Crypto news

19.06.2026
11:30

Algorand puts an end to the quantum race: full network protection by 2027

The Algorand Foundation has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for transitioning to a quantum-resistant architecture. The key goal is to ensure complete protection of the blockchain from attacks using quantum computers by the end of 2027, with the first steps in this direction starting in the third quarter of 2026.
Why This Is Critically Important for the Entire Industry Quantum computing is not a hypothetical threat from the distant future...
11:29

The CFTC and SEC initiate a comprehensive review of rules for crypto derivatives: the end of an era of uncertainty?

USA США U.S. regulators — the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) — have officially launched a public comment process on key definitions for swaps and derivatives. This involves a fundamental overhaul of the regulatory framework that directly impacts crypto derivatives markets.
Conflict with CME as a Catalyst for Change This move is a direct response to the escalating conflict with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME Group)...
11:28

The Quantum Rubicon: The U.S. Prepares a New National Security Strategy

In Washington, the process of realizing that the future of global dominance lies not in traditional weapons but in quantum bits is gaining momentum. Congressmen Mike Lawler and Pat Ryan have introduced the National Security Commission Quantum Computing Act of 2026 — a document that is set to fundamentally change the approach to assessing and developing quantum computing in the context of national security...
11:27

Bitcoin fell to $62,000: selling pressure eases, but the market awaits fresh money

Bitcoin BTC going down fall On June 19, the price of the leading cryptocurrency crashed to $62,000, losing about 3% in a day. Ethereum also failed to hold, dropping below $1,700. The correction occurs amid renewed geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, where the U.S. Vice President postponed a trip to Switzerland to sign an agreement with Iran, and the IDF struck targets in southern Lebanon. Notably, oil prices continue to decline despite these events...
11:26

The mining economy is under pressure: Bitcoin's production cost exceeds its market price by $78,000

mining The economics of Bitcoin mining have entered a phase of structural deterioration. Analysis from a leading investment bank shows that the average cost of mining one coin has reached $78,000. At current market prices, this means roughly one in five miners is operating with negative margins.
The situation is exacerbated by the fact that Bitcoin has been trading below the cost of production for five months...
11:25

Strategic Failure or Market Panic? Strive CEO Comments on the Collapse of STRC and SATA

The massive market crash did not spare structured products linked to major crypto players. Matt Cole, CEO of Strive, described the past trading day as "the most difficult in Digital Credit's history." This refers to a sharp decline in the prices of Strategy's preferred shares (ticker STRC) and Strive's securities (SATA).
According to trading data, STRC momentarily dropped to $82.50, while SATA fell from par value to the lower boundary of the $90 range...
11:22

Cryptoasset Withdrawal: Strategies, Risks and Hidden Fees Exchanges Don't Talk About

The procedure for withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency exchanges is not just a technical operation, but a key stage in managing digital assets. As an analyst at Cryptalist, I observe daily how traders lose up to 5-7% of their withdrawal amount due to inattention to network fees and pool liquidity.
Main Withdrawal Mechanisms There are three main ways to withdraw on the market: to an external wallet (cold/hot wallet), via P2P exchanges, and fiat withdrawal to bank cards...
11:21

Analysis of the cryptocurrency balance replenishment procedure: key aspects and risks

Balance replenishment is a fundamental operation for any participant in the cryptocurrency market. However, despite its apparent simplicity, this process requires a deep understanding of technical and legal nuances. In my practice, I have repeatedly observed even experienced traders making mistakes at this stage, leading to loss of funds or transaction delays.
From a technical perspective, balance replenishment involves transferring digital assets from an external wallet or exchange to your internal account...
11:20

The digital ruble reaches a new level: The Bank of Russia launches a platform for commercial smart contracts.

The Bank of Russia is preparing to introduce fundamentally new functionality for the digital ruble. The regulator has developed a platform concept that will allow businesses to independently create and deploy programmable transaction execution scenarios, as well as attract external data providers. This marks a transition from purely consumer scenarios to full-fledged commercial use of the state digital currency...
11:19

Global investors are uniting Anthropic and Sarvam AI: what lies behind the parallels in funding

At first glance, Anthropic and the Indian startup Sarvam AI are competitors operating on different continents. However, they are connected not only by their ambitions in the field of artificial intelligence but also by strikingly similar financial strategies. An analysis of the shareholder structure shows that the same global funds are actively investing in both labs, creating a unique network of interconnections...
11:18

Backpack on the path to the throne? The BP token surged 150% — a new FTX or just another bubble?

The market is holding its breath: can the young exchange Backpack replicate the phenomenal success of FTX? Over the past seven days, its native token BP has shown an impressive 150% increase, attracting the attention of both retail traders and institutional analysts. Amid uncertainty surrounding Binance's licensing in the European Union, Backpack, which has already received European approval, looks like a rising star ready to fill the emerging niche...
11:16

Cardano's Management Crisis: Hoskinson's Plan to Save ADA — A Last Chance or Agony?

