20.06.2026
10:20
Over the past week, the world of cybersecurity has been shaken by a series of attacks targeting cryptocurrency users. From self-spreading USB worms to sophisticated Android trojans, attackers are relentless in their attempts to access digital assets. Let's break down the key events.
USB Worm: A New Level of Threat for Cryptocurrency Owners Microsoft experts have recorded a campaign spreading a unique USB worm aimed at stealing cryptocurrencies...
Cyber Threats of the Week: USB Worms, Android Trojans, and Vulnerabilities in Apple Headphones — Full Analysis
Over the past week, the world of cybersecurity has been shaken by a series of attacks targeting cryptocurrency users. From self-spreading USB worms to sophisticated Android trojans, attackers are relentless in their attempts to access digital assets. Let's break down the key events.USB Worm: A New Level of Threat for Cryptocurrency Owners Microsoft experts have recorded a campaign spreading a unique USB worm aimed at stealing cryptocurrencies...
10:18
IBM's Nighthawk quantum processor has undergone a serious stress test. In two independent experiments, engineers and scientists made it solve not abstract problems, but applied challenges from particle physics and cybersecurity. The results were encouraging — the system not only demonstrated qubit operation but extracted a useful signal from the noise.
Quantum Chromodynamics in Practice In the first test, the team simulated the interaction of a nucleon and an antinucleon in a simplified model of quantum chromodynamics, QCD2...
IBM Nighthawk: Quantum Breakthrough in Particle Physics and Cybersecurity — First Real-World Benchmarks
IBM's Nighthawk quantum processor has undergone a serious stress test. In two independent experiments, engineers and scientists made it solve not abstract problems, but applied challenges from particle physics and cybersecurity. The results were encouraging — the system not only demonstrated qubit operation but extracted a useful signal from the noise.Quantum Chromodynamics in Practice In the first test, the team simulated the interaction of a nucleon and an antinucleon in a simplified model of quantum chromodynamics, QCD2...
10:17
The largest American broker Charles Schwab is preparing to debut in the prediction markets segment. Together with Cboe Global Markets, the company is launching binary options with a "yes/no" payout structure for its clients, tied to the movement of the S&P 500 index. This is the first such product in Schwab's portfolio, and its launch is expected in the coming months.
Unlike traditional options, where profit depends on the magnitude of price change, binary options offer only two outcomes: a fixed payout if the condition is met, or a total loss of the premium...
Schwab enters the prediction markets: binary options on the S&P 500 will open a new era for traders
The largest American broker Charles Schwab is preparing to debut in the prediction markets segment. Together with Cboe Global Markets, the company is launching binary options with a "yes/no" payout structure for its clients, tied to the movement of the S&P 500 index. This is the first such product in Schwab's portfolio, and its launch is expected in the coming months.Unlike traditional options, where profit depends on the magnitude of price change, binary options offer only two outcomes: a fixed payout if the condition is met, or a total loss of the premium...
10:16
The week was eventful: from the ambitious plans of the disgraced FTX founder to Tether's strategic maneuvers in Europe and the US's complete rejection of the digital dollar. We break down the key events reshaping the crypto industry landscape.
SBF: From Prison Cell to a $100 Million Startup Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for fraud, is already making plans for the future. He told cellmates that he would need $50–100 million in startup capital for "serious money" and hinted at a cryptocurrency project that "everyone will flock to...
SBF builds a prison startup, Tether challenges MiCA, and the US bans CBDC: key trends of the week
The week was eventful: from the ambitious plans of the disgraced FTX founder to Tether's strategic maneuvers in Europe and the US's complete rejection of the digital dollar. We break down the key events reshaping the crypto industry landscape.SBF: From Prison Cell to a $100 Million Startup Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for fraud, is already making plans for the future. He told cellmates that he would need $50–100 million in startup capital for "serious money" and hinted at a cryptocurrency project that "everyone will flock to...
