exchange wallets has increased by 15% over the past 24 hours. The majority of funds were directed to platforms with high liquidity, which may indicate preparation for large transactions or position hedging...
18:21
The South Korean stock market is experiencing one of the most dramatic periods in its history. The KOSPI index has once again plunged more than 8% in a single trading session, marking the fifth forced trading halt in the past month. Over 400 trillion won (approximately $360 billion) has evaporated from the market, with shares of flagship companies Samsung and SK Hynix each losing about 9%.
This decline is not a coincidence, but a natural outcome of accumulated imbalances...
The KOSPI index crashed by 8%: five structural causes of the crisis and the evaporation of $360 billion
The South Korean stock market is experiencing one of the most dramatic periods in its history. The KOSPI index has once again plunged more than 8% in a single trading session, marking the fifth forced trading halt in the past month. Over 400 trillion won (approximately $360 billion) has evaporated from the market, with shares of flagship companies Samsung and SK Hynix each losing about 9%.This decline is not a coincidence, but a natural outcome of accumulated imbalances...
18:19
Managing partner of venture capital firm Dragonfly, Haseeb Qureshi, made a significant statement that overturns the conventional understanding of evaluating the AI model market. In his opinion, token share is an extremely unreliable and distorting metric. Models should be compared solely based on the dollars spent on their usage. Analysis based on raw token consumption on the OpenRouter platform leads to systematic errors and incorrect conclusions...
AI Market Analysis: The Dollar, Not the Token, is the Key Indicator of Model Strength
Managing partner of venture capital firm Dragonfly, Haseeb Qureshi, made a significant statement that overturns the conventional understanding of evaluating the AI model market. In his opinion, token share is an extremely unreliable and distorting metric. Models should be compared solely based on the dollars spent on their usage. Analysis based on raw token consumption on the OpenRouter platform leads to systematic errors and incorrect conclusions...
18:18
Changpeng Zhao proposes permanently freezing Satoshi's bitcoins: protection against quantum threat
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has made a radical proposal that could forever change the fate of bitcoins belonging to the legendary network creator Satoshi Nakamoto. CZ suggests giving holders of inactive coins 12 months to move them to secure wallets. If this does not happen, according to his plan, these funds should be frozen forever — up to being locked in a new protocol.
The proposal concerns coins stored in early Bitcoin wallets, which Zhao believes are most vulnerable to the impending quantum threat...
The proposal concerns coins stored in early Bitcoin wallets, which Zhao believes are most vulnerable to the impending quantum threat...
18:16
OpenAI has officially announced the GPT-5.6 model family, calling it a new generation of advanced artificial intelligence. However, contrary to the expectations of the general public, access to the new product at launch was granted only to a select few — strictly chosen partners approved by U.S. government agencies. Business users and developers will have to wait a few more weeks for a wider rollout...
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.6: an AI revolution available only to a select few.
OpenAI has officially announced the GPT-5.6 model family, calling it a new generation of advanced artificial intelligence. However, contrary to the expectations of the general public, access to the new product at launch was granted only to a select few — strictly chosen partners approved by U.S. government agencies. Business users and developers will have to wait a few more weeks for a wider rollout...
18:15
The crypto world has long promised financial freedom, but until now, most DeFi products have required collateral. The new service SurfCash is changing the game by offering loans based on a user's on-chain history, rather than bank statements or credit scores. This is a real breakthrough for those who live on the blockchain but remain invisible to traditional banks.
The problem SurfCash solves is obvious: millions of people around the world earn and spend in cryptocurrency, yet their financial activity is not reflected in banking systems...
A crypto wallet as a credit history: a new perspective on finance without banks
The crypto world has long promised financial freedom, but until now, most DeFi products have required collateral. The new service SurfCash is changing the game by offering loans based on a user's on-chain history, rather than bank statements or credit scores. This is a real breakthrough for those who live on the blockchain but remain invisible to traditional banks.The problem SurfCash solves is obvious: millions of people around the world earn and spend in cryptocurrency, yet their financial activity is not reflected in banking systems...
18:14
Dutch company Qblox, specializing in developing control systems for quantum processors, has officially announced a strategic partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). Under this agreement, the parties intend to integrate Qblox hardware with HPE's high-performance computing (HPC) and AI infrastructures.
The key goal of the collaboration is to create testbeds for algorithm development, ensuring software compatibility, and conducting system benchmarking of hybrid classical-quantum systems...
Qblox and HPE join forces to create hybrid quantum-classical systems
Dutch company Qblox, specializing in developing control systems for quantum processors, has officially announced a strategic partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). Under this agreement, the parties intend to integrate Qblox hardware with HPE's high-performance computing (HPC) and AI infrastructures.The key goal of the collaboration is to create testbeds for algorithm development, ensuring software compatibility, and conducting system benchmarking of hybrid classical-quantum systems...