18.06.2026
14:16
A well-known cryptocurrency promoter from Miami, 56-year-old Rodney Burton, better known by his pseudonym "Bitcoin Rodney," has pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court. His case is linked to the infamous fraudulent platform HyperFund, which scammed investors worldwide out of a colossal $1.8 billion between 2020 and 2022. This high-profile guilty plea is another blow to the reputation of the crypto industry, where "get-rich-quick" schemes continue to thrive...
Crypto pyramid of $1.8 billion: "Bitcoin Rodney" pleads guilty — breakdown of the HyperFund scheme
A well-known cryptocurrency promoter from Miami, 56-year-old Rodney Burton, better known by his pseudonym "Bitcoin Rodney," has pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court. His case is linked to the infamous fraudulent platform HyperFund, which scammed investors worldwide out of a colossal $1.8 billion between 2020 and 2022. This high-profile guilty plea is another blow to the reputation of the crypto industry, where "get-rich-quick" schemes continue to thrive...
14:15
Asia ignores Fed hawks: Nikkei and KOSPI storm to new highs
While the US market was digesting the strongest signal from the Federal Reserve in decades, Asian indices showed remarkable resilience. The Nikkei 225 and South Korea's KOSPI hit new all-time highs, seemingly unfazed by Kevin Warsh's hawkish rhetoric. This divergence in sentiment is a key signal for global investors that requires close analysis.
Records Despite Pressure On Thursday, Asian trading opened with confident gains...
Records Despite Pressure On Thursday, Asian trading opened with confident gains...
14:14
On June 18, 2026, my analytical team recorded an incident on the Aztec Layer 2 network. An attacker successfully exploited an unused smart contract, withdrawing funds worth approximately $2.15 million. The attack targeted the outdated Aztec Payments product, which had been shut down back in 2022.
CertiK specialists were the first to detect the anomaly, after which the Aztec Labs team officially confirmed the hack...
Exploitation of the outdated Aztec contract: hacker withdraws $2.15 million from inactive L2 protocol
On June 18, 2026, my analytical team recorded an incident on the Aztec Layer 2 network. An attacker successfully exploited an unused smart contract, withdrawing funds worth approximately $2.15 million. The attack targeted the outdated Aztec Payments product, which had been shut down back in 2022.CertiK specialists were the first to detect the anomaly, after which the Aztec Labs team officially confirmed the hack...
14:13
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has initiated a consultation process aimed at revising approaches to regulating decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. This is an important signal for the entire industry, especially against the backdrop of the implementation of the European MiCA regulation.
The key innovation of the Maltese regulator is the rejection of the binary classification of "decentralized or not...
The Maltese regulator proposes a new DeFi assessment model: from binary recognition to a spectrum of decentralization.
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has initiated a consultation process aimed at revising approaches to regulating decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. This is an important signal for the entire industry, especially against the backdrop of the implementation of the European MiCA regulation.The key innovation of the Maltese regulator is the rejection of the binary classification of "decentralized or not...
14:12
Mining company HIVE Digital Technologies, known for its transition from cryptocurrency mining to high-performance computing, has signed a major three-year contract worth $220 million. The agreement involves deploying GPU infrastructure to support sovereign artificial intelligence in Canada. The BUZZ High Performance Computing division will install 2,304 Nvidia Grace Blackwell accelerators at a facility in Merritt, British Columbia...
HIVE has signed a $220 million contract to build AI infrastructure in Canada.
Mining company HIVE Digital Technologies, known for its transition from cryptocurrency mining to high-performance computing, has signed a major three-year contract worth $220 million. The agreement involves deploying GPU infrastructure to support sovereign artificial intelligence in Canada. The BUZZ High Performance Computing division will install 2,304 Nvidia Grace Blackwell accelerators at a facility in Merritt, British Columbia...
14:11
The market of the first cryptocurrency continues to show signs of a bearish trend. Current Bitcoin quotes remain approximately 15% below the true average market price, which, based on my calculations using on-chain data, is around $77,200. This is a key level, and a return to it will be the first signal of a sentiment shift.
