20.06.2026
19:39
The week was eventful: from the ambitious plans of the convicted FTX founder to Tether's strategy for circumventing European regulations. We break down the key events shaping the new landscape of the crypto industry.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Ambitions: A Prison Startup Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for fraud at FTX, is already making plans for life after release. According to sources close to him, he estimates the necessary starting capital for "serious earnings" at $50–$100 million and hints at a new crypto project that "everyone will flock to...
A $100 million prison startup and Tether's revolt against the EU: how SBF and stablecoins are reshaping the crypto world
The week was eventful: from the ambitious plans of the convicted FTX founder to Tether's strategy for circumventing European regulations. We break down the key events shaping the new landscape of the crypto industry.Sam Bankman-Fried's Ambitions: A Prison Startup Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for fraud at FTX, is already making plans for life after release. According to sources close to him, he estimates the necessary starting capital for "serious earnings" at $50–$100 million and hints at a new crypto project that "everyone will flock to...
19:38
Mining company GoMining has taken a significant step toward the practical use of Bitcoin by launching the GoBTC Pay payment infrastructure. The solution targets businesses working with international clients and offers a full transaction processing cycle with automatic conversion of funds into fiat currencies or stablecoins.
The key feature of the service is the use of GoMining's private mempool, built on the Stratum V2 protocol...
GoMining brings bitcoin into the real economy: GoBTC Pay service launched for businesses
Mining company GoMining has taken a significant step toward the practical use of Bitcoin by launching the GoBTC Pay payment infrastructure. The solution targets businesses working with international clients and offers a full transaction processing cycle with automatic conversion of funds into fiat currencies or stablecoins.The key feature of the service is the use of GoMining's private mempool, built on the Stratum V2 protocol...
19:37
The team behind Sonic Labs, which is developing an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain, has announced a radical restructuring of its management. The market reaction was immediate: the native token S dropped by more than 6% right after the news was published.
Who left the board of directors? As part of a major personnel reshuffle, three key figures, described by the company as the "architects of the current Sonic," left the board of directors: former CEO and Director Michael Kong, Executive Chairman David Richardson, and Co-founder and CTO Andre Cronje...
Sonic Labs announces leadership change: S token drops 6%, but the team promises a "fresh start"
The team behind Sonic Labs, which is developing an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain, has announced a radical restructuring of its management. The market reaction was immediate: the native token S dropped by more than 6% right after the news was published.Who left the board of directors? As part of a major personnel reshuffle, three key figures, described by the company as the "architects of the current Sonic," left the board of directors: former CEO and Director Michael Kong, Executive Chairman David Richardson, and Co-founder and CTO Andre Cronje...
19:36
The high-performance computing (HPC) market continues to attract the attention of crypto miners, and BUZZ HPC — a subsidiary of HIVE Digital Technologies — has just confirmed this trend with a major deal. The company has signed a three-year contract to provide cloud GPU services to Bell Canada and Cohere worth approximately $220 million. This move demonstrates how traditional mining companies are diversifying their revenues by leveraging infrastructure originally designed for cryptocurrency mining...
BUZZ HPC signs a $220 million contract: miners transition into the era of GPU cloud computing
The high-performance computing (HPC) market continues to attract the attention of crypto miners, and BUZZ HPC — a subsidiary of HIVE Digital Technologies — has just confirmed this trend with a major deal. The company has signed a three-year contract to provide cloud GPU services to Bell Canada and Cohere worth approximately $220 million. This move demonstrates how traditional mining companies are diversifying their revenues by leveraging infrastructure originally designed for cryptocurrency mining...
19:35
Quantum computing takes another significant step forward. A research team from Duke University and IonQ has announced the creation of the first fully distributed three-node quantum network based on individual atomic qubits. This event marks a crucial milestone on the path to a practical quantum internet and modular quantum computers.
The key achievement was the formation of a so-called three-party entangled state (GHZ state) between three remote quantum nodes connected by photonic channels...
Breakthrough in Quantum Networks: Scientists Entangle Three Distant Atomic Qubits for the First Time
Quantum computing takes another significant step forward. A research team from Duke University and IonQ has announced the creation of the first fully distributed three-node quantum network based on individual atomic qubits. This event marks a crucial milestone on the path to a practical quantum internet and modular quantum computers.The key achievement was the formation of a so-called three-party entangled state (GHZ state) between three remote quantum nodes connected by photonic channels...
