22.06.2026
05:44
The British literary magazine Granta has decided to stop publishing stories by winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize after a dispute erupted over the possible use of generative artificial intelligence in one of the texts. This decision is a significant signal for the entire literary industry, which is increasingly facing challenges related to AI.
Granta stated that it will no longer participate in "external publishing partnerships" where the magazine lacks editorial control...
AI Scandal in Literature: Granta Magazine Ends Partnership with Prestigious Prize
The British literary magazine Granta has decided to stop publishing stories by winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize after a dispute erupted over the possible use of generative artificial intelligence in one of the texts. This decision is a significant signal for the entire literary industry, which is increasingly facing challenges related to AI.Granta stated that it will no longer participate in "external publishing partnerships" where the magazine lacks editorial control...
05:43
Japan's pension fund will allocate 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies — the first step for institutional investors
Japan's Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund, which serves approximately 1,200 small and medium-sized companies, has decided to strategically enter the cryptocurrency market. In fiscal year 2026, the fund will allocate approximately 1% of its assets to digital assets, equivalent to roughly 213 million yen (about $1.3 million USD).
The fund manages a portfolio of 21.3 billion yen (approximately $130 million)...
The fund manages a portfolio of 21.3 billion yen (approximately $130 million)...
05:42
Mining company Bitdeer is demonstrating impressive growth dynamics: in May of this year, its bitcoin mining volume reached 921 BTC, a 370% increase compared to 196 BTC in the same period last year. This is one of the highest growth rates among public miners, indicating an aggressive scaling strategy.
Key Hashrate and Treasury Metrics The company's proprietary hashrate for the reporting period increased by nearly 420% — from 13...
Bitdeer increased bitcoin mining by 370% year-over-year: hash rate surged by 420%
Mining company Bitdeer is demonstrating impressive growth dynamics: in May of this year, its bitcoin mining volume reached 921 BTC, a 370% increase compared to 196 BTC in the same period last year. This is one of the highest growth rates among public miners, indicating an aggressive scaling strategy.Key Hashrate and Treasury Metrics The company's proprietary hashrate for the reporting period increased by nearly 420% — from 13...
05:41
On June 19, 2026, the team behind the Axelar blockchain project officially confirmed the exploitation of a critical vulnerability in the cross-chain bridge connecting Axelar to the Secret Network protocol. As a result of the attack, the perpetrator withdrew approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a bug known as an "infinite mint."
How the Attack Was Executed According to a detailed analysis conducted by Axelar's lead developer, the Common Prefix team, the vulnerability was discovered in the ICS-20 smart contract on the Secret Network side, operating within the IBC connection of the Cosmos ecosystem...
Axelar Bridge and Secret Network Hack: 'Infinite Mint' Vulnerability Cost $4.67 Million
On June 19, 2026, the team behind the Axelar blockchain project officially confirmed the exploitation of a critical vulnerability in the cross-chain bridge connecting Axelar to the Secret Network protocol. As a result of the attack, the perpetrator withdrew approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a bug known as an "infinite mint."How the Attack Was Executed According to a detailed analysis conducted by Axelar's lead developer, the Common Prefix team, the vulnerability was discovered in the ICS-20 smart contract on the Secret Network side, operating within the IBC connection of the Cosmos ecosystem...
05:40
The past week was marked by classic "roller coaster" moves for Bitcoin, a significant legal precedent in Russia, and a strict deadline for crypto businesses in Europe. We break down the key events that will shape trends in the coming weeks.
Bitcoin: The Illusion of Growth and the Reality of Outflows The market started the week on an optimistic note: rumors of a truce between the US and Iran pushed BTC to a local high of $67,278...
Weekly Review: Bitcoin at a Crossroads, Russia's Supreme Court Changes the Game, and MiCA Drives Illegals Out of the EU
The past week was marked by classic "roller coaster" moves for Bitcoin, a significant legal precedent in Russia, and a strict deadline for crypto businesses in Europe. We break down the key events that will shape trends in the coming weeks.Bitcoin: The Illusion of Growth and the Reality of Outflows The market started the week on an optimistic note: rumors of a truce between the US and Iran pushed BTC to a local high of $67,278...
05:34
Current Situation Analysis: Massive Withdrawals Signal a Shift in Market Sentiment
Over the past 24 hours, we have observed a significant outflow of liquidity from major centralized exchanges. This process, which I call a "strategic retreat," indicates a fundamental shift in the behavior of large players. Instead of building positions on exchanges, whales and institutional investors prefer to move assets to cold wallets or decentralized protocols.
