Crypto news

26.06.2026
16:16

Flash mob on X: users send $25 each to 'impoverished' Elon Musk via XMoney

Users of social network X have launched an ironic flash mob: they are mass-sending micro-transfers to Elon Musk through the built-in payment service XMoney. The reason was a sharp reduction in the businessman's capital — over two weeks, he lost the status of the first dollar trillionaire in history.
The wave of jokes began with a post by a blogger under the nickname Corey. He posted a screenshot of a $25 transaction with a laconic caption: "Buy coffee on my tab...
16:15

The KOSPI plunged by 8%: the fifth trading halt in a month and a loss of $360 billion — an in-depth analysis of the causes.

South Korea's KOSPI stock index has once again experienced a shock decline, losing more than 8% in a single trading session. This marks the fifth forced trading halt in the past month — and the market, it seems, is losing its last stabilizing mechanisms. Since the start of the current crisis, over 400 trillion won (approximately $360 billion) has "evaporated" from the market.
Shares of two key issuers — Samsung and SK Hynix — each plunged by about 9%...
16:14

Qblox and HPE join forces to create hybrid computing systems

quantum computers квантовые компьютеры 2 Dutch company Qblox, specializing in developing control systems for quantum processors, has officially announced a strategic partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). According to the agreements reached, the parties intend to integrate Qblox equipment with HPE's high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructures.
As part of the collaboration, the creation of specialized test benches is planned...
16:13

Polymarket reaches $1 billion in annual revenue: analytics and growth drivers

Polymarket The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket is demonstrating impressive monetization rates: its annual revenue, by my estimates, has already exceeded the $1 billion mark. This milestone was reached just six weeks after the platform opened access to users from the United States without a prior waiting list.
Analyzing data from on-chain aggregators, I see that the daily trading volume on the U...
16:12

Hyperliquid has been placed on the MAS "Gray List": what this means for the DeFi sector

On June 26, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) added the Hyperliquid platform — a popular perp-DEX — to its Investor Alert List (IAL). The official website of the Hyper Foundation was also included in this list. The regulator warns that these services may be mistakenly perceived by users as licensed entities.
It is important to emphasize: inclusion in the IAL is not a ban on operations or the start of enforcement measures...
16:11

Chinese startup Taiyi Quantum has raised $44 million for next-generation quantum computing.

Shanghai-based quantum computer developer Taiyi Quantum has successfully closed a pre-seed funding round of 300 million yuan, equivalent to approximately $44 million. The round was led by leading venture capital firms Gaorong Venture Capital and IDG Capital, confirming strong investor interest in promising quantum computing technologies.
Key Technologies and Team At the helm of the company is Liu Hongbin, former lead architect of Azure Quantum at Microsoft...
16:10

StablecoinX stable platform debuts on Nasdaq: ticker USDE and strategic reserve ENA

On Monday, June 26, StablecoinX completed its merger with SPAC company TLGY Acquisition Corp. and officially obtained public company status. Since then, the platform's shares have begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker USDE. This event marks an important stage in the integration of institutional instruments with decentralized finance.
StablecoinX positions itself as a public infrastructure platform focused on the Ethena ecosystem...
16:08

Capital Outflow Analysis: What Drives Capital Movement in the Digital Asset Market

Over the past 24 hours, I have recorded a significant outflow of funds from the largest cryptocurrency exchanges. This trend, in my opinion, deserves close attention, as it often precedes periods of volatility or shifts in market sentiment.
The total volume of withdrawn funds exceeded $150 million, the highest figure in the last two weeks. The main flow went to Bitcoin and Ethereum, accounting for over 80% of the total outflow...
16:07

Deep analysis of the cryptocurrency account funding procedure: strategies, risks, and best practices

The process of funding a cryptocurrency account is not just a technical operation, but a fundamental stage of interacting with digital assets. As a leading market analyst, I observe daily how even experienced traders make mistakes at this stage, leading to loss of time, funds, or missed opportunities.
Main Methods and Their Nuances Today, there are three key methods for depositing funds: bank transfers (SEPA, SWIFT), P2P platforms, and direct transfers from external wallets...
16:05

Bitcoin under pressure: short-term holders record record losses, and market fear is off the charts

The Bitcoin market is experiencing one of its most intense phases since October 2024. On-chain data monitoring shows that short-term holders (STH) — those who bought BTC in the last 155 days — are in a zone of extreme stress. The market capitalization of this group fell to $237.7 billion on June 26, a low not seen since October 2, 2024, when the figure was around $239.7 billion.
This decline in capitalization means that the current market value of coins held by STH has dropped below their realized value (the price at which they were purchased)...
16:04