19:30
Analysis of Withdrawal Mechanisms: What an Investor Needs to Know
In the world of cryptocurrencies, the withdrawal procedure remains one of the key aspects determining the convenience and security of working with digital assets. As an analyst, I observe daily how this process affects market liquidity and user trust.
The withdrawal mechanism includes several stages: initiating a request, security verification, transaction processing, and final crediting. Each of these steps requires careful attention, especially in conditions of high volatility...
The withdrawal mechanism includes several stages: initiating a request, security verification, transaction processing, and final crediting. Each of these steps requires careful attention, especially in conditions of high volatility...
19:29
Strategic Accumulation: Analysis of Current Capital Inflow into Crypto Assets
The digital asset market is seeing a steady trend of major players replenishing their balances. Over the past week, the volume of incoming transactions to exchange wallets and institutional fund addresses has increased by 12%. This indicates that "smart money" is actively preparing for the next phase of the cycle, likely anticipating a correction or a new growth catalyst.
Who is behind the purchases? Analysis of on-chain data shows that the main inflow comes from addresses associated with ETF providers and large mining pools...
Who is behind the purchases? Analysis of on-chain data shows that the main inflow comes from addresses associated with ETF providers and large mining pools...
19:28
Russian retail investors are on the verge of a tectonic shift. Buying cryptocurrencies and digital financial assets (DFAs) may cease to be the domain of specialized exchange offices and move into familiar mobile banking apps. This is not a hypothesis, but a consolidated position of leading market experts, who, however, disagree on the details: what exactly this integration will look like, when it will be fully operational, and whether the legal sector can completely displace the shadow market...
Banking Apps in Russia: A New Era of Access to Cryptocurrencies and Digital Financial Assets
Russian retail investors are on the verge of a tectonic shift. Buying cryptocurrencies and digital financial assets (DFAs) may cease to be the domain of specialized exchange offices and move into familiar mobile banking apps. This is not a hypothesis, but a consolidated position of leading market experts, who, however, disagree on the details: what exactly this integration will look like, when it will be fully operational, and whether the legal sector can completely displace the shadow market...
19:26
In the fall of 2025, Bitcoin updated its all-time high, but this was followed by a prolonged correction. Almost simultaneously, Russia tightened regulation of digital currencies, while the stock market continues to operate under clear rules and pays dividends reliably. Against this backdrop, retail investors face a difficult choice: where to direct their free capital?
My analysis shows that several key discussion topics have emerged within the expert community...
Are funds moving from crypto to stocks? Analysis of Russian market trends
In the fall of 2025, Bitcoin updated its all-time high, but this was followed by a prolonged correction. Almost simultaneously, Russia tightened regulation of digital currencies, while the stock market continues to operate under clear rules and pays dividends reliably. Against this backdrop, retail investors face a difficult choice: where to direct their free capital?My analysis shows that several key discussion topics have emerged within the expert community...
19:24
The geopolitical front is heating up again. On June 20, 2026, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command — the joint headquarters of Iran's armed forces — announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. The official reason: a violation of the Islamabad Memorandum by the United States and Israel. This move threatens not only the fragile truce but also the stability of global energy markets.
Tehran's decision came as a complete surprise to market participants, who just days earlier were celebrating a reduction in tensions...
Will Iran close the Strait of Hormuz? The agreement in Islamabad has cracked.
The geopolitical front is heating up again. On June 20, 2026, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command — the joint headquarters of Iran's armed forces — announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. The official reason: a violation of the Islamabad Memorandum by the United States and Israel. This move threatens not only the fragile truce but also the stability of global energy markets.Tehran's decision came as a complete surprise to market participants, who just days earlier were celebrating a reduction in tensions...
19:23
Trading US Stocks via Crypto Derivatives: A Lifeline or a Minefield for Russians?
After the introduction of strict restrictions in 2022, Russian investors' access to the US stock market through traditional brokerage accounts was almost completely cut off. However, the most enterprising part of the market participants quickly adapted by turning to an alternative instrument — tokenized shares and crypto derivatives on foreign platforms. These financial products allow gaining exposure to the price dynamics of leading US companies' securities, using cryptocurrency, primarily stablecoins, for settlements...
19:22
Oil falls, bitcoin stands still: five-year data shatters the myth of asset correlation
The oil market experienced a serious shock this week. Benchmark Brent crude collapsed by almost 9%, falling below the $80 per barrel mark, while US WTI settled around the $70 level. It would seem that for the cryptocurrency market, which many are accustomed to considering a "risk-on" asset, this should have been a "green light" for a decline. However, Bitcoin reacted to this crash with surprising indifference, falling only 1% over the week...
