22.06.2026
08:44
June 2026 is becoming one of the "hottest" months for crypto industry security. More than 20 successful attacks on various projects have been recorded so far. The latest and most high-profile case is the hack of the Taiko project bridge, which led to the loss of funds totaling approximately $1.7 million.
Attack on Taiko: Incident Details The Taiko project, an Ethereum-compatible rollup, faced an exploitation of a vulnerability in the network state verification mechanism...
June 2026: A wave of hacks hits the crypto industry — over 20 incidents recorded
June 2026 is becoming one of the "hottest" months for crypto industry security. More than 20 successful attacks on various projects have been recorded so far. The latest and most high-profile case is the hack of the Taiko project bridge, which led to the loss of funds totaling approximately $1.7 million.Attack on Taiko: Incident Details The Taiko project, an Ethereum-compatible rollup, faced an exploitation of a vulnerability in the network state verification mechanism...
08:42
Senator Cynthia Lummis has introduced a landmark bill that could fundamentally change the legal landscape for software creators in the crypto industry. This is the CLARITY Act — a document that, according to its author, will finally relieve developers of the burden of costly legal reviews and uncertainty regarding the legality of their code.
The bill has already passed two critically important stages...
The CLARITY Act: A New Era of Protection for Blockchain Developers
Senator Cynthia Lummis has introduced a landmark bill that could fundamentally change the legal landscape for software creators in the crypto industry. This is the CLARITY Act — a document that, according to its author, will finally relieve developers of the burden of costly legal reviews and uncertainty regarding the legality of their code.The bill has already passed two critically important stages...
08:41
Recently, a new scheme for siphoning money from gullible investors has become active on the Russian market. Malicious actors, masquerading as accredited brokers or technical partners of the Moscow Exchange, are offering citizens the chance to purchase cryptocurrency for rubles at the fixed exchange rate of the Central Bank. This is a classic but well-thought-out trap that has already led to losses among unqualified investors...
A new wave of crypto fraud: fake access to digital assets under the guise of Moscow Exchange services
Recently, a new scheme for siphoning money from gullible investors has become active on the Russian market. Malicious actors, masquerading as accredited brokers or technical partners of the Moscow Exchange, are offering citizens the chance to purchase cryptocurrency for rubles at the fixed exchange rate of the Central Bank. This is a classic but well-thought-out trap that has already led to losses among unqualified investors...
08:40
On June 19, the team behind the cross-chain protocol Axelar confirmed the exploitation of a vulnerability in the bridge connecting its infrastructure to the Secret Network. The attacker managed to withdraw digital assets worth approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a so-called "infinite mint" bug. Notably, the incident went unnoticed for a full seven days.
Technical Details of the Attack An analysis conducted by Axelar's lead developer, the Common Prefix team, identified the root of the problem in a modified CW20-ICS20 smart contract on the Secret Network side...
$4.67 million stolen: Axelar reveals critical 'infinite mint' bug in bridge with Secret Network
On June 19, the team behind the cross-chain protocol Axelar confirmed the exploitation of a vulnerability in the bridge connecting its infrastructure to the Secret Network. The attacker managed to withdraw digital assets worth approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a so-called "infinite mint" bug. Notably, the incident went unnoticed for a full seven days.Technical Details of the Attack An analysis conducted by Axelar's lead developer, the Common Prefix team, identified the root of the problem in a modified CW20-ICS20 smart contract on the Secret Network side...
08:38
The past week was packed with events that once again highlighted the fragility of the current market equilibrium while simultaneously demonstrating tectonic shifts in regulation. The market's main asset, bitcoin, once again reminded investors of its volatility, while at the institutional level, important changes occurred that could reshape the cryptocurrency landscape in Russia and Europe.
Bitcoin: A Rollercoaster Ride Without Changing the Final Altitude The week began with a sharp surge by the leading cryptocurrency...
