21.06.2026
01:28
After the harsh sanctions restrictions of 2022, classic brokerage accounts for Russian investors in the U.S. stock market became virtually inaccessible. However, the most enterprising part of the market participants quickly found an alternative workaround. This refers to tokenized stocks and crypto derivatives on foreign platforms. These instruments allow earning income from changes in the value of U...
Trading US Stocks via Crypto Derivatives: A Lifeline for Russians or a Minefield?
After the harsh sanctions restrictions of 2022, classic brokerage accounts for Russian investors in the U.S. stock market became virtually inaccessible. However, the most enterprising part of the market participants quickly found an alternative workaround. This refers to tokenized stocks and crypto derivatives on foreign platforms. These instruments allow earning income from changes in the value of U...
01:26
Breaking the Connection: Why Bitcoin Ignores the Oil Crash and What Actually Drives the Market
This week, the energy market experienced a serious shock: the Brent benchmark collapsed below the $80 per barrel mark, showing its deepest weekly drop in recent months — about 9%. However, bitcoin, contrary to many expectations, reacted to this event with striking indifference, falling by only 1%. This price gap forces us to reconsider the established view of a strong correlation between "black gold" and the digital asset...
01:24
This week, the crypto industry once again demonstrates its ambiguous nature: from the ambitions of a convicted fraudster to the cunning strategies of a stablecoin issuer and global political maneuvers. We break down the key events shaping the future of digital assets.
SBF's Plan: A Startup from Prison Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for the FTX collapse, is not wasting time. According to sources close to him, he is already making plans for life after release, stating that for "serious money," he will need starting capital of $50–100 million...
A $100 million prison startup, Tether's revolt against the EU, and a global conspiracy against privacy: what's happening in the crypto world
This week, the crypto industry once again demonstrates its ambiguous nature: from the ambitions of a convicted fraudster to the cunning strategies of a stablecoin issuer and global political maneuvers. We break down the key events shaping the future of digital assets.SBF's Plan: A Startup from Prison Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for the FTX collapse, is not wasting time. According to sources close to him, he is already making plans for life after release, stating that for "serious money," he will need starting capital of $50–100 million...
01:23
Mining company GoMining is launching a new product on the market — the GoBTC Pay platform, which allows businesses to accept payments in bitcoin with subsequent automatic conversion into fiat currencies or stablecoins. This is not just another crypto processing service, but a strategic step towards integrating the first cryptocurrency into the real economy.
The service is aimed at companies working with international clients and is designed to eliminate barriers that hinder the mass adoption of bitcoin as a payment method...
GoMining launches GoBTC Pay: Bitcoin becomes a payment tool for businesses
Mining company GoMining is launching a new product on the market — the GoBTC Pay platform, which allows businesses to accept payments in bitcoin with subsequent automatic conversion into fiat currencies or stablecoins. This is not just another crypto processing service, but a strategic step towards integrating the first cryptocurrency into the real economy.The service is aimed at companies working with international clients and is designed to eliminate barriers that hinder the mass adoption of bitcoin as a payment method...
01:22
The Sonic Labs team has announced a radical change in top management. The board of directors has been left by former CEO Michael Kong, executive chairman David Richardson, and co-founder and CTO Andre Cronje. The company called them the "architects of the current Sonic," emphasizing that they laid the technological foundation of the project.
The market reaction was immediate: the S token fell by more than 6% on the news...
Sonic Labs changes course: new leadership promises to restore trust after the S token crash of 97%
The Sonic Labs team has announced a radical change in top management. The board of directors has been left by former CEO Michael Kong, executive chairman David Richardson, and co-founder and CTO Andre Cronje. The company called them the "architects of the current Sonic," emphasizing that they laid the technological foundation of the project.The market reaction was immediate: the S token fell by more than 6% on the news...
01:21
The high-performance computing (HPC) market continues to attract major crypto miners. HIVE Digital Technologies' division — BUZZ HPC — has signed a three-year contract to provide cloud GPU services to telecom giant Bell Canada and Cohere. The deal's value is impressive: approximately $220 million.
A key detail is the technical component. BUZZ HPC will deploy over 2,300 NVIDIA Grace Blackwell graphics accelerators at the Bell AI Fabric facility located in the Canadian province of British Columbia...
$220 million on cloud GPUs: How HIVE Digital transforms mining into AI infrastructure
The high-performance computing (HPC) market continues to attract major crypto miners. HIVE Digital Technologies' division — BUZZ HPC — has signed a three-year contract to provide cloud GPU services to telecom giant Bell Canada and Cohere. The deal's value is impressive: approximately $220 million.A key detail is the technical component. BUZZ HPC will deploy over 2,300 NVIDIA Grace Blackwell graphics accelerators at the Bell AI Fabric facility located in the Canadian province of British Columbia...
