21.06.2026
18:30
The British literary magazine Granta has decided to stop publishing stories by winners of the 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 a new wave of tension in the literary world, where AI technologies are increasingly challenging traditional notions of authorship...
The literary magazine Granta is ending 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 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 a new wave of tension in the literary world, where AI technologies are increasingly challenging traditional notions of authorship...
18:29
Japan's pension fund prepares to enter cryptocurrency: 1% of assets into digital assets
Japan's Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund has announced plans to diversify its portfolio. In the 2026 fiscal year, the organization will allocate approximately 1% of its total assets under management to cryptocurrencies. This decision marks a significant step for institutional investors in Asia, given the conservative nature of pension funds.
The fund, which serves the interests of approximately 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, manages assets worth 21...
The fund, which serves the interests of approximately 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, manages assets worth 21...
18:28
Bitdeer, one of the leading players in the cryptocurrency mining sector, reported impressive operational results for May. According to my calculations based on the provided data, the volume of mined coins reached 921 BTC, which is 4.7 times higher than the year-ago figure of 196 BTC. This 370% growth is not just a statistic but a direct reflection of an aggressive strategy to scale computing power...
Bitcoin mining giant Bitdeer increased its bitcoin production by 370% year-over-year: hash rate surged by 420%
Bitdeer, one of the leading players in the cryptocurrency mining sector, reported impressive operational results for May. According to my calculations based on the provided data, the volume of mined coins reached 921 BTC, which is 4.7 times higher than the year-ago figure of 196 BTC. This 370% growth is not just a statistic but a direct reflection of an aggressive strategy to scale computing power...
18:27
On June 19, the blockchain infrastructure Axelar officially confirmed a security incident related to the bridge connecting its network with the Secret Network protocol. As a result of exploiting a critical vulnerability, the attacker withdrew assets worth approximately $4.67 million. A key feature of the attack was the use of the so-called "infinite mint" method, a technique allowing unlimited token creation without real backing...
Cross-chain bridge hack of Axelar and Secret Network: "infinite mint" vulnerability cost $4.67 million
On June 19, the blockchain infrastructure Axelar officially confirmed a security incident related to the bridge connecting its network with the Secret Network protocol. As a result of exploiting a critical vulnerability, the attacker withdrew assets worth approximately $4.67 million. A key feature of the attack was the use of the so-called "infinite mint" method, a technique allowing unlimited token creation without real backing...
18:25
The past week was packed with events that once again confirmed: the digital asset market remains extremely sensitive to macroeconomic and geopolitical triggers. Bitcoin made another volatile journey, while regulators on both sides of the Atlantic continued to shape a new legal reality for the industry.
Bitcoin: pullback from $67,000 to $64,000 amid geopolitics and macro data The start of the week gave hope to bulls: the price of the leading cryptocurrency swiftly jumped from around $64,000 to a local peak of $67,278 on Binance...
Weekly Review: Bitcoin on the swings, Russia's Supreme Court equates cryptocurrency to property, and MiCA comes into effect
The past week was packed with events that once again confirmed: the digital asset market remains extremely sensitive to macroeconomic and geopolitical triggers. Bitcoin made another volatile journey, while regulators on both sides of the Atlantic continued to shape a new legal reality for the industry.Bitcoin: pullback from $67,000 to $64,000 amid geopolitics and macro data The start of the week gave hope to bulls: the price of the leading cryptocurrency swiftly jumped from around $64,000 to a local peak of $67,278 on Binance...
18:23
Withdrawal of funds from cryptocurrency exchanges: expert analysis of the current situation and forecasts
In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen a notable increase in the process of withdrawing funds from major exchanges. This trend, which I have been tracking since the beginning of the week, signals a shift in sentiment among institutional and retail investors.
According to my data, withdrawal volumes from platforms such as Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken have risen by 12-15% over the past 48 hours...
According to my data, withdrawal volumes from platforms such as Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken have risen by 12-15% over the past 48 hours...
18:22
Institutional Inflow: Analysis of Fresh Data on Capital Movement in Crypto Funds
Over the past reporting week, the digital asset market demonstrated a confident capital inflow, confirming the persistence of bullish sentiment among institutional investors. The total volume of funds entering crypto investment products exceeded analysts' expectations and reached a significant amount.
The main focus of attention, as before, remains on Bitcoin. The leading cryptocurrency attracted the lion's share of all inflows, indicating its unconditional status as a "risk-free" asset in the eyes of large capital...
