14.08.2026
11:15
OKX's native blockchain, the Layer 2 network X Layer, has made a rapid leap: in just four weeks, this network's share of the platform's tokenized stock trading volume on xStocks has surged from zero to an impressive 80%. This is not just statistics—it is a marker of where the entire onchain finance industry is heading.
X Layer, built on OP Stack and connected to Agglayer, has become a technological bridge between the centralized exchange and the decentralized ecosystem...
X Layer from OKX captures 80% of xStocks turnover: on-chain finance goes mainstream
OKX's native blockchain, the Layer 2 network X Layer, has made a rapid leap: in just four weeks, this network's share of the platform's tokenized stock trading volume on xStocks has surged from zero to an impressive 80%. This is not just statistics—it is a marker of where the entire onchain finance industry is heading.X Layer, built on OP Stack and connected to Agglayer, has become a technological bridge between the centralized exchange and the decentralized ecosystem...
11:13
Large-scale operational measures continue for a second day at the legendary Moscow market "Gorbushka." According to my information, the investigative actions are related to the activities of underground digital currency exchange points that were based directly on the territory of the shopping complex.
Law enforcement officers are working in the pavilions and service areas of "New Gorbushka" — as the indoor complex "Gorbushkin Dvor," located in the building of the former "Rubin" plant, is called...
Searches at "Gorbushka": law enforcement officers shut down a network of illegal crypto exchangers
Large-scale operational measures continue for a second day at the legendary Moscow market "Gorbushka." According to my information, the investigative actions are related to the activities of underground digital currency exchange points that were based directly on the territory of the shopping complex.Law enforcement officers are working in the pavilions and service areas of "New Gorbushka" — as the indoor complex "Gorbushkin Dvor," located in the building of the former "Rubin" plant, is called...
11:12
A large-scale crackdown on shadow mining in Dagestan has yielded impressive results: since the beginning of 2026, energy workers and law enforcement have identified and shut down 52 illegal cryptocurrency mining farms. During the raids, 968 pieces of equipment were seized, and five criminal cases were opened for electricity theft.
The figures I see in the reports point to the systemic nature of the problem...
Dagestan under attack: 52 illegal mining farms eliminated, damage to power grids exceeds 129 million rubles
A large-scale crackdown on shadow mining in Dagestan has yielded impressive results: since the beginning of 2026, energy workers and law enforcement have identified and shut down 52 illegal cryptocurrency mining farms. During the raids, 968 pieces of equipment were seized, and five criminal cases were opened for electricity theft.The figures I see in the reports point to the systemic nature of the problem...
11:11
Another victim of decentralized finance: a user of the Hyperliquid protocol lost approximately $550,000 in USDC stablecoins. The cause was clicking a phishing link disguised as an advertisement in the Google search engine. This incident once again highlights the vulnerability of even experienced traders to social engineering and malicious advertising.
The fraudulent scheme was carried out through a fake website that visually fully replicated the Hyperliquid interface...
Phishing via Google Ads: Hyperliquid trader loses $550,000 in USDC
Another victim of decentralized finance: a user of the Hyperliquid protocol lost approximately $550,000 in USDC stablecoins. The cause was clicking a phishing link disguised as an advertisement in the Google search engine. This incident once again highlights the vulnerability of even experienced traders to social engineering and malicious advertising.The fraudulent scheme was carried out through a fake website that visually fully replicated the Hyperliquid interface...
11:09
On August 12, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum that dramatically expands the role of the private sector in combating international cybercrime. The document legalizes the participation of certified commercial entities in offensive operations against foreign hacker groups—but under strict federal oversight.
The focus is on transnational criminal networks specializing in ransomware, financial fraud, and other digital offenses...
The U.S. is bringing private business into offensive cyber operations: Trump's new memorandum
On August 12, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum that dramatically expands the role of the private sector in combating international cybercrime. The document legalizes the participation of certified commercial entities in offensive operations against foreign hacker groups—but under strict federal oversight.The focus is on transnational criminal networks specializing in ransomware, financial fraud, and other digital offenses...
11:08
Europe's largest state investor continues to methodically expand its presence in digital assets, and the latest reporting confirms this. As of June 30, the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global recorded 6.15 million shares of BitMine Immersion Technologies in its portfolio, valuing the position at approximately $81.87 million. Notably, this company was not even mentioned in documents from the end of 2025 — meaning the entry into its capital occurred relatively recently, although the exact transaction parameters — date and purchase price — remain undisclosed...