10:15
Mining company GoMining has announced the launch of the GoBTC Pay platform, a payment service designed for businesses. The solution allows companies to accept Bitcoin payments with automatic conversion of funds into fiat currencies or stablecoins, significantly simplifying the integration of the leading cryptocurrency into corporate settlements.
The service targets companies working with international clients and aims to eliminate the main obstacle to using BTC in commerce — the need to independently manage cryptocurrency infrastructure...
GoMining launches GoBTC Pay: Bitcoin payments for businesses with automatic conversion
Mining company GoMining has announced the launch of the GoBTC Pay platform, a payment service designed for businesses. The solution allows companies to accept Bitcoin payments with automatic conversion of funds into fiat currencies or stablecoins, significantly simplifying the integration of the leading cryptocurrency into corporate settlements.The service targets companies working with international clients and aims to eliminate the main obstacle to using BTC in commerce — the need to independently manage cryptocurrency infrastructure...
10:10
Market Analysis: Withdrawal Mechanisms and Their Impact on Liquidity
In the world of cryptocurrencies, the process of withdrawing funds is not just a technical operation, but a key indicator of market conditions and investor sentiment. As a leading analyst at Cryptalist, I observe daily how capital flows shape trends and determine short-term volatility.
What lies behind a simple action? Withdrawal is the procedure of transferring digital assets from a trading platform or exchange to an external wallet...
What lies behind a simple action? Withdrawal is the procedure of transferring digital assets from a trading platform or exchange to an external wallet...
10:09
Market Analysis: Large Liquidity Injection and Its Implications for Crypto Investors
In recent hours, the market has recorded a significant replenishment of balances among major players. This refers to an influx of funds that could drastically change the current trading dynamics. As an analyst, I cannot ignore such signals—they often precede volatile movements.
On-chain indicator data shows that the volume of inflows to exchange wallets has increased by 12-15% compared to the average values over the past week...
On-chain indicator data shows that the volume of inflows to exchange wallets has increased by 12-15% compared to the average values over the past week...
10:08
A leading investment bank has adjusted its annual gold forecast, lowering its target price by $500 to $4,900 per ounce. The reason is weakening market expectations regarding a loosening of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy in 2026.
Analysts revised their estimates amid significant capital outflows from gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to the latest data, investors worldwide withdrew about $2 billion from these instruments in May...
Goldman Sachs lowers gold forecast to $4,900: hawkish Fed policy pressures the market
A leading investment bank has adjusted its annual gold forecast, lowering its target price by $500 to $4,900 per ounce. The reason is weakening market expectations regarding a loosening of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy in 2026.Analysts revised their estimates amid significant capital outflows from gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to the latest data, investors worldwide withdrew about $2 billion from these instruments in May...
10:06
Following North Korean hackers: CryptoQuant recorded a visit from an IP address in North Korea.
The analytical platform CryptoQuant has recorded unusual activity: a visit from a user with an IP address belonging to North Korea. This incident, detected in Amplitude analytics systems, sheds light on which tools and data interest hacker groups associated with the DPRK.
Visit Details: What Was the North Korean User Looking For? According to a screenshot published by the platform, the visit was made from a device running the Mac OS X operating system...
Visit Details: What Was the North Korean User Looking For? According to a screenshot published by the platform, the visit was made from a device running the Mac OS X operating system...
10:05
The American legislative process is entering a new phase of confrontation with rapidly growing prediction markets. Wisconsin Republican and Chairman of the House Committee on Administration, Bryan Steil, has introduced the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act. The document directly prohibits members of Congress, their spouses, and minor children from using platforms for betting on political outcomes and government decisions...
U.S. authorities are targeting prediction markets: lawmakers may be banned from betting on Kalshi and Polymarket
The American legislative process is entering a new phase of confrontation with rapidly growing prediction markets. Wisconsin Republican and Chairman of the House Committee on Administration, Bryan Steil, has introduced the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act. The document directly prohibits members of Congress, their spouses, and minor children from using platforms for betting on political outcomes and government decisions...