19:20
This week's focus is on Sam Bankman-Fried's ambitious plans, Tether's strategy to circumvent MiCA rules, and the ban on the digital dollar in the US. Additionally, we analyze the burst meme coin bubble, traditional exchanges' legal battles for monopoly, and the global trend of states destroying communication privacy.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Ambitions FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for one of the largest financial frauds, is building ambitious plans for life after release...
A $100 million prison startup and a revolt against the EU: how SBF and Tether broke the system
This week's focus is on Sam Bankman-Fried's ambitious plans, Tether's strategy to circumvent MiCA rules, and the ban on the digital dollar in the US. Additionally, we analyze the burst meme coin bubble, traditional exchanges' legal battles for monopoly, and the global trend of states destroying communication privacy.Sam Bankman-Fried's Ambitions FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for one of the largest financial frauds, is building ambitious plans for life after release...
19:18
The cryptocurrency payment market is gaining a powerful player: mining company GoMining has launched the GoBTC Pay platform. This solution allows businesses to accept Bitcoin payments with automatic conversion into fiat money or stablecoins, eliminating key barriers to the mass adoption of the first cryptocurrency in commercial circulation.
How GoBTC Pay works The service is aimed at companies with an international clientele...
GoMining launches GoBTC Pay: a new standard for Bitcoin network payments for businesses
The cryptocurrency payment market is gaining a powerful player: mining company GoMining has launched the GoBTC Pay platform. This solution allows businesses to accept Bitcoin payments with automatic conversion into fiat money or stablecoins, eliminating key barriers to the mass adoption of the first cryptocurrency in commercial circulation.How GoBTC Pay works The service is aimed at companies with an international clientele...
19:17
Sonic Labs, the company behind the EVM-compatible Layer 1 network, has announced major changes to its board of directors. The decision triggered an immediate market reaction, with the native token S dropping more than 6% within hours of the announcement.
Three key figures have left the board of directors: former CEO and director Michael Kong, executive chairman David Richardson, and co-founder and CTO Andre Cronje...
Sonic Labs announces leadership change amid 97% drop in S token
Sonic Labs, the company behind the EVM-compatible Layer 1 network, has announced major changes to its board of directors. The decision triggered an immediate market reaction, with the native token S dropping more than 6% within hours of the announcement.Three key figures have left the board of directors: former CEO and director Michael Kong, executive chairman David Richardson, and co-founder and CTO Andre Cronje...
19:16
The crypto mining market is undergoing a fundamental transformation. HIVE Digital Technologies, known for its presence in the Bitcoin sector, has signed the largest contract in its history for cloud GPU services through its subsidiary BUZZ HPC. The agreement with Bell Canada and Cohere, valued at $220 million, spans three years and involves deploying 2,304 NVIDIA Grace Blackwell graphics accelerators on Bell AI Fabric infrastructure in the province of British Columbia, Canada...
Mining empire restructures: HIVE Digital signs $220 million GPU contract and shifts to cloud AI sector
The crypto mining market is undergoing a fundamental transformation. HIVE Digital Technologies, known for its presence in the Bitcoin sector, has signed the largest contract in its history for cloud GPU services through its subsidiary BUZZ HPC. The agreement with Bell Canada and Cohere, valued at $220 million, spans three years and involves deploying 2,304 NVIDIA Grace Blackwell graphics accelerators on Bell AI Fabric infrastructure in the province of British Columbia, Canada...
19:15
Researchers from Duke University and IonQ have taken a significant step in the development of quantum technologies, demonstrating for the first time a fully distributed three-node quantum network based on individual atomic qubits. In the experiment, the specialists managed to form a so-called three-party entangled state (Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger state) between three remote quantum nodes connected via photonic channels...
Experts have for the first time created three-way entanglement of remote atomic qubits in a quantum network: a breakthrough toward modular computing
Researchers from Duke University and IonQ have taken a significant step in the development of quantum technologies, demonstrating for the first time a fully distributed three-node quantum network based on individual atomic qubits. In the experiment, the specialists managed to form a so-called three-party entangled state (Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger state) between three remote quantum nodes connected via photonic channels...
19:10
Analysis of the Withdrawal Process: Key Aspects and Market Implications
The issue of withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency platforms remains one of the most discussed topics in the industry. In recent weeks, I have observed increased attention to the procedures and restrictions associated with moving digital assets. This directly affects market liquidity and participant trust.