The Norwegian giant quietly entered BitMine's capital: $81.9 million on the sovereign fund's balance sheet
Europe's largest state investor continues to methodically expand its presence in digital assets, and the latest reporting confirms this. As of June 30, the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global recorded 6.15 million shares of BitMine Immersion Technologies in its portfolio, valuing the position at approximately $81.87 million. Notably, this company was not even mentioned in documents from the end of 2025 — meaning the entry into its capital occurred relatively recently, although the exact transaction parameters — date and purchase price — remain undisclosed...
11:06
A large-scale study by the European Central Bank (ECB) paints a grim picture for supporters of crypto merchant adoption. According to my analysis of the regulator's fresh data, only 0.2% of internet companies operating in the eurozone are willing to accept bitcoin, Ethereum, or stablecoins as payment. This is virtually zero, indicating a complete lack of organic demand for digital currencies in legitimate retail...
The ECB has recorded stagnation of cryptocurrencies in eurozone online retail: only 0.2% of companies accept digital assets.
A large-scale study by the European Central Bank (ECB) paints a grim picture for supporters of crypto merchant adoption. According to my analysis of the regulator's fresh data, only 0.2% of internet companies operating in the eurozone are willing to accept bitcoin, Ethereum, or stablecoins as payment. This is virtually zero, indicating a complete lack of organic demand for digital currencies in legitimate retail...
11:05
Assets under management at Bitwise continue to evolve, and now the company is betting on integrating tokenization into traditional ETF structures. At the center of attention is a strategic partnership with the Superstate platform, which opens a new chapter in recording fund shares on the blockchain. The first candidate for implementing this model, by all indications, will be the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF...
Bitwise is laying the groundwork for tokenizing Solana ETFs: a partnership with Superstate and a new perspective on fund structures.
Assets under management at Bitwise continue to evolve, and now the company is betting on integrating tokenization into traditional ETF structures. At the center of attention is a strategic partnership with the Superstate platform, which opens a new chapter in recording fund shares on the blockchain. The first candidate for implementing this model, by all indications, will be the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF...
11:01
Withdrawal of crypto assets: key aspects, fees, and transaction security
Withdrawing funds from a cryptocurrency exchange or wallet is a critical stage of interacting with digital assets, requiring the investor not only to understand the technical details but also to take a strategic approach to risk management. In my practice, I have repeatedly observed how inattention to details at this stage led to the loss of significant sums, so I will break down the process systematically...
11:00
How to top up your balance: a comprehensive guide for investors
The balance top-up procedure is a fundamental stage of interaction with any cryptocurrency platform, whether it be an exchange, wallet, or decentralized application. The speed of your order execution and the safety of your assets directly depend on how competently and securely you carry out this operation.
Main Methods of Depositing Funds Today, there are several key ways to fund an account. The first and most common is transferring digital coins from an external address...
Main Methods of Depositing Funds Today, there are several key ways to fund an account. The first and most common is transferring digital coins from an external address...
10:58
While the market consolidated in narrow ranges, several landmark events occurred in the industry that will determine the balance of power for the coming months. The relationship between traditional financial giants and crypto projects is becoming increasingly complex, and institutional players are seeking new ways to enter digital assets.
Market in a sideways trend: bitcoin and ether without momentum At the time of writing this review, bitcoin (BTC) was trading near the $63,167 mark...
Night crypto digest: JPMorgan distanced itself from Polymarket, Gemini is drowning in losses, and Norway found a loophole to ETH
While the market consolidated in narrow ranges, several landmark events occurred in the industry that will determine the balance of power for the coming months. The relationship between traditional financial giants and crypto projects is becoming increasingly complex, and institutional players are seeking new ways to enter digital assets.Market in a sideways trend: bitcoin and ether without momentum At the time of writing this review, bitcoin (BTC) was trading near the $63,167 mark...
10:56
South Korea's KOSPI index has confidently recovered, rising more than 20% from its July lows and technically entering a bull market phase. The main catalyst for this movement was the sharp recovery in memory chipmaker stocks, which set the tone for the entire Asian region.
Sandisk Optimism Inspires the Market The key trigger was an announcement from Sandisk (SNDK), whose shares surged 13.7% on Thursday following the release of an ambitious long-term forecast...
KOSPI enters a bull market phase: chip rally adds more than 20% to the index
South Korea's KOSPI index has confidently recovered, rising more than 20% from its July lows and technically entering a bull market phase. The main catalyst for this movement was the sharp recovery in memory chipmaker stocks, which set the tone for the entire Asian region.Sandisk Optimism Inspires the Market The key trigger was an announcement from Sandisk (SNDK), whose shares surged 13.7% on Thursday following the release of an ambitious long-term forecast...
