21.06.2026
03:15
This week, the crypto world once again found itself at the crossroads of high-profile scandals, regulatory maneuvers, and tectonic shifts. As an analyst, I highlight six key events shaping the new landscape of the industry: from the ambitions of the convicted FTX founder to Tether's strategic circumvention of European regulations and the US's complete abandonment of the digital dollar.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Plan: A $100 Million Prison Startup Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for the largest financial fraud, is not wasting time...
SBF plans a $100 million prison startup, Tether challenges MiCA, and the US bans CBDCs: this week's top stories
This week, the crypto world once again found itself at the crossroads of high-profile scandals, regulatory maneuvers, and tectonic shifts. As an analyst, I highlight six key events shaping the new landscape of the industry: from the ambitions of the convicted FTX founder to Tether's strategic circumvention of European regulations and the US's complete abandonment of the digital dollar.Sam Bankman-Fried's Plan: A $100 Million Prison Startup Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for the largest financial fraud, is not wasting time...
03:13
Mining company GoMining has introduced the GoBTC Pay payment platform, designed for businesses to accept Bitcoin payments. The service offers automatic conversion of funds into fiat or stablecoins, which should simplify the use of the first cryptocurrency as a settlement tool for international transactions.
GoBTC Pay is aimed at companies with a global customer base. The platform handles transaction processing, settlements, and conversion, relieving businesses of the need to manage cryptocurrency infrastructure themselves...
GoMining launches GoBTC Pay: a new stage in the evolution of Bitcoin payments
Mining company GoMining has introduced the GoBTC Pay payment platform, designed for businesses to accept Bitcoin payments. The service offers automatic conversion of funds into fiat or stablecoins, which should simplify the use of the first cryptocurrency as a settlement tool for international transactions.GoBTC Pay is aimed at companies with a global customer base. The platform handles transaction processing, settlements, and conversion, relieving businesses of the need to manage cryptocurrency infrastructure themselves...
03:12
The Sonic Labs team has announced a radical reorganization of its management structure. Three key figures have left the board of directors of the project developing an EVM-compatible Layer 1 network: former CEO and Director Michael Kong, Executive Chairman David Richardson, and Co-founder and CTO Andre Cronje. In a company statement, they were called the "architects of the current Sonic," highlighting their contribution to the ecosystem's foundation...
Sonic Labs changes course: new management promises to restore investor confidence after token S crashes 97%
The Sonic Labs team has announced a radical reorganization of its management structure. Three key figures have left the board of directors of the project developing an EVM-compatible Layer 1 network: former CEO and Director Michael Kong, Executive Chairman David Richardson, and Co-founder and CTO Andre Cronje. In a company statement, they were called the "architects of the current Sonic," highlighting their contribution to the ecosystem's foundation...
03:11
Canadian mining giant HIVE deploys a $220 million GPU army: betting on Blackwell and AI clouds
The high-performance computing (HPC) market continues to reshape the traditional mining landscape. BUZZ HPC, a subsidiary of HIVE Digital Technologies, has signed a strategically important three-year contract for cloud GPU services. The agreement with Bell Canada and Cohere is valued at approximately $220 million, making it one of the largest deals in the niche of repurposing mining infrastructure for AI workloads...
03:10
A group of researchers from Duke University and IonQ has taken a significant step in the development of distributed quantum computing. In their experiment, they successfully implemented, for the first time, three-way entanglement (Greenberger–Horne–Zeilinger state) between three remote atomic qubits connected via photonic channels. This is the world's first fully distributed three-node quantum network based on individual atomic systems...
Scientists have created a three-way quantum entanglement on individual atoms for the first time — a breakthrough toward the quantum internet.
A group of researchers from Duke University and IonQ has taken a significant step in the development of distributed quantum computing. In their experiment, they successfully implemented, for the first time, three-way entanglement (Greenberger–Horne–Zeilinger state) between three remote atomic qubits connected via photonic channels. This is the world's first fully distributed three-node quantum network based on individual atomic systems...
03:09
Market Analysis: How to Properly Withdraw Crypto Assets in Conditions of High Volatility
The issue of withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency assets is one of the most pressing for traders and investors. Today, we are observing increased activity in the market, making this process especially important for capital preservation.
Key factors affecting withdrawals:
First, there are network fees. During periods of high load, such as sharp movements in Bitcoin's price, transaction fees can skyrocket...