Withdrawing funds is not just a technical operation, but a critical indicator of ecosystem health...
Withdrawing funds is not just a technical operation, but a critical indicator of ecosystem health...
19:09
Market Analysis: Strategies for Replenishing Crypto Assets in Volatile Conditions
In the current market environment, the issue of funding a cryptocurrency account is of particular importance. As a professional analyst, I observe daily how retail investors make typical mistakes when entering positions, which directly affects their long-term returns.
Key aspects of funding: First of all, it is necessary to clearly distinguish between funding for trading and for long-term holding...
Key aspects of funding: First of all, it is necessary to clearly distinguish between funding for trading and for long-term holding...
19:07
The Russian retail investor is on the verge of a tectonic shift. The purchase of digital assets — cryptocurrencies and digital financial assets (DFAs) — will soon become available directly through familiar banking apps, bypassing illegal exchangers and complex crypto exchanges. This is not just a hypothesis, but a consolidated opinion of leading market experts, who, however, disagree on the exact form and timing of this feature becoming a reality, as well as whether it will be able to completely displace the gray sector...
Russian banks are preparing a breakthrough: cryptocurrency and digital financial assets (DFAs) will appear in mobile apps.
The Russian retail investor is on the verge of a tectonic shift. The purchase of digital assets — cryptocurrencies and digital financial assets (DFAs) — will soon become available directly through familiar banking apps, bypassing illegal exchangers and complex crypto exchanges. This is not just a hypothesis, but a consolidated opinion of leading market experts, who, however, disagree on the exact form and timing of this feature becoming a reality, as well as whether it will be able to completely displace the gray sector...
19:06
In the fall of 2025, Bitcoin updated its all-time high, but then the market plunged into a prolonged correction. Against this backdrop, Russia tightened regulation of digital currencies, while the stock market continues to operate under clear rules and steadily pay dividends. A logical question arises: are retail investors' funds flowing from high-risk crypto into more familiar and transparent stocks?
Real Flow: Myth or Reality? Expert opinions on this matter are sharply divided...
Cryptocurrencies vs. Stocks: Where Are Russian Investors' Money Really Going?
In the fall of 2025, Bitcoin updated its all-time high, but then the market plunged into a prolonged correction. Against this backdrop, Russia tightened regulation of digital currencies, while the stock market continues to operate under clear rules and steadily pay dividends. A logical question arises: are retail investors' funds flowing from high-risk crypto into more familiar and transparent stocks?Real Flow: Myth or Reality? Expert opinions on this matter are sharply divided...
19:04
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 not only nullifies recent diplomatic efforts toward de-escalation but also once again jeopardizes global energy supply chains.
The closure of the strait is Tehran's direct and harsh response to what it perceives as ongoing military actions by Washington and Tel Aviv, which began in late February 2026...
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz: the ceasefire has collapsed, markets in alarm
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 not only nullifies recent diplomatic efforts toward de-escalation but also once again jeopardizes global energy supply chains.The closure of the strait is Tehran's direct and harsh response to what it perceives as ongoing military actions by Washington and Tel Aviv, which began in late February 2026...
19:03
After the strict restrictions of 2022, the classic access of Russian investors to the US stock market through brokerage accounts has been virtually cut off. However, the most enterprising part of market participants quickly found an alternative. We are talking about tokenized stocks and crypto derivatives on foreign platforms such as Bybit, Binance, and Deribit. These instruments allow earning income from changes in the value of US company shares, using cryptocurrency for settlements...
Trading US Stocks via Crypto Derivatives for Russians: A New Workaround or a Minefield?
After the strict restrictions of 2022, the classic access of Russian investors to the US stock market through brokerage accounts has been virtually cut off. However, the most enterprising part of market participants quickly found an alternative. We are talking about tokenized stocks and crypto derivatives on foreign platforms such as Bybit, Binance, and Deribit. These instruments allow earning income from changes in the value of US company shares, using cryptocurrency for settlements...
19:01
Five-year statistics debunk the myth: why bitcoin ignores the oil crash
This week, Brent crude oil demonstrated its deepest weekly decline in several months, losing about 9% and falling below the $80 per barrel mark. The American benchmark WTI even headed towards $70. However, bitcoin, contrary to the expectations of many market participants, reacted extremely sluggishly to this event, dropping only 1%.
This divergence in dynamics casts doubt on the strength of the connection between the "black gold" market and the digital asset...