10:55
OKX's own layer-2 blockchain is rapidly turning into a key hub for trading tokenized assets. Over four weeks, X Layer's share of the xStocks platform's blockchain turnover has grown from zero to an impressive 80%. This is not just statistics—it is a marker of where the entire onchain finance industry is heading.
When I analyze figures like these, I see not just the growth of a single product, but a fundamental shift in user behavior...
X Layer from OKX captures 80% of xStocks turnover: on-chain finance goes mainstream
OKX's own layer-2 blockchain is rapidly turning into a key hub for trading tokenized assets. Over four weeks, X Layer's share of the xStocks platform's blockchain turnover has grown from zero to an impressive 80%. This is not just statistics—it is a marker of where the entire onchain finance industry is heading.When I analyze figures like these, I see not just the growth of a single product, but a fundamental shift in user behavior...
10:53
Moscow's "Gorbushka" market has become the epicenter of a large-scale law enforcement operation. For the second day now, searches related to the activities of underground digital currency exchange points continue on the territory of the legendary shopping complex.
According to my information, operatives are working in the pavilions and service areas of the complex. This concerns "New Gorbushka" — the neighboring building popularly known as "Gorbushkin Dvor...
Searches at "Gorbushka": law enforcement officers raided a network of illegal crypto exchangers
Moscow's "Gorbushka" market has become the epicenter of a large-scale law enforcement operation. For the second day now, searches related to the activities of underground digital currency exchange points continue on the territory of the legendary shopping complex.According to my information, operatives are working in the pavilions and service areas of the complex. This concerns "New Gorbushka" — the neighboring building popularly known as "Gorbushkin Dvor...
10:52
A large-scale operation to combat shadow mining in Dagestan has yielded tangible results: since the beginning of 2026, specialists from Rosseti North Caucasus have detected and neutralized 52 illegal digital asset mining farms. During the raids, 968 pieces of equipment were confiscated, and the total damage to the region's power grids exceeded 129 million rubles.
In my estimation, this is just the tip of the iceberg...
Dagestan in the crosshairs: 52 illegal mining farms eliminated, 968 devices seized
A large-scale operation to combat shadow mining in Dagestan has yielded tangible results: since the beginning of 2026, specialists from Rosseti North Caucasus have detected and neutralized 52 illegal digital asset mining farms. During the raids, 968 pieces of equipment were confiscated, and the total damage to the region's power grids exceeded 129 million rubles.In my estimation, this is just the tip of the iceberg...
10:50
Public bitcoin miners are demonstrating an unprecedented exodus from mining the first cryptocurrency. The group's combined realized hashrate (excluding Bitdeer) has declined by 21.2% over the past three quarters, a direct consequence of a structural shift in these companies' business models.
According to my calculations, based on industry analytics data, the aggregate figure has fallen from 368...
Bitcoin miners are massively scaling back capacity: the hashrate of public companies has plunged by 21%
Public bitcoin miners are demonstrating an unprecedented exodus from mining the first cryptocurrency. The group's combined realized hashrate (excluding Bitdeer) has declined by 21.2% over the past three quarters, a direct consequence of a structural shift in these companies' business models.According to my calculations, based on industry analytics data, the aggregate figure has fallen from 368...
10:49
Another victim of scammers in the crypto space — a Hyperliquid platform user who lost about $550,000 in USDC stablecoins. The incident occurred after the trader clicked on an advertisement in the Google search engine that led to a fake website visually replicating the decentralized exchange's interface. After entering data and confirming the transaction, the attackers instantly withdrew funds from the victim's wallet...
A Hyperliquid trader lost $550,000 due to a phishing link on Google: incident analysis
Another victim of scammers in the crypto space — a Hyperliquid platform user who lost about $550,000 in USDC stablecoins. The incident occurred after the trader clicked on an advertisement in the Google search engine that led to a fake website visually replicating the decentralized exchange's interface. After entering data and confirming the transaction, the attackers instantly withdrew funds from the victim's wallet...
10:47
The U.S. administration has taken a radical step in the fight against transnational cybercrime. On August 12, President Donald Trump signed a memorandum that, for the first time, officially authorizes certified private companies to participate in offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal organizations. This decision fundamentally changes the rules of the game: businesses cease to be passive observers and become an active tool of state policy in the digital space...
The U.S. is bringing private business into offensive cyber operations: a new era of public-private partnership.
The U.S. administration has taken a radical step in the fight against transnational cybercrime. On August 12, President Donald Trump signed a memorandum that, for the first time, officially authorizes certified private companies to participate in offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal organizations. This decision fundamentally changes the rules of the game: businesses cease to be passive observers and become an active tool of state policy in the digital space...