Key factors affecting withdrawals:
First, there are network fees. During periods of high load, such as sharp movements in Bitcoin's price, transaction fees can skyrocket...
03:08
The market on the brink of change: Analysis of the current liquidity replenishment situation
In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has witnessed a notable phenomenon — a significant increase in the volume of incoming fund flows. This is not merely a statistical anomaly, but a clear signal of a shift in sentiment among major players.
Key indicators demonstrate steady growth: the volume of deposits on centralized exchanges has risen by 23% over the past week. Institutional investors are particularly active, and according to my data, they are increasing their long positions in BTC and ETH...
Key indicators demonstrate steady growth: the volume of deposits on centralized exchanges has risen by 23% over the past week. Institutional investors are particularly active, and according to my data, they are increasing their long positions in BTC and ETH...
03:07
Cryptocurrency in Russian banking applications: reality, timelines, and the displacement of the shadow market
Russian retail will soon be able to purchase digital assets directly through mobile banking apps, bypassing third-party exchangers. It is not a question of "if," but "when" and "in what form." And here, market participants' opinions are divided.
Digital Financial Assets (DFAs) as the First Stage The most conservative scenario suggests that DFAs, rather than classic cryptocurrencies, will be the first to enter banking apps...
Digital Financial Assets (DFAs) as the First Stage The most conservative scenario suggests that DFAs, rather than classic cryptocurrencies, will be the first to enter banking apps...
03:05
In the fall of 2025, Bitcoin updated its all-time high, but this was followed by a prolonged correction. Simultaneously, regulatory pressure on digital currencies intensified in Russia, while the domestic stock market continued to operate under clear rules, demonstrating stable dividend payments.
Against this backdrop, retail investors faced a difficult choice: where to direct their free capital? A discussion unfolded within the expert community around three key questions: whether there is a flow of funds from cryptocurrencies to stocks, whether these instruments compete for the same investor, and how their risks and returns compare over a one-year horizon...
Cryptocurrencies vs Stocks: Analysis of Capital Flows of Russian Retail Investors in 2025-2026
In the fall of 2025, Bitcoin updated its all-time high, but this was followed by a prolonged correction. Simultaneously, regulatory pressure on digital currencies intensified in Russia, while the domestic stock market continued to operate under clear rules, demonstrating stable dividend payments.Against this backdrop, retail investors faced a difficult choice: where to direct their free capital? A discussion unfolded within the expert community around three key questions: whether there is a flow of funds from cryptocurrencies to stocks, whether these instruments compete for the same investor, and how their risks and returns compare over a one-year horizon...
03:04
June 20, 2026 — a day that could go down in history as the point of no return for the global energy market. The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command, the joint headquarters of Iran's armed forces, has officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. The official reason is violations by the US and Israel of the terms of the recently signed Islamabad Memorandum.
This decision is a direct challenge to the fragile truce that markets had so warmly welcomed just a few days earlier...
Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz: fragile ceasefire collapses
June 20, 2026 — a day that could go down in history as the point of no return for the global energy market. The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command, the joint headquarters of Iran's armed forces, has officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. The official reason is violations by the US and Israel of the terms of the recently signed Islamabad Memorandum.This decision is a direct challenge to the fragile truce that markets had so warmly welcomed just a few days earlier...
03:02
Trading US stocks through crypto derivatives for Russians: a lifeline or a minefield?
After the sanctions restrictions of 2022, Russian investors' access to classic American brokers was virtually cut off. However, the professional community quickly adapted by finding a workaround through the world of digital assets. This refers to tokenized stocks and crypto derivatives on leading American securities, traded on platforms such as Bybit, Binance, and Deribit. This instrument allows gaining exposure to the price dynamics of technology giants' shares, using stablecoins, primarily USDT, for settlements...
03:01
Breaking Ties: Why Bitcoin Ignores Oil Swings — 5 Years of Statistics Debunk the Myth
This week, Brent crude experienced its deepest weekly drop in months, plunging 9% and falling below the $80 per barrel mark. It would seem a classic scenario: cheaper energy should have triggered a rebound in risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. However, Bitcoin reacted to this event with striking indifference, slipping only 1%.
This price divergence makes me, as an analyst, question the strength of that supposedly "unbreakable" link between the black gold market and digital gold, which many traders and experts have considered an axiom for years...
