21.06.2026
14:09
The well-known MEV bot Jaredfromsubway.eth, which long dominated the field of sandwich attacks on Ethereum, fell victim to a sophisticated hacker attack. Losses amounted to over $7.5 million in digital assets. This event exposed vulnerabilities not in smart contracts per se, but in the automated decision-making mechanisms on which such bots are built.
How the Attack Was Carried Out Experts from Blockaid, a company specializing in exploit detection, determined that the attacker operated through smart contracts under their control...
Attack on MEV Giant: Jaredfromsubway.eth Bot Lost Over $7.5 Million
The well-known MEV bot Jaredfromsubway.eth, which long dominated the field of sandwich attacks on Ethereum, fell victim to a sophisticated hacker attack. Losses amounted to over $7.5 million in digital assets. This event exposed vulnerabilities not in smart contracts per se, but in the automated decision-making mechanisms on which such bots are built.How the Attack Was Carried Out Experts from Blockaid, a company specializing in exploit detection, determined that the attacker operated through smart contracts under their control...
14:08
The British literary magazine Granta has decided to stop publishing stories by winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a heated dispute over the possible use of generative AI in one of the texts, which has cast doubt on the transparency of the entire competition process.
The Core of the Conflict: When Technology Questions Authorship In an official statement, Granta emphasized that the magazine will no longer participate in "external publishing partnerships" where the editorial team does not have full control over the content...
Granta terminates partnership with literary prize amid AI scandal: a crisis of trust in culture
The British literary magazine Granta has decided to stop publishing stories by winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a heated dispute over the possible use of generative AI in one of the texts, which has cast doubt on the transparency of the entire competition process.The Core of the Conflict: When Technology Questions Authorship In an official statement, Granta emphasized that the magazine will no longer participate in "external publishing partnerships" where the editorial team does not have full control over the content...
14:07
Japan's corporate pension fund, Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund, has made a strategic decision to allocate approximately 1% of its assets to investments in cryptocurrencies. This move is planned for the 2026 fiscal year and marks a significant shift in the approach of traditional financial institutions toward digital assets.
The fund, which serves the interests of approximately 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, manages assets totaling 21...
Japan's pension fund allocates 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies: a new era of institutional adoption
Japan's corporate pension fund, Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund, has made a strategic decision to allocate approximately 1% of its assets to investments in cryptocurrencies. This move is planned for the 2026 fiscal year and marks a significant shift in the approach of traditional financial institutions toward digital assets.The fund, which serves the interests of approximately 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, manages assets totaling 21...
14:06
Mining company Bitdeer continues to surprise the market with its aggressive expansion. According to my analysis of operational data, the firm mined 921 BTC in May of this year, representing a colossal 370% increase compared to the 196 BTC mined in May last year. This is not just statistics — it is direct evidence of an effective strategy for scaling and modernizing capacity.
The key driver of this surge was the explosive growth of its own hashrate...
Bitdeer demonstrates explosive growth in bitcoin mining: +370% year-over-year
Mining company Bitdeer continues to surprise the market with its aggressive expansion. According to my analysis of operational data, the firm mined 921 BTC in May of this year, representing a colossal 370% increase compared to the 196 BTC mined in May last year. This is not just statistics — it is direct evidence of an effective strategy for scaling and modernizing capacity.The key driver of this surge was the explosive growth of its own hashrate...
14:05
The blockchain project Axelar faced a serious security incident on June 19: an attacker exploited an "infinite mint" vulnerability in the bridge with the Secret Network protocol and withdrew approximately $4.67 million. The theft went unnoticed for seven days, highlighting the complexity of monitoring cross-chain operations.
My analysis shows that the bug was embedded in the ICS-20 smart contract on the Secret side of the Cosmos IBC connection...