This divergence in dynamics casts doubt on the strength of the connection between the "black gold" market and the digital asset...
18:59
This week, the crypto industry once again found itself at the center of dramatic events: from Sam Bankman-Fried's ambitious plans to build a business empire even behind bars, to Tether's strategic maneuver challenging European regulations. Meanwhile, the US is preparing a legislative ban on the digital dollar, and the memecoin market is experiencing its steepest decline. Let's break down the key trends...
A $100 million prison startup, Tether's revolt against MiCA, and the ban on the digital dollar: the week that broke the system
This week, the crypto industry once again found itself at the center of dramatic events: from Sam Bankman-Fried's ambitious plans to build a business empire even behind bars, to Tether's strategic maneuver challenging European regulations. Meanwhile, the US is preparing a legislative ban on the digital dollar, and the memecoin market is experiencing its steepest decline. Let's break down the key trends...
18:58
Mining company GoMining has officially launched the GoBTC Pay payment service, aimed at simplifying Bitcoin acceptance for businesses. The platform offers automatic conversion of funds into fiat currencies or stablecoins, making it a convenient tool for international settlements.
Technical Foundation and Operating Principle GoBTC Pay is based on GoMining's private mempool, built on the Stratum V2 protocol...
GoMining launches GoBTC Pay: Bitcoin as a next-generation payment method
Mining company GoMining has officially launched the GoBTC Pay payment service, aimed at simplifying Bitcoin acceptance for businesses. The platform offers automatic conversion of funds into fiat currencies or stablecoins, making it a convenient tool for international settlements.Technical Foundation and Operating Principle GoBTC Pay is based on GoMining's private mempool, built on the Stratum V2 protocol...
18:57
The Sonic Labs ecosystem is undergoing a major restructuring of its management structure. The company behind the development of the EVM-compatible Layer 1 network has announced personnel changes that have already triggered a tangible market reaction: the native token S lost more than 6% of its value immediately after the news was published.
Three key figures, whom the company calls the "architects of the current Sonic," have left the board of directors: former CEO and director Michael Kong, executive chairman David Richardson, and co-founder and technical director Andre Cronje...
Sonic Labs changes course: new leadership promises order and transparency amid token collapse
The Sonic Labs ecosystem is undergoing a major restructuring of its management structure. The company behind the development of the EVM-compatible Layer 1 network has announced personnel changes that have already triggered a tangible market reaction: the native token S lost more than 6% of its value immediately after the news was published.Three key figures, whom the company calls the "architects of the current Sonic," have left the board of directors: former CEO and director Michael Kong, executive chairman David Richardson, and co-founder and technical director Andre Cronje...
18:56
A major player in the mining and high-performance computing (HPC) sector, HIVE Digital Technologies, is making a strategic move beyond traditional Bitcoin mining. Its subsidiary, BUZZ HPC, has signed a large-scale three-year contract to provide cloud GPU services for Bell Canada and Cohere, valued at approximately $220 million. This is not just a deal — it is a clear signal to the market about diversification and a shift toward the HPC segment...
BUZZ HPC signs $220 million GPU contract: a new era for HIVE Digital Technologies
A major player in the mining and high-performance computing (HPC) sector, HIVE Digital Technologies, is making a strategic move beyond traditional Bitcoin mining. Its subsidiary, BUZZ HPC, has signed a large-scale three-year contract to provide cloud GPU services for Bell Canada and Cohere, valued at approximately $220 million. This is not just a deal — it is a clear signal to the market about diversification and a shift toward the HPC segment...
18:55
Quantum Breakthrough: Three-Way Entanglement of Distant Atomic Qubits Achieved for the First Time
The world of quantum computing is taking another decisive step toward the practical implementation of distributed networks. A research group, combining efforts from Duke University and IonQ, has announced the creation of the first fully distributed three-node quantum network based on individual atomic qubits. This achievement marks a transition from two-party experiments to a more complex, scalable architecture...
18:50
Trend Analysis: Mass Withdrawal of Funds from Crypto Exchanges — What Lies Behind the Capital Movement?
In recent days, the market has seen a noticeable activation of digital asset holders, expressed in a significant outflow of funds from centralized trading platforms. This is a classic signal that experienced market participants often interpret as a shift in sentiment—from short-term speculation to long-term holding.
On-chain analytics data records a steady increase in the volume of coins withdrawn from exchange wallets...
On-chain analytics data records a steady increase in the volume of coins withdrawn from exchange wallets...