The main focus of attention, as before, remains on Bitcoin. The leading cryptocurrency attracted the lion's share of all inflows, indicating its unconditional status as a "risk-free" asset in the eyes of large capital...
18:21
On June 4, 2026, NVIDIA released Nemotron 3 Ultra, the largest open AI model in the Nemotron 3 lineup. The release includes model weights, training data, and training methodologies under a free license. The model is designed for long-running autonomous agents and complex reasoning.
Unlike closed flagship models such as ChatGPT or Claude, Nemotron 3 Ultra can be downloaded, fine-tuned on proprietary data, and deployed on your own infrastructure...
NVIDIA gives away powerful AI for free — and earns more than its competitors from it
On June 4, 2026, NVIDIA released Nemotron 3 Ultra, the largest open AI model in the Nemotron 3 lineup. The release includes model weights, training data, and training methodologies under a free license. The model is designed for long-running autonomous agents and complex reasoning.Unlike closed flagship models such as ChatGPT or Claude, Nemotron 3 Ultra can be downloaded, fine-tuned on proprietary data, and deployed on your own infrastructure...
18:19
On-chain detective ZachXBT published a cautionary tale about how greed and stupidity led to the exposure of a cybercriminal. A user under the pseudonym AmanKesar11 contacted him with a complaint about the "unfair" freezing of 5.73 BTC (approximately $475,000) on the Changelly platform. The scammer, evidently hoping for help with the unfreezing, instead received a full on-chain analysis that revealed the funds had been stolen from American citizens...
Self-doxing for $475,000: Scammer wrote to ZachXBT himself complaining about frozen stolen bitcoins
On-chain detective ZachXBT published a cautionary tale about how greed and stupidity led to the exposure of a cybercriminal. A user under the pseudonym AmanKesar11 contacted him with a complaint about the "unfair" freezing of 5.73 BTC (approximately $475,000) on the Changelly platform. The scammer, evidently hoping for help with the unfreezing, instead received a full on-chain analysis that revealed the funds had been stolen from American citizens...
18:18
The European digital asset market is on the verge of a crucial distinction that many regulators and market participants, unfortunately, ignore. Mixing euro stablecoins and the upcoming digital euro from the European Central Bank (ECB) is not just a terminological inaccuracy, but a costly political mistake. These are fundamentally different instruments built on incompatible philosophies, technologies, and legal frameworks...
Euro stablecoins vs digital euro: why confusing them is a fatal mistake for EU policy
The European digital asset market is on the verge of a crucial distinction that many regulators and market participants, unfortunately, ignore. Mixing euro stablecoins and the upcoming digital euro from the European Central Bank (ECB) is not just a terminological inaccuracy, but a costly political mistake. These are fundamentally different instruments built on incompatible philosophies, technologies, and legal frameworks...
18:17
Double Alarm: McGlone and Dalio Warn of Market Overheating and Bitcoin's Fate
US markets are in a danger zone. Two authoritative analysts have independently reached this conclusion, and their forecasts make one think about the near future of bitcoin. Mike McGlone from Bloomberg Intelligence and Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio agree on one thing: the US stock market is overheated, overvalued, and is being held up solely by excessive investor optimism.
McGlone, known for his deep understanding of market cycles, sees alarming parallels with 2008...
McGlone, known for his deep understanding of market cycles, sees alarming parallels with 2008...
18:16
Liquidity is drying up, the era of bonds is over: what this means for Bitcoin
The financial system is undergoing a tectonic shift, and ignoring it is no longer possible. Two independent analysts, whose conclusions I have carefully studied, point to fundamental changes that directly threaten the current market paradigm and, in particular, Bitcoin. This is not about a short-term correction, but about the end of an entire era.
The Disappearance of "Easy Money" The first signal is a sharp reduction in excess liquidity within the financial system...
The Disappearance of "Easy Money" The first signal is a sharp reduction in excess liquidity within the financial system...
18:15
The British literary magazine Granta has decided to stop publishing stories by winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a growing controversy over the possible use of generative artificial intelligence in creating one of the competition entries. This decision highlights the rising tension in the cultural sphere, where AI is becoming not just a tool but a source of reputational risk...
Granta terminates partnership with literary prize amid AI scandal: a new twist in the cultural crisis
The British literary magazine Granta has decided to stop publishing stories by winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a growing controversy over the possible use of generative artificial intelligence in creating one of the competition entries. This decision highlights the rising tension in the cultural sphere, where AI is becoming not just a tool but a source of reputational risk...