This price divergence makes me, as an analyst, question the strength of that supposedly "unbreakable" link between the black gold market and digital gold, which many traders and experts have considered an axiom for years...
02:59
Prison startup for $100 million, European circumvention of Tether, and the collapse of meme coins: weekly analysis
This week I am analyzing several landmark events that are reshaping the landscape of the crypto industry. From the ambitions of the convicted FTX founder to Tether's strategic maneuver in Europe and the global trend toward destroying privacy, the market is experiencing tectonic shifts.
Sam Bankman-Fried: From Prison to a $100 Million Startup? Sam Bankman-Fried, who is serving a 25-year sentence, is already making plans for life after release...
Sam Bankman-Fried: From Prison to a $100 Million Startup? Sam Bankman-Fried, who is serving a 25-year sentence, is already making plans for life after release...
02:58
Mining company GoMining has introduced an innovative payment service, GoBTC Pay, aimed at businesses working with international clients. The platform allows accepting payments in bitcoin with automatic conversion of funds into fiat currencies or stablecoins, radically simplifying the use of the first cryptocurrency as a settlement tool.
GoBTC Pay solves the key problem companies face when integrating crypto payments: the need to independently manage complex infrastructure...
GoMining launches GoBTC Pay: a new standard for Bitcoin network payments for businesses
Mining company GoMining has introduced an innovative payment service, GoBTC Pay, aimed at businesses working with international clients. The platform allows accepting payments in bitcoin with automatic conversion of funds into fiat currencies or stablecoins, radically simplifying the use of the first cryptocurrency as a settlement tool.GoBTC Pay solves the key problem companies face when integrating crypto payments: the need to independently manage complex infrastructure...
02:57
The market reacted instantly: the S token, the native asset of Sonic Labs' EVM Layer-1 network, lost over 6% immediately after the announcement of major personnel changes. Three key figures decided to leave the board of directors — former CEO and director Michael Kong, executive chairman David Richardson, and co-founder and CTO Andre Cronje. The company called them the "architects of the current Sonic," emphasizing that they laid the foundation for future growth...
Sonic Labs undergoes radical leadership change: S token drops 6%, team promises "new day"
The market reacted instantly: the S token, the native asset of Sonic Labs' EVM Layer-1 network, lost over 6% immediately after the announcement of major personnel changes. Three key figures decided to leave the board of directors — former CEO and director Michael Kong, executive chairman David Richardson, and co-founder and CTO Andre Cronje. The company called them the "architects of the current Sonic," emphasizing that they laid the foundation for future growth...
02:56
A major player in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing (HPC) — HIVE Digital Technologies — has taken a landmark step by diversifying its business beyond cryptocurrency mining. Its subsidiary, BUZZ HPC, has signed a three-year contract to provide cloud GPU services for Canadian telecommunications giant Bell Canada and AI-focused company Cohere. The deal is valued at approximately $220 million...
Mining giant HIVE Digital Technologies signs a strategic $220 million GPU contract: a new phase in cloud computing
A major player in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing (HPC) — HIVE Digital Technologies — has taken a landmark step by diversifying its business beyond cryptocurrency mining. Its subsidiary, BUZZ HPC, has signed a three-year contract to provide cloud GPU services for Canadian telecommunications giant Bell Canada and AI-focused company Cohere. The deal is valued at approximately $220 million...
02:55
Breakthrough in Quantum Networks: Scientists Entangle Three Remote Atomic Qubits for the First Time
The world of quantum technologies has witnessed a significant step forward. A research group, combining the efforts of Duke University and the company IonQ, has announced the creation of the first fully distributed three-node quantum network operating on the basis of individual atomic qubits. This achievement marks a transition from simple two-point entanglement to a more complex, multi-component architecture...
02:54
Critical analysis of the withdrawal procedure: how an investor can protect their assets
In the world of cryptocurrencies, the withdrawal procedure remains one of the most vulnerable stages of interaction with exchanges and wallets. As a leading analyst at Cryptalist, I observe daily how inattention to the details of this process leads to capital loss for traders.
Withdrawing funds is not just a transaction, but a complex mechanism requiring multi-factor verification. The main risks include errors in the wallet address, processing delays due to network congestion, and sudden changes in fees...
Withdrawing funds is not just a transaction, but a complex mechanism requiring multi-factor verification. The main risks include errors in the wallet address, processing delays due to network congestion, and sudden changes in fees...
