Crypto news

26.06.2026
16:49

Republicans are betting on it: The Clarity Act must pass the Senate within 20 days.

Washington is gripped by a new wave of political tension. After the failure of the housing bill, Republicans realized time is running out, and now the stakes for passing the cryptocurrency regulation bill, the Clarity Act, have never been higher. The Senate has only 20 working days to move the document through all stages and return it to the House of Representatives before the August recess. This is a tight deadline that could either catalyze a historic compromise or bury the crypto industry's hopes for long-awaited clarity...
16:48

X subscribers sent donations to "impoverished" Musk: an ironic flash mob amid the loss of a trillion


Users of the social network X have launched an ironic fundraising campaign for Elon Musk. Through the XMoney payment service, they are sending small amounts to the billionaire, accompanying the transactions with jokes. This flash mob went viral amid a sharp decline in the businessman's capital — in just two weeks, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX lost his status as the first dollar trillionaire in history...
16:46

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

The South Korean stock market is experiencing historic turbulence. The KOSPI index has again plunged more than 8% in a single trading session, marking the fifth forced trading halt in the last month. Over 400 trillion won, equivalent to approximately $360 billion, has "evaporated" from the market. Shares of key giants — Samsung and SK Hynix — each crashed by about 9%.
This is not an isolated episode...
16:45

The AI Market: the dollar, not the token, is the true measure of power

Dragonfly Managing Partner Haseeb Qureshi sharply criticized the current approach to analyzing the AI model market. His main thesis: the share of tokens consumed is an extremely unreliable and misleading metric. Models should be compared solely by dollars spent, not by the volume of generated tokens. I consider this thesis fundamentally important for understanding the real dynamics of the industry...
16:44

Qblox and HPE join forces to create hybrid computing systems

Dutch company Qblox, specializing in the development of control systems for quantum processors, has announced a strategic partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise. This collaboration aims to integrate Qblox hardware with HPE's high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructures.
The joint work will focus on creating testbeds for developing and optimizing algorithms, ensuring software compatibility, and conducting system benchmarking of hybrid classical-quantum systems...
16:43

Polymarket breaks the $1 billion annual revenue mark: an analytical breakdown

Polymarket The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket has reached a significant financial milestone: its annual revenue has exceeded $1 billion. This impressive figure is the result of a rapid surge in activity following the company's opening of access to its US structure without a pre-listing waiting period—just six weeks ago.
Analysis of Trading Dynamics
Data from the Dune Analytics dashboard shows explosive volume growth...
16:42

MAS warns: Hyperliquid added to list of unlicensed platforms

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) continues its active crackdown on unregulated crypto services. On June 26, the regulator added the decentralized exchange platform (perp-DEX) Hyperliquid to its "Investor Alert List" (IAL). The official website of the Hyper Foundation organization was also included in this list.
This move by MAS should be seen as a signal to the market: the regulator is warning investors that these services may be mistakenly perceived as licensed...
16:41

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

Shanghai-based startup Taiyi Quantum has completed a pre-seed funding round of 300 million yuan, equivalent to approximately $44 million. The round was led by prominent venture capital firms Gaorong Venture Capital and IDG Capital, highlighting the growing interest in quantum technologies from major investors.
The company, founded by Liu Hongbin — a former architect of Azure Quantum at Microsoft — focuses on developing a quantum computer based on neutral ytterbium atoms...
16:40

StablecoinX shares debuted on Nasdaq under the ticker USDE — $275 million in ENA in the treasury

IPO-min The cryptocurrency infrastructure platform StablecoinX has officially listed on the Nasdaq. The merger with SPAC company TLGY Acquisition Corp. was completed on June 26, and since that day, the project's shares have been trading under the ticker USDE.
StablecoinX positions itself as a public infrastructure platform focused on the Ethena ecosystem. This is not just another listing—it is a strategic move that connects traditional financial markets with decentralized protocols...
16:38

Deep analysis of withdrawal mechanisms: what every investor needs to know

In the world of cryptocurrencies, withdrawing funds is not just a technical operation but a critically important process that determines the safety of your capital. As an analyst, I observe daily how even experienced traders make mistakes at this stage, losing access to assets or falling victim to commission "surprises."
Key nuances that cannot be ignored The first thing to understand is that the speed and cost of withdrawals directly depend on blockchain congestion...
16:37

Market Analysis: Trends in Cryptocurrency Exchange Balance Top-Ups and Their Impact on Liquidity

In recent weeks, I have been recording significant changes in the dynamics of balance replenishments on the largest cryptocurrency exchanges. This is not just statistics — it is a direct indicator of institutional and retail investor sentiment that requires in-depth analysis.
According to my data, the volume of incoming transactions to centralized platforms has increased by 18% over the last 7 days...
16:36

An anonymous player earned $8.47 million in one day on football predictions: a new Polymarket legend

The decentralized sports betting market is once again demonstrating its unpredictable nature. A new record holder has emerged on the Polymarket platform: a user under the nickname blunttedge turned approximately $19 million in working capital into $8.47 million in net profit in less than 24 hours. This case immediately caught the attention of the analytical community and forced many to reconsider their views on risk management in crypto gambling...
16:35

Race against time: The U.S. Senate has only 20 days to pass the Clarity Act — the crypto industry holds its breath.