18:14
Japan's Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund has decided to allocate approximately 1% of its assets to cryptocurrency investments in the 2026 fiscal year. This is a landmark event for the Japanese market, given the conservative nature of pension structures in the country.
The fund serves over 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, with assets under management totaling 21.3 billion yen, equivalent to roughly $130 million...
The Japanese Pension Fund is allocating 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies: a strategic move or a gamble?
Japan's Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund has decided to allocate approximately 1% of its assets to cryptocurrency investments in the 2026 fiscal year. This is a landmark event for the Japanese market, given the conservative nature of pension structures in the country.The fund serves over 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, with assets under management totaling 21.3 billion yen, equivalent to roughly $130 million...
18:13
Mining company Bitdeer is demonstrating impressive dynamics: in May of this year, bitcoin mining volume reached 921 BTC, compared to just 196 BTC a year earlier. Thus, growth exceeded 370%. This is one of the highest growth rates among public miners.
The key driver of this surge was a large-scale expansion of computing power. Bitdeer's proprietary hash rate increased by almost 420% over the year — from 13...
Bitdeer is ramping up its operations: Bitcoin mining has surged by 370% over the past year
Mining company Bitdeer is demonstrating impressive dynamics: in May of this year, bitcoin mining volume reached 921 BTC, compared to just 196 BTC a year earlier. Thus, growth exceeded 370%. This is one of the highest growth rates among public miners.The key driver of this surge was a large-scale expansion of computing power. Bitdeer's proprietary hash rate increased by almost 420% over the year — from 13...
18:12
On June 19, the blockchain project Axelar disclosed a hack of its cross-chain bridge with the Secret Network protocol. The attacker withdrew approximately $4.67 million by exploiting an infinite mint bug vulnerability. The incident went unnoticed for seven days.
How the Attack Occurred During an expert analysis conducted by the Common Prefix team, Axelar's primary developer, the bug was discovered in the ICS-20 smart contract deployed on the Secret Network side as part of the Cosmos IBC connection...
Axelar Bridge and Secret Network Hack: Hacker Steals $4.67 Million Through Infinite Minting
On June 19, the blockchain project Axelar disclosed a hack of its cross-chain bridge with the Secret Network protocol. The attacker withdrew approximately $4.67 million by exploiting an infinite mint bug vulnerability. The incident went unnoticed for seven days.How the Attack Occurred During an expert analysis conducted by the Common Prefix team, Axelar's primary developer, the bug was discovered in the ICS-20 smart contract deployed on the Secret Network side as part of the Cosmos IBC connection...
18:10
The past week was rich in events that set the direction for the entire crypto market. Bitcoin staged classic "roller coaster" moves, Russian courts finally clearly defined the legal status of digital assets, and European regulators began tightening the screws, reminding of the imminent entry into force of MiCA. Let's break down the key points.
Bitcoin: bounce, drop, and return to square one The start of the week was marked by a sharp surge in Bitcoin from $64,000 to a local high of $67,278...
Weekly Roundup: Bitcoin on a Rollercoaster, Russia's Supreme Court Recognizes Cryptocurrency as Subject to Theft, and EU Prepares for Market Cleanup
The past week was rich in events that set the direction for the entire crypto market. Bitcoin staged classic "roller coaster" moves, Russian courts finally clearly defined the legal status of digital assets, and European regulators began tightening the screws, reminding of the imminent entry into force of MiCA. Let's break down the key points.Bitcoin: bounce, drop, and return to square one The start of the week was marked by a sharp surge in Bitcoin from $64,000 to a local high of $67,278...
18:05
Withdrawal algorithms on cryptocurrency exchanges: key aspects and risks for traders
The procedure for withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency exchanges is not just a technical operation, but a critically important stage of liquidity management. As a leading market analyst, I observe that many traders underestimate the nuances of this process, leading to delays and additional fees.
Key Mechanisms and Their Impact Withdrawing fiat money or crypto assets requires strict adherence to security protocols...
Key Mechanisms and Their Impact Withdrawing fiat money or crypto assets requires strict adherence to security protocols...
18:04
Market Analysis: Deposit replenishment volumes indicate a shift in institutional sentiment
Over the past 48 hours, major centralized exchanges have recorded a significant inflow of funds. The volume of deposits in stablecoins and bitcoin increased by 23% compared to the weekly average, marking one of the highest levels in the last two months.