10:04
Overheated gold and record leverage: Bitcoin on the verge of a perfect storm
Financial markets are sending alarming signals that I, as an analyst, cannot ignore. Two key observations point to the formation of an extremely fragile environment for all risk assets, including Bitcoin (BTC). We are talking about the clear overheating of gold and an unprecedented level of leverage in US markets.
Gold, traditionally considered a safe-haven asset, has been behaving abnormally in recent months...
Gold, traditionally considered a safe-haven asset, has been behaving abnormally in recent months...
10:02
In recent weeks, the Russian crypto market has seen an anomalous surge of interest in Ethereum. Search engine data and exchange statistics show a sharp increase in queries and activity around the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. As an analyst at Cryptalist, I see behind this not just random hype, but a complex interplay of fundamental and speculative factors.
Futures market signals a frenzy The most striking indicator is the dynamics of open interest in Ethereum futures on the Moscow Exchange...
Surge of Interest in Ethereum in Russia: Analysis of Causes and Prospects
In recent weeks, the Russian crypto market has seen an anomalous surge of interest in Ethereum. Search engine data and exchange statistics show a sharp increase in queries and activity around the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. As an analyst at Cryptalist, I see behind this not just random hype, but a complex interplay of fundamental and speculative factors.Futures market signals a frenzy The most striking indicator is the dynamics of open interest in Ethereum futures on the Moscow Exchange...
10:01
Fidelity Investments, one of the world's largest asset managers, has made a strategic move by launching the Fidelity Reserves Digital Fund (FYMXX). This is not just another money market fund—it is a specialized instrument created exclusively for stablecoin issuers and institutional investors working with digital assets.
The key feature of FYMXX is its strict alignment with regulatory requirements...
Fidelity changes the rules of the game: a new fund for stablecoin issuers
Fidelity Investments, one of the world's largest asset managers, has made a strategic move by launching the Fidelity Reserves Digital Fund (FYMXX). This is not just another money market fund—it is a specialized instrument created exclusively for stablecoin issuers and institutional investors working with digital assets.The key feature of FYMXX is its strict alignment with regulatory requirements...
09:59
Weekly Crypto Threats: Self-Destructing USB Worm, New Android Trojan, and Vulnerability in Beats Studio Buds
An analytical review of key cybersecurity events over the past seven days shows that attackers continue to evolve, using increasingly sophisticated methods to steal digital assets. From self-replicating USB worms to fake GitHub reputations, hackers' arsenals are expanding at an alarming rate.
Self-Replicating USB Worm: A New Threat for Cryptocurrency Owners Microsoft specialists have identified a malicious campaign targeting cryptocurrency users...
Self-Replicating USB Worm: A New Threat for Cryptocurrency Owners Microsoft specialists have identified a malicious campaign targeting cryptocurrency users...
09:58
Quantum computing is gradually moving from laboratory curiosities to a tool for solving applied problems. The new IBM Nighthawk processor has passed a series of tests that go far beyond standard benchmarks. Researchers ran two fundamentally different tasks on it: modeling the interaction of elementary particles and filtering malicious network traffic.
In the first experiment, the team worked with a simplified model of quantum chromodynamics — QCD2, describing the interaction of a nucleon and an antinucleon...
IBM's Nighthawk quantum processor has passed its baptism of fire: physics and cybersecurity on a single chip
Quantum computing is gradually moving from laboratory curiosities to a tool for solving applied problems. The new IBM Nighthawk processor has passed a series of tests that go far beyond standard benchmarks. Researchers ran two fundamentally different tasks on it: modeling the interaction of elementary particles and filtering malicious network traffic.In the first experiment, the team worked with a simplified model of quantum chromodynamics — QCD2, describing the interaction of a nucleon and an antinucleon...