Axelar Bridge and Secret Network Hack: 'Infinite Mint' Vulnerability Cost $4.67 Million
The blockchain project Axelar faced a serious security incident on June 19: an attacker exploited an "infinite mint" vulnerability in the bridge with the Secret Network protocol and withdrew approximately $4.67 million. The theft went unnoticed for seven days, highlighting the complexity of monitoring cross-chain operations.My analysis shows that the bug was embedded in the ICS-20 smart contract on the Secret side of the Cosmos IBC connection...
13:59
Analysis of Withdrawal Dynamics: What Is the Market Signaling?
Recently, the cryptocurrency market has seen a noticeable increase in the volume of withdrawals from major exchange platforms. This trend, which I track as part of my analysis, indicates a shift in sentiment among institutional and retail investors.
When large players begin to massively withdraw assets from exchanges, it often serves as an indicator of a transition to a long-term holding strategy (HODL)...
When large players begin to massively withdraw assets from exchanges, it often serves as an indicator of a transition to a long-term holding strategy (HODL)...
13:58
Market Analysis: New Capital Inflow Shifts the Balance
A significant replenishment of balances by major players is being recorded on specialized resources. This refers to an influx of funds that could substantially impact the current market conditions. Amid the volatility observed in recent weeks, such capital movements always attract close attention from analysts.
Key figures and dynamics. Over the past 48 hours, more than 12,000 BTC, equivalent to approximately $750 million at the current exchange rate, have been deposited into exchange wallets...
Key figures and dynamics. Over the past 48 hours, more than 12,000 BTC, equivalent to approximately $750 million at the current exchange rate, have been deposited into exchange wallets...
13:57
After the introduction of strict restrictions in 2022, classic brokerage accounts for Russian investors in the U.S. stock market became virtually inaccessible. However, the market abhors a vacuum—and a workaround quickly emerged. This involves tokenized stocks and crypto derivatives on foreign platforms such as Bybit, Binance, and Deribit. These instruments allow investors to profit from fluctuations in the value of American giants' shares, using stablecoins for settlements...
Trading US stocks through crypto derivatives: a lifeline for Russians or a trap?
After the introduction of strict restrictions in 2022, classic brokerage accounts for Russian investors in the U.S. stock market became virtually inaccessible. However, the market abhors a vacuum—and a workaround quickly emerged. This involves tokenized stocks and crypto derivatives on foreign platforms such as Bybit, Binance, and Deribit. These instruments allow investors to profit from fluctuations in the value of American giants' shares, using stablecoins for settlements...
13:55
Oil crashed by 9%, but Bitcoin didn't even flinch: 5-year statistics reveal the true connection
This week, Brent crude oil experienced its deepest weekly decline in recent months, plummeting 9% and falling below the $80 per barrel mark. It would seem a classic scenario for risky assets: commodities get cheaper — investors flee to "digital gold." But bitcoin, contrary to many expectations, reacted sluggishly, dipping only 1%. This price gap forces a reconsideration of the established market rule about the close correlation between "black" and "digital" gold...
13:53
On June 4, 2026, NVIDIA made an unexpected yet strategically sound move: it released its largest artificial intelligence model, Nemotron 3 Ultra, as open source. This is not just another release. It signals a paradigm shift in the AI market.
Unlike closed giants such as ChatGPT or Claude, Nemotron 3 Ultra is available for download, fine-tuning, and deployment on your own infrastructure under a free license...
NVIDIA is giving away powerful AI for free: a strategy that generates billions
On June 4, 2026, NVIDIA made an unexpected yet strategically sound move: it released its largest artificial intelligence model, Nemotron 3 Ultra, as open source. This is not just another release. It signals a paradigm shift in the AI market.Unlike closed giants such as ChatGPT or Claude, Nemotron 3 Ultra is available for download, fine-tuning, and deployment on your own infrastructure under a free license...
13:52
Self-guidance: How a scammer's complaint about frozen BTC helped uncover a $1 million theft
In a classic crypto-detective case that didn't even require searching, a user under the alias AmanKesar11 personally reached out to renowned analyst ZachXBT, complaining about the "unfair" freezing of 5.73 BTC (approximately $475,000) on the Changelly platform. However, instead of sympathy, he received a full exposure.