On-chain traffic data shows a concentration of large transactions (100 BTC and above) during the morning hours of the Asian session. This is typical of institutional money, which often uses over-the-counter liquidity pools to enter positions without significant price slippage...
On-chain traffic data shows a concentration of large transactions (100 BTC and above) during the morning hours of the Asian session. This is typical of institutional money, which often uses over-the-counter liquidity pools to enter positions without significant price slippage...
18:02
On June 4, 2026, NVIDIA released Nemotron 3 Ultra, the largest open AI model in the Nemotron 3 lineup. The model weights, training data, and training methodologies were released to the public under a permissive license. The model is designed for long-lived autonomous agents and complex reasoning.
Unlike closed flagship models like ChatGPT or Claude, Nemotron 3 Ultra can be downloaded, fine-tuned on proprietary data, and run on your own infrastructure...
NVIDIA is giving away AI for free: how the open-source Nemotron 3 Ultra model is turning into a goldmine
On June 4, 2026, NVIDIA released Nemotron 3 Ultra, the largest open AI model in the Nemotron 3 lineup. The model weights, training data, and training methodologies were released to the public under a permissive license. The model is designed for long-lived autonomous agents and complex reasoning.Unlike closed flagship models like ChatGPT or Claude, Nemotron 3 Ultra can be downloaded, fine-tuned on proprietary data, and run on your own infrastructure...
18:00
One of the most absurd failures in the history of cybercrime: a scammer, whose assets were frozen on the Changelly platform, turned to the well-known on-chain detective ZachXBT for help, thereby personally providing all the evidence of his involvement in a whole series of thefts.
A user under the nickname AmanKesar11 complained to ZachXBT about the "unfair" blocking of 5.73 BTC (approximately $475,000) on the crypto exchange Changelly...
A complaint about frozen bitcoins turned into an exposure: the scammer himself gave himself away to an on-chain detective.
One of the most absurd failures in the history of cybercrime: a scammer, whose assets were frozen on the Changelly platform, turned to the well-known on-chain detective ZachXBT for help, thereby personally providing all the evidence of his involvement in a whole series of thefts.A user under the nickname AmanKesar11 complained to ZachXBT about the "unfair" blocking of 5.73 BTC (approximately $475,000) on the crypto exchange Changelly...
17:59
A critical misunderstanding is brewing in the world of digital finance. Many market participants and regulators mistakenly equate euro stablecoins with the upcoming digital euro from the European Central Bank (ECB). This is not just terminological confusion—it is a costly policy error that could distort the entire architecture of the European cryptocurrency landscape.
Let's break down why these instruments are antagonists, not twins...
Euro stablecoins vs. Digital Euro: Why confusing them is a fatal mistake for the market
A critical misunderstanding is brewing in the world of digital finance. Many market participants and regulators mistakenly equate euro stablecoins with the upcoming digital euro from the European Central Bank (ECB). This is not just terminological confusion—it is a costly policy error that could distort the entire architecture of the European cryptocurrency landscape.Let's break down why these instruments are antagonists, not twins...
17:58
Double Alarm: McGlone and Dalio Warn of Overheated Markets' Collapse and Bitcoin's Fate
Two heavyweights of the financial world, Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone and Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio, are sounding the alarm almost simultaneously. Their analysis converges on one point: US stock markets are dangerously overheated and heading for a major correction. For the cryptocurrency community, this means one thing — Bitcoin could become both the first victim and the main beneficiary of this historic reversal...
17:56
The financial world is undergoing a tectonic shift. Two independent analysts — Bull Theory and Thierry Borget — are pointing to fundamental changes that call into question conventional investment strategies. The first sounds the alarm over the disappearance of excess liquidity, while the second proclaims the end of the 40-year bond bull market. Both signals carry serious risks for Bitcoin and the entire risk asset market...
Liquidity is drying up, the era of "passive income" is collapsing: what does this mean for Bitcoin?
The financial world is undergoing a tectonic shift. Two independent analysts — Bull Theory and Thierry Borget — are pointing to fundamental changes that call into question conventional investment strategies. The first sounds the alarm over the disappearance of excess liquidity, while the second proclaims the end of the 40-year bond bull market. Both signals carry serious risks for Bitcoin and the entire risk asset market...
17:55
The British literary magazine Granta has announced it will stop publishing stories by winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a scandal that erupted over suspicions of using generative AI in creating one of the competition entries. This decision marks a new wave of tension between traditional literary institutions and the growing influence of artificial intelligence.
In an official statement, Granta emphasized that it will no longer participate in "external publishing partnerships" where the magazine does not have full editorial control...