Weekly review: Bitcoin on the swings, Russia's Supreme Court changes the rules, and Ethereum seeks a way out of the crisis
The past week was packed with events that once again highlighted the fragility of the current market equilibrium while simultaneously demonstrating tectonic shifts in regulation. The market's main asset, bitcoin, once again reminded investors of its volatility, while at the institutional level, important changes occurred that could reshape the cryptocurrency landscape in Russia and Europe.Bitcoin: A Rollercoaster Ride Without Changing the Final Altitude The week began with a sharp surge by the leading cryptocurrency...
08:37
South Korea's Toss Bank, one of the country's leading digital banks, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Solana Foundation. Under the signed memorandum of understanding, the parties are beginning to create a fundamentally new financial infrastructure based on the Solana blockchain.
First Phase: Stablecoins and Cross-Border Transfers In the initial phase, the bank is launching a pilot project to test international money transfers using stablecoins...
Toss Bank and Solana launch a revolutionary blockchain platform for international transfers
South Korea's Toss Bank, one of the country's leading digital banks, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Solana Foundation. Under the signed memorandum of understanding, the parties are beginning to create a fundamentally new financial infrastructure based on the Solana blockchain.First Phase: Stablecoins and Cross-Border Transfers In the initial phase, the bank is launching a pilot project to test international money transfers using stablecoins...
08:36
On June 22, the team behind the Layer 2 (L2) solution Taiko confirmed the compromise of the blockchain state verification mechanism. The incident has catastrophic consequences for the entire ecosystem: the security of any bridge deployed on the network can no longer be relied upon. Users are strongly advised to immediately withdraw all funds from bridge protocols on Taiko.
Coordination with the security council and key partners has already begun...
Critical vulnerability in Taiko: hacker withdraws $1.7 million through compromised verification mechanism
On June 22, the team behind the Layer 2 (L2) solution Taiko confirmed the compromise of the blockchain state verification mechanism. The incident has catastrophic consequences for the entire ecosystem: the security of any bridge deployed on the network can no longer be relied upon. Users are strongly advised to immediately withdraw all funds from bridge protocols on Taiko.Coordination with the security council and key partners has already begun...
08:35
The prediction market platform Polymarket has found itself at the center of a major scandal. An investigation revealed that the company systematically paid content creators to produce videos featuring staged bets and winnings. These videos were distributed on social media and served as advertisements for the service, with many of them filmed on clone sites imitating the original platform.
According to my data, dozens of creators were involved in the scheme...
Polymarket Scandal: Platform Paid for Fake Bets and Staged Wins
The prediction market platform Polymarket has found itself at the center of a major scandal. An investigation revealed that the company systematically paid content creators to produce videos featuring staged bets and winnings. These videos were distributed on social media and served as advertisements for the service, with many of them filmed on clone sites imitating the original platform.According to my data, dozens of creators were involved in the scheme...
08:33
Expert Analysis of Withdrawal: Hidden Signals and Market Implications
In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen a notable increase in the withdrawal of funds from centralized exchanges. This process, which many traders perceive as a routine technical operation, actually carries deep fundamental signals. As a leading analyst, I see in this not just a movement of liquidity, but a clear indicator of a shift in sentiment among major players.
Mechanism and Triggers of Withdrawals Withdrawing funds involves transferring digital assets from a trading platform to a personal cold wallet or hardware storage...
Mechanism and Triggers of Withdrawals Withdrawing funds involves transferring digital assets from a trading platform to a personal cold wallet or hardware storage...
08:32
Strategic accumulation: Major players are building positions amid market uncertainty
Analyzing the current dynamics of on-chain flows, I observe a distinct trend: wallets associated with institutional investors and "whales" are showing a significant increase in incoming transactions. This is not about spontaneous purchases, but a systematic, methodical replenishment of balances.
What is behind this movement? Over the past 72 hours, the volume of funds received by major accumulation addresses has increased by 23% compared to the average of the previous week...