09:57
The largest U.S. broker, Charles Schwab, is preparing to debut in prediction markets. In partnership with Cboe Global Markets, the company plans to launch binary options for its clients based on the movement of the S&P 500 index. The payout mechanics here are simple and elegant: "yes" or "no" — depending on whether the index reaches a specified level by a certain date.
The launch is expected in the coming months, and this is not just another product...
Schwab enters the prediction markets: binary options on the S&P 500 as a new hedging tool
The largest U.S. broker, Charles Schwab, is preparing to debut in prediction markets. In partnership with Cboe Global Markets, the company plans to launch binary options for its clients based on the movement of the S&P 500 index. The payout mechanics here are simple and elegant: "yes" or "no" — depending on whether the index reaches a specified level by a certain date.The launch is expected in the coming months, and this is not just another product...
09:55
This week in the crypto industry has been unusually eventful. We are witnessing several fundamental processes simultaneously: from the ambitious plans of the convicted FTX founder to the strategic maneuver by Tether challenging European regulators. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers are finally burying the idea of a digital dollar, and the meme coin market is experiencing a brutal hangover. Let's break down the key events...
Crypto prison, Tether revolt, and the end of the meme bubble: a week of tectonic shifts
This week in the crypto industry has been unusually eventful. We are witnessing several fundamental processes simultaneously: from the ambitious plans of the convicted FTX founder to the strategic maneuver by Tether challenging European regulators. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers are finally burying the idea of a digital dollar, and the meme coin market is experiencing a brutal hangover. Let's break down the key events...
09:53
Current Situation Analysis: Withdrawals as an Indicator of Market Sentiment
The observed increase in activity in withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency exchanges is not just a technical process, but an important signal for the market. Over the past few weeks, we have recorded a steady trend: large holders and institutional players prefer to move their assets to cold wallets and decentralized platforms.
This trend has fundamental foundations. Firstly, it indicates growing distrust of centralized platforms following a series of high-profile crashes and scandals...
This trend has fundamental foundations. Firstly, it indicates growing distrust of centralized platforms following a series of high-profile crashes and scandals...
09:52
The market records an influx of fresh capital: analysis of the current accumulation phase
In recent days, we have observed a steady trend of large players replenishing their balances. These are not just random transactions, but a systematic movement indicating a shift in sentiment among institutional investors. On-chain data analysis confirms that the volume of incoming transfers to wallets associated with whales and exchange-traded funds has increased by 18-22% over the past week.
This capital behavior traditionally precedes a phase of active accumulation...
This capital behavior traditionally precedes a phase of active accumulation...
09:51
Analysts have revised their year-end gold target, lowering it by $500 to $4,900 per ounce. The key reason is weakening expectations for a loosening of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy in 2026.
Even with this adjustment, the bank maintains a bullish view on the precious metal in the second half of the year, but it is no longer as optimistic as before. The revision was recorded in an analytical note from leading strategists...
Goldman Sachs has cut its gold forecast to $4,900: hawkish Fed policy weighs on the market
Analysts have revised their year-end gold target, lowering it by $500 to $4,900 per ounce. The key reason is weakening expectations for a loosening of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy in 2026.Even with this adjustment, the bank maintains a bullish view on the precious metal in the second half of the year, but it is no longer as optimistic as before. The revision was recorded in an analytical note from leading strategists...
09:50
The analytical platform CryptoQuant has detected unusual activity: a visit from a user with an IP address registered in North Korea. This case sheds light on which specific analytical tools are of interest to hackers from the DPRK.
By itself, a single IP address recording does not allow for identifying the user. However, context is crucial. In North Korea, access to the global network is a privilege available only to a select few: government officials, diplomats, and the military...
Analytical tools of North Korean crypto hackers: CryptoQuant recorded a visit from the DPRK
The analytical platform CryptoQuant has detected unusual activity: a visit from a user with an IP address registered in North Korea. This case sheds light on which specific analytical tools are of interest to hackers from the DPRK.By itself, a single IP address recording does not allow for identifying the user. However, context is crucial. In North Korea, access to the global network is a privilege available only to a select few: government officials, diplomats, and the military...