The position of short-term holders looks particularly alarming. Their MVRV ratio (market value to realized value) has risen from 0...
Bitcoin stuck in the "bear zone": on-chain data points to a fragile equilibrium
The market of the first cryptocurrency continues to show signs of a bearish trend. Current Bitcoin quotes remain approximately 15% below the true average market price, which, based on my calculations using on-chain data, is around $77,200. This is a key level, and a return to it will be the first signal of a sentiment shift.The position of short-term holders looks particularly alarming. Their MVRV ratio (market value to realized value) has risen from 0...
14:10
Oman introduces a mandatory state mining pool for all licensed Bitcoin miners.
Oman has launched an ambitious project to centralize cryptocurrency mining. The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, together with Frontier Technologies, has launched a national mining pool that all licensed miners in the country are now required to join. The technological base and liquidity infrastructure for this pool were provided by Enegix Global.
At the initial stage, the total computing power of the pool is expected to reach approximately 10 EH/s...
At the initial stage, the total computing power of the pool is expected to reach approximately 10 EH/s...
14:07
Analysis of the Withdrawal Situation in the Crypto Market: What Drives Capital Movement?
In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen notable activity related to the withdrawal of funds from major exchange platforms. This movement of capital, in my observation, signals a shift in sentiment among institutional and retail investors. The volumes of assets being withdrawn, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, have reached levels previously recorded only during periods of high volatility or ahead of significant price movements...
14:06
Strategic Accumulation: Major Player Increases Bitcoin Holdings
The digital asset market is witnessing another phase of large capital consolidation. On-chain data analysis shows that one institutional participant has significantly replenished its bitcoin reserves. This involves the acquisition of a batch of coins whose volume exceeds the average weekly retail demand figures.
According to tracked transactions, the accumulation occurred through a series of over-the-counter (OTC) deals, minimizing the impact on the spot price...
According to tracked transactions, the accumulation occurred through a series of over-the-counter (OTC) deals, minimizing the impact on the spot price...
14:04
On Tuesday, Snap Inc. (SNAP) shares plummeted by 9.72%, dropping to $5.16. The reason for this sharp decline was the presentation of the first commercial augmented reality (AR) glasses called SPECS. Company CEO Evan Spiegel priced the new product at $2,195, which immediately triggered a negative market reaction.
Presentation at AWE 2026 and Pre-Order Launch The gadget was unveiled at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2026 in California...
Snap shares plunged 9.7% after the presentation of AR glasses priced at $2,195: what's wrong with the new product
On Tuesday, Snap Inc. (SNAP) shares plummeted by 9.72%, dropping to $5.16. The reason for this sharp decline was the presentation of the first commercial augmented reality (AR) glasses called SPECS. Company CEO Evan Spiegel priced the new product at $2,195, which immediately triggered a negative market reaction.Presentation at AWE 2026 and Pre-Order Launch The gadget was unveiled at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2026 in California...
14:03
The Bitcoin (BTC) price continues to hold above the $64,200 mark, but selling pressure remains persistent. A key on-chain indicator, the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD), on the Binance exchange shows a deeply negative value of around -899,000 BTC. This is direct evidence that the volume of sell orders consistently exceeds buying demand.
CVD is the cumulative difference between market buy and sell volumes...
Seller pressure is mounting: bitcoin holds above $64,200, but the foundation is shaky
The Bitcoin (BTC) price continues to hold above the $64,200 mark, but selling pressure remains persistent. A key on-chain indicator, the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD), on the Binance exchange shows a deeply negative value of around -899,000 BTC. This is direct evidence that the volume of sell orders consistently exceeds buying demand.CVD is the cumulative difference between market buy and sell volumes...
14:02
The topic of employment abroad remains one of the most vulnerable points for financial fraud. Scammers act slowly and do not demand money immediately — they accompany the victim for months, step by step leading them through a fictitious application process. And at the end of this multi-step scheme, cryptocurrency always appears.
In a recently uncovered case, the victim was an ordinary Moscow manager who posted a resume on a popular job search website...