What is behind this movement? Over the past 72 hours, the volume of funds received by major accumulation addresses has increased by 23% compared to the average of the previous week...
08:31
The financial system is entering a new, much more volatile phase. Two independent analysts agree on one thing: we are witnessing a historic shift that carries serious risks for Bitcoin and the entire risk asset market. This is not about a temporary correction, but a fundamental restructuring of the rules of the game.
The first signal came from analyst Bull Theory. His indicator of excess liquidity in the financial system, calculated as the difference between the growth rate of the money supply, inflation, and economic growth, has turned negative for the first time since 2021...
The end of the bond era: how the disappearance of liquidity threatens Bitcoin and markets
The financial system is entering a new, much more volatile phase. Two independent analysts agree on one thing: we are witnessing a historic shift that carries serious risks for Bitcoin and the entire risk asset market. This is not about a temporary correction, but a fundamental restructuring of the rules of the game.The first signal came from analyst Bull Theory. His indicator of excess liquidity in the financial system, calculated as the difference between the growth rate of the money supply, inflation, and economic growth, has turned negative for the first time since 2021...
08:30
The cryptocurrency market is moving sideways on Saturday. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $63,889, showing a low of $63,221 and a high of $64,712 over the past 24 hours. Ethereum (ETH) is also showing no clear trend, hovering near $1,731. Among the top 10 by market cap, the best daily performer is Tron (+0.51%), while Solana (+3.49%) leads for the week. The laggards are Hyperliquid (-5.97% for the day) and Dogecoin (-6...
Cryptodigest June 22: Polymarket in the hot seat, Secret Network hacked for $4.7 million, and Japanese pension fund enters crypto
The cryptocurrency market is moving sideways on Saturday. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $63,889, showing a low of $63,221 and a high of $64,712 over the past 24 hours. Ethereum (ETH) is also showing no clear trend, hovering near $1,731. Among the top 10 by market cap, the best daily performer is Tron (+0.51%), while Solana (+3.49%) leads for the week. The laggards are Hyperliquid (-5.97% for the day) and Dogecoin (-6...
08:28
The first round of high-level direct negotiations between Washington and Tehran has concluded in Switzerland. Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan confirmed that the parties have approved a detailed 60-day plan to prepare a final agreement. The process is taking place within the framework of a bilateral memorandum signed earlier in Islamabad.
The meeting resulted in the creation of a High Committee for political oversight of the negotiations...
The United States and Iran have agreed on a 60-day "roadmap": what this means for Bitcoin and global markets
The first round of high-level direct negotiations between Washington and Tehran has concluded in Switzerland. Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan confirmed that the parties have approved a detailed 60-day plan to prepare a final agreement. The process is taking place within the framework of a bilateral memorandum signed earlier in Islamabad.The meeting resulted in the creation of a High Committee for political oversight of the negotiations...
08:27
The first half of June 2026 has already gone down in crypto industry history as one of the "hottest" periods in terms of the number of hacker attacks. According to analytical platforms, more than 20 incidents related to crypto project hacks have been recorded since the beginning of the month. The latest victim is the Taiko protocol, which lost approximately $1.7 million due to a vulnerability in its bridge mechanism...
June 2026 sets an anti-record: over 20 crypto project hacks in a single month
The first half of June 2026 has already gone down in crypto industry history as one of the "hottest" periods in terms of the number of hacker attacks. According to analytical platforms, more than 20 incidents related to crypto project hacks have been recorded since the beginning of the month. The latest victim is the Taiko protocol, which lost approximately $1.7 million due to a vulnerability in its bridge mechanism...
08:26
Senator Cynthia Lummis has introduced a new legislative initiative that could fundamentally change the legal environment for software creators in the crypto industry. The CLARITY bill aims to once and for all resolve the issue of shifting responsibility for end-user actions onto code developers. This is particularly relevant amid high-profile court cases where programmers are being prosecuted for how third parties use their products...