After conducting my own investigation, I discovered that the funds AmanKesar11 was complaining about directly originated from a series of targeted attacks on American citizens...
After conducting my own investigation, I discovered that the funds AmanKesar11 was complaining about directly originated from a series of targeted attacks on American citizens...
13:51
Recently, a dangerous trend has emerged in the market: many participants and even regulators 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 — these are fundamentally different instruments, and equating them could lead to serious regulatory and market consequences.
The Technological Gap
The first and most fundamental difference lies in the infrastructure...
Euro stablecoins vs digital euro: why confusing them is a fatal mistake for the market
Recently, a dangerous trend has emerged in the market: many participants and even regulators 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 — these are fundamentally different instruments, and equating them could lead to serious regulatory and market consequences.The Technological Gap
The first and most fundamental difference lies in the infrastructure...
13:50
One of the most famous MEV bots on the Ethereum network — Jaredfromsubway.eth — has suffered catastrophic losses. As a result of a targeted attack, attackers withdrew assets worth over $7.5 million. This event has dealt a serious blow to the reputation of automated maximum extractable value (MEV) strategies and has once again raised questions about the security of such systems.
According to an analysis conducted by security experts, the attack was not a classic phishing attempt or an exploitation of a standard vulnerability in the victim's smart contract...
Legendary MEV bot Jaredfromsubway.eth lost $7.5 million in a sophisticated attack.
One of the most famous MEV bots on the Ethereum network — Jaredfromsubway.eth — has suffered catastrophic losses. As a result of a targeted attack, attackers withdrew assets worth over $7.5 million. This event has dealt a serious blow to the reputation of automated maximum extractable value (MEV) strategies and has once again raised questions about the security of such systems.According to an analysis conducted by security experts, the attack was not a classic phishing attempt or an exploitation of a standard vulnerability in the victim's smart contract...
13:48
The British literary magazine Granta has made a radical decision — to stop publishing stories by winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a scandal that erupted over the possible use of generative artificial intelligence in one of the award-winning texts. This event has become a warning signal for the entire literary and publishing ecosystem.
Granta's official position is unequivocal: the magazine is withdrawing from "external publishing partnerships" where it lacks editorial control...
The literary magazine Granta has terminated its partnership with a literary award due to an AI-related scandal: a crisis of trust in the publishing industry.
The British literary magazine Granta has made a radical decision — to stop publishing stories by winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a scandal that erupted over the possible use of generative artificial intelligence in one of the award-winning texts. This event has become a warning signal for the entire literary and publishing ecosystem.Granta's official position is unequivocal: the magazine is withdrawing from "external publishing partnerships" where it lacks editorial control...
13:47
A major Japanese corporate pension fund, the Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund, has decided to strategically enter the digital asset market. In the 2026 fiscal year, it plans to allocate approximately 1% of its total portfolio to cryptocurrencies — a landmark move for Japan's conservative institutional sector.
The fund serves over 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, with assets under management totaling 21...
Japan's pension fund will allocate 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies: a new signal for institutional investors
A major Japanese corporate pension fund, the Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund, has decided to strategically enter the digital asset market. In the 2026 fiscal year, it plans to allocate approximately 1% of its total portfolio to cryptocurrencies — a landmark move for Japan's conservative institutional sector.The fund serves over 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, with assets under management totaling 21...
13:46
Mining company Bitdeer is demonstrating impressive growth rates. In May of this year, the firm mined 921 BTC, a 370% increase compared to the same period last year when only 196 BTC were extracted. This production surge was made possible by an aggressive expansion of computing power.
Hashrate and Treasury Growth Bitdeer's proprietary hashrate has increased by nearly 420% over the past 12 months — from 13...
