20.06.2026
15:01
Iran announces closure of the Strait of Hormuz: fragile truce collapses, markets in shock
On June 20, 2026, the Joint Operational Command of Iran, "Khatam al-Anbiya," issued a statement that instantly shook global energy markets: the Strait of Hormuz is closed to shipping. As an official pretext, Tehran cited violations of a recently signed memorandum between the United States and Israel, concluded in Islamabad.
This decision is a direct blow to the fragile attempts at de-escalation that markets had begun to price in...
This decision is a direct blow to the fragile attempts at de-escalation that markets had begun to price in...
15:00
This week, the crypto industry once again demonstrates its paradoxical nature: while FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried builds ambitious plans from his prison cell, Tether develops an elegant strategy to circumvent European regulations, and the U.S. passes a law that could change the global digital currency race. Let's break down the key trends.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Ambitions: A Startup Behind Bars Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for the largest financial fraud, is not wasting time...
SBF builds a $100 million prison startup, Tether challenges MiCA, and the US bans CBDC: this week's top stories
This week, the crypto industry once again demonstrates its paradoxical nature: while FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried builds ambitious plans from his prison cell, Tether develops an elegant strategy to circumvent European regulations, and the U.S. passes a law that could change the global digital currency race. Let's break down the key trends.Sam Bankman-Fried's Ambitions: A Startup Behind Bars Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for the largest financial fraud, is not wasting time...
14:58
GoMining launches GoBTC Pay: Bitcoin becomes a payment tool for businesses
Mining company GoMining has introduced a new payment service, GoBTC Pay, designed for businesses. The platform allows accepting payments in bitcoin with automatic conversion of funds into fiat currencies or stablecoins. This is a step towards transforming the first cryptocurrency from a store of value into an active settlement mechanism.
Almost two decades ago, they told you to lock it away. To treat Bitcoin like gold that never moves...
Almost two decades ago, they told you to lock it away. To treat Bitcoin like gold that never moves...
14:57
The team at Sonic Labs, behind the development of an EVM-compatible layer-1 blockchain, has announced a radical change in its management structure. Following this announcement, the native token S dropped by over 6%, further confirming the depth of the trust crisis within the ecosystem.
Three key figures, whom the company described as 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 to restore investor confidence after token S collapse by 97%
The team at Sonic Labs, behind the development of an EVM-compatible layer-1 blockchain, has announced a radical change in its management structure. Following this announcement, the native token S dropped by over 6%, further confirming the depth of the trust crisis within the ecosystem.Three key figures, whom the company described as 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...
14:56
HIVE Digital Technologies continues to confidently diversify its business, and the latest step in this direction is the signing of a strategic contract worth $220 million. Its subsidiary BUZZ HPC has entered into a three-year agreement with Bell Canada and Canadian AI startup Cohere to provide cloud GPU services. This is not just a deal, but a signal that mining giants are increasingly pivoting toward the high-margin artificial intelligence sector...
HIVE miner transforms into an AI giant: $220 million contract with Bell Canada and Cohere
HIVE Digital Technologies continues to confidently diversify its business, and the latest step in this direction is the signing of a strategic contract worth $220 million. Its subsidiary BUZZ HPC has entered into a three-year agreement with Bell Canada and Canadian AI startup Cohere to provide cloud GPU services. This is not just a deal, but a signal that mining giants are increasingly pivoting toward the high-margin artificial intelligence sector...
14:55
Exclusive: The world's first three-node quantum network based on individual atoms — a breakthrough toward modular quantum computers
A team of researchers from Duke University and IonQ has achieved a significant breakthrough in quantum technology, creating the first fully distributed three-node quantum network based on individual atomic qubits. This achievement marks an important step toward practical modular quantum computing systems and the quantum internet.
The Essence of the Experiment: GHZ State at a Distance For the first time, specialists have managed to form a so-called three-party entangled state (Greenberger–Horne–Zeilinger state, or GHZ state) between three remote quantum nodes...
The Essence of the Experiment: GHZ State at a Distance For the first time, specialists have managed to form a so-called three-party entangled state (Greenberger–Horne–Zeilinger state, or GHZ state) between three remote quantum nodes...
14:49
Analysis of the Withdrawal Process: Key Aspects and Risks for Investors
The issue of withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency platforms remains one of the most critical for market participants. As a leading analyst, I regularly observe how even experienced traders make mistakes at this stage, leading to financial losses or delays.