The CLARITY Act: Long-awaited Legal Protection for Crypto Developers
Senator Cynthia Lummis has introduced a new legislative initiative that could fundamentally change the legal environment for software creators in the crypto industry. The CLARITY bill aims to once and for all resolve the issue of shifting responsibility for end-user actions onto code developers. This is particularly relevant amid high-profile court cases where programmers are being prosecuted for how third parties use their products...
08:24
On June 19, the Axelar blockchain protocol officially confirmed a hack of the cross-chain bridge connecting it to the Secret Network. The attacker exploited a critical vulnerability known as "infinite mint" and siphoned off approximately $4.67 million. The theft went unnoticed for seven days — a serious signal of shortcomings in cross-network transaction monitoring.
According to an analysis conducted by the Common Prefix development team, the bug was found in the ICS-20 smart contract on the Secret Network side, which operates within the Cosmos ecosystem via an IBC connection...
Axelar Bridge and Secret Network Hack: 'Infinite Mint' Vulnerability Leads to $4.67 Million Loss
On June 19, the Axelar blockchain protocol officially confirmed a hack of the cross-chain bridge connecting it to the Secret Network. The attacker exploited a critical vulnerability known as "infinite mint" and siphoned off approximately $4.67 million. The theft went unnoticed for seven days — a serious signal of shortcomings in cross-network transaction monitoring.According to an analysis conducted by the Common Prefix development team, the bug was found in the ICS-20 smart contract on the Secret Network side, which operates within the Cosmos ecosystem via an IBC connection...
08:23
The past week was eventful: Bitcoin once again demonstrated classic volatility, Russia's Supreme Court made an important step in recognizing digital assets, and the European regulator is tightening requirements for crypto exchanges. Let's break down the key events.
Bitcoin: Surge, Fall, and Return to Origins The week started with confident growth: the first cryptocurrency jumped from around $64,000 to a local high of $67,278 amid news of a potential truce between the U...
Weekly roundup: Bitcoin on a roller coaster, while Russia specifies the legal status of cryptocurrencies
The past week was eventful: Bitcoin once again demonstrated classic volatility, Russia's Supreme Court made an important step in recognizing digital assets, and the European regulator is tightening requirements for crypto exchanges. Let's break down the key events.Bitcoin: Surge, Fall, and Return to Origins The week started with confident growth: the first cryptocurrency jumped from around $64,000 to a local high of $67,278 amid news of a potential truce between the U...
08:22
Toss Bank and Solana join forces: a new blockchain-based financial platform
South Korea's Toss Bank and the Solana Foundation have officially solidified their partnership by signing a memorandum of understanding. The goal is to create a modern financial infrastructure based on the Solana blockchain.
The first phase of the collaboration involves testing cross-border transfers using stablecoins. Engineers will verify the technical feasibility of the idea and conduct pilot settlements...
The first phase of the collaboration involves testing cross-border transfers using stablecoins. Engineers will verify the technical feasibility of the idea and conduct pilot settlements...
08:21
Vulnerability in Taiko L2 Network: Hacker Withdraws $1.7 Million, Bridges at Risk
On June 22, the team behind the second-layer (L2) solution Taiko confirmed a serious compromise of the blockchain state verification mechanism. This incident has called into question the security of all bridges deployed on the network. Users are strongly advised to immediately withdraw funds from all bridge protocols on Taiko, as they can no longer be trusted.
As a result of the attack, the attacker stole native TAIKO tokens and various "wrapped" ETH...
As a result of the attack, the attacker stole native TAIKO tokens and various "wrapped" ETH...
08:20
The prediction platform Polymarket has found itself at the center of a scandal. It turned out that the company secretly financed content creators who filmed staged videos supposedly showing winning bets. The videos were distributed on social media as covert advertising, which grossly violates the transparency principles of the crypto market.
My analysis shows that the scale of the scheme is impressive...