01:20
Engineers and physicists from Duke University, together with the IonQ team, have achieved a breakthrough in the field of distributed quantum systems. For the first time in history, they have successfully formed a three-party entangled state (GHZ state) between three remote atomic qubits connected via photonic channels. This is not just a laboratory curiosity—it is the first full-fledged demonstrator of a fully distributed three-node quantum network based on individual atoms...
A quantum network with three atomic qubits: the first step towards a modular quantum internet
Engineers and physicists from Duke University, together with the IonQ team, have achieved a breakthrough in the field of distributed quantum systems. For the first time in history, they have successfully formed a three-party entangled state (GHZ state) between three remote atomic qubits connected via photonic channels. This is not just a laboratory curiosity—it is the first full-fledged demonstrator of a fully distributed three-node quantum network based on individual atoms...
01:14
Market Analysis: Strategies for Withdrawing Funds in Conditions of High Volatility
In the current market environment, the issue of fund withdrawal has become one of the key concerns for investors. We are witnessing increased pressure from regulatory bodies and a growing number of technical failures on centralized exchanges, which directly impacts liquidity and transaction speed.
Analysts at Cryptalist note a trend of users shifting toward non-custodial solutions. Over the past 30 days, withdrawal volumes from major CEXs have increased by 18%, correlating with a decline in trust in traditional platforms following recent security incidents...
Analysts at Cryptalist note a trend of users shifting toward non-custodial solutions. Over the past 30 days, withdrawal volumes from major CEXs have increased by 18%, correlating with a decline in trust in traditional platforms following recent security incidents...
01:13
Analysis of the current replenishment of the crypto market: signals for investors
The digital asset market is showing another wave of replenishment, which traditionally raises questions about long-term trends and short-term opportunities. As a leading analyst, I closely monitor these movements to separate noise from meaningful signals.
At the moment, we are observing an influx of liquidity that could be driven by both institutional purchases and retail trader activity. It is important to understand that replenishment is not just an increase in volumes, but an indicator of changing sentiment...
At the moment, we are observing an influx of liquidity that could be driven by both institutional purchases and retail trader activity. It is important to understand that replenishment is not just an increase in volumes, but an indicator of changing sentiment...
01:12
Russian retail will soon be able to buy cryptocurrencies and digital financial assets (DFAs) directly through banking apps, bypassing third-party exchangers. However, the key question is not whether this will happen, but in what format and when exactly.
Market experts are unanimous: access to digital assets through banks will become a reality immediately after the adoption of the relevant cryptocurrency bill...
Cryptocurrency in Russian banks: when mobile apps will replace exchange offices
Russian retail will soon be able to buy cryptocurrencies and digital financial assets (DFAs) directly through banking apps, bypassing third-party exchangers. However, the key question is not whether this will happen, but in what format and when exactly.Market experts are unanimous: access to digital assets through banks will become a reality immediately after the adoption of the relevant cryptocurrency bill...
01:10
In the fall of 2025, Bitcoin updated its all-time high, after which the market entered a prolonged correction. Against this backdrop, Russia tightened regulation of digital currencies, while the stock market, on the contrary, operates under clear rules and consistently pays dividends. It is logical to assume that the retail investor faces a difficult choice: where to direct capital?
My market analysis and survey of leading experts show that there is no clear answer to this question...
Crypto or stocks: where are Russian investors' money actually going?
In the fall of 2025, Bitcoin updated its all-time high, after which the market entered a prolonged correction. Against this backdrop, Russia tightened regulation of digital currencies, while the stock market, on the contrary, operates under clear rules and consistently pays dividends. It is logical to assume that the retail investor faces a difficult choice: where to direct capital?My market analysis and survey of leading experts show that there is no clear answer to this question...
01:09
June 20, 2026. The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command—the highest joint headquarters of Iran's armed forces—announced the immediate closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. The formal pretext cited violations by the United States and Israel of the Islamabad Memorandum, which was signed just three days ago.
Essence of the Statement and Context The Iranian command described this decision as a "first step" and warned of further actions if "aggression" continues...
Iran de facto closes the Strait of Hormuz: ceasefire collapses, markets in shock
June 20, 2026. The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command—the highest joint headquarters of Iran's armed forces—announced the immediate closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. The formal pretext cited violations by the United States and Israel of the Islamabad Memorandum, which was signed just three days ago.Essence of the Statement and Context The Iranian command described this decision as a "first step" and warned of further actions if "aggression" continues...