10:46
The world's largest sovereign wealth fund, Norway's Government Pension Fund Global, has disclosed a position in BitMine Immersion Technologies shares in its reporting. As of June 30, the fund held 6.15 million shares of the company, equivalent to approximately $81.87 million. Notably, this asset did not appear at all in the final report for 2025, and the details of the transaction—the exact entry date and purchase price—remained undisclosed...
The Norwegian giant quietly entered BitMine's capital: $81.9 million on the sovereign fund's balance sheet
The world's largest sovereign wealth fund, Norway's Government Pension Fund Global, has disclosed a position in BitMine Immersion Technologies shares in its reporting. As of June 30, the fund held 6.15 million shares of the company, equivalent to approximately $81.87 million. Notably, this asset did not appear at all in the final report for 2025, and the details of the transaction—the exact entry date and purchase price—remained undisclosed...
10:45
The European Central Bank (ECB) has published a fresh large-scale study on payment habits in the eurozone, and the figures look grim for proponents of cryptocurrency commerce. Only 0.2% of online companies operating in the region are willing to accept bitcoin, Ethereum, or USDT as payment for their goods and services. This is not just a statistical margin of error, but an actual signal that digital assets have failed to become a meaningful tool for retail settlements in the world's largest economic zone...
The ECB has documented the failure of cryptocurrencies in European retail trade: the statistics are merciless.
The European Central Bank (ECB) has published a fresh large-scale study on payment habits in the eurozone, and the figures look grim for proponents of cryptocurrency commerce. Only 0.2% of online companies operating in the region are willing to accept bitcoin, Ethereum, or USDT as payment for their goods and services. This is not just a statistical margin of error, but an actual signal that digital assets have failed to become a meaningful tool for retail settlements in the world's largest economic zone...
10:41
Withdrawing funds from crypto exchanges: strategies, fees, and pitfalls
The withdrawal operation is the final and, perhaps, the most critical stage of interaction with any cryptocurrency platform. It is here that users most often encounter unexpected fees, network delays, and bureaucratic checks that can wipe out all the profit from a successful trade. As an analyst, I view this process not as a routine procedure, but as a key indicator of an exchange's reliability and an asset's liquidity...
10:40
Key signal: how balance top-ups change the balance of power in the cryptocurrency market
In recent days, a noticeable activation of fund movements has been observed in the crypto market, which has not gone unnoticed by analysts. This refers to a series of large deposits into trading accounts, which is traditionally perceived as an indicator of growing institutional interest and preparation for increased volatility.
What Lies Behind the Numbers On-chain data monitoring records an inflow of liquidity to leading exchanges, with transaction volumes significantly exceeding average values over the past few months...
What Lies Behind the Numbers On-chain data monitoring records an inflow of liquidity to leading exchanges, with transaction volumes significantly exceeding average values over the past few months...
10:38
The White House is gathering the crypto elite: a summit on digital assets and prediction markets
Next week, the White House will become the epicenter of cryptocurrency policy. On Wednesday, the president's administration is expected to hold a closed-door meeting with executives from leading crypto companies and prediction market operators. According to my information, the guest list has not yet been finalized, but notably, representatives from the traditional financial sector may also join the discussion...
10:36
While most market participants were resting, several landmark events occurred in the industry that could shape sentiment for the coming weeks. This is not only about price movements, but also about structural changes in the relationship between traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem.
Market picture: bitcoin and ether in a sideways trend At the time of writing this review (09:20 Moscow time), bitcoin was trading around $63,167...
Overnight crypto market events: JPMorgan distances itself from Polymarket, Gemini posts losses for the fourth consecutive quarter, and Norway enters ETH via BitMine
While most market participants were resting, several landmark events occurred in the industry that could shape sentiment for the coming weeks. This is not only about price movements, but also about structural changes in the relationship between traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem.Market picture: bitcoin and ether in a sideways trend At the time of writing this review (09:20 Moscow time), bitcoin was trading around $63,167...
10:35
South Korea's KOSPI stock index has confidently returned to a bull market phase, showing a gain of more than 20% from July lows. The key driver of this powerful rebound has been the recovery of memory semiconductor manufacturers' stocks, signaling a shift in market sentiment.
On Thursday, Sandisk (SNDK) shares surged 13.7% after the company published an ambitious long-term forecast, instantly triggering a wave of buying across the entire sector...