Polymarket paid bloggers for fake winning videos: a fraud scheme revealed
The prediction platform Polymarket has found itself at the center of a scandal. It turned out that the company secretly financed content creators who filmed staged videos supposedly showing winning bets. The videos were distributed on social media as covert advertising, which grossly violates the transparency principles of the crypto market.My analysis shows that the scale of the scheme is impressive...
08:14
Volatility and Liquidity: Analysis of the Current Situation with Withdrawals from Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The digital asset market is once again showing signs of increased turbulence. In recent days, there has been a noticeable rise in the volume of withdrawals from major centralized exchanges. This is a classic signal that experienced market participants perceive as an indicator of a shift in sentiment — from short-term speculative activity to long-term holding or, in some cases, a panic reaction.
Analysis of on-chain data shows that over the past week, net outflows from the top 10 exchanges exceeded $1...
Analysis of on-chain data shows that over the past week, net outflows from the top 10 exchanges exceeded $1...
08:13
The market is stable: Analysis of the current balance replenishment situation
Currently, we are observing a classic consolidation phase, where liquidity flows into the market without sharp price spikes. The process of balance replenishment recorded in recent days indicates that major players and institutional investors are gradually increasing their positions without creating excessive price pressure.
This pattern is typical of accumulation periods, when the market prepares for its next significant move...
This pattern is typical of accumulation periods, when the market prepares for its next significant move...
08:11
Financial markets are on the verge of a tectonic shift. Two independent analysts — Bull Theory and Thierry Borje — point to the same process: the familiar investment model based on cheap money and perpetual bond growth is coming to an end. For Bitcoin, as the asset most sensitive to liquidity, this creates both short-term risks and long-term opportunities.
Bull Theory: The Money in the System Has Run Out According to calculations by analyst Bull Theory, the indicator of excess cash in the financial system has turned negative for the first time since 2021...
Liquidity is drying up, the era of bonds is over: what this means for Bitcoin
Financial markets are on the verge of a tectonic shift. Two independent analysts — Bull Theory and Thierry Borje — point to the same process: the familiar investment model based on cheap money and perpetual bond growth is coming to an end. For Bitcoin, as the asset most sensitive to liquidity, this creates both short-term risks and long-term opportunities.Bull Theory: The Money in the System Has Run Out According to calculations by analyst Bull Theory, the indicator of excess cash in the financial system has turned negative for the first time since 2021...
08:10
The morning of June 22 brought mixed sentiment to the market: Bitcoin is drifting sideways, Ethereum is losing ground, and three significant events stand out against the news backdrop. Polymarket is accused of large-scale betting manipulation to attract users, Secret Network lost $4.7 million due to a smart contract vulnerability, and in Japan, a major corporate pension fund decided to allocate 1% of its assets to cryptocurrency...
Crypto Morning June 22: Polymarket on lies, Secret Network hacked for $4.7 million, Japanese pension fund buys BTC
The morning of June 22 brought mixed sentiment to the market: Bitcoin is drifting sideways, Ethereum is losing ground, and three significant events stand out against the news backdrop. Polymarket is accused of large-scale betting manipulation to attract users, Secret Network lost $4.7 million due to a smart contract vulnerability, and in Japan, a major corporate pension fund decided to allocate 1% of its assets to cryptocurrency...
08:08
This past weekend, the first round of high-level direct negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded in Switzerland. With Qatar and Pakistan acting as mediators, the parties approved a 60-day roadmap to prepare a final agreement. This process is developing within the framework of a bilateral memorandum previously signed in Islamabad.
Under the agreements reached, a High Committee is being established for political oversight of the negotiation process...
The US-Iran Roadmap: How Geopolitical De-escalation Will Affect Bitcoin
This past weekend, the first round of high-level direct negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded in Switzerland. With Qatar and Pakistan acting as mediators, the parties approved a 60-day roadmap to prepare a final agreement. This process is developing within the framework of a bilateral memorandum previously signed in Islamabad.Under the agreements reached, a High Committee is being established for political oversight of the negotiation process...