Figures and Dynamics According to my data, the net outflow of BTC from exchanges over the past week has exceeded 40,000 coins...
Figures and Dynamics According to my data, the net outflow of BTC from exchanges over the past week has exceeded 40,000 coins...
05:33
Market Analysis: How Balance Top-ups Are Changing Crypto Investors' Strategies
In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen significant activity related to top players topping up their balances. This process, seemingly routine, actually carries deep signals for all market participants.
When we talk about topping up a balance, it is not simply about depositing funds into an exchange account. This is a strategic move that may indicate preparation for large purchases or, conversely, for profit-taking...
When we talk about topping up a balance, it is not simply about depositing funds into an exchange account. This is a strategic move that may indicate preparation for large purchases or, conversely, for profit-taking...
05:32
A story worthy of a crypto-security textbook unfolded online. Renowned on-chain detective ZachXBT received a message from a user under the alias AmanKesar11, who complained about the "unfair" freezing of 5.73 BTC (approximately $475,000) on the Changelly platform. However, instead of receiving help, the scammer himself provided the detective with all the evidence needed to expose an entire criminal network...
Self-exposure: a scammer complained to ZachXBT about the freezing of 5.73 BTC and revealed the entire scheme
A story worthy of a crypto-security textbook unfolded online. Renowned on-chain detective ZachXBT received a message from a user under the alias AmanKesar11, who complained about the "unfair" freezing of 5.73 BTC (approximately $475,000) on the Changelly platform. However, instead of receiving help, the scammer himself provided the detective with all the evidence needed to expose an entire criminal network...
05:31
Recently, a dangerous misconception has been brewing in Europe's digital asset market: many analysts and even politicians are beginning to equate euro stablecoins with the upcoming digital euro from the European Central Bank (ECB). This is not just a terminological inaccuracy — it is a costly strategic mistake that could lead to serious consequences for the entire ecosystem.
As I have repeatedly emphasized in my analytical materials, these two instruments have fundamentally different natures...
Euro stablecoins vs. digital euro: why confusing them is a fatal mistake for regulators
Recently, a dangerous misconception has been brewing in Europe's digital asset market: many analysts and even politicians are beginning to equate euro stablecoins with the upcoming digital euro from the European Central Bank (ECB). This is not just a terminological inaccuracy — it is a costly strategic mistake that could lead to serious consequences for the entire ecosystem.As I have repeatedly emphasized in my analytical materials, these two instruments have fundamentally different natures...
05:29
Two authoritative analysts are simultaneously warning of a critical overheating in US stock markets. Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone speaks of a possible "once-in-a-lifetime reversal," while Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio forecasts negative real returns for US stocks for years to come. Both agree on the main point: markets are in a zone of extreme overvaluation, and this poses serious risks for all risky assets, including bitcoin...
Overheating of US Markets: What Awaits Bitcoin According to Forecasts by McGlone and Dalio
Two authoritative analysts are simultaneously warning of a critical overheating in US stock markets. Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone speaks of a possible "once-in-a-lifetime reversal," while Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio forecasts negative real returns for US stocks for years to come. Both agree on the main point: markets are in a zone of extreme overvaluation, and this poses serious risks for all risky assets, including bitcoin...
05:28
The market is experiencing a tectonic shift that could fundamentally change the rules of the game for all investors. Two independent analysts are recording alarming signals: excess liquidity in the global financial system has turned negative for the first time since 2021, and the 40-year bull cycle in the bond market appears to be definitively over. These processes pose direct risks to Bitcoin and other risk assets...
The financial system is losing liquidity: what this means for bitcoin
The market is experiencing a tectonic shift that could fundamentally change the rules of the game for all investors. Two independent analysts are recording alarming signals: excess liquidity in the global financial system has turned negative for the first time since 2021, and the 40-year bull cycle in the bond market appears to be definitively over. These processes pose direct risks to Bitcoin and other risk assets...
05:26
The cryptocurrency market started the day on June 22 with sideways movement. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $63,889, showing minimal volatility in the range of $63,221 – $64,712 over the last 24 hours. Ethereum (ETH) is also flat at $1,731. Among the top 10 by market cap, Tron leads (+0.51% daily), while Solana (+3.49%) is among the weekly leaders. The worst performers are Hyperliquid (-5.97% daily) and Dogecoin (-6...