01:07
US Stocks via Crypto Derivatives: A New Reality for Russian Investors or Playing with Fire?
After the tightening of the sanctions regime in 2022, Russian investors' access to the US stock market through traditional brokerage accounts was virtually cut off. However, as is well known, the market abhors a vacuum. Classic instruments have been replaced by tokenized stocks and crypto derivatives on foreign platforms, allowing exposure to the securities of American giants using stablecoins for settlements...
01:06
The oil myth has been debunked: why bitcoin ignores the Brent crash and what actually drives the market
This week, the black gold market experienced a major shock: the Brent benchmark fell below $80 per barrel, showing its deepest weekly drop in recent months. The decline was about 9%, sparking a wave of talk about an imminent crash in cryptocurrencies as well. However, Bitcoin, contrary to many expectations, barely reacted to this price shock, falling by only 1%. This divergence forces us to reconsider the established market rule about the close relationship between "digital" and "black" gold...
01:04
This week, the crypto world once again demonstrates its non-linearity: the founder of the collapsed FTX empire is planning a $100 million startup capital from his prison cell, Tether is inventing an elegant legal bypass of European regulations, and U.S. lawmakers are finally burying the idea of a digital dollar until 2030. We break down the key events shaping the new landscape of the industry.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Ambitions: Genius or Madman? Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for the largest financial fraud, is not wasting time...
SBF builds a $100 million prison startup, Tether challenges MiCA, and the US bans the digital dollar: weekly crypto-anarchy digest
This week, the crypto world once again demonstrates its non-linearity: the founder of the collapsed FTX empire is planning a $100 million startup capital from his prison cell, Tether is inventing an elegant legal bypass of European regulations, and U.S. lawmakers are finally burying the idea of a digital dollar until 2030. We break down the key events shaping the new landscape of the industry.Sam Bankman-Fried's Ambitions: Genius or Madman? Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for the largest financial fraud, is not wasting time...
01:03
Mining company GoMining has launched the GoBTC Pay platform, which radically simplifies Bitcoin acceptance for businesses. The solution provides automatic conversion of incoming payments into fiat currency or stablecoins, freeing companies from the need to independently manage cryptocurrency infrastructure.
The service is aimed at international companies and online platforms seeking to use the first cryptocurrency as a full-fledged payment tool...
GoMining launches GoBTC Pay: a new standard for settlements on the Bitcoin network
Mining company GoMining has launched the GoBTC Pay platform, which radically simplifies Bitcoin acceptance for businesses. The solution provides automatic conversion of incoming payments into fiat currency or stablecoins, freeing companies from the need to independently manage cryptocurrency infrastructure.The service is aimed at international companies and online platforms seeking to use the first cryptocurrency as a full-fledged payment tool...
01:02
Sonic Labs, the company behind the eponymous EVM-compatible Layer 1 network, has announced a radical change in leadership. The market reaction was immediate: the native token S plunged more than 6% right after the news was published. This is not just a personnel reshuffle — it is an attempt to save a project that has lost over 97% of its value from its all-time high.
Who left and who arrived Three key figures have left the board of directors: former CEO and director Michael Kong, executive chairman David Richardson, and co-founder and CTO Andre Cronje...
Sonic Labs reboots management: new faces, token drop, and a promise of transparency
Sonic Labs, the company behind the eponymous EVM-compatible Layer 1 network, has announced a radical change in leadership. The market reaction was immediate: the native token S plunged more than 6% right after the news was published. This is not just a personnel reshuffle — it is an attempt to save a project that has lost over 97% of its value from its all-time high.Who left and who arrived Three key figures have left the board of directors: former CEO and director Michael Kong, executive chairman David Richardson, and co-founder and CTO Andre Cronje...
01:01
Analytical Review: BUZZ HPC Signs $220 Million GPU Contract — A New Development Vector for HIVE Digital Technologies
In a strategic move that underscores a fundamental transformation of the mining market, BUZZ HPC, a subsidiary of HIVE Digital Technologies, has signed a three-year contract to provide cloud GPU services. The agreement with Bell Canada and Cohere is valued at approximately $220 million and marks a shift from traditional mining to high-performance computing (HPC).
Under the deal, BUZZ HPC will deploy 2,304 NVIDIA Grace Blackwell graphics processors on the Bell AI Fabric infrastructure located in the province of British Columbia, Canada...