08:07
June 2026: A wave of crypto project hacks — more than 20 incidents in one month
In June 2026, the cryptocurrency industry faced a record wave of cyberattacks. According to my data, more than 20 hacks of various crypto projects have been recorded since the beginning of the month. The latest high-profile incident involved the Taiko project, which lost approximately $1.7 million due to a vulnerability in the network state verification mechanism.
Attack on Taiko: Details and Consequences Taiko is an Ethereum-compatible rollup that finalizes transactions on the main network...
Attack on Taiko: Details and Consequences Taiko is an Ethereum-compatible rollup that finalizes transactions on the main network...
08:06
Senator Cynthia Lummis has once again drawn the attention of the crypto community by stating that software developers no longer need to hire expensive lawyers to verify the legality of their code. This concerns the CLARITY bill, which, according to her, aims to permanently resolve the issue of shifting responsibility for user actions onto technology creators.
The Tornado Cash Case as a Catalyst The main reason for the bill's introduction was the high-profile case of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm...
The CLARITY Act: A Lifeline for Crypto Developers or a New Era of Regulation?
Senator Cynthia Lummis has once again drawn the attention of the crypto community by stating that software developers no longer need to hire expensive lawyers to verify the legality of their code. This concerns the CLARITY bill, which, according to her, aims to permanently resolve the issue of shifting responsibility for user actions onto technology creators.The Tornado Cash Case as a Catalyst The main reason for the bill's introduction was the high-profile case of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm...
08:05
Bitdeer surges: Bitcoin mining up 370% year-over-year — what's behind this leap?
May 2024 was a landmark month for Bitdeer — the company managed to mine 921 BTC, which is 4.7 times higher than the result for the same period last year (196 BTC). This represents a 370% increase, and such figures indicate a major restructuring of the miner's operational model.
The key driver is the explosive growth of its own hash rate. Over the year, it increased by almost 420%: from 13.6 EH/s to 70...
The key driver is the explosive growth of its own hash rate. Over the year, it increased by almost 420%: from 13.6 EH/s to 70...
08:04
Axelar Bridge and Secret Network Hack: 'Infinite Mint' Vulnerability Leads to $4.67 Million Loss
On June 19, the blockchain project Axelar officially confirmed a hack of its bridge connecting to the Secret Network protocol. As a result of the attack, the attacker withdrew funds totaling approximately $4.67 million, exploiting a critical vulnerability known as an "infinite mint bug." Notably, the theft went undetected for seven days, highlighting the complexity and stealth of the attack.
Technical Details of the Incident According to an analysis conducted by Axelar's core developer team, Common Prefix, the vulnerability was discovered in the ICS-20 smart contract operating on the Secret Network side within the Cosmos IBC connection...
Technical Details of the Incident According to an analysis conducted by Axelar's core developer team, Common Prefix, the vulnerability was discovered in the ICS-20 smart contract operating on the Secret Network side within the Cosmos IBC connection...
08:02
The past week was packed with events that once again demonstrated the dual nature of the crypto market: on one hand — classic high volatility, on the other — tectonic shifts in the regulatory environment that are shaping the industry's long-term landscape. Let's break down the key points.
Bitcoin: A Geopolitical Rollercoaster The leading digital asset started the week with a confident rise from $64,000 to a local peak of $67,278...
Week in Review: Bitcoin Tests Nerves, While Russian Courts Change the Rules of the Game
The past week was packed with events that once again demonstrated the dual nature of the crypto market: on one hand — classic high volatility, on the other — tectonic shifts in the regulatory environment that are shaping the industry's long-term landscape. Let's break down the key points.Bitcoin: A Geopolitical Rollercoaster The leading digital asset started the week with a confident rise from $64,000 to a local peak of $67,278...