Main Withdrawal Mechanisms Withdrawing funds is the process of transferring digital assets or fiat money from an exchange account to an external wallet or bank card...
Main Withdrawal Mechanisms Withdrawing funds is the process of transferring digital assets or fiat money from an exchange account to an external wallet or bank card...
14:49
Analysis of the current situation with balance top-ups in the crypto market
In recent days, we have observed significant activity related to balance replenishments on key cryptocurrency exchanges. This process, in my opinion, reflects fundamental changes in market participant sentiment and requires close attention.
Analyzing on-chain transaction data, several key trends can be identified. First, the volume of incoming transfers to spot and derivative platforms has increased by an average of 15-20% compared to the previous week...
Analyzing on-chain transaction data, several key trends can be identified. First, the volume of incoming transfers to spot and derivative platforms has increased by an average of 15-20% compared to the previous week...
14:47
Overheated gold and record leverage: what does this mean for bitcoin?
Financial markets are sending several alarming signals that could directly impact the cryptocurrency sector as well. An analysis of the current situation reveals two key risk factors: a clear overheating of gold and an unprecedented level of margin trading in US markets. Together, these factors create an extremely fragile environment for all risk assets, including Bitcoin (BTC).
Gold: From "Safe Haven" to Speculative Bubble My analysis shows that gold, traditionally considered a safe-haven asset, has transformed into a highly speculative instrument...
Gold: From "Safe Haven" to Speculative Bubble My analysis shows that gold, traditionally considered a safe-haven asset, has transformed into a highly speculative instrument...
14:46
In recent weeks, search queries for Ethereum in Russia have shown a sharp spike. Analysts are divided in their opinions: some see this as an influx of institutional capital and a return of interest after Bitcoin, while others doubt the reality of this surge. Let's figure out what is actually behind this trend and what risks it poses for retail investors.
Open Interest in ETH Futures: Fourfold Growth A key indicator is data from the Moscow Exchange...
Explosive interest of Russians in Ethereum: analysis of reasons and risks
In recent weeks, search queries for Ethereum in Russia have shown a sharp spike. Analysts are divided in their opinions: some see this as an influx of institutional capital and a return of interest after Bitcoin, while others doubt the reality of this surge. Let's figure out what is actually behind this trend and what risks it poses for retail investors.Open Interest in ETH Futures: Fourfold Growth A key indicator is data from the Moscow Exchange...
14:44
Buying cryptocurrency through banking apps in Russia: when will it become a reality and who will benefit
Russian retail investors are on the verge of a tectonic shift. In the near future, buying digital assets could become as common an option in a banking app as opening a deposit or transferring funds. However, the market is not just expecting a new button to appear — we are facing a deep transformation of the entire ecosystem.
What exactly will appear in banks? The most conservative scenario suggests that the first to appear in financial institutions' apps will not be classic cryptocurrencies, but digital financial assets (DFAs)...
What exactly will appear in banks? The most conservative scenario suggests that the first to appear in financial institutions' apps will not be classic cryptocurrencies, but digital financial assets (DFAs)...
14:43
In the fall of 2025, Bitcoin reached its peak, after which a prolonged correction began in the market. Simultaneously, Russia tightened regulation of digital currencies, while the stock market, on the contrary, demonstrates stability and predictability. These events present retail investors with a difficult choice: where to allocate capital?
Capital Migration: Myth or Reality? My analysis of the situation shows that there is no consensus among experts on this issue...
Russian investors at a crossroads: cryptocurrencies or stocks — where is the money going?
In the fall of 2025, Bitcoin reached its peak, after which a prolonged correction began in the market. Simultaneously, Russia tightened regulation of digital currencies, while the stock market, on the contrary, demonstrates stability and predictability. These events present retail investors with a difficult choice: where to allocate capital?Capital Migration: Myth or Reality? My analysis of the situation shows that there is no consensus among experts on this issue...
14:41
On June 20, 2026, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to vessel passage. The reason is a violation of the Islamabad memorandum by the United States and Israel. This move dashes all hopes for de-escalation that markets had begun to price in just a few days ago.
The decision was made after months of conflict that began with US and Israeli strikes in late February 2026 and the imposition of shipping restrictions...
Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz: fragile truce collapses, markets in shock
On June 20, 2026, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to vessel passage. The reason is a violation of the Islamabad memorandum by the United States and Israel. This move dashes all hopes for de-escalation that markets had begun to price in just a few days ago.The decision was made after months of conflict that began with US and Israeli strikes in late February 2026 and the imposition of shipping restrictions...