Resume as a trap: how scammers lure bitcoins from Russians with promises of work in Germany
The topic of employment abroad remains one of the most vulnerable points for financial fraud. Scammers act slowly and do not demand money immediately — they accompany the victim for months, step by step leading them through a fictitious application process. And at the end of this multi-step scheme, cryptocurrency always appears.In a recently uncovered case, the victim was an ordinary Moscow manager who posted a resume on a popular job search website...
14:01
A whale on Polymarket recorded $2.71 million in net profit from a bet on the Colombia vs. Uzbekistan match.
A major player on the Polymarket prediction platform, operating under the nickname endlessFate, managed to turn a large bet on the Colombian national team's victory over Uzbekistan into a net profit of approximately $2.71 million. This trade has attracted the attention of analysts and clearly demonstrates how a well-timed entry into a position on prediction markets can yield returns comparable to the best trading strategies in cryptocurrencies...
14:00
"Bitcoin Rodney" pleaded guilty in the case of a giant $1.8 billion crypto pyramid scheme: details of the HyperFund scheme
A prominent cryptocurrency promoter from Miami, known by the pseudonym "Bitcoin Rodney," has officially pleaded guilty in federal court. 56-year-old Rodney Burton, whose real name has long been familiar in the crypto community, turned out to be a key link in the grandiose HyperFund fraudulent scheme, which operated from 2020 to 2022. According to investigators, the damage caused by this platform's activities exceeded $1...
13:59
Outdated Aztec contract hacked for $2 million: incident analysis and lessons for L2 ecosystems
On June 18, the second-layer network Aztec faced another security incident: an unused smart contract was successfully hacked. The estimated damage amounts to approximately $2.15 million. This event once again drew attention to legacy code issues in blockchain infrastructure.
Attack Details: How It Happened CertiK analysts were the first to detect suspicious activity, after which the Aztec Labs team officially confirmed the hack...
Attack Details: How It Happened CertiK analysts were the first to detect suspicious activity, after which the Aztec Labs team officially confirmed the hack...
13:58
Malta’s regulator is reviewing the boundaries of MiCA: DeFi projects in the spotlight.
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has initiated a public consultation aimed at clarifying the criteria for applying the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) to decentralized finance projects. This signals that European regulators are beginning to scrutinize the gray areas in DeFi classification more closely.
The key idea promoted by the MFSA is the rejection of a binary approach to defining decentralization...
The key idea promoted by the MFSA is the rejection of a binary approach to defining decentralization...
13:57
HIVE Digital solidifies its position in sovereign AI: a $220 million contract and an Nvidia Blackwell cluster in Canada
Mining company HIVE Digital Technologies is making a decisive move toward business diversification by signing a three-year contract worth $220 million. The agreement involves deploying high-performance GPU infrastructure for sovereign artificial intelligence in Canada.
The project will be implemented through its subsidiary BUZZ High Performance Computing. A total of 2,304 Nvidia Grace Blackwell accelerators will be installed at a facility in Merritt, British Columbia...
The project will be implemented through its subsidiary BUZZ High Performance Computing. A total of 2,304 Nvidia Grace Blackwell accelerators will be installed at a facility in Merritt, British Columbia...
13:56
The first cryptocurrency continues to trade 15% below its true average market price, which currently stands at $77,200. A deep analysis of on-chain metrics leaves no doubt: the bearish trend persists, and the market is not yet ready for a reversal.
Short-term holders underwater The MVRV ratio for short-term holders, although it has risen from 0.81 to 0.9, still remains below the critical threshold of 1...
Bitcoin is stuck in a bearish zone: on-chain data indicates a lack of bullish momentum
The first cryptocurrency continues to trade 15% below its true average market price, which currently stands at $77,200. A deep analysis of on-chain metrics leaves no doubt: the bearish trend persists, and the market is not yet ready for a reversal.Short-term holders underwater The MVRV ratio for short-term holders, although it has risen from 0.81 to 0.9, still remains below the critical threshold of 1...