An anonymous trader earned $8.47 million on football predictions in 24 hours: trade analysis

An anonymous user under the nickname blunttedge managed to turn $19 million in turnover into $8.47 million in net profit in just one day, making only two large bets on football matches. This case has once again drawn attention to decentralized betting platforms, where risks and returns can be extremely high.
Analysts tracking on-chain activity recorded a series of transactions that began with the opening of a new digital wallet...
16:03

Republicans push forward the Clarity Act: the Senate has only 20 working days

Political tension is mounting in Washington over the Clarity Act, a cryptocurrency regulation bill. After returning from recess on July 13, the Senate will have only 20 working days—roughly four weeks—to pass the document through the upper chamber and return it to the House of Representatives before the August break. This tight deadline creates a unique window of opportunity for the industry.
Pressure as a Catalyst for a Deal Within the crypto community, there is a prevailing view that the time crunch could actually work in favor of the bill's supporters...
16:02

An ironic flash mob on X: followers are "chipping in" for Elon Musk via XMoney

Users of the social platform X have launched an unusual trend: they are mass-sending small money transfers to Elon Musk via the built-in payment service XMoney. The irony of the situation is obvious — subscribers are "supporting" a billionaire whose fortune has shrunk by hundreds of billions of dollars over the past two weeks, stripping him of his status as the first dollar trillionaire in history...
16:00

KOSPI in a tailspin again: daily crashes of 8% — the market lost $360 billion. Analyzing 5 structural disasters.

The South Korean stock market is experiencing another shock. The KOSPI index has once again plunged more than 8% in a single trading session, marking the fifth forced trading halt in the past month. Over 400 trillion won — equivalent to $360 billion — has evaporated from the market. Key stocks like Samsung and SK Hynix each lost about 9%.
On June 8, the index had already collapsed by 8% within the first three minutes, and on June 22-23, the decline reached 10% — the second worst day in KOSPI history amid rumors of a tax on unrealized profits...
15:58

Qblox and HPE join forces to create hybrid computing systems

quantum computers квантовые компьютеры 2 Dutch company Qblox, specializing in quantum processor control systems, has officially announced a strategic partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). This collaboration aims for deep integration of Qblox hardware with HPE's high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence infrastructures.
This is not just another equipment procurement deal. It involves creating full-fledged test benches designed for algorithm development, software compatibility verification, and system benchmarking...
15:58

Polymarket hits a billion: the platform's annual revenue for predictions has exceeded $1 billion.

Polymarket The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket is experiencing explosive growth. The project's annual revenue has surpassed the $1 billion mark, confirming the transition of the prediction market from a niche category to a full-fledged financial sector. This milestone was reached just six weeks after the platform opened access to U.S. users without a prior waiting list.
The U.S. Market as a Driver The key factor behind the acceleration was the removal of regional restrictions...
15:57

MAS warns: Hyperliquid added to Singapore's 'grey list'

singapore crypto сингапур криптовалюты On June 26, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) expanded its Investor Alert List (IAL) to include the website of the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid and its associated portal, the Hyper Foundation. This regulatory action is not a direct ban, but it serves as a strong signal to the market: the platform could be mistakenly perceived as licensed, which misleads investors.
Hyperliquid is a perpetual DEX (perp-DEX) operating on its own blockchain, offering perpetual contracts with high speed and low fees...
15:56

Chinese startup Taiyi Quantum has raised $44 million for a new-generation quantum computer.

Seed_funding-min Shanghai-based startup Taiyi Quantum has closed a pre-seed funding round of 300 million yuan, equivalent to approximately $44 million. The round was led by two leading venture capital funds — Gaorong Venture Capital and IDG Capital. This is a significant signal: investors are betting on quantum technologies, which in the long term could radically change the landscape of cryptography and computing...
15:55

StablecoinX stable platform debuts on Nasdaq: ticker USDE and strategic reserve ENA

IPO-min The cryptocurrency infrastructure company StablecoinX has officially completed its merger with the SPAC entity TLGY Acquisition Corp. and obtained public company status. Since June 26, its shares have been trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker USDE, marking a significant step in the integration of digital assets into traditional financial markets.
Positioning and Strategic Reserve StablecoinX positions itself as a public infrastructure platform focused on the Ethena ecosystem — one of the leading decentralized finance protocols...
15:51

Sharp Change of Course: Analysis of Large-Scale Withdrawals from Crypto Exchanges

The digital asset market is recording an anomaly: the volume of withdrawals from centralized exchanges has reached levels not seen since the start of the current bull cycle. This is not a spontaneous move, but in my opinion, a clear signal of a shift in sentiment among major players.
Analysis of on-chain data shows that over the past 48 hours, more than $1.2 billion worth of BTC and ETH has been withdrawn from trading platforms...
15:50