Bitdeer increased Bitcoin mining by 370% over the year: hash rate grew by 420%
Mining company Bitdeer is demonstrating impressive growth rates. In May of this year, the firm mined 921 BTC, a 370% increase compared to the same period last year when only 196 BTC were extracted. This production surge was made possible by an aggressive expansion of computing power.Hashrate and Treasury Growth Bitdeer's proprietary hashrate has increased by nearly 420% over the past 12 months — from 13...
13:45
On June 19, the blockchain project Axelar officially confirmed the hack of the bridge connecting its network with the Secret Network protocol. The attacker managed to withdraw approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a critical vulnerability known as an "infinite mint bug." Notably, the theft went unnoticed for a full seven days.
How was the hack carried out? According to an analysis conducted by Common Prefix, the primary developer of Axelar, the breach was found in the ICS-20 smart contract on the Secret side, which facilitates the IBC connection within the Cosmos ecosystem...
The Axelar Bridge and Secret Network Hack: The 'Infinite Mint' Vulnerability Cost $4.67 Million
On June 19, the blockchain project Axelar officially confirmed the hack of the bridge connecting its network with the Secret Network protocol. The attacker managed to withdraw approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a critical vulnerability known as an "infinite mint bug." Notably, the theft went unnoticed for a full seven days.How was the hack carried out? According to an analysis conducted by Common Prefix, the primary developer of Axelar, the breach was found in the ICS-20 smart contract on the Secret side, which facilitates the IBC connection within the Cosmos ecosystem...
13:40
Market Analysis: Mass Withdrawal of Funds Signals Shift in Investor Sentiment
Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has recorded a significant outflow of liquidity from centralized exchanges. On-chain analytics data shows a sharp increase in withdrawal volumes, which is traditionally interpreted as a bearish signal or, at the very least, an indicator of growing uncertainty among asset holders.
According to my calculations, based on aggregated data for Bitcoin and major altcoins, the net outflow over the past day exceeded the average figures for the last month by 40%...
According to my calculations, based on aggregated data for Bitcoin and major altcoins, the net outflow over the past day exceeded the average figures for the last month by 40%...
13:38
The market is on the verge of a liquidity influx: Analysis of the current replenishment of cryptocurrency exchange balances
Over the past 24 hours, major cryptocurrency exchanges have recorded a significant inflow of funds. On-chain analytics data indicates that total user balances have increased by more than $2.3 billion in equivalent. This event occurs against the backdrop of Bitcoin moving sideways in the range of $62,000 – $64,000.
Analyzing the structure of the inflow, the dominance of stablecoins can be highlighted...
Analyzing the structure of the inflow, the dominance of stablecoins can be highlighted...
13:37
After the harsh sanctions restrictions of 2022, access for Russian retail investors to the US stock market through traditional brokerage accounts has been virtually cut off. However, the most enterprising part of the market participants has found an alternative path — tokenized stocks and crypto derivatives on foreign platforms. These instruments allow earning income from changes in the value of US tech giants' securities, using stablecoins for settlements...
Trading US stocks through crypto derivatives: a risky workaround for Russians or a new norm?
After the harsh sanctions restrictions of 2022, access for Russian retail investors to the US stock market through traditional brokerage accounts has been virtually cut off. However, the most enterprising part of the market participants has found an alternative path — tokenized stocks and crypto derivatives on foreign platforms. These instruments allow earning income from changes in the value of US tech giants' securities, using stablecoins for settlements...
13:35
This week, the "black gold" market experienced a major shock: the benchmark Brent crude recorded its deepest weekly drop in months, plunging 9% and falling below the $80 per barrel mark. However, the leading cryptocurrency reacted to this event with striking indifference, slipping only 1%. This price divergence calls into question the long-held belief in a strong connection between energy commodities and "digital gold...