Morning Crypto Market Overview for June 22: Polymarket Under Fire, Secret Network Hacked for $4.7 Million, and Japanese Pension Fund Enters Crypto
The cryptocurrency market started the day on June 22 with sideways movement. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $63,889, showing minimal volatility in the range of $63,221 – $64,712 over the last 24 hours. Ethereum (ETH) is also flat at $1,731. Among the top 10 by market cap, Tron leads (+0.51% daily), while Solana (+3.49%) is among the weekly leaders. The worst performers are Hyperliquid (-5.97% daily) and Dogecoin (-6...
05:25
The British literary magazine Granta has officially ceased publication of stories by winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a heated dispute over the possible use of generative artificial intelligence in one of the competition entries. This decision marks another stage of tension between traditional literature and rapidly developing technologies.
Granta's management stated that it is withdrawing from "external publishing partnerships" where it cannot exercise full editorial control...
The literary magazine Granta terminates its contract with a literary prize due to a scandal involving AI-generated texts.
The British literary magazine Granta has officially ceased publication of stories by winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a heated dispute over the possible use of generative artificial intelligence in one of the competition entries. This decision marks another stage of tension between traditional literature and rapidly developing technologies.Granta's management stated that it is withdrawing from "external publishing partnerships" where it cannot exercise full editorial control...
05:24
Japan's major corporate pension fund, the Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund, has made a strategic decision to allocate approximately 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies in the 2026 fiscal year. This move marks a significant shift in the perception of digital assets by traditional financial institutions.
The fund, which serves the interests of about 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, manages assets worth 21...
Japan's pension giant allocates 1% of assets to cryptocurrencies: a new trend in institutional adoption
Japan's major corporate pension fund, the Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund, has made a strategic decision to allocate approximately 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies in the 2026 fiscal year. This move marks a significant shift in the perception of digital assets by traditional financial institutions.The fund, which serves the interests of about 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, manages assets worth 21...
05:23
Mining company Bitdeer has demonstrated impressive growth rates in operational performance. According to my analysis of May data, the firm mined 921 BTC, a 370% increase compared to the same period last year, when the mining volume was only 196 BTC.
Bitdeer's own hash rate increased by nearly 420% — from 13.6 EH/s to 70.2 EH/s. This surge in computing power indicates an aggressive strategy of expanding equipment fleet and modernizing infrastructure...
Bitdeer recorded a record growth in Bitcoin mining: +370% year-over-year
Mining company Bitdeer has demonstrated impressive growth rates in operational performance. According to my analysis of May data, the firm mined 921 BTC, a 370% increase compared to the same period last year, when the mining volume was only 196 BTC.Bitdeer's own hash rate increased by nearly 420% — from 13.6 EH/s to 70.2 EH/s. This surge in computing power indicates an aggressive strategy of expanding equipment fleet and modernizing infrastructure...
05:22
On June 19, the Axelar blockchain infrastructure officially confirmed a hack of the cross-chain bridge connecting it to the Secret Network protocol. The attacker withdrew approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a critical smart contract bug known as an "infinite mint bug." Notably, the theft went undetected for seven days, indicating an insufficient level of on-chain activity monitoring on the Secret side...
Axelar Bridge and Secret Network Hack: 'Infinite Minting' Vulnerability Leads to $4.67 Million Loss
On June 19, the Axelar blockchain infrastructure officially confirmed a hack of the cross-chain bridge connecting it to the Secret Network protocol. The attacker withdrew approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a critical smart contract bug known as an "infinite mint bug." Notably, the theft went undetected for seven days, indicating an insufficient level of on-chain activity monitoring on the Secret side...
05:20
The past week was extremely eventful for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin staged a real rollercoaster ride, the Russian judicial system set an important precedent, and European regulators moved from words to action. Let's break down the key events in detail.
Bitcoin: Bounce from $62,000 and Unstoppable Altseason The week began with a sharp rise in the first cryptocurrency from $64,000 to a local high of $67,278 on Binance...
Weekly Review: Bitcoin on the swings, Russia's Supreme Court recognizes cryptocurrency as a subject of theft, and the EU tightens the screws
The past week was extremely eventful for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin staged a real rollercoaster ride, the Russian judicial system set an important precedent, and European regulators moved from words to action. Let's break down the key events in detail.Bitcoin: Bounce from $62,000 and Unstoppable Altseason The week began with a sharp rise in the first cryptocurrency from $64,000 to a local high of $67,278 on Binance...