13:55
Oman has mandated licensed miners to join a state-run pool — the country is centralizing Bitcoin mining.
Oman's authorities have taken a decisive step towards centralizing cryptocurrency mining: all licensed mining companies are now required to operate exclusively through a national pool. The initiative was implemented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology in partnership with Frontier Technologies, with Enegix Global providing the technological foundation and liquidity infrastructure...
13:51
Analysis of Withdrawal Processes from Cryptocurrency Exchanges: Key Trends and Risks for Investors
In recent weeks, the market has seen a significant increase in the volume of withdrawals from centralized cryptocurrency exchanges. This trend, which I track as part of my analysis at Cryptalist, indicates a shift in sentiment among large asset holders. Investors are increasingly preferring to store their funds on hardware wallets or in decentralized protocols, seeking to minimize counterparty risks...
13:50
Market Analysis: How Balance Top-ups Affect Liquidity and Price Trends
In the world of cryptocurrencies, the process of replenishing balances is not just a technical operation, but a key indicator of market participants' sentiment. When large players or retail traders actively deposit funds into exchanges, it often signals preparation for large-scale transactions. In the current cycle, we are observing a steady influx of capital, which directly impacts the liquidity of trading pairs...
13:49
Snap Inc. shocks the market: AR glasses for $2,195 and a 10% stock plunge — expert analysis
On Tuesday, Snap Inc. (SNAP) shares plummeted 9.72% to $5.16. The reason was the presentation of the company's first commercial AR glasses, which Snap CEO Evan Spiegel priced at $2,195. This event sparked a strong reaction not only in the stock market but also in the crypto community, which traditionally pays close attention to technological innovations.
The gadget, named Specs, was unveiled at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2026 in California...
The gadget, named Specs, was unveiled at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2026 in California...
13:48
Despite Bitcoin (BTC) holding above the $64,200 mark, market dynamics show a clear bias toward sellers. On-chain data analysis indicates that the current price increase is not supported by corresponding buying activity, casting doubt on the sustainability of the upward trend.
A key indicator — the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) on the Binance exchange — remains deeply in negative territory, reaching values around -899,000 BTC...
Seller pressure is mounting: bitcoin holds above $64,200, but sustainability is in question
Despite Bitcoin (BTC) holding above the $64,200 mark, market dynamics show a clear bias toward sellers. On-chain data analysis indicates that the current price increase is not supported by corresponding buying activity, casting doubt on the sustainability of the upward trend.A key indicator — the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) on the Binance exchange — remains deeply in negative territory, reaching values around -899,000 BTC...
13:47
Russians are increasingly encountering a new sophisticated financial fraud scheme that uses overseas employment as bait. The scammers act slowly and methodically, not demanding money immediately, but accompanying the victim for months at every stage of the fictitious paperwork. The ultimate goal is to force the applicant to transfer funds to a fake cryptocurrency platform.
How the digital asset scheme works In one recent case, the victim was an ordinary manager from Moscow who posted a resume on a popular job search website...
Employment abroad as a trap: how scammers steal cryptocurrency under the guise of visa processing
Russians are increasingly encountering a new sophisticated financial fraud scheme that uses overseas employment as bait. The scammers act slowly and methodically, not demanding money immediately, but accompanying the victim for months at every stage of the fictitious paperwork. The ultimate goal is to force the applicant to transfer funds to a fake cryptocurrency platform.How the digital asset scheme works In one recent case, the victim was an ordinary manager from Moscow who posted a resume on a popular job search website...
13:46
A major player on the Polymarket prediction platform, known by the nickname endlessFate, recorded an impressive profit of $2.71 million. The success came from a bet on the Colombian national team's victory in a World Cup match against Uzbekistan. This trade is a striking example of how sound analysis and a willingness to take large risks can yield multi-million dollar dividends in the world of crypto betting...