Key point for the market: Analysis of liquidity inflow

In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen a significant replenishment of balances among major players. This movement of capital, which I track as part of my analysis, points to a potential shift in sentiment among institutional investors. This is not about random transactions, but a systematic buildup of positions.
According to my data, the volume of incoming funds to major exchanges has increased by 12-15% over the past week...
15:49

Bitcoin under pressure: short-term holders in extreme stress and capitulation zone

The Bitcoin market is experiencing one of the most stressful periods for recent buyers. On-chain data analysis shows that short-term holders (STH) have returned to a zone of severe stress: their aggregate market capitalization collapsed to $237.7 billion on June 26. This is the lowest value since October 2, 2024, when the figure stood at $239.7 billion. Essentially, the current market value of coins purchased in the last 155 days has fallen below their realized value, indicating a massive prevalence of unrealized losses...
15:48

A crypto trader earned $8.47 million in a day on football predictions: analysis of Polymarket's success and risks

An anonymous user under the nickname blunttedge demonstrated an impressive result on the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket, earning $8.47 million in net profit in just one day by betting on FIFA World Cup matches.
This case caught my attention as an analyst because it clearly demonstrates both the potential and the extreme volatility of sports prediction markets in the DeFi environment...
15:46

Race against time: Republicans push for passage of Clarity Act, Senate has only 20 working days

Tension is mounting on the U.S. political stage surrounding the passage of the cryptocurrency regulation bill, the Clarity Act. Among Republicans, there is a keen sense of urgency, driven both by mounting political pressure following the saga of the housing bill and by the realization that time is running out.
Tight Timeframes and Unresolved Issues When senators return from recess on July 13, they will have only 20 working days — roughly four weeks...
15:45

An ironic flash mob: X users send donations to the "impoverished" Elon Musk

Users of social network X have launched a viral ironic campaign: they are mass-sending small amounts of money to the richest person on the planet, Elon Musk, via the new payment service XMoney. The trigger was the billionaire's rapid, albeit temporary, loss of his "trillionaire" status.
Over two weeks, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX saw his fortune drop from a historic $1.4 trillion to $943 billion...
15:44

KOSPI Plunges 8%: Fifth Trading Halt in a Month and $360 Billion Evaporated — My Analysis of Five Structural Causes

South Korea's stock market is experiencing an unprecedented crisis. The KOSPI index fell more than 8% again today, marking the fifth forced trading halt in the past month. Over 400 trillion won ($360 billion) has "evaporated" from the market. Shares of giants Samsung and SK Hynix each plunged by about 9%.
This decline is not a coincidence but a natural outcome of accumulated structural imbalances...
15:43

Qblox and HPE join forces to create hybrid computing systems

quantum computers квантовые компьютеры 2 Dutch company Qblox, specializing in developing control systems for quantum processors, has officially announced a strategic partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). As part of this alliance, deep integration of Qblox hardware with HPE's high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructures is planned.
The main goal of the collaboration is to create specialized test benches that will enable the development and optimization of algorithms for hybrid classical-quantum systems...
15:42

Polymarket breaks records: annual revenue of the decentralized prediction platform exceeds $1 billion

Prediction markets are experiencing a true renaissance, and Polymarket is at the epicenter of this boom. According to my calculations based on the latest data, the platform's annual revenue has already surpassed the $1 billion mark. This impressive milestone was reached just six weeks after the company opened access to the US jurisdiction without a prior waiting list, which fundamentally changed the project's dynamics...
15:41

MAS adds Hyperliquid to its 'red list': a warning for DeFi users

singapore crypto сингапур криптовалюты On June 26, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) added the website of the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid to its Investor Alert List (IAL). This list includes services that may be mistakenly perceived as licensed by the regulator. Along with the Hyperliquid platform, the website of the Hyper Foundation organization was also added to the list.
What does this mean for Hyperliquid? It is important to emphasize: inclusion in the IAL is not a ban on activity or a sanction...
15:41

Chinese startup Taiyi Quantum has raised $44 million to develop a next-generation quantum computer.

Shanghai-based tech startup Taiyi Quantum has successfully closed a pre-seed funding round of 300 million yuan, equivalent to approximately $44 million. The lead investors are venture capital funds Gaorong Venture Capital and IDG Capital.
The company's founder and CEO is Liu Hongbin, who previously served as an architect for Azure Quantum at Microsoft. Under his leadership, Taiyi Quantum has focused on developing a quantum computer that uses neutral ytterbium atoms...