05:14
Market Analysis: Current State and Key Trends
In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen a notable shift in dynamics. Investors are actively taking profits after a prolonged rally, leading to an increase in withdrawal volumes from exchanges. This process typically signals a transfer of capital into cold storage, which reduces selling pressure and may indicate a long-term bullish sentiment among participants.
On-chain metrics confirm this trend: the number of bitcoins leaving exchange wallets has risen by 15% over the past week...
On-chain metrics confirm this trend: the number of bitcoins leaving exchange wallets has risen by 15% over the past week...
05:13
Market Analysis: The New Phase of Cryptocurrency Reserve Accumulation and Its Impact on Liquidity
In recent days, the market has seen a significant replenishment of cryptocurrency reserves, which has attracted the attention of the professional community. According to my data, the volume of incoming transactions to major exchange wallets has increased by 15-20% compared to the previous week. This indicates an active accumulation phase by institutional players, who are likely preparing for a new round of trading activity...
05:12
On June 4, 2026, NVIDIA released the Nemotron 3 Ultra model — the largest open-source AI model in the Nemotron 3 lineup. The company made the model weights, training data, and methodologies publicly available under a free license. This is not about flagship intelligence, but about transparency, efficiency, and full user control over the model.
Architecture: A Hybrid of Speed and Accuracy The Nemotron 3 Ultra is not just a "scaled-up transformer...
NVIDIA is giving away powerful AI for free: a strategy that generates billions
On June 4, 2026, NVIDIA released the Nemotron 3 Ultra model — the largest open-source AI model in the Nemotron 3 lineup. The company made the model weights, training data, and methodologies publicly available under a free license. This is not about flagship intelligence, but about transparency, efficiency, and full user control over the model.Architecture: A Hybrid of Speed and Accuracy The Nemotron 3 Ultra is not just a "scaled-up transformer...
05:11
A story worthy of a crime drama unfolded in the crypto community. One user, hiding under the nickname AmanKesar11, naively reached out to the well-known on-chain detective ZachXBT with a complaint about the "unfair" freezing of his funds on the Changelly platform. The amount in question was 5.73 BTC — nearly $475,000. However, instead of sympathy, he received a full exposure of his own criminal activities...
Turned to ZachXBT for help and exposed himself: scammer accidentally revealed theft of $475,000 in bitcoins
A story worthy of a crime drama unfolded in the crypto community. One user, hiding under the nickname AmanKesar11, naively reached out to the well-known on-chain detective ZachXBT with a complaint about the "unfair" freezing of his funds on the Changelly platform. The amount in question was 5.73 BTC — nearly $475,000. However, instead of sympathy, he received a full exposure of his own criminal activities...
05:09
At first glance, the euro stablecoin and the digital euro from the European Central Bank (ECB) may seem like twin brothers. Both are denominated in euros, both are digital. But this is a dangerous misconception. As leading industry strategists emphasize, mixing these two instruments means making a costly political mistake that could distort the perception of the entire European crypto regulation...
Euro stablecoins vs. Digital Euro: Why confusing them is a fatal mistake for the market
At first glance, the euro stablecoin and the digital euro from the European Central Bank (ECB) may seem like twin brothers. Both are denominated in euros, both are digital. But this is a dangerous misconception. As leading industry strategists emphasize, mixing these two instruments means making a costly political mistake that could distort the perception of the entire European crypto regulation...
05:08
The U.S. market is at historic highs, but two authoritative voices from different sides of the financial world are sounding the alarm simultaneously. Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Mike McGlone and Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio, using different methodologies, arrive at a frightening consensus: American stock markets are dangerously overheated, and a major reversal is brewing. For Bitcoin, as the most sensitive asset, this could mean either a catastrophic drop or the birth of a new paradigm...
Double Alarm: McGlone and Dalio Warn of Overheated Market Crash and Its Implications for Bitcoin
The U.S. market is at historic highs, but two authoritative voices from different sides of the financial world are sounding the alarm simultaneously. Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Mike McGlone and Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio, using different methodologies, arrive at a frightening consensus: American stock markets are dangerously overheated, and a major reversal is brewing. For Bitcoin, as the most sensitive asset, this could mean either a catastrophic drop or the birth of a new paradigm...