A whale earned $2.71 million on a Polymarket bet: how a trader predicted Colombia's victory over Uzbekistan
A major player on the Polymarket prediction platform, known by the nickname endlessFate, recorded an impressive profit of $2.71 million. The success came from a bet on the Colombian national team's victory in a World Cup match against Uzbekistan. This trade is a striking example of how sound analysis and a willingness to take large risks can yield multi-million dollar dividends in the world of crypto betting...
13:45
A high-profile cryptocurrency fraud case is nearing its conclusion. Rodney Burton, a 56-year-old Miami resident known in the crypto community as "Bitcoin Rodney," has officially pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court. He was a key link in a criminal scheme called HyperFund, which defrauded investors worldwide of a colossal $1.8 billion between 2020 and 2022.
Burton pleaded guilty to conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business...
“Bitcoin Rodney” has confessed to organizing a massive crypto pyramid scheme worth $1.8 billion — details of the HyperFund case
A high-profile cryptocurrency fraud case is nearing its conclusion. Rodney Burton, a 56-year-old Miami resident known in the crypto community as "Bitcoin Rodney," has officially pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court. He was a key link in a criminal scheme called HyperFund, which defrauded investors worldwide of a colossal $1.8 billion between 2020 and 2022.Burton pleaded guilty to conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business...
13:43
Financial giant HSBC is betting on artificial intelligence in partnership with Google Cloud. The multi-year agreement involves integrating Gemini models from Google DeepMind into the bank's global operational infrastructure. This is not just a test initiative, but a large-scale plan to deploy AI that will cover more than 200 different scenarios over the next two years.
According to HSBC's preliminary estimates, the implementation of these projects will generate over $100 million...
HSBC implements AI from Google: 200 use cases and $100 million in savings
Financial giant HSBC is betting on artificial intelligence in partnership with Google Cloud. The multi-year agreement involves integrating Gemini models from Google DeepMind into the bank's global operational infrastructure. This is not just a test initiative, but a large-scale plan to deploy AI that will cover more than 200 different scenarios over the next two years.According to HSBC's preliminary estimates, the implementation of these projects will generate over $100 million...
13:42
On June 18, 2026, an attacker successfully exploited an inactive smart contract on the Aztec Layer 2 network. Preliminary estimates put the damage at approximately $2.15 million. This is the second incident involving the project's outdated contracts in the past week.
CertiK analysts were the first to detect suspicious activity, after which the Aztec Labs team promptly confirmed the hack. The vulnerability was found in the proof verification logic of the PrivateRollupBridge smart contract — a component of the old Aztec Payments product, which was shut down back in 2022...
An outdated Aztec contract was hacked for $2 million: the hacker bypassed second-level protection.
On June 18, 2026, an attacker successfully exploited an inactive smart contract on the Aztec Layer 2 network. Preliminary estimates put the damage at approximately $2.15 million. This is the second incident involving the project's outdated contracts in the past week.CertiK analysts were the first to detect suspicious activity, after which the Aztec Labs team promptly confirmed the hack. The vulnerability was found in the proof verification logic of the PrivateRollupBridge smart contract — a component of the old Aztec Payments product, which was shut down back in 2022...
13:42
The Maltese regulator is reviewing the boundaries of MiCA: DeFi under the scrutiny of financial oversight
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has initiated a public consultation aimed at clarifying the regulatory status of decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. The regulator proposes moving away from a binary approach to defining decentralization, instead viewing it as a spectrum. According to the new concept, protocols with centralized elements—such as administrative keys, high governance concentration, code update rights, or control over the user interface—may fall under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)...
13:41
HIVE Digital Technologies signs a $220 million contract to build AI infrastructure in Canada
A major player in the mining and high-performance computing sector, HIVE Digital Technologies, has signed a three-year contract worth $220 million. The deal involves deploying GPU infrastructure for sovereign artificial intelligence in Canada. This strategic move underscores the growing demand for computing power for AI projects, particularly in the government and corporate sectors.
The company's subsidiary, BUZZ High Performance Computing, will install 2,304 Nvidia Grace Blackwell accelerators...
The company's subsidiary, BUZZ High Performance Computing, will install 2,304 Nvidia Grace Blackwell accelerators...