09:49
The regulatory battle surrounding prediction markets in the US is escalating. Wisconsin Republican and Chairman of the House Committee on Administration, Bryan Steil, has introduced the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act. The bill directly prohibits members of Congress, their spouses, and minor children from wagering on the outcomes of political events and government decisions through platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket...
U.S. lawmakers are preparing a ban on betting on Polymarket and Kalshi: a new law against insider trading
The regulatory battle surrounding prediction markets in the US is escalating. Wisconsin Republican and Chairman of the House Committee on Administration, Bryan Steil, has introduced the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act. The bill directly prohibits members of Congress, their spouses, and minor children from wagering on the outcomes of political events and government decisions through platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket...
09:48
The market is sending alarming signals that directly threaten the stability of bitcoin and other risk assets. An analysis of the current environment points to two key factors: overheating in gold and an unprecedented level of leverage on U.S. exchanges. Together, they form an extremely fragile structure where any shift in sentiment could trigger a chain reaction.
My analysis of macroeconomic indicators confirms that gold, traditionally considered a safe-haven asset, has transformed into a highly speculative instrument...
Gold at its limit, leverage hits record highs: Bitcoin at a crossroads
The market is sending alarming signals that directly threaten the stability of bitcoin and other risk assets. An analysis of the current environment points to two key factors: overheating in gold and an unprecedented level of leverage on U.S. exchanges. Together, they form an extremely fragile structure where any shift in sentiment could trigger a chain reaction.My analysis of macroeconomic indicators confirms that gold, traditionally considered a safe-haven asset, has transformed into a highly speculative instrument...
09:46
In recent weeks, the Russian market has recorded an anomalous surge in search queries for Ethereum. Data from the Moscow Exchange confirms that open interest in the June futures contract on the ETH index has soared more than fourfold — from 86,000 to 368,000 contracts. At the same time, trading volumes and the number of transactions have sharply increased. However, there is no consensus among experts as to whether this spike is a real signal of a trend change or merely a temporary speculative wave...
Surge of Interest in Ethereum in Russia: Analysis of Causes and Hidden Risks
In recent weeks, the Russian market has recorded an anomalous surge in search queries for Ethereum. Data from the Moscow Exchange confirms that open interest in the June futures contract on the ETH index has soared more than fourfold — from 86,000 to 368,000 contracts. At the same time, trading volumes and the number of transactions have sharply increased. However, there is no consensus among experts as to whether this spike is a real signal of a trend change or merely a temporary speculative wave...
09:45
Fidelity Investments, one of the world's largest asset managers, has officially launched the Fidelity Reserves Digital Fund (FYMXX) — a money market fund focused exclusively on stablecoin issuers and institutional investors. This is not just another product, but a strategic response to the growing need for highly liquid and regulatory-compliant reserve instruments for "stablecoins."
According to the fund's prospectus, FYMXX will invest only in assets that meet the requirements of the GENIUS Act — a legislative initiative defining permissible reserves for payment stablecoins...
Fidelity launches a specialized fund for stablecoin issuers — a step toward institutional legitimization
Fidelity Investments, one of the world's largest asset managers, has officially launched the Fidelity Reserves Digital Fund (FYMXX) — a money market fund focused exclusively on stablecoin issuers and institutional investors. This is not just another product, but a strategic response to the growing need for highly liquid and regulatory-compliant reserve instruments for "stablecoins."According to the fund's prospectus, FYMXX will invest only in assets that meet the requirements of the GENIUS Act — a legislative initiative defining permissible reserves for payment stablecoins...
09:44
The world of crypto security continues to deliver surprises, and the current week is no exception. From self-replicating viruses on USB drives to vulnerabilities in Apple headphones, the arsenal of attackers is becoming increasingly sophisticated. Let's break down the key incidents that require the closest attention.