14:39
SBF seeks $100 million for a new startup in prison, Tether challenges MiCA, and the US bans CBDC until 2030
This week, the crypto industry is experiencing several tectonic shifts. From Sam Bankman-Fried's ambitious plans, who even behind bars does not lose hope for a comeback, to Tether's strategic maneuver bypassing European regulations and an unexpected legislative ban on the digital dollar in the US. We break down the key events.
SBF's Ambitions: From 25 Years in Prison to a $100 Million Startup The founder of the bankrupt FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for the largest financial fraud, is already making plans for life after release...
SBF's Ambitions: From 25 Years in Prison to a $100 Million Startup The founder of the bankrupt FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for the largest financial fraud, is already making plans for life after release...
14:38
GoMining launches GoBTC Pay: a new Bitcoin-based payment gateway for businesses
Mining company GoMining has launched a new product on the market — the GoBTC Pay payment platform. This solution is designed for businesses that want to accept bitcoin payments from international clients, automatically converting them into fiat money or stablecoins. In my opinion, this is a landmark step that could significantly simplify corporate use of the first cryptocurrency.
GoBTC Pay handles all the heavy infrastructure work: transaction processing, settlement operations, and conversion...
GoBTC Pay handles all the heavy infrastructure work: transaction processing, settlement operations, and conversion...
14:37
The Sonic Labs team announced a radical change in leadership, which immediately impacted the market: the native token S dropped by more than 6%. This is not a coincidence, but a natural reaction to a deep crisis of trust that had been brewing within the project.
Key figures, whom the company calls "the architects of the current Sonic," have left the board of directors: former CEO Michael Kong, Executive Chairman David Richardson, and co-founder and CTO Andre Cronje...
Sonic Labs changes course: new leadership promises to restore trust after token S crashes 97%
The Sonic Labs team announced a radical change in leadership, which immediately impacted the market: the native token S dropped by more than 6%. This is not a coincidence, but a natural reaction to a deep crisis of trust that had been brewing within the project.Key figures, whom the company calls "the architects of the current Sonic," have left the board of directors: former CEO Michael Kong, Executive Chairman David Richardson, and co-founder and CTO Andre Cronje...
14:36
The high-performance computing (HPC) market continues to attract capital from traditional mining. A subsidiary of HIVE Digital Technologies — BUZZ HPC — has signed a three-year agreement to provide cloud GPU services for Bell Canada and Cohere. The total contract value is approximately $220 million.
Under the deal, BUZZ HPC will deploy 2,304 NVIDIA Grace Blackwell graphics processors at the Bell AI Fabric site in British Columbia, Canada...
The mining empire is restructuring: BUZZ HPC signs a $220 million GPU contract
The high-performance computing (HPC) market continues to attract capital from traditional mining. A subsidiary of HIVE Digital Technologies — BUZZ HPC — has signed a three-year agreement to provide cloud GPU services for Bell Canada and Cohere. The total contract value is approximately $220 million.Under the deal, BUZZ HPC will deploy 2,304 NVIDIA Grace Blackwell graphics processors at the Bell AI Fabric site in British Columbia, Canada...
14:35
Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon where multiple particles remain inextricably linked, regardless of the distance between them. A change in the state of one particle instantly affects the others, making this effect a cornerstone of future quantum networks and the quantum internet. Until recently, demonstrations of entanglement were limited to two nodes, but we have now witnessed a significant step forward...
Breakthrough in Quantum Networks: Triple entanglement of remote atomic qubits achieved for the first time
Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon where multiple particles remain inextricably linked, regardless of the distance between them. A change in the state of one particle instantly affects the others, making this effect a cornerstone of future quantum networks and the quantum internet. Until recently, demonstrations of entanglement were limited to two nodes, but we have now witnessed a significant step forward...
14:29
Rush Analysis: Sharp outflow of funds from crypto exchanges signals a shift in sentiment
Over the past 24 hours, the market has recorded a significant outflow of funds from centralized exchanges. This trend, according to my data, indicates a fundamental shift in the behavior of large asset holders. Investors prefer to move coins to cold wallets, which is traditionally interpreted as a bullish signal: reduced liquidity on exchanges lowers selling pressure.
Figures and Dynamics The net outflow volume exceeded $500 million per day, marking the highest figure in the last three weeks...
Figures and Dynamics The net outflow volume exceeded $500 million per day, marking the highest figure in the last three weeks...