02:53
Deep Analysis of Cryptocurrency Account Top-Up: Strategies and Risks
Recently, the market has seen a steady trend of increasing volumes of cryptocurrency account top-ups. This phenomenon is directly linked to the growing institutional interest in digital assets. Analyzing the current situation, we can identify the key channels and tools used by traders to inject liquidity.
Today, the main methods of top-up remain bank transfers, P2P platforms, and the use of stablecoins...
Today, the main methods of top-up remain bank transfers, P2P platforms, and the use of stablecoins...
02:52
Russian banks are preparing a cryptocurrency gateway: what will retail investors get?
The Russian digital asset market is on the verge of tectonic shifts. According to my data, retail investors will soon be able to buy cryptocurrencies and digital financial assets (DFAs) directly through bank mobile apps, bypassing illegal exchangers. However, the key question is not when this will happen, but in what form and how significantly it will change the landscape.
DFAs as a First Step and Audience Segmentation The most conservative scenario suggests that DFAs, rather than classic cryptocurrencies, will be the first to enter banking apps...
DFAs as a First Step and Audience Segmentation The most conservative scenario suggests that DFAs, rather than classic cryptocurrencies, will be the first to enter banking apps...
02:50
In the fall of 2025, Bitcoin updated its all-time high, but then the market entered a prolonged correction. Simultaneously, Russia is tightening regulation of digital currencies, while the stock market offers investors familiar rules of the game and stable dividends. In such a situation, a retail investor naturally wonders: isn't it time to shift funds from volatile crypto to more predictable stocks?
My colleagues and I conducted a survey among leading market experts, and their opinions were divided...
Cryptocurrency vs. Stocks: Where Are Russian Investors' Money Really Going?
In the fall of 2025, Bitcoin updated its all-time high, but then the market entered a prolonged correction. Simultaneously, Russia is tightening regulation of digital currencies, while the stock market offers investors familiar rules of the game and stable dividends. In such a situation, a retail investor naturally wonders: isn't it time to shift funds from volatile crypto to more predictable stocks?My colleagues and I conducted a survey among leading market experts, and their opinions were divided...
02:49
On June 20, 2026, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command, Iran's highest joint headquarters, officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. The reason cited was violations of the Islamabad Memorandum by the United States and Israel. This decision fundamentally alters the landscape of global energy markets and threatens recent diplomatic achievements.
The Strait of Hormuz is an artery through which approximately 21 million barrels of oil and petroleum products pass daily, accounting for about 20% of global consumption and a quarter of all seaborne oil trade...
Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz: fragile ceasefire collapses overnight
On June 20, 2026, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command, Iran's highest joint headquarters, officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. The reason cited was violations of the Islamabad Memorandum by the United States and Israel. This decision fundamentally alters the landscape of global energy markets and threatens recent diplomatic achievements.The Strait of Hormuz is an artery through which approximately 21 million barrels of oil and petroleum products pass daily, accounting for about 20% of global consumption and a quarter of all seaborne oil trade...
02:48
US Stock Crypto Derivatives: A Lifeline for Russian Investors or a Hidden Threat?
After the introduction of strict financial restrictions in 2022, classic brokerage accounts for Russian investors in the US market became virtually inaccessible. However, the market abhors a vacuum — tokenized stocks and crypto derivatives on foreign platforms have replaced traditional instruments. This workaround allows for profiting from fluctuations in the value of American giants' securities, using cryptocurrency for settlements...
02:46
Zero Correlation: Why Bitcoin Ignores the Oil Crash and What Actually Drives the Market
This week, Brent crude oil experienced its deepest weekly decline in recent months, plummeting 9% and falling below the $80 per barrel mark. This was followed by the US benchmark WTI, which settled around $70. Logic would suggest that such a powerful signal from the global energy market should have triggered a corresponding reaction in the digital asset market. However, Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, responded sluggishly to this crash, dipping only 1%...
02:45
This week in the crypto industry has been unusually eventful: from the ambitious plans of the convicted FTX founder to Tether's regulatory maneuvers and a historic ban on the digital dollar in the US. We break down the key events that will reshape the market landscape.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Ambitions: From Prison to a New Startup Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for the largest financial fraud in crypto history, is already planning his life after release...