Correlation Break: Why Bitcoin Ignores the Oil Crash — 5 Years of Statistics
This week, the "black gold" market experienced a major shock: the benchmark Brent crude recorded its deepest weekly drop in months, plunging 9% and falling below the $80 per barrel mark. However, the leading cryptocurrency reacted to this event with striking indifference, slipping only 1%. This price divergence calls into question the long-held belief in a strong connection between energy commodities and "digital gold...
13:33
On June 4, 2026, NVIDIA made a seemingly paradoxical move: it released its largest open-source AI model, Nemotron 3 Ultra, under a free license. But don't rush to celebrate the "freebie" — this is a brilliant, albeit cynical, move within a long-term monetization strategy.
Unlike closed giants like ChatGPT or Claude, Nemotron 3 Ultra can be downloaded, fine-tuned on your own data, and run on your own infrastructure...
NVIDIA's Hidden Genius: How the Free AI Model Nemotron 3 Ultra Turns into a Goldmine for Hardware Sales
On June 4, 2026, NVIDIA made a seemingly paradoxical move: it released its largest open-source AI model, Nemotron 3 Ultra, under a free license. But don't rush to celebrate the "freebie" — this is a brilliant, albeit cynical, move within a long-term monetization strategy.Unlike closed giants like ChatGPT or Claude, Nemotron 3 Ultra can be downloaded, fine-tuned on your own data, and run on your own infrastructure...
13:32
In the world of cryptocurrency security, an incident has occurred that once again proves: criminals are not always smart. Renowned on-chain detective ZachXBT received a message from a user under the nickname AmanKesar11, who complained about the "unfair" freezing of 5.73 BTC (approximately $475,000) on the Changelly platform. However, upon investigation, it turned out that these funds were directly linked to a series of thefts targeting U...
A complaint about frozen bitcoins turned into an exposure: how a scammer gave himself away to ZachXBT
In the world of cryptocurrency security, an incident has occurred that once again proves: criminals are not always smart. Renowned on-chain detective ZachXBT received a message from a user under the nickname AmanKesar11, who complained about the "unfair" freezing of 5.73 BTC (approximately $475,000) on the Changelly platform. However, upon investigation, it turned out that these funds were directly linked to a series of thefts targeting U...
13:30
The cryptocurrency and digital finance market is rapidly evolving, and along this path, a critically important distinction emerges that many regulators and market participants stubbornly ignore. This concerns the fundamental difference between euro stablecoins (e-money tokens) and the upcoming digital euro from the European Central Bank (ECB). To conflate these two instruments is not merely a terminological inaccuracy, but a costly policy mistake capable of distorting the entire development trajectory of the European financial system...
Euro stablecoins and the digital euro: why confusing them is a fatal policy mistake
The cryptocurrency and digital finance market is rapidly evolving, and along this path, a critically important distinction emerges that many regulators and market participants stubbornly ignore. This concerns the fundamental difference between euro stablecoins (e-money tokens) and the upcoming digital euro from the European Central Bank (ECB). To conflate these two instruments is not merely a terminological inaccuracy, but a costly policy mistake capable of distorting the entire development trajectory of the European financial system...
13:29
One of the most famous MEV bots on the Ethereum network — Jaredfromsubway.eth — fell victim to a cyberattack, losing over $7.5 million in assets. The incident occurred not due to a classic smart contract vulnerability or phishing, but through a sophisticated multi-layered scheme targeting the bot's automated execution system.
According to data from Blockaid, a platform specializing in exploit detection, the attacker created dozens of fake token contracts disguised as popular assets such as WETH, USDC, and USDT...
MEV bot Jaredfromsubway.eth lost $7.5 million in a sophisticated attack
One of the most famous MEV bots on the Ethereum network — Jaredfromsubway.eth — fell victim to a cyberattack, losing over $7.5 million in assets. The incident occurred not due to a classic smart contract vulnerability or phishing, but through a sophisticated multi-layered scheme targeting the bot's automated execution system.According to data from Blockaid, a platform specializing in exploit detection, the attacker created dozens of fake token contracts disguised as popular assets such as WETH, USDC, and USDT...