USB Worm: A New Era of Self-Propagation Particular attention should be paid to a campaign uncovered by Microsoft experts...
Cyber threats of the week: USB worm hunts for crypto wallets, Apple patches a hole in Beats, and scammers master courier delivery
The world of crypto security continues to deliver surprises, and the current week is no exception. From self-replicating viruses on USB drives to vulnerabilities in Apple headphones, the arsenal of attackers is becoming increasingly sophisticated. Let's break down the key incidents that require the closest attention.USB Worm: A New Era of Self-Propagation Particular attention should be paid to a campaign uncovered by Microsoft experts...
09:43
IBM's Nighthawk quantum processor has passed two fundamentally different but equally challenging tests. These are not synthetic benchmarks but solutions to applied problems in particle physics and cybersecurity. This is an important step toward understanding the real value of quantum computing.
Physics on Qubits: Modeling Nucleon-Antinucleon Interaction In the first experiment, a team of researchers set Nighthawk a task from the field of quantum chromodynamics...
IBM Nighthawk: Quantum Breakthrough in Particle Physics and Cybersecurity — First Real-World Benchmarks
IBM's Nighthawk quantum processor has passed two fundamentally different but equally challenging tests. These are not synthetic benchmarks but solutions to applied problems in particle physics and cybersecurity. This is an important step toward understanding the real value of quantum computing.Physics on Qubits: Modeling Nucleon-Antinucleon Interaction In the first experiment, a team of researchers set Nighthawk a task from the field of quantum chromodynamics...
09:42
Charles Schwab, one of the largest American brokers, is preparing to debut in prediction markets. In partnership with Cboe Global Markets, the company is launching binary options with a "yes/no" payout based on the movement of the S&P 500 index for its clients. This is Schwab's first step into a segment traditionally associated with cryptocurrency platforms like Polymarket, but which is now gaining institutional recognition...
Schwab enters the prediction markets: binary options on the S&P 500 as a new tool for investors
Charles Schwab, one of the largest American brokers, is preparing to debut in prediction markets. In partnership with Cboe Global Markets, the company is launching binary options with a "yes/no" payout based on the movement of the S&P 500 index for its clients. This is Schwab's first step into a segment traditionally associated with cryptocurrency platforms like Polymarket, but which is now gaining institutional recognition...
09:40
This week, the crypto industry delivered several storylines worthy of a screenwriter's pen. From Sam Bankman-Fried's ambitious $100 million plans to Tether's cunning strategy to circumvent the European MiCA regulation, and from a legislative ban on the digital dollar in the U.S. to the collapse of meme coins. Let's break down the key events.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Ambitions: From Prison to Crypto Startup The founder of FTX, serving a 25-year sentence, is not wasting time...
SBF builds a $100 million prison startup, Tether challenges MiCA, and the US buries CBDC — weekly digest
This week, the crypto industry delivered several storylines worthy of a screenwriter's pen. From Sam Bankman-Fried's ambitious $100 million plans to Tether's cunning strategy to circumvent the European MiCA regulation, and from a legislative ban on the digital dollar in the U.S. to the collapse of meme coins. Let's break down the key events.Sam Bankman-Fried's Ambitions: From Prison to Crypto Startup The founder of FTX, serving a 25-year sentence, is not wasting time...
09:38
Analysis of Current Trends: What is Behind the Massive Withdrawal of Funds from Crypto Exchanges?
Over the past few weeks, I have recorded a significant increase in the volume of digital asset withdrawals from centralized trading platforms. This trend, in my observation, is systemic in nature and requires close attention from market participants.
The key driver of this process, in my opinion, is the growing distrust of custodial solutions following a series of high-profile collapses and hacker attacks...
The key driver of this process, in my opinion, is the growing distrust of custodial solutions following a series of high-profile collapses and hacker attacks...