Under the deal, BUZZ HPC will deploy 2,304 NVIDIA Grace Blackwell graphics processors on the Bell AI Fabric infrastructure located in the province of British Columbia, Canada...
01:00
Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon in which two or more particles remain inextricably linked, regardless of the distance between them. A change in the state of one particle instantly affects all others, making this effect key to creating the future quantum internet. Researchers from Duke University and IonQ have achieved a significant breakthrough by demonstrating, for the first time, three-way entanglement between three remote atomic qubits connected via photonic channels...
Breakthrough in Quantum Networks: Scientists Entangle Three Remote Atomic Qubits for the First Time
Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon in which two or more particles remain inextricably linked, regardless of the distance between them. A change in the state of one particle instantly affects all others, making this effect key to creating the future quantum internet. Researchers from Duke University and IonQ have achieved a significant breakthrough by demonstrating, for the first time, three-way entanglement between three remote atomic qubits connected via photonic channels...
00:54
Capital Outflow Analysis: What Lies Behind the Movement of Funds from Crypto Exchanges?
In recent days, the market has seen a notable trend of fund withdrawals from centralized exchanges. This is not an isolated incident but a systemic movement that requires close attention from the professional community.
The volumes of assets being withdrawn have reached levels that in previous cycles preceded significant price fluctuations. When large holders move funds to cold wallets or decentralized platforms, it often signals a shift in sentiment: from short-term speculative trading to long-term storage...
The volumes of assets being withdrawn have reached levels that in previous cycles preceded significant price fluctuations. When large holders move funds to cold wallets or decentralized platforms, it often signals a shift in sentiment: from short-term speculative trading to long-term storage...
00:53
Key aspects of funding a crypto account: strategies and risks
The process of depositing funds into a cryptocurrency account is a fundamental operation that every market participant encounters. Unlike traditional financial systems, where deposits go through centralized banking channels, in the crypto industry this process involves unique technical and regulatory nuances.
Main deposit methods include transfers from an external wallet, purchases through P2P platforms, and the use of fiat gateways via bank cards or electronic payment systems...
Main deposit methods include transfers from an external wallet, purchases through P2P platforms, and the use of fiat gateways via bank cards or electronic payment systems...
00:52
The Russian retail investor stands on the brink of a tectonic shift. The ability to buy digital financial assets (DFAs) and, potentially, cryptocurrency directly through bank mobile apps, bypassing third-party exchangers, is no longer a hypothesis but a matter of time. However, the key intrigue lies not in whether this channel will be opened, but in how exactly it will be implemented and who will become the main beneficiary...
Cryptocurrency in Russian banking apps: when to expect and what will change
The Russian retail investor stands on the brink of a tectonic shift. The ability to buy digital financial assets (DFAs) and, potentially, cryptocurrency directly through bank mobile apps, bypassing third-party exchangers, is no longer a hypothesis but a matter of time. However, the key intrigue lies not in whether this channel will be opened, but in how exactly it will be implemented and who will become the main beneficiary...
00:51
In the fall of 2025, Bitcoin updated its all-time high, but this was followed by a prolonged correction. Simultaneously, Russia is tightening regulation of digital currencies, while the stock market operates under clear rules and consistently pays dividends. The expert community has naturally raised the question: has a massive capital outflow of Russian retail investors from crypto to stocks begun? Analysis shows that the answer is not so clear-cut...
Cryptocurrency or Stocks: Where Are Russian Investors' Money Really Flowing?
In the fall of 2025, Bitcoin updated its all-time high, but this was followed by a prolonged correction. Simultaneously, Russia is tightening regulation of digital currencies, while the stock market operates under clear rules and consistently pays dividends. The expert community has naturally raised the question: has a massive capital outflow of Russian retail investors from crypto to stocks begun? Analysis shows that the answer is not so clear-cut...
00:50
June 20, 2026 — a landmark date for global energy security. The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command, the joint headquarters of Iran's armed forces, has officially announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. The reason is alleged systematic violations of the Islamabad agreement by the United States and Israel.
This decision instantly dashes hopes for de-escalation that markets had priced in just a few days ago...
Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz: fragile truce collapses, oil markets on the brink
June 20, 2026 — a landmark date for global energy security. The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command, the joint headquarters of Iran's armed forces, has officially announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. The reason is alleged systematic violations of the Islamabad agreement by the United States and Israel.This decision instantly dashes hopes for de-escalation that markets had priced in just a few days ago...
