22.06.2026
04:10
A major scandal involving suspicions of artificial intelligence use has led to the severance of a long-standing partnership between the British literary magazine Granta and the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize. This event has become yet another alarming signal for the entire industry, demonstrating how AI is beginning to blur the boundaries between human creativity and machine generation...
AI Scandal in Literature: Granta Magazine Ends Partnership with Prestigious Prize
A major scandal involving suspicions of artificial intelligence use has led to the severance of a long-standing partnership between the British literary magazine Granta and the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize. This event has become yet another alarming signal for the entire industry, demonstrating how AI is beginning to blur the boundaries between human creativity and machine generation...
04:09
Japan's Nationwide Business Pension Fund will allocate 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies: a new signal for the institutional market
Japan's Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund, which serves the interests of approximately 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, has made a strategic decision to allocate about 1% of its portfolio to investments in digital assets. This move is planned for the 2026 fiscal year and marks another stage in the penetration of cryptocurrencies into traditional institutional structures.
The fund manages a substantial amount of assets — 21...
The fund manages a substantial amount of assets — 21...
04:08
Bitdeer demonstrates explosive growth: bitcoin mining increased by 370% year-over-year
May 2024 was a landmark month for mining company Bitdeer. According to my analysis of operational data, the firm mined 921 BTC, representing a colossal jump of 370% compared to the 196 BTC mined in May 2023. This result is a direct consequence of the aggressive capacity scaling strategy I have been tracking for several quarters.
The key driver of growth was the company's own hash rate. During the reporting period, it increased by nearly 420% — from 13...
The key driver of growth was the company's own hash rate. During the reporting period, it increased by nearly 420% — from 13...
04:07
On June 19, the Axelar team officially confirmed the exploitation of a critical vulnerability in the cross-chain bridge connecting their protocol to Secret Network. The attacker took advantage of an "infinite mint" bug, allowing them to withdraw digital assets worth approximately $4.67 million. Notably, the theft went unnoticed for seven days, indicating insufficient on-chain activity monitoring by the bridge operators...
Axelar Bridge and Secret Network Hack: 'Infinite Mint' Vulnerability Cost $4.67 Million
On June 19, the Axelar team officially confirmed the exploitation of a critical vulnerability in the cross-chain bridge connecting their protocol to Secret Network. The attacker took advantage of an "infinite mint" bug, allowing them to withdraw digital assets worth approximately $4.67 million. Notably, the theft went unnoticed for seven days, indicating insufficient on-chain activity monitoring by the bridge operators...
04:05
The past week was marked by sharp movements in the first cryptocurrency, a landmark legal precedent in Russia, and a tough ultimatum from a European regulator. We break down the key events that shaped the current market landscape.
Bitcoin: Rollercoaster Ride and Capital Outflows The week began with a surge of optimism. Bitcoin prices jumped from $64,000 to a local high of $67,278 amid news of a potential truce between the US and Iran...
Weekly digest: Bitcoin on the swings, cryptocurrency recognition in Russia, and tightening of MiCA rules
The past week was marked by sharp movements in the first cryptocurrency, a landmark legal precedent in Russia, and a tough ultimatum from a European regulator. We break down the key events that shaped the current market landscape.Bitcoin: Rollercoaster Ride and Capital Outflows The week began with a surge of optimism. Bitcoin prices jumped from $64,000 to a local high of $67,278 amid news of a potential truce between the US and Iran...
03:59
Key Points for Withdrawing Funds from Crypto Exchanges: Expert Analysis
In the world of cryptocurrencies, the process of withdrawing funds from exchange platforms remains one of the most critical operations for traders and investors. As a leading analyst at Cryptalist, I observe daily how even minor errors in this process can lead to significant financial losses.
Withdrawing funds is not just a technical procedure but a strategic step requiring careful planning. The main stages include account verification, selecting a network (e...
Withdrawing funds is not just a technical procedure but a strategic step requiring careful planning. The main stages include account verification, selecting a network (e...
03:58
Polygon Global Inc. expands its portfolio: asset acquisition and strategic growth
The digital asset market continues to show signs of consolidation. In the latest round of funding and operational adjustments, Polygon Global Inc. (not to be confused with the Polygon/MATIC project) has strategically replenished its portfolio. This involves acquiring additional stakes in a number of specialized structures, indicating an intention to strengthen its position in the blockchain infrastructure solutions segment...
