20.06.2026
10:31
This week, the crypto industry once again demonstrates its unique ability to combine absurdity and strategy. While FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried plans a $100 million venture from his prison cell, Tether finds a loophole in the European MiCA regulation, and the US prepares to legislatively bury the digital dollar until 2030. We break down the key events reshaping the market map.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Ambitions: From 25 Years to a Presidential Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for the largest financial fraud, is not wasting time...
A $100 million prison startup, Tether's revolt against MiCA, and the ban on the digital dollar: how the old rules of the game are crumbling
This week, the crypto industry once again demonstrates its unique ability to combine absurdity and strategy. While FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried plans a $100 million venture from his prison cell, Tether finds a loophole in the European MiCA regulation, and the US prepares to legislatively bury the digital dollar until 2030. We break down the key events reshaping the market map.Sam Bankman-Fried's Ambitions: From 25 Years to a Presidential Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for the largest financial fraud, is not wasting time...
10:30
The mining ecosystem GoMining has introduced a payment service GoBTC Pay, aimed at businesses working with international clients. The platform allows companies to accept bitcoin with automatic conversion into fiat currencies or stablecoins, completely relieving them of the burden of managing cryptocurrency infrastructure.
In my assessment, this is an important step toward transforming bitcoin from a speculative asset into a real means of payment...
GoMining launches GoBTC Pay: a new gateway for instant bitcoin settlements
The mining ecosystem GoMining has introduced a payment service GoBTC Pay, aimed at businesses working with international clients. The platform allows companies to accept bitcoin with automatic conversion into fiat currencies or stablecoins, completely relieving them of the burden of managing cryptocurrency infrastructure.In my assessment, this is an important step toward transforming bitcoin from a speculative asset into a real means of payment...
10:28
Market Analysis: Strategies for Withdrawing Funds and Liquidity Management in Cryptocurrencies
The issue of withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency assets continues to be one of the key factors determining investor behavior and market liquidity. As an independent analyst, I observe daily how proper planning of this operation can significantly impact the final portfolio return.
Key Mechanisms and Risks Withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency exchanges or DeFi protocols requires a trader to have a deep understanding of current network load, gas fees, and potential delays...
Key Mechanisms and Risks Withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency exchanges or DeFi protocols requires a trader to have a deep understanding of current network load, gas fees, and potential delays...
10:27
Market Analysis: How to Efficiently Top Up Your Crypto Wallet Balance and Avoid Fees
In recent days, I have observed an increased interest in the process of funding cryptocurrency account balances. This is not surprising, since the final cost of entering a position directly depends on the correct choice of the deposit method. In conditions of high volatility, every second and every percentage of commission matters.
Main Funding Methods
Today, there are three key options: bank transfer (SEPA/SWIFT), P2P exchanges, and direct deposit via cryptocurrency pairs...
Main Funding Methods
Today, there are three key options: bank transfer (SEPA/SWIFT), P2P exchanges, and direct deposit via cryptocurrency pairs...
10:26
North Korean hackers have appeared in CryptoQuant: what they were looking for and why it matters
The analytical platform CryptoQuant has recorded a unique case: a visit to the site from an IP address belonging to North Korea. The user, who connected to the internet from one of the most closed-off countries in the world, was interested in the MVRV Ratio metric for Bitcoin. This observation, published on the service's official account, immediately attracted the attention of the professional community...
10:25
A tectonic shift is brewing in prediction markets. Republican Brian Steil, who chairs the House Administration Committee, has introduced the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act. The bill directly prohibits members of Congress, their spouses, and minor children from participating in bets on political events and government decisions using platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
What the ban entails The key motive is preventing insider trading on political markets...
Congressmen in the Crosshairs: New Bill Bans Political Betting via Kalshi and Polymarket
A tectonic shift is brewing in prediction markets. Republican Brian Steil, who chairs the House Administration Committee, has introduced the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act. The bill directly prohibits members of Congress, their spouses, and minor children from participating in bets on political events and government decisions using platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket.What the ban entails The key motive is preventing insider trading on political markets...
10:24
Overheated gold and record leverage: Bitcoin at a crossroads between correction and new capital inflow
Markets are sending alarming signals that directly threaten risk assets, including Bitcoin (BTC). An analysis of the current situation reveals two key factors: gold, a traditional safe-haven asset, is showing signs of severe overheating, and the volume of margin trading in US markets has reached an all-time high. This combination creates an extremely fragile environment where any shift in sentiment could trigger a cascade of liquidations...
10:23
Surge of Interest in Ethereum in Russia: Analysis of Causes and Hidden Risks
The Russian cryptocurrency market is showing extraordinary activity regarding Ethereum. Analysis of search queries and exchange data indicates a sharp increase in interest in the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. However, there is no consensus among the professional community about the nature of this phenomenon: some see it as an influx of institutional capital, while others view it as merely a temporary speculative reaction to the price drop...
10:21
The Russian retail investor stands on the brink of a tectonic shift: the ability to buy cryptocurrency and digital financial assets (DFAs) directly through mobile banking apps is becoming a question of the near future. However, as recent market discussions show, the path to this integration is fraught with both regulatory barriers and fundamental differences in user needs.
What will retail get? The most conservative forecast was voiced by Yaroslav Kabakov, Director of Strategy at IC "Finam...
Banking apps in Russia: when to expect cryptocurrency and digital financial assets — market analysis
The Russian retail investor stands on the brink of a tectonic shift: the ability to buy cryptocurrency and digital financial assets (DFAs) directly through mobile banking apps is becoming a question of the near future. However, as recent market discussions show, the path to this integration is fraught with both regulatory barriers and fundamental differences in user needs.What will retail get? The most conservative forecast was voiced by Yaroslav Kabakov, Director of Strategy at IC "Finam...
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...