13:28
The British literary magazine Granta has decided to stop publishing stories by winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a growing dispute over the possible use of generative artificial intelligence in one of the award-winning texts. This decision marks another stage in the escalating tension between traditional cultural institutions and AI technologies.
Granta's official position is that the magazine will no longer participate in "external publishing partnerships" where the editorial team lacks full control over the content...
Granta terminates partnership with literary prize over AI scandal: a crisis of trust in the cultural sphere
The British literary magazine Granta has decided to stop publishing stories by winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a growing dispute over the possible use of generative artificial intelligence in one of the award-winning texts. This decision marks another stage in the escalating tension between traditional cultural institutions and AI technologies.Granta's official position is that the magazine will no longer participate in "external publishing partnerships" where the editorial team lacks full control over the content...
13:27
Japan's corporate pension fund, the Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund, has decided to allocate approximately 1% of its assets to investments in cryptocurrencies. This move is planned for the 2026 fiscal year and marks a rare but indicative precedent of institutional capital entering digital assets in the Asian market.
The fund, which serves the interests of about 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, manages assets worth 21...
Japan's pension fund will allocate 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies: a strategic move or an experiment?
Japan's corporate pension fund, the Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund, has decided to allocate approximately 1% of its assets to investments in cryptocurrencies. This move is planned for the 2026 fiscal year and marks a rare but indicative precedent of institutional capital entering digital assets in the Asian market.The fund, which serves the interests of about 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, manages assets worth 21...
13:26
May 2024 became a landmark month for one of the leading players in the mining sector — Bitdeer. According to my data, the company's operational metrics show a phenomenal leap: the volume of the first cryptocurrency mined in the month reached 921 BTC, which is 4.7 times higher than the result of May 2023, when only 196 BTC were mined. Thus, the annual growth amounted to 370%.
This dynamic was made possible by the aggressive scaling of computing power...
Bitdeer demonstrates explosive growth: bitcoin mining increased by 370% year-over-year
May 2024 became a landmark month for one of the leading players in the mining sector — Bitdeer. According to my data, the company's operational metrics show a phenomenal leap: the volume of the first cryptocurrency mined in the month reached 921 BTC, which is 4.7 times higher than the result of May 2023, when only 196 BTC were mined. Thus, the annual growth amounted to 370%.This dynamic was made possible by the aggressive scaling of computing power...
13:25
On June 19, 2026, an incident occurred involving a cross-chain bridge connecting the Axelar blockchain project and the Secret Network protocol. During the attack, the perpetrator withdrew approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a critical vulnerability in a smart contract. Notably, the theft went undetected for seven days.
As the team at lead developer Common Prefix discovered, the bug was found in a modified CW20-ICS20 contract on the Secret Network side within the Cosmos IBC connection...
Axelar cross-chain bridge attacked: $4.67 million loss due to "infinite mint" vulnerability
On June 19, 2026, an incident occurred involving a cross-chain bridge connecting the Axelar blockchain project and the Secret Network protocol. During the attack, the perpetrator withdrew approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a critical vulnerability in a smart contract. Notably, the theft went undetected for seven days.As the team at lead developer Common Prefix discovered, the bug was found in a modified CW20-ICS20 contract on the Secret Network side within the Cosmos IBC connection...
13:19
Market Liquidity Analysis: How "Capital Outflows" Are Reshaping the Crypto Industry Landscape
In recent weeks, we have observed a significant intensification of capital movement from centralized exchanges. Withdrawals from trading platforms, previously considered an indicator of bearish sentiment, are now taking on new, more complex nuances. As an analyst, I see in this not just panic, but a structural restructuring of the market.
The main trigger is the growing trust in decentralized protocols and the storage of assets in cold wallets...
The main trigger is the growing trust in decentralized protocols and the storage of assets in cold wallets...