03:56
On June 4, 2026, NVIDIA released its largest AI model to the public—Nemotron 3 Ultra. The weights, training data, and methodologies were published under a free license. But don't get too excited about the "freebie": behind this generosity lies a well-thought-out strategy that brings the company more profit than any paid competitors.
Nemotron 3 Ultra was not created to break records in intelligence tests...
NVIDIA is giving away powerful AI for free: a genius move or hidden monopolization?
On June 4, 2026, NVIDIA released its largest AI model to the public—Nemotron 3 Ultra. The weights, training data, and methodologies were published under a free license. But don't get too excited about the "freebie": behind this generosity lies a well-thought-out strategy that brings the company more profit than any paid competitors.Nemotron 3 Ultra was not created to break records in intelligence tests...
03:55
A story worthy of a crime thriller unfolded in the world of cryptocurrency analytics. Renowned on-chain detective ZachXBT encountered a blatant case of self-exposure: a scammer, whose funds had been frozen, contacted him for help, unaware that he was signing his own sentence.
A user under the nickname AmanKesar11 wrote to ZachXBT complaining about the "unfair" blocking of 5.73 BTC (approximately $475,000) on the Changelly platform...
A fraudster turned himself in: a complaint about frozen bitcoins led to the exposure of a criminal scheme
A story worthy of a crime thriller unfolded in the world of cryptocurrency analytics. Renowned on-chain detective ZachXBT encountered a blatant case of self-exposure: a scammer, whose funds had been frozen, contacted him for help, unaware that he was signing his own sentence.A user under the nickname AmanKesar11 wrote to ZachXBT complaining about the "unfair" blocking of 5.73 BTC (approximately $475,000) on the Changelly platform...
03:54
Euro stablecoins and the digital euro: why confusing them is a fatal mistake for regulators
Recently, a dangerous trend has emerged in the market: many analysts and even politicians are beginning to confuse the concepts of euro stablecoins and the digital euro from the European Central Bank (ECB). This is not just a terminological confusion — it is a strategic miscalculation that could cost the entire European financial system dearly.
Let's understand the fundamental differences. Euro stablecoins, regulated under MiCA as e-money tokens, operate on public blockchains — Ethereum, Solana, and others...
Let's understand the fundamental differences. Euro stablecoins, regulated under MiCA as e-money tokens, operate on public blockchains — Ethereum, Solana, and others...
03:52
Two world-renowned analysts have issued warnings about the critical state of the U.S. stock market almost simultaneously. Mike McGlone, a strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, predicts a "once-in-a-lifetime reversal," while Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio expects negative real returns on U.S. stocks for years to come. Both agree on the main point: markets are dangerously overheated.
Their arguments complement each other, painting a multifaceted picture of an impending correction...
Analysts in unison: overheating of US markets signals a reversal — what this means for bitcoin
Two world-renowned analysts have issued warnings about the critical state of the U.S. stock market almost simultaneously. Mike McGlone, a strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, predicts a "once-in-a-lifetime reversal," while Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio expects negative real returns on U.S. stocks for years to come. Both agree on the main point: markets are dangerously overheated.Their arguments complement each other, painting a multifaceted picture of an impending correction...
03:51
The market is undergoing a tectonic shift that could rewrite the rules of the game for all risky assets, including Bitcoin. Two independent analytical signals indicate that the former financial paradigm, based on an abundance of cheap money and perpetual bond growth, is coming to an end. This is not just a correction—it is a structural change that carries both direct threats and long-term opportunities for cryptocurrencies...
The financial system is drying up: why the withdrawal of liquidity and the collapse of the bond era threaten bitcoin
The market is undergoing a tectonic shift that could rewrite the rules of the game for all risky assets, including Bitcoin. Two independent analytical signals indicate that the former financial paradigm, based on an abundance of cheap money and perpetual bond growth, is coming to an end. This is not just a correction—it is a structural change that carries both direct threats and long-term opportunities for cryptocurrencies...
03:49
The cultural landscape has once again been shaken by a wave of controversy related to artificial intelligence. This time, the epicenter of the conflict is the prestigious British literary magazine Granta, which decided to stop publishing stories by the winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a heated debate over the possible use of generative neural networks in writing one of the competition entries...