SBF builds a $100 million prison startup, Tether challenges MiCA, and the US bans the digital dollar: a week of tectonic shifts
This week in the crypto industry has been unusually eventful: from the ambitious plans of the convicted FTX founder to Tether's regulatory maneuvers and a historic ban on the digital dollar in the US. We break down the key events that will reshape the market landscape.Sam Bankman-Fried's Ambitions: From Prison to a New Startup Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for the largest financial fraud in crypto history, is already planning his life after release...
02:43
Mining company GoMining has launched the GoBTC Pay payment service, aimed at simplifying bitcoin acceptance for businesses. The platform offers automatic conversion of incoming payments into fiat currencies or stablecoins, significantly lowering the entry barrier for companies working with international clients.
This is not just another crypto wallet, but a full-fledged tool for commerce. GoBTC Pay handles transaction processing, settlements, and infrastructure management, allowing marketplaces and online services to accept BTC without needing to maintain their own team of crypto experts...
GoMining launches GoBTC Pay: a new standard for Bitcoin network payments for businesses
Mining company GoMining has launched the GoBTC Pay payment service, aimed at simplifying bitcoin acceptance for businesses. The platform offers automatic conversion of incoming payments into fiat currencies or stablecoins, significantly lowering the entry barrier for companies working with international clients.This is not just another crypto wallet, but a full-fledged tool for commerce. GoBTC Pay handles transaction processing, settlements, and infrastructure management, allowing marketplaces and online services to accept BTC without needing to maintain their own team of crypto experts...
02:42
The Sonic Labs team announced drastic personnel changes that have already impacted the market: the native token S dropped by more than 6% immediately after the news. This is a classic example of how uncertainty in management is instantly capitalized by the market, even if the changes are driven by good intentions.
Three key figures left the board of directors: former CEO and director Michael Kong, executive chairman David Richardson, and co-founder and CTO Andre Cronje...
Sonic Labs promises a reboot: leadership change and a new course to restore trust
The Sonic Labs team announced drastic personnel changes that have already impacted the market: the native token S dropped by more than 6% immediately after the news. This is a classic example of how uncertainty in management is instantly capitalized by the market, even if the changes are driven by good intentions.Three key figures left the board of directors: former CEO and director Michael Kong, executive chairman David Richardson, and co-founder and CTO Andre Cronje...
02:41
The high-performance computing (HPC) market continues to attract crypto giants seeking to diversify their revenues. A key player in this transformation — HIVE Digital Technologies — has made another strategic move. Its subsidiary, BUZZ HPC, has signed a three-year contract to provide cloud GPU services for Canadian tech giants Bell Canada and Cohere. The total value of the agreement is estimated at $220 million...
HIVE mining empire transforms: subsidiary signs $220 million GPU contract
The high-performance computing (HPC) market continues to attract crypto giants seeking to diversify their revenues. A key player in this transformation — HIVE Digital Technologies — has made another strategic move. Its subsidiary, BUZZ HPC, has signed a three-year contract to provide cloud GPU services for Canadian tech giants Bell Canada and Cohere. The total value of the agreement is estimated at $220 million...
02:40
The world of quantum technologies has just crossed an important milestone. A research team combining efforts from Duke University and IonQ has announced the creation of the world's first fully distributed three-node quantum network based on individual atomic qubits. This is not just a laboratory curiosity—it is a fundamental step toward the architecture of the future quantum internet.
The Essence of the Experiment The key achievement is the formation of the so-called Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger (GHZ) state between three remote quantum nodes...
For the first time in history: scientists have created a three-node quantum network using individual atoms — a breakthrough toward the quantum internet
The world of quantum technologies has just crossed an important milestone. A research team combining efforts from Duke University and IonQ has announced the creation of the world's first fully distributed three-node quantum network based on individual atomic qubits. This is not just a laboratory curiosity—it is a fundamental step toward the architecture of the future quantum internet.The Essence of the Experiment The key achievement is the formation of the so-called Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger (GHZ) state between three remote quantum nodes...
02:36
Analysis of the withdrawal process from cryptocurrency exchanges: key aspects and recommendations
In recent weeks, there has been increased interest in the process of withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency platforms. This process, which seems trivial at first glance, actually hides many nuances that can significantly affect the speed and security of the transaction.
Main Stages and Pitfalls
Withdrawing funds usually involves several steps: identity verification, selecting a network (e.g...
Main Stages and Pitfalls
Withdrawing funds usually involves several steps: identity verification, selecting a network (e.g...