14:28
Market Analysis: Key Factors for Funding Cryptocurrency Accounts in the Current Cycle
In recent days, there has been a significant increase in the activity of topping up accounts on major centralized exchanges. This trend, in my opinion, is one of the most indicative signals of retail and institutional investor sentiment. When large volumes of funds flow into trading platforms, it often precedes periods of heightened volatility.
What is behind the influx of liquidity? Analyzing on-chain metrics data, I see a clear correlation between the growth of stablecoin deposits (USDT and USDC) and preparation for large purchases...
What is behind the influx of liquidity? Analyzing on-chain metrics data, I see a clear correlation between the growth of stablecoin deposits (USDT and USDC) and preparation for large purchases...
14:27
Gold is overheated, leverage is at a record high: Bitcoin is caught between a rock and a hard place
Markets are sending alarming signals that directly threaten risky assets, including Bitcoin (BTC). One leading strategist highlights the critical state of gold, while independent analysts record an all-time high in leverage on US exchanges. Both of these trends create a volatile mix for the cryptocurrency market.
Gold Loses Its Safe-Haven Status In my observation, the January-February peak in gold around $5,500 per ounce may have been a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to sell...
Gold Loses Its Safe-Haven Status In my observation, the January-February peak in gold around $5,500 per ounce may have been a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to sell...
14:25
According to search engines, queries for Ethereum in Russia have surged sharply. Expert opinions on the reasons for this spike are divided: some see an influx of institutional money and a return of interest after Bitcoin, while others doubt the reality of the demand growth.
An analysis by six market experts highlights the key narratives and risks for those buying Ether for the first time.
Open interest in ETH futures quadrupled in two weeks Evgeny Popov, editor-in-chief of Invest Future, cites data from the Moscow Exchange: open interest in the June Ethereum index futures contract grew more than fourfold from mid-May to early June — from 86,000 to 368,000 contracts...
Surge of Interest in Ethereum in Russia: Analysis of Causes and Risks
According to search engines, queries for Ethereum in Russia have surged sharply. Expert opinions on the reasons for this spike are divided: some see an influx of institutional money and a return of interest after Bitcoin, while others doubt the reality of the demand growth.An analysis by six market experts highlights the key narratives and risks for those buying Ether for the first time.
Open interest in ETH futures quadrupled in two weeks Evgeny Popov, editor-in-chief of Invest Future, cites data from the Moscow Exchange: open interest in the June Ethereum index futures contract grew more than fourfold from mid-May to early June — from 86,000 to 368,000 contracts...
14:24
Russian retail is on the verge of radical changes: purchasing cryptocurrencies and digital financial assets (DFAs) may become available directly through mobile banking apps, bypassing third-party exchangers. This is not just rumors—market experts are unanimous that such a scenario is inevitable. However, the key question is not whether it will happen, but in what form and when it will be implemented...
Cryptocurrency in Russian banking apps: when it will work and who will benefit
Russian retail is on the verge of radical changes: purchasing cryptocurrencies and digital financial assets (DFAs) may become available directly through mobile banking apps, bypassing third-party exchangers. This is not just rumors—market experts are unanimous that such a scenario is inevitable. However, the key question is not whether it will happen, but in what form and when it will be implemented...
14:22
In the fall of 2025, Bitcoin updated its all-time high, after which the market entered a prolonged correction. Simultaneously, Russia is tightening regulation of digital currencies, while the stock market, on the contrary, is showing stability and predictable dividends. In these conditions, the retail investor faces a difficult choice: where to allocate capital?
My analysis of the situation, based on a survey of leading market experts, shows that there is no consensus on a flow of funds from crypto to stocks...
Cryptocurrency or Stocks: Where Are Russian Investors' Money Really Going?
In the fall of 2025, Bitcoin updated its all-time high, after which the market entered a prolonged correction. Simultaneously, Russia is tightening regulation of digital currencies, while the stock market, on the contrary, is showing stability and predictable dividends. In these conditions, the retail investor faces a difficult choice: where to allocate capital?My analysis of the situation, based on a survey of leading market experts, shows that there is no consensus on a flow of funds from crypto to stocks...
14:21
June 20, 2026, became the point of no return for the fragile balance in the Middle East. The "Khatam al-Anbiya" Central Command—the main coordinating body of Iran's armed forces—officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to vessel passage. The reason cited was a violation of the Islamabad Memorandum by the United States and Israel.
This decision completely dashes hopes for de-escalation that markets had begun to price in just a few days ago...
Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz: geopolitical crisis threatens global oil supplies
June 20, 2026, became the point of no return for the fragile balance in the Middle East. The "Khatam al-Anbiya" Central Command—the main coordinating body of Iran's armed forces—officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to vessel passage. The reason cited was a violation of the Islamabad Memorandum by the United States and Israel.This decision completely dashes hopes for de-escalation that markets had begun to price in just a few days ago...
14:20
The largest American broker, Charles Schwab, is preparing to debut in the prediction markets segment. In partnership with Cboe Global Markets, the company is launching binary options with a "yes/no" payout structure tied to the movement of the S&P 500 index for its clients. The launch is expected in the coming months, and the product line may later be expanded to include other market indices and key financial benchmarks...
Schwab enters the prediction markets: binary options on the S&P 500 as a new hedging tool
The largest American broker, Charles Schwab, is preparing to debut in the prediction markets segment. In partnership with Cboe Global Markets, the company is launching binary options with a "yes/no" payout structure tied to the movement of the S&P 500 index for its clients. The launch is expected in the coming months, and the product line may later be expanded to include other market indices and key financial benchmarks...
14:18
This week, the crypto industry experienced several tectonic shifts: from the ambitious plans of the convicted FTX founder to Tether's strategic maneuver bypassing European regulations. We also witnessed the collapse of meme coins, attempts by traditional exchanges to maintain their monopoly, and a global crackdown on privacy. Let's analyze each event from a professional perspective.
Sam Bankman-Fried: From Prison to Startup? The founder of FTX, serving a 25-year sentence for the largest financial fraud in history, is already making plans for life after release...
A $100 million prison startup, Tether's revolt against MiCA, and the end of the meme-coin era: the main events of the week
This week, the crypto industry experienced several tectonic shifts: from the ambitious plans of the convicted FTX founder to Tether's strategic maneuver bypassing European regulations. We also witnessed the collapse of meme coins, attempts by traditional exchanges to maintain their monopoly, and a global crackdown on privacy. Let's analyze each event from a professional perspective.Sam Bankman-Fried: From Prison to Startup? The founder of FTX, serving a 25-year sentence for the largest financial fraud in history, is already making plans for life after release...
14:17
Mining company GoMining has introduced a new payment platform, GoBTC Pay, designed for businesses working with international clients. This service allows accepting payments in bitcoin with automatic conversion of funds into fiat money or stablecoins, simplifying the settlement process for corporate users.
A New Tool for Business GoBTC Pay is aimed at marketplaces and online services that want to integrate bitcoin into their financial flows but lack their own cryptocurrency infrastructure...
GoMining launches GoBTC Pay: A Bitcoin-based payment service with instant conversion
Mining company GoMining has introduced a new payment platform, GoBTC Pay, designed for businesses working with international clients. This service allows accepting payments in bitcoin with automatic conversion of funds into fiat money or stablecoins, simplifying the settlement process for corporate users.A New Tool for Business GoBTC Pay is aimed at marketplaces and online services that want to integrate bitcoin into their financial flows but lack their own cryptocurrency infrastructure...
14:16
The Sonic Labs team has announced a radical change in top management. Three key figures who were at the project's inception have left 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 their fundamental role in creating the existing infrastructure of the first-layer EVM network...
Sonic Labs changes course: new leadership promises to restore trust, but the S token has plummeted by 6%
The Sonic Labs team has announced a radical change in top management. Three key figures who were at the project's inception have left 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 their fundamental role in creating the existing infrastructure of the first-layer EVM network...
14:15
The high-performance computing (HPC) market continues to attract mining companies, and HIVE Digital Technologies is a prime example. My subsidiary BUZZ HPC has entered into a strategically important three-year contract for cloud GPU services with Bell Canada and Cohere. The total value of the agreement is approximately $220 million.
Under the deal, BUZZ HPC will deploy 2,304 NVIDIA Grace Blackwell graphics processing units at the Bell AI Fabric facility in the Canadian province of British Columbia...
Mining giant HIVE signs $220 million GPU contract: betting on HPC and AI
The high-performance computing (HPC) market continues to attract mining companies, and HIVE Digital Technologies is a prime example. My subsidiary BUZZ HPC has entered into a strategically important three-year contract for cloud GPU services with Bell Canada and Cohere. The total value of the agreement is approximately $220 million.Under the deal, BUZZ HPC will deploy 2,304 NVIDIA Grace Blackwell graphics processing units at the Bell AI Fabric facility in the Canadian province of British Columbia...