Granta terminates contract with literary prize: AI scandal calls future partnerships into question
The cultural landscape has once again been shaken by a wave of controversy related to artificial intelligence. This time, the epicenter of the conflict is the prestigious British literary magazine Granta, which decided to stop publishing stories by the winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a heated debate over the possible use of generative neural networks in writing one of the competition entries...
03:49
Japan's pension fund enters cryptocurrencies: 1% of assets under management will go into digital assets
Japan's major corporate pension fund, the Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund, has made a strategic decision to diversify its portfolio with cryptocurrencies. In the 2026 fiscal year, the fund will allocate approximately 1% of its total assets under management to digital assets.
The fund serves the interests of around 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, with assets under management totaling 21...
The fund serves the interests of around 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, with assets under management totaling 21...
03:48
Mining company Bitdeer demonstrated impressive results for May, showing exponential growth in production capacity. During the month, the firm mined 921 BTC, which is 370% higher than the figure for the same period last year, when only 196 BTC were extracted. This surge is directly linked to aggressive infrastructure expansion.
The company's proprietary hashrate increased by almost 420% over the year — from 13...
Bitdeer increased bitcoin mining by 370% year-over-year: hash rate surged by 420%
Mining company Bitdeer demonstrated impressive results for May, showing exponential growth in production capacity. During the month, the firm mined 921 BTC, which is 370% higher than the figure for the same period last year, when only 196 BTC were extracted. This surge is directly linked to aggressive infrastructure expansion.The company's proprietary hashrate increased by almost 420% over the year — from 13...
03:47
On June 19, the blockchain infrastructure project Axelar officially confirmed the hack of a cross-chain bridge connecting its network with the Secret Network protocol. As a result of the attack, the attacker withdrew approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a critical vulnerability known as "infinite mint."
Attack Details and Technical Background The incident went unnoticed for seven days, indicating the complexity and stealth of the attack vector...
Axelar Bridge and Secret Network Hack: 'Infinite Mint' Vulnerability Cost $4.67 Million
On June 19, the blockchain infrastructure project Axelar officially confirmed the hack of a cross-chain bridge connecting its network with the Secret Network protocol. As a result of the attack, the attacker withdrew approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a critical vulnerability known as "infinite mint."Attack Details and Technical Background The incident went unnoticed for seven days, indicating the complexity and stealth of the attack vector...
03:45
The past week was extremely eventful for the crypto market. Bitcoin made a sharp upward move, followed by a correction, while the main news came from the regulatory sphere — both in Russia and the European Union. Let's break down the key events.
Bitcoin: Surge to $67,000 and Drop to $62,000 The week started with a strong impulse: the price of the leading cryptocurrency surged from around $64,000 to a local high of $67,278 on Binance...
Weekly Review: Bitcoin on a 'roller coaster', cryptocurrency in Russia recognized as an object of theft, and new MiCA rules in the EU
The past week was extremely eventful for the crypto market. Bitcoin made a sharp upward move, followed by a correction, while the main news came from the regulatory sphere — both in Russia and the European Union. Let's break down the key events.Bitcoin: Surge to $67,000 and Drop to $62,000 The week started with a strong impulse: the price of the leading cryptocurrency surged from around $64,000 to a local high of $67,278 on Binance...
03:43
Critical analysis of withdrawal mechanisms: liquidity, risks, and capital management strategies
In the world of cryptocurrencies, the withdrawal procedure is not just a technical operation, but a fundamental element of liquidity and risk management. As an analyst, I observe daily how a lack of understanding of this process leads to capital loss, especially among retail traders.
Key Mechanisms and Their Impact Modern exchanges offer several withdrawal methods: on-chain transactions (with blockchain confirmation) and off-chain transfers (internal transfers between users)...
Key Mechanisms and Their Impact Modern exchanges offer several withdrawal methods: on-chain transactions (with blockchain confirmation) and off-chain transfers (internal transfers between users)...
03:43
Market Analysis: How Balance Top-ups Affect Liquidity and Price Dynamics
In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen a significant inflow of liquidity, driven by massive balance top-ups on major exchanges. This event has caught the attention of traders and analysts, as such capital movements often precede volatility.
