Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan sound the alarm: the market faces a $165 billion correction
Such alarming forecasts were simultaneously voiced by leading players in the financial sector, namely Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan...
Weekly results: Bitcoin on a roller coaster, cryptocurrencies in Russia — no longer just numbers, but an object of theft
The past week was a real test for the digital asset market. Bitcoin, like a seasoned tightrope walker, balanced between geopolitical hopes and macroeconomic reality, while regulators on both sides of the Atlantic adjusted the rules of the game. Let's break down the key events without any fluff.Bitcoin: $62,000 — $67,000 — $64,000: Non-Stop Swings The week started with optimism: the leading cryptocurrency surged from $64,000 to a local peak of $67,278 amid rumors of a truce between the US and Iran...
Toss Bank and Solana join forces to create a blockchain-based financial platform
South Korean digital bank Toss Bank and the Solana Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding. The partners aim to develop financial infrastructure based on the Solana blockchain. This is a strategic move that could fundamentally change the approach to international settlements in the region.In the first phase, Toss Bank will launch a pilot project (Proof of Concept) for cross-border transfers using stablecoins...
A critical vulnerability in the Taiko L2 network: a hacker stole $1.7 million by attacking the verification mechanism.
On June 22, the team behind the second-layer solution Taiko officially confirmed the compromise of the blockchain state verification mechanism. This event immediately jeopardized the security of all bridges deployed within the project's ecosystem. Developers strongly recommended that users immediately withdraw funds from all bridge protocols, emphasizing that previous security guarantees are no longer valid...Polymarket Scandal: Platform Paid Bloggers for Fake Bets and Wins
The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket has found itself at the center of a major scandal. It has been revealed that the company paid content creators to produce staged videos showcasing fake bets and winnings. These videos were actively distributed on social media as advertisements for the service.The Scheme with Staged Videos and Clone Websites Dozens of creators were involved in the scheme...
The stablecoin MSUSD has collapsed by 90%: a conflict with auditor Accountable triggered a cascading crisis.
On June 20, 2026, the MSUSD stablecoin from the Main Street project lost its peg to the US dollar. The asset's price collapsed by more than 90%, falling significantly below the target mark of $1. The reason for such a sharp decline was a severed relationship with the reserve verification provider, the Accountable service, which unilaterally terminated cooperation with Main Street, citing the protocol's non-compliance with verification standards...Live broadcast: How to properly withdraw digital assets without losing funds
How to Top Up a Crypto Account: A Comprehensive Guide for Investors
Main Funding Methods There are three main channels for depositing funds into an exchange or wallet account...
Crypto Morning on June 22: Polymarket at the center of a scandal, Secret Network hacked for $4.7 million, and a Japanese pension fund enters crypto
A diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran: a 60-day plan and its impact on Bitcoin
According to the final statement, a High Committee has been established for political oversight of the negotiations...
June 2026: Wave of crypto project hacks exceeds 20 incidents — Taiko becomes the latest victim
The CLARITY Bill: Long-Awaited Legal Protection for Code Developers
The Path to a Historic Vote The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act initiative has already passed two key stages. In July 2025, the document was approved by the House of Representatives (294 votes to 134)...
Scammers have become more active: fake access to cryptocurrency under the guise of a closed gateway of the Moscow Exchange
How the Trap Works The attack begins with mass distribution of targeted advertising and personal messages...
Axelar and Secret Network: $4.67 million bridge hack — 'infinite mint' vulnerability exposed
On June 19, the blockchain infrastructure project Axelar officially confirmed a hack of the bridge connecting its network with the privacy protocol Secret Network. The attack, which lasted a full seven days, went unnoticed until the attacker withdrew approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a critical vulnerability known as an "infinite-mint bug."Attack Details: How the Hacker Bypassed Security The incident was analyzed by the Common Prefix team, the primary developer of Axelar...
Weekly results: Bitcoin on a roller coaster, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation recognizes cryptocurrency as property, and MiCA comes into effect
Toss Bank and Solana join forces to create a blockchain-based financial platform: a breakthrough in cross-border transfers
In the first phase, Toss Bank plans to conduct a pilot project to test cross-border transfers using stablecoins...
Critical hack of Taiko L2 network: hacker stole $1.7 million, all ecosystem bridges at risk
On June 22, 2026, the ecosystem of the Ethereum L2 solution Taiko faced a serious security incident. I determined that an attacker compromised the blockchain state verification mechanism — one of the key components ensuring trust in the second-layer network.As a result of the attack, all bridges (bridge protocols) deployed on Taiko were put at risk. The project developers officially confirmed that their security can no longer be relied upon...
Polymarket has been caught in large-scale fraud: staged bets and fake winnings
The prediction platform Polymarket has found itself at the center of a scandal involving the systematic misleading of users. It turned out that the company secretly funded the creation of content showcasing fake bets and non-existent winnings. These videos were actively distributed on social media, serving as covert advertising for the service.The scheme was streamlined: creators were paid between $2,000 and $3,000 monthly to produce staged videos...
Withdrawal: A Key Indicator of Sentiment in the Cryptocurrency Market
Mechanics and Impact on Liquidity When large holders (whales) or institutional investors begin to massively withdraw assets from exchanges to cold wallets, it often indicates an intention to hold positions long-term...
Market Analysis: Key Factors for Funding Cryptocurrency Accounts in the Current Cycle
Key drivers: The sharp inflow of funds to exchanges coincides with the recovery of the Fear and Greed Index to 68 points. This signals the return of retail investors after a correction period...
Crypto Morning June 22: Polymarket on lies, Secret Network hack for $4.7 million, and Japanese pension fund enters crypto
The US and Iran have agreed on a 60-day "roadmap" — how this will affect Bitcoin
According to the final statement, a High Committee is being established for political oversight of the negotiations...
June 2026: A wave of hacks hits the crypto industry — over 20 incidents recorded
Attack on Taiko: Incident Details The Taiko project, an Ethereum-compatible rollup, faced an exploitation of a vulnerability in the network state verification mechanism...
The CLARITY Act: A New Era of Protection for Blockchain Developers
The bill has already passed two critically important stages...
A new wave of crypto fraud: fake access to digital assets under the guise of Moscow Exchange services
$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...
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...
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...
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...
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...