00:48
After the harsh restrictions of 2022, classic brokerage accounts for Russian investors in the U.S. stock market became virtually inaccessible. However, the market abhors a vacuum — enterprising participants have found an alternative workaround. This involves tokenized stocks and crypto derivatives on foreign platforms. These instruments allow investors to profit from price changes in shares of American giants, using cryptocurrency for settlements...
Tokenized US Stocks for Russians: A Way to Bypass Sanctions or a Path to New Risks?
After the harsh restrictions of 2022, classic brokerage accounts for Russian investors in the U.S. stock market became virtually inaccessible. However, the market abhors a vacuum — enterprising participants have found an alternative workaround. This involves tokenized stocks and crypto derivatives on foreign platforms. These instruments allow investors to profit from price changes in shares of American giants, using cryptocurrency for settlements...
00:47
Bitcoin ignores oil price swings: five-year statistics debunk the myth of commodity dependence
This week, Brent crude oil posted its deepest weekly decline in months, plummeting 9% and breaking through the $80 per barrel level. The US benchmark WTI, meanwhile, settled around $70. However, Bitcoin reacted to this with a drop of only 1%. For many market participants accustomed to seeing the dynamics of "black gold" as a leading indicator for digital assets, this divergence came as a surprise.
Phantom Correlation: Math vs...
Phantom Correlation: Math vs...
00:45
This week, the crypto industry once again found itself in the spotlight. From Sam Bankman-Fried's prison plans to Tether's cunning strategy to circumvent European regulations, events are unfolding rapidly. We also analyze the ban on the digital dollar in the US, the collapse of meme coins, and the struggle of traditional exchanges for monopoly.
SBF's Plan: A $100 Million Startup and a Presidential Pardon The founder of FTX, serving a 25-year sentence for the largest financial fraud, is not wasting time...
SBF's Ambitions, Tether's Strategy Against MiCA, and CBDC Ban: Weekly Market Digest
This week, the crypto industry once again found itself in the spotlight. From Sam Bankman-Fried's prison plans to Tether's cunning strategy to circumvent European regulations, events are unfolding rapidly. We also analyze the ban on the digital dollar in the US, the collapse of meme coins, and the struggle of traditional exchanges for monopoly.SBF's Plan: A $100 Million Startup and a Presidential Pardon The founder of FTX, serving a 25-year sentence for the largest financial fraud, is not wasting time...
00:43
Mining company GoMining has launched a new product on the market — the GoBTC Pay payment platform. This service aims to simplify the use of bitcoin in business by offering automatic conversion of funds into fiat currencies or stablecoins.
GoBTC Pay is designed for companies working with international clients. The main goal is to transform the first cryptocurrency from a passive asset into a full-fledged tool for settlements...
GoMining launches GoBTC Pay: a new boost for Bitcoin payments
Mining company GoMining has launched a new product on the market — the GoBTC Pay payment platform. This service aims to simplify the use of bitcoin in business by offering automatic conversion of funds into fiat currencies or stablecoins.GoBTC Pay is designed for companies working with international clients. The main goal is to transform the first cryptocurrency from a passive asset into a full-fledged tool for settlements...
00:42
Sonic Labs, the developer of an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain, has announced a radical reorganization of its management structure. The market reaction was immediate: the S token lost more than 6% of its value amid the news. This decline is merely a continuation of a long-term downtrend that has brought the asset to critical levels.
Three key figures have left the company's board of directors: former CEO and director Michael Kong, executive chairman David Richardson, and co-founder and CTO Andre Cronje...
Sonic Labs changes course: new leadership promises to restore trust, but the S token has dropped by 6%
Sonic Labs, the developer of an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain, has announced a radical reorganization of its management structure. The market reaction was immediate: the S token lost more than 6% of its value amid the news. This decline is merely a continuation of a long-term downtrend that has brought the asset to critical levels.Three key figures have left the company's board of directors: former CEO and director Michael Kong, executive chairman David Richardson, and co-founder and CTO Andre Cronje...
00:41
Mining giant HIVE signs $220 million GPU contract: betting on AI cloud services
In a strategic shift from traditional Bitcoin mining to high-performance computing (HPC), HIVE Digital Technologies' subsidiary — BUZZ HPC — has signed a three-year contract to provide cloud GPU services. The deal, targeting Canadian telecommunications operator Bell Canada and AI lab Cohere, is valued at $220 million.
Under the agreement, BUZZ HPC will deploy 2,304 NVIDIA Grace Blackwell GPUs at Bell AI Fabric's facility in British Columbia, Canada...
Under the agreement, BUZZ HPC will deploy 2,304 NVIDIA Grace Blackwell GPUs at Bell AI Fabric's facility in British Columbia, Canada...