According to my data, the volume of top-ups over the last 24 hours has exceeded average levels by 35%, indicating increased activity among institutional investors...
According to my data, the volume of top-ups over the last 24 hours has exceeded average levels by 35%, indicating increased activity among institutional investors...
03:41
NVIDIA has released its largest open AI model — Nemotron 3 Ultra. The release took place on June 4, 2026: the model weights, training data, and training methodologies were made publicly available under a free license. The model is designed for long-running autonomous agents and complex reasoning.
Unlike closed flagship models like ChatGPT or Claude, Nemotron 3 Ultra can be downloaded, fine-tuned on your own data, and deployed on your own infrastructure...
NVIDIA gives away powerful AI for free — and earns more than its competitors from it
NVIDIA has released its largest open AI model — Nemotron 3 Ultra. The release took place on June 4, 2026: the model weights, training data, and training methodologies were made publicly available under a free license. The model is designed for long-running autonomous agents and complex reasoning.Unlike closed flagship models like ChatGPT or Claude, Nemotron 3 Ultra can be downloaded, fine-tuned on your own data, and deployed on your own infrastructure...
03:40
A flagrant incident has occurred in the crypto community, once again proving that the professionalism of blockchain detectives should not be underestimated. This time, the victim of his own stupidity was a malicious actor who personally contacted the well-known analyst ZachXBT to complain about an "unfair" freeze of funds.
A user under the nickname AmanKesar11 wrote to ZachXBT, demanding help in unfreezing 5...
Self-conceit led to downfall: scammer turned himself in to ZachXBT, complaining about the freeze of 5.73 BTC
A flagrant incident has occurred in the crypto community, once again proving that the professionalism of blockchain detectives should not be underestimated. This time, the victim of his own stupidity was a malicious actor who personally contacted the well-known analyst ZachXBT to complain about an "unfair" freeze of funds.A user under the nickname AmanKesar11 wrote to ZachXBT, demanding help in unfreezing 5...
03:39
Euro stablecoins vs. digital euro: why confusing these assets is a fatal mistake for regulators
Against the backdrop of the active development of digital finance in Europe, a dangerous misconception is increasingly emerging: equating euro stablecoins with the upcoming digital euro from the European Central Bank (ECB). As an analyst, I must emphasize: these are two fundamentally different instruments, and conflating them in policy and regulation is a costly mistake that must not be made.
The key difference lies in the infrastructure...
The key difference lies in the infrastructure...
03:37
Two globally recognized experts have almost simultaneously warned about a critical overheating of the US stock market. Now, when the US stock market capitalization relative to GDP has reached levels not seen since 1928–1929, and investors are massively betting on continued growth, we are observing classic signs of a "bubble" forming. The question is not whether a correction will occur, but when and what its trigger will be...
Analysts are sounding the alarm: overheating in US markets threatens a crash — what this means for Bitcoin
Two globally recognized experts have almost simultaneously warned about a critical overheating of the US stock market. Now, when the US stock market capitalization relative to GDP has reached levels not seen since 1928–1929, and investors are massively betting on continued growth, we are observing classic signs of a "bubble" forming. The question is not whether a correction will occur, but when and what its trigger will be...
03:36
Markets are undergoing a fundamental shift that many investors have yet to fully appreciate. Two independent analysts point to symptoms of a deep crisis: excess liquidity in the financial system has turned negative for the first time since 2021, and the 40-year bond bull market appears to have ended. These processes pose a direct threat to risky assets, including Bitcoin (BTC).
Liquidity is drying up: money is leaving the system A key indicator is the measure of excess cash in the system...
The financial system is drying up: how the disappearance of liquidity and the end of the bond era threaten bitcoin
Markets are undergoing a fundamental shift that many investors have yet to fully appreciate. Two independent analysts point to symptoms of a deep crisis: excess liquidity in the financial system has turned negative for the first time since 2021, and the 40-year bond bull market appears to have ended. These processes pose a direct threat to risky assets, including Bitcoin (BTC).Liquidity is drying up: money is leaving the system A key indicator is the measure of excess cash in the system...
03:35
The British literary magazine Granta has decided to stop publishing stories by winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a scandal that has erupted in the industry, involving suspicions of using generative artificial intelligence in the creation of one of the works.