KOSPI Back in Bull Territory: Memory Sector Recovery Pulls Index Upward
South Korea's KOSPI stock index has confidently returned to a bull market phase, showing a gain of more than 20% from July lows. The key driver of this powerful rebound has been the recovery of memory semiconductor manufacturers' stocks, signaling a shift in market sentiment.On Thursday, Sandisk (SNDK) shares surged 13.7% after the company published an ambitious long-term forecast, instantly triggering a wave of buying across the entire sector...
10:33
OKX's native layer-2 network, known as X Layer, has made a rapid leap, increasing its share of the platform's xStocks blockchain turnover from zero to an impressive 80% in just four weeks. This jump is not just a statistic, but a clear signal of where the tokenized assets market is heading and what role infrastructure plays in this process.
As an analyst, I see this not as a coincidence, but as a natural outcome of the synergy between a centralized exchange and a decentralized network...
X Layer by OKX captures 80% of xStocks blockchain turnover: a new era of on-chain trading
OKX's native layer-2 network, known as X Layer, has made a rapid leap, increasing its share of the platform's xStocks blockchain turnover from zero to an impressive 80% in just four weeks. This jump is not just a statistic, but a clear signal of where the tokenized assets market is heading and what role infrastructure plays in this process.As an analyst, I see this not as a coincidence, but as a natural outcome of the synergy between a centralized exchange and a decentralized network...
10:32
Moscow's "Gorbushka" market has once again found itself in the spotlight of law enforcement. For the second day in a row, large-scale operational measures have been ongoing on the territory of the legendary shopping complex, which, according to my data, are directly linked to the activities of underground cryptocurrency exchange points. This is about a systematic crackdown on the shadow segment that has long felt unpunished here...
"Gorbushkin Dvor" in the crosshairs: raid on illegal crypto exchangers in Moscow
Moscow's "Gorbushka" market has once again found itself in the spotlight of law enforcement. For the second day in a row, large-scale operational measures have been ongoing on the territory of the legendary shopping complex, which, according to my data, are directly linked to the activities of underground cryptocurrency exchange points. This is about a systematic crackdown on the shadow segment that has long felt unpunished here...
10:30
The corporate sector continues to reassess its cryptocurrency experiments, and a fresh example from the United States confirms this. Nasdaq-listed company FG Nexus has fully exited digital assets, winding down its Ethereum strategy less than a year after launching it. This decision was not just a tactical maneuver but an acknowledgment of a strategic mistake with tangible financial consequences.
At its peak, FG Nexus managed 50,000 ETH—an impressive volume valued at hundreds of millions of dollars at the time...
FG Nexus liquidated its crypto reserve: 50,000 ETH sold at a loss of $45 million for real estate
The corporate sector continues to reassess its cryptocurrency experiments, and a fresh example from the United States confirms this. Nasdaq-listed company FG Nexus has fully exited digital assets, winding down its Ethereum strategy less than a year after launching it. This decision was not just a tactical maneuver but an acknowledgment of a strategic mistake with tangible financial consequences.At its peak, FG Nexus managed 50,000 ETH—an impressive volume valued at hundreds of millions of dollars at the time...
10:29
The public Bitcoin mining sector is undergoing a structural transformation. Over the past three quarters, the realized hashrate of leading companies (excluding Bitdeer) has declined by 21.2% — from 368.3 EH/s in Q4 2025 to 319.0 EH/s in Q2 2026. This is not merely a correction, but a deliberate dismantling of capacity to pivot toward high-margin segments.
The network is declining more gently The overall Bitcoin network shows a more moderate decline: the average quarterly hashrate fell from 1,071 EH/s to 957 EH/s, representing only 10...
Public bitcoin miners lost 21% of hashrate: the bet on AI is reshaping the industry
The public Bitcoin mining sector is undergoing a structural transformation. Over the past three quarters, the realized hashrate of leading companies (excluding Bitdeer) has declined by 21.2% — from 368.3 EH/s in Q4 2025 to 319.0 EH/s in Q2 2026. This is not merely a correction, but a deliberate dismantling of capacity to pivot toward high-margin segments.The network is declining more gently The overall Bitcoin network shows a more moderate decline: the average quarterly hashrate fell from 1,071 EH/s to 957 EH/s, representing only 10...
10:28
Google phishing cost a Hyperliquid trader $550,000: how crypto assets are stolen via fake links
Once again, malicious actors have demonstrated that even experienced users of decentralized platforms are not immune to losses. This time, the victim of a fraudulent scheme was a Hyperliquid trader who lost about $550,000 in USDC stablecoins. The incident occurred after the user clicked on a phishing advertisement placed in Google search results.
The link led to a fake web resource that visually fully mimicked the interface of the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid...
The link led to a fake web resource that visually fully mimicked the interface of the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid...