The AI dispute in literature: Granta magazine ends partnership with prestigious prize
The British literary magazine Granta has officially ceased publishing stories by winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a scandal that erupted over the possible use of generative artificial intelligence in one of the competition entries.Conflict over editorial control Granta stated that it is withdrawing from "external publishing partnerships" where the magazine does not have full editorial control...
Japan's pension fund will allocate 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies: a new step in institutional adoption
Japan's Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund has announced plans to allocate approximately 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies in the 2026 fiscal year. This move marks another stage in the penetration of digital assets into conservative investment structures.The fund serves the interests of roughly 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, managing assets worth 21.3 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $130 million...
Mining giant Bitdeer increased bitcoin production by 370% over the year — hashrate surged by 420%
Bitdeer has demonstrated impressive results for May, increasing its Bitcoin mining output by 370% compared to the same period last year. In the reporting month, the company's miners extracted 921 BTC, whereas a year earlier this figure was only 196 BTC. This surge indicates a large-scale equipment upgrade and an aggressive capacity expansion strategy.Key indicators for May:
Bitdeer's proprietary hash rate increased by nearly 420% year-over-year — from 13...
Axelar and Secret Network Bridge Hack: Critical Vulnerability of $4.67 Million Discovered
On June 19, as an analyst at Cryptalist, I recorded a serious incident in the field of cross-chain bridges. The Axelar project officially confirmed a hack of its bridge connecting to the Secret Network protocol. The attacker, exploiting an "infinite mint" vulnerability, withdrew approximately $4.67 million. Notably, the attack went unnoticed for seven days, indicating insufficient monitoring responsiveness...Weekly Recap: Bitcoin on a Rollercoaster, Russia's Supreme Court Recognizes Cryptocurrency as Subject of Theft, and Stricter MiCA Regulations
The past week was marked by sharp fluctuations in the first cryptocurrency, important legal changes in Russia, and stricter requirements for crypto platforms in the European Union. The market continues to search for a foothold, while regulators tighten the screws.Bitcoin: Return to $64,000 and Weak Demand The week began with a powerful surge of Bitcoin from around $64,000 to a local peak of $67,278 on Binance...
Analysis of Mass Withdrawals from Crypto Exchanges: A Signal for Correction or a Shift in Strategy?
Analysis of on-chain data shows that the bulk of the funds have left the hot wallets of Binance and Coinbase...
A major investor increased their positions: analysis of the latest portfolio additions
According to blockchain analytics data, which I regularly monitor, the volume of incoming funds exceeds the average figures for the last month by 40%...
NVIDIA is giving away powerful AI for free: a brilliant strategy generating billions
Unlike giants such as ChatGPT or Claude, Nemotron 3 Ultra can be downloaded, fine-tuned on your own data, and deployed on your own infrastructure...
A scammer accidentally turned himself in by contacting ZachXBT to complain about his bitcoins being frozen.
Euro stablecoins and the digital euro: two different worlds that are dangerously confused
McGlone and Dalio are united: a bubble is inflating in US markets — bitcoin under threat
McGlone: "Dominoes" Are Falling, and Bitcoin Is the First Tile McGlone sees classic signs of a bubble...
The end of the bond era: why the disappearance of liquidity threatens Bitcoin
Crisis in the literary world: Granta magazine cuts ties with prestigious award over AI scandal
Reasons for the Break Granta's official position is a refusal to participate in "external publishing partnerships" where the magazine does not have full editorial control...
Japan's Nationwide Business Pension Fund to allocate 1% of assets to cryptocurrencies: a new era of institutional adoption
Currently, the entity manages 21...
Bitdeer increased bitcoin mining by 370%: the company's hash rate surged by nearly 420%
The company's proprietary hash rate increased by nearly 420% during this period, from 13.6 EH/s to 70.2 EH/s. This indicates that Bitdeer is not merely compensating for network difficulty but is actively expanding its market share by commissioning new rigs and optimizing existing data centers...
Axelar Bridge and Secret Network Hack: 'Infinite Mint' Vulnerability Cost $4.67 Million
On June 19, the blockchain infrastructure project Axelar confirmed the exploitation of a critical vulnerability in the bridge connecting its network with the privacy protocol Secret Network. As a result of the attack, the attacker managed to withdraw assets worth approximately $4.67 million. The incident went unnoticed for seven days, indicating the difficulty of detecting such attacks in cross-chain infrastructure...Weekly review: Bitcoin on the swings, cryptocurrency in Russia gains legal status, and the EU tightens the screws
The past week was packed with events that once again confirmed the ambiguity and high volatility of the crypto market. Bitcoin made a sharp surge to $67,000, but then just as quickly retreated, while Russian courts took an important step toward recognizing digital assets, and the European regulator began the active phase of implementing MiCA. Let's break down the key trends.Bitcoin: "roller coaster" and bearish trend The start of the week was marked by a strong impulse...
Current Situation Analysis: How to Properly Evaluate Withdrawals in the Crypto Market
The main reasons for the increase in withdrawals include several key factors. First, investors are increasingly preferring to store assets in cold wallets, fearing vulnerabilities in centralized platforms...
Major player strengthens positions: Analysis of the latest crypto wallet replenishment
Transaction Details and Market Context According to blockchain analytics data, a significant amount in stablecoins and major altcoins has been deposited into the specified wallet...
NVIDIA is giving away AI for free, but making the most money: the Nemotron 3 Ultra strategy
Unlike ChatGPT or Claude, Nemotron 3 Ultra can be downloaded, fine-tuned on your own data, and run on your own infrastructure...
Scandalous Self-Exposure: Scammer Turned Himself In by Complaining to ZachXBT About a BTC Block
Euro stablecoins and the digital euro: two different worlds that should not be mixed
We are talking about two dissimilar systems. They operate on different technologies, have different legal statuses, and solve different problems through different distribution channels...
Overheated US Market: McGloane and Dalio Warn of a Reversal — What This Means for Bitcoin
McGlone, known for his accurate Bitcoin predictions, calls the current situation a "once-in-a-lifetime reversal...
Liquidity is drying up, the era of bonds is over: what this means for bitcoin
Excess liquidity has turned negative My analysis shows that the indicator of excess liquidity in the financial system — the difference between money supply growth, inflation, and economic growth — has turned negative for the first time since 2021...
The literary magazine Granta is severing ties with a literary award due to a scandal involving AI.
The British literary magazine Granta has officially ceased publishing 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 texts that won in the regional selection.Granta stated that it will henceforth withdraw from "external publishing partnerships" where the magazine lacks full editorial control...
Japan's pension fund will allocate 1% of its portfolio to cryptocurrencies: a new era of institutional adoption
The Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund (Japan) has made a strategic decision to allocate approximately 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies in the 2026 fiscal year. This move marks a significant milestone in the process of institutional adoption of digital assets in one of the world's largest economies.The fund, which serves the interests of approximately 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, manages assets worth 21...
Bitdeer takes off: Bitcoin mining increased by 370% in a year — what is behind this surge?
The mining industry continues to demonstrate impressive scaling rates, and Bitdeer is a prime example. According to my analysis of operational data, in May of this year, the company increased its bitcoin production to 921 BTC, compared to just 196 BTC in May last year. Thus, the annual growth reached a colossal 370%.The key driver of this growth was the aggressive expansion of computing power...
Axelar Bridge and Secret Network Hack: 'Infinite Mint' Vulnerability Costs $4.67 Million
On June 19, the blockchain project Axelar officially confirmed a hack of its cross-chain bridge connecting it to 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."Notably, the theft went undetected for seven days, indicating insufficient effectiveness of real-time monitoring systems...
Weekly Roundup: Bitcoin on a Rollercoaster, Russia's Supreme Court Recognizes Cryptocurrency as Property, and MiCA's Pressure on the EU Market
The past week was marked by classic "roller coaster" moves for bitcoin, an important legal precedent in Russia, and increased regulatory pressure on crypto exchanges in the European Union. The leading cryptocurrency demonstrated high sensitivity to geopolitics, while institutional interest continues to wane.Bitcoin: Bounce from $62,000 and Weakening Dominance The week started with confident growth: bitcoin's price jumped from $64,000 to a local high of $67,278 amid news of a potential truce between the US and Iran...
Market Analysis: The Withdrawal Phase and Its Implications for Investors
Monitoring on-chain data shows that over the past 48 hours, the volume of assets withdrawn from major centralized platforms has increased by 12-15%...