The official position of the editorial board is as follows: the magazine will no longer participate in "external publishing partnerships" where it does not have full editorial control over the final content...
The magazine Granta has terminated its partnership with a literary award due to a scandal involving AI.
The British literary magazine Granta has decided to stop publishing stories by winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a scandal that has erupted in the industry, involving suspicions of using generative artificial intelligence in the creation of one of the works.The official position of the editorial board is as follows: the magazine will no longer participate in "external publishing partnerships" where it does not have full editorial control over the final content...
03:34
Japan's major pension fund will allocate 1% of its portfolio to cryptocurrencies.
Institutional adoption of digital assets takes a new significant step: Japan's Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund has decided to allocate approximately 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies as early as the 2026 fiscal year.
This fund, serving the interests of about 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, manages assets worth 21.3 billion yen, equivalent to roughly $130 million. Thus, the amount allocated for crypto investments will be approximately $1...
This fund, serving the interests of about 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, manages assets worth 21.3 billion yen, equivalent to roughly $130 million. Thus, the amount allocated for crypto investments will be approximately $1...
03:33
Mining company Bitdeer continues to surprise the market with its growth rates. In May 2024, the firm increased its production of the first cryptocurrency to 921 BTC, which is 370% more compared to the 196 BTC mined in the same month a year earlier.
The key driver of this impressive leap was a significant expansion of its own computing power. Bitdeer's hashrate increased by nearly 420% over this period — from 13...
Bitdeer demonstrates explosive growth: Bitcoin mining surged 370% year-over-year
Mining company Bitdeer continues to surprise the market with its growth rates. In May 2024, the firm increased its production of the first cryptocurrency to 921 BTC, which is 370% more compared to the 196 BTC mined in the same month a year earlier.The key driver of this impressive leap was a significant expansion of its own computing power. Bitdeer's hashrate increased by nearly 420% over this period — from 13...
03:32
On June 19, the blockchain project Axelar disclosed a hack of the bridge connecting its infrastructure with the Secret Network protocol. The attacker withdrew approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a critical "infinite mint" vulnerability in the smart contract. The theft went unnoticed for seven days, indicating serious gaps in the monitoring systems of both networks.
The bug was discovered in a modified CW20-ICS20 contract on the Secret side, operating within the Cosmos IBC connection...
Infinite mint vulnerability: Axelar lost $4.67 million in a bridge hack with Secret Network
On June 19, the blockchain project Axelar disclosed a hack of the bridge connecting its infrastructure with the Secret Network protocol. The attacker withdrew approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a critical "infinite mint" vulnerability in the smart contract. The theft went unnoticed for seven days, indicating serious gaps in the monitoring systems of both networks.The bug was discovered in a modified CW20-ICS20 contract on the Secret side, operating within the Cosmos IBC connection...
03:30
The past week was marked by sharp movements in the market of the first cryptocurrency, an important legal precedent in Russia, and tightening regulatory requirements in the European Union. Let's break down the key events that shaped market sentiment.
Bitcoin: A Rollercoaster Ride Amid Geopolitics and Macroeconomics The week for Bitcoin began with an optimistic surge. The price jumped from around $64,000 to a local high of $67,278 following news of a potential truce between the US and Iran...
Weekly Review: Bitcoin tests investors' nerves, while Russia brings clarity to the status of cryptocurrencies
The past week was marked by sharp movements in the market of the first cryptocurrency, an important legal precedent in Russia, and tightening regulatory requirements in the European Union. Let's break down the key events that shaped market sentiment.Bitcoin: A Rollercoaster Ride Amid Geopolitics and Macroeconomics The week for Bitcoin began with an optimistic surge. The price jumped from around $64,000 to a local high of $67,278 following news of a potential truce between the US and Iran...
03:24
How to safely withdraw cryptocurrency: a professional guide to transactions
The issue of withdrawing digital assets from an exchange or wallet is one of the most critical points in any crypto investor's operations. The safety of your funds depends on how competently you carry out this operation. In my practice, I have repeatedly encountered situations where even experienced traders lost assets due to basic withdrawal errors.
Basic Rules for Withdrawing Cryptocurrency The first and most important rule: always check the network through which the transfer is made...
Basic Rules for Withdrawing Cryptocurrency The first and most important rule: always check the network through which the transfer is made...