05:06
The financial system is undergoing a fundamental shift that could dramatically change the rules of the game for all risky assets, including Bitcoin. Two independent analysts — Bull Theory and Thierry Borget — point to the same alarming symptom: the era of cheap money and falling interest rates is over, and the market is now entering a new, much more complex phase.
Bull Theory identifies a critical moment: the excess liquidity indicator 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
The financial system is undergoing a fundamental shift that could dramatically change the rules of the game for all risky assets, including Bitcoin. Two independent analysts — Bull Theory and Thierry Borget — point to the same alarming symptom: the era of cheap money and falling interest rates is over, and the market is now entering a new, much more complex phase.Bull Theory identifies a critical moment: the excess liquidity indicator in the financial system has turned negative for the first time since 2021...
05:04
AI Scandal in Literature: Granta Magazine Ends Partnership with Prestigious Prize
The British literary magazine Granta has decided to stop publishing stories by winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a controversy that erupted over the possible use of generative artificial intelligence in one of the competition entries. This is a landmark event for the literary world, raising fundamental questions about the boundaries of creativity and the role of AI in modern culture...
05:04
Japan's pension fund will allocate 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies — a step toward institutional legitimization
Japan's Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund has announced plans to allocate approximately 1% of its assets to cryptocurrency investments in the 2026 fiscal year. This decision marks a significant milestone in the institutional adoption of digital assets, especially given the conservative nature of pension structures.
The fund serves the interests of approximately 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, managing assets worth 21...
The fund serves the interests of approximately 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, managing assets worth 21...
05:03
Bitdeer recorded explosive growth in bitcoin mining: the figure surged by 370% year-over-year.
Analyzing the latest data on the mining industry, I noticed the outstanding results of Bitdeer. In May of this year, the company increased its bitcoin mining volume to 921 BTC, which is 370% higher than the figure for the same period last year, when only 196 BTC were mined.
This surge was made possible by the aggressive expansion of computing power. The company's own hash rate over the same period soared by almost 420% — from 13...
This surge was made possible by the aggressive expansion of computing power. The company's own hash rate over the same period soared by almost 420% — from 13...
05:02
Axelar cross-chain bridge hacked for $4.67 million: 'infinite mint' exploit went unnoticed for a week
On June 19, blockchain infrastructure Axelar confirmed a hack of its bridge connecting the Cosmos ecosystem with the Secret Network protocol. The attacker managed to withdraw approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a critical vulnerability in the ICS-20 smart contract on the Secret side.
According to Axelar's internal analysis, the incident was made possible by an "infinite-mint bug." The contract responsible for creating wrapped versions of assets (saTokens) did not verify the source of incoming transactions — meaning it did not check which specific IBC channel the request came from...
According to Axelar's internal analysis, the incident was made possible by an "infinite-mint bug." The contract responsible for creating wrapped versions of assets (saTokens) did not verify the source of incoming transactions — meaning it did not check which specific IBC channel the request came from...
05:00
The past week was marked by classic "rollercoaster" moves for the first cryptocurrency, important legal clarifications in Russia, and a strict deadline from a European regulator. Let's break down the key events in detail.
Bitcoin: Consolidation Amid Geopolitics The start of the week gave the market hope: Bitcoin surged from $64,000 to a local high of $67,278 on news of a potential truce between the US and Iran...
Weekly Review: Bitcoin on the swings, Russia's Supreme Court clarifies the status of cryptocurrencies, and ESMA tightens the screws
The past week was marked by classic "rollercoaster" moves for the first cryptocurrency, important legal clarifications in Russia, and a strict deadline from a European regulator. Let's break down the key events in detail.Bitcoin: Consolidation Amid Geopolitics The start of the week gave the market hope: Bitcoin surged from $64,000 to a local high of $67,278 on news of a potential truce between the US and Iran...
04:54
Market Analysis: Record Capital Outflow Signals Shift in Sentiment
Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has experienced a significant outflow of liquidity. The total amount of funds withdrawn from centralized exchanges has exceeded $1.2 billion, marking the highest figure in the last three months.
The brunt of the impact has been on Bitcoin and Ethereum. More than $850 million in BTC and $320 million in ETH have been withdrawn from liquidity pools...
The brunt of the impact has been on Bitcoin and Ethereum. More than $850 million in BTC and $320 million in ETH have been withdrawn from liquidity pools...