Granta terminates partnership with literary prize: AI scandal shakes the literary world
The British literary magazine Granta has announced it will stop publishing stories by winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a scandal that erupted over suspicions of using generative AI in creating one of the competition entries. This decision marks a new wave of tension between traditional literary institutions and the growing influence of artificial intelligence.In an official statement, Granta emphasized that it will no longer participate in "external publishing partnerships" where the magazine does not have full editorial control...
17:54
Japan's Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund has made a strategic decision: in the 2026 fiscal year, it will allocate approximately 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies. This move marks a significant milestone in the process of institutional adoption of digital assets in Asia.
The fund serves about 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises and manages assets worth 21.3 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $130 million...
Japan's pension fund allocates 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies: a signal for the institutional market
Japan's Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund has made a strategic decision: in the 2026 fiscal year, it will allocate approximately 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies. This move marks a significant milestone in the process of institutional adoption of digital assets in Asia.The fund serves about 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises and manages assets worth 21.3 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $130 million...
17:53
Analyzing Bitdeer's latest operational metrics, I see an impressive surge: in May, the company mined 921 BTC, compared to just 196 BTC a year earlier. This represents a 370% increase — one of the highest growth rates among public mining firms.
The key driver of this momentum is the aggressive expansion of its own hash rate. Over 12 months, it grew by nearly 420%: from 13.6 EH/s to 70.2 EH/s. This indicates substantial investments in equipment and infrastructure, as well as efficient management of energy capacity...
Bitdeer achieved a breakthrough: Bitcoin mining soared 370% in a year
Analyzing Bitdeer's latest operational metrics, I see an impressive surge: in May, the company mined 921 BTC, compared to just 196 BTC a year earlier. This represents a 370% increase — one of the highest growth rates among public mining firms.The key driver of this momentum is the aggressive expansion of its own hash rate. Over 12 months, it grew by nearly 420%: from 13.6 EH/s to 70.2 EH/s. This indicates substantial investments in equipment and infrastructure, as well as efficient management of energy capacity...
17:52
On June 19, the blockchain project Axelar officially confirmed the hack of the cross-chain bridge connecting it to the Secret Network protocol. The attacker managed to withdraw assets worth approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a critical vulnerability known as "infinite mint."
As analysis conducted by the Common Prefix team showed, the bug was discovered in the ICS-20 smart contract deployed on the Secret Network side as part of the Cosmos IBC connection...
Axelar Bridge and Secret Network Hack: 'Infinite Mint' Vulnerability Leads to $4.67 Million Loss
On June 19, the blockchain project Axelar officially confirmed the hack of the cross-chain bridge connecting it to the Secret Network protocol. The attacker managed to withdraw assets worth approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a critical vulnerability known as "infinite mint."As analysis conducted by the Common Prefix team showed, the bug was discovered in the ICS-20 smart contract deployed on the Secret Network side as part of the Cosmos IBC connection...
17:50
The past week was a real test for the first cryptocurrency. Bitcoin made a sharp upward surge, but then corrected just as sharply, returning to its initial levels. Meanwhile, a landmark event for the legal framework of digital assets took place in Russia, and European regulators began an active phase of "cleaning up" the market under MiCA.
Bitcoin: Rollercoaster Ride and Return to $64,000 The start of the week was marked by a surge of optimism...
Weekly Review: Bitcoin on the swings, cryptocurrency in Russia gains a new legal status, and MiCA pushes unlicensed players out of the EU
The past week was a real test for the first cryptocurrency. Bitcoin made a sharp upward surge, but then corrected just as sharply, returning to its initial levels. Meanwhile, a landmark event for the legal framework of digital assets took place in Russia, and European regulators began an active phase of "cleaning up" the market under MiCA.Bitcoin: Rollercoaster Ride and Return to $64,000 The start of the week was marked by a surge of optimism...
17:48
Deep analysis of the withdrawal procedure: risks, liquidity, and strategies for the investor
The withdrawal procedure is one of the most critical stages of interaction with any cryptocurrency platform. As a Cryptalist analyst, I constantly emphasize: it is at this stage that an investor faces the greatest number of risks, ranging from technical failures to outright attempts at fraud.
From the perspective of market dynamics, a mass withdrawal of funds from a specific exchange or DeFi protocol is a powerful indicator...
From the perspective of market dynamics, a mass withdrawal of funds from a specific exchange or DeFi protocol is a powerful indicator...