The political winds in Washington have shifted dramatically. Republicans, realizing time is running out, have entered a rush mode around the cryptocurrency regulation bill, the Clarity Act. Senators return from recess on July 13, and they will have only 20 working days — just under four weeks — to pass the document through the upper chamber and return it to the House of Representatives before the August break...
16:33

Fundraising for "Impoverished" Elon Musk: An Ironic Flash Mob in XMoney

Users of social network X have launched an ironic flash mob in support of Elon Musk. They are sending small sums to the billionaire through the XMoney payment service, which Musk himself promotes. The joke quickly went viral amid a sharp decline in the businessman's capital — in just two weeks, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX lost his status as the first dollar trillionaire in history.
Joke Transfers and Musk's Reaction A blogger under the nickname Corey published a screenshot of a $25 transaction...
16:32

Panic on KOSPI: Index plunges 8% in a single day — fifth trading halt in a month and a loss of $360 billion

The South Korean stock market is experiencing a historic shock. The KOSPI index has again plunged more than 8% in a single trading session, marking the fifth forced trading halt in the past month. Market capitalization has shrunk by a colossal 400 trillion won — equivalent to approximately $360 billion. Flagship stocks Samsung and SK Hynix each lost about 9%, amplifying the overall panic.
Five Structural Causes of the Collapse Analyzing the situation, I identify five fundamental factors that led to this extreme movement...
16:30

Analysts urge evaluating the AI market in dollars, not tokens: the consumption metric is misleading

Recently, a discussion has been gaining momentum in the artificial intelligence industry about how traditional metrics based on token consumption provide a distorted picture of market dynamics. Leading analysts and managing partners of major venture capital funds agree: for an objective assessment of the AI model market, it is necessary to focus on cash flows, rather than raw token usage indicators...
16:29

Qblox and HPE join forces to build hybrid computing systems

quantum computers квантовые компьютеры 2 Dutch company Qblox, specializing in developing control systems for quantum processors, has entered into a strategic partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). Under the agreements reached, the parties intend to integrate Qblox equipment with HPE's high-performance computing (HPC) and AI infrastructures.
As part of the collaboration, specialized test benches are planned to be created...
16:28

Polymarket reaches annual milestone: decentralized prediction platform's revenue exceeds $1 billion

The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket is demonstrating impressive growth dynamics: its annual revenue has surpassed the $1 billion mark. This milestone was reached just six weeks after the platform opened access to users from the United States without requiring a waitlist.
Analyzing on-chain metrics data, I note a sharp surge in activity. According to Dune Analytics data, the daily trading volume on the American version of Polymarket grew from approximately $50 million in mid-May to $200 million by June 20...
16:27

Singapore's regulator MAS has included Hyperliquid in its investor alert list.

On June 26, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) added the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid and the website of the Hyper Foundation organization to its "Investor Alert List." This list includes platforms that may be mistakenly perceived by users as licensed or regulated entities.
It is important to understand: being on this list is not a direct ban on operations or the start of enforcement actions...
16:26

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

Shanghai-based startup Taiyi Quantum, specializing in the development of quantum computers, has successfully closed a pre-seed funding round of 300 million yuan, equivalent to approximately $44 million. The round was led by two major venture capital funds — Gaorong Venture Capital and IDG Capital, indicating strong investor confidence in the technology and the project team.
Who is behind the project At the helm of Taiyi Quantum is Liu Hongbin, a former architect of Azure Quantum at Microsoft...
16:25

The stable platform StablecoinX has been listed on Nasdaq under the ticker USDE.

The digital asset market has gained a new public player. StablecoinX, a company specializing in infrastructure for the Ethena ecosystem, has completed its merger with SPAC company TLGY Acquisition Corp. and officially debuted on Nasdaq on June 26. Its shares are now trading under the ticker USDE.
Financial Details of the Deal As part of the completed transaction, StablecoinX positions itself not as a stablecoin issuer, but as a public infrastructure platform focused on supporting decentralized finance protocols...
16:22

Market Analysis: How Withdrawal Dynamics Have Changed and What It Says About Investor Sentiment

In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen a notable shift in the structure of capital movement. This refers to the increase in the volume of funds being withdrawn from major centralized exchanges, which is traditionally viewed as one of the key indicators of changing sentiment among digital asset holders.
According to my data, over the past 72 hours, the net outflow of Bitcoin from trading platforms has exceeded 15,000 BTC...
16:21

Liquidity Inflow Analysis: New Coins Enter the Top 100 by Market Capitalization

Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has seen a notable reshuffling of top-tier participants. Fresh assets have entered the top 100 coins by market capitalization, indicating a shift in investor priorities and a potential reallocation of capital.
According to my data, the new coins that have broken into this prestigious list are characterized not only by high volatility but also by strong support from both retail and institutional players...
16:20

Bitcoin short-term holders on the brink: market capitalization has crashed to October 2024 lows

The Bitcoin market is undergoing a serious test. On-chain data analysis shows that short-term holders (STH) — those who bought BTC in the last 155 days — have entered a zone of extreme stress. Their aggregate market capitalization fell to $237.7 billion on June 26, the lowest value since October 2, 2024. For comparison, the figure stood at $239.7 billion at that time. This decline means that the current market price of the coins held by these participants has dropped below their realized value...
16:18

An anonymous player earned $8.47 million in one day on football predictions: analysis of two key bets

Decentralized sports betting platforms continue to demonstrate dizzying highs and crushing lows. This time, the spotlight is on a user under the pseudonym blunttedge, who turned $19 million in turnover into $8.47 million in net profit in just 24 hours.
Analysis of on-chain data shows that blunttedge acted aggressively and strategically. He opened a new crypto wallet and immediately began operating with large sums...
16:17

Republicans intensify lobbying for the Clarity Act: a strict deadline and 20 days until the fateful vote

A real race against time is brewing in Washington's political circles. Republican lawmakers, realizing that the political window of opportunity is rapidly narrowing, have moved into an active phase of advancing the Clarity Act — a key regulatory piece for the cryptocurrency industry. The current dynamic, spurred by recent disputes over housing legislation, has created an unprecedented level of urgency...
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...