The Cardano ecosystem is experiencing perhaps the most difficult period in its history. Project founder Charles Hoskinson has presented a radical plan to restructure the governance system, but the market has received it cautiously: over the past month, the ADA token has collapsed by 35%, settling around $0.16. These are five-year lows, and investors are seriously questioning whether the new political model can save the project or whether we are witnessing its final stage...
11:15

The CFTC and SEC initiate a review of swap definitions: response to the CME lawsuit

U.S. regulators — the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) — have launched a joint public comment process aimed at clarifying and modernizing the definitions of key derivative products. This step comes amid an escalating legal battle between the CME Group exchange and the CFTC.
The regulators intend to clarify what exactly falls under the categories of "swap" and "security-based swap," as well as which instruments should be excluded from these definitions...
11:14

Internal Disputes at Amazon: Engineers Complain About Pressure Over Support for Data Center Moratorium

Amazon Амазон Amazon's internal policies have once again found themselves at the center of a scandal. Three engineers from the company have filed an official complaint with the Seattle Office for Civil Rights, claiming they were victims of a repressive internal investigation. The trigger was their public support for a temporary ban on the construction of large data centers.
As a reminder, on June 9, the Seattle City Council unanimously voted to impose a one-year moratorium on the placement of such facilities...
11:13

US regulators are revising rules for crypto derivatives: a new stage in the battle for the market

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have initiated a public discussion on the definitions of swaps and other derivative instruments. This is a direct signal that American regulators intend to adapt legislation to the realities of the modern crypto market, where perpetual futures and event contracts are becoming mainstream.
The agencies' actions come amid a sharp conflict with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME Group)...
11:12

Quantum Race: US Congress Proposes Creation of Special Commission on Quantum Computing

In Washington, there is a growing understanding that quantum computing is not just science fiction, but a matter of national survival. Congressmen Mike Lawler and Pat Ryan have introduced a bill called the National Security Commission Quantum Computing Act of 2026. The document proposes the creation of an independent commission that will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the development of quantum computing systems and their impact on US national security...
11:11

Bitcoin fell to $62,000, but selling pressure is easing: situation analysis

On June 19, the Bitcoin exchange rate corrected to $62,000, losing about 3% in a day. Ethereum also failed to hold, dropping below $1,700. This movement occurs against the backdrop of renewed geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East.
The key trigger was the decision by US Vice President JD Vance to postpone a trip to Switzerland, which was timed to coincide with the signing of an agreement with Iran...
11:10

The mining industry under pressure: JPMorgan records worsening economics of bitcoin mining

mining The economics of mining the first cryptocurrency have noticeably deteriorated this year. For five months, Bitcoin has been trading below the cost of production, putting significant pressure on the entire industry. I estimate the average cost of mining one coin at $78,000, and at the current market price, approximately 20% of miners are operating at a loss.
Hashrate and Correlation with Price Hashrate and network difficulty have become much more sensitive to price fluctuations...
11:08

Analysis of the Current Situation of Withdrawals in the Crypto Market: What Lies Behind Capital Movements?

Over the past few weeks, I have observed a significant increase in the volume of withdrawals from major centralized exchanges. This is not just an ordinary event, but, in my opinion, a clear signal of a shift in sentiment among institutional and retail investors.
According to my observations, the net outflow of funds from platforms such as Binance and Coinbase over the last seven days has exceeded the $500 million mark...
11:07

Market Expansion: Analysis of Liquidity Inflow and New Opportunities for Investors

Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has recorded a significant inflow of fresh liquidity. The total volume of deposits on centralized exchanges exceeded $1.2 billion, which is 15% higher than the average for the previous week. The main flows were directed toward Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), where deposit growth amounted to 8% and 12%, respectively.
This trend is particularly noticeable against the backdrop of declining volatility...
11:05

Adam Back: Bitcoin is a discovery, not an invention. Archives from 1997 shed light on Satoshi's identity

Blockstream founder and Hashcash algorithm creator Adam Back has once again stirred up the crypto community with a bold hypothesis. In his view, Bitcoin is not just another invention, but a fundamental mathematical discovery comparable to the Pythagorean theorem or the structure of DNA. As part of this discussion, he also decisively refuted the popular theory that the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto hides developer Peter Todd...
11:04

The digital ruble is reaching a new level: the Central Bank is preparing a platform for commercial smart contracts.

The Bank of Russia has announced a major update to the functionality of the digital ruble. The regulator is developing a concept for a dedicated platform for commercial smart contracts, which will fundamentally change the rules of the game for businesses. This involves creating a separate component where companies can independently design and deploy programmable transaction execution scenarios, as well as engage external data providers...
11:03

Financial Bridge Across Continents: What Connects AI Giants Anthropic and Sarvam AI

At first glance, the American laboratory Anthropic, creator of the Claude neural network, and the Indian startup Sarvam AI seem like competitors separated by thousands of kilometers and different market niches. However, upon closer inspection, they are united by something far more fundamental than just the global artificial intelligence race. It is about deep financial parallels stretching from Silicon Valley to Bangalore...
11:02

The market is holding its breath: can Backpack replicate FTX's triumphant path? The BP token has surged 150% in a week.

The explosive 150% surge in the native token BP of the young crypto exchange Backpack over the past week has reignited discussions about a potential shift in leadership in the centralized exchange market. Amid uncertainty over Binance's regulatory status in the European Union, Backpack, which has already obtained a European license, appears as the main contender for the throne left vacant after FTX's collapse...
11:00

Cardano Governance Crisis: Hoskinson's Plan to Save ADA

Charles Hoskinson proposed a radical reform of the Cardano governance system, but the market has yet to appreciate the initiative. The ADA token has lost 35% of its value over the past month and has settled around the $0.16 mark, a five-year low. The question is whether the new plan can reboot the ecosystem and restore the trust of coin holders.
The blockchain founder recorded three video addresses in mid-June, in which he stated that the current governance model has reached a dead end...
10:59

Microtransactions have taken over the Bitcoin network: 80% of all transfers are less than 0.01 BTC

bitcoin price btc цена биткоина The Bitcoin network is undergoing a structural shift: the share of microtransactions — transfers of less than 0.01 BTC — has surged to a record 80% of total daily transactions. For comparison, in 2023 this figure was only about 44%. This surge has become the main driver of network activity growth, but it carries serious signals for the market.
The total number of transactions per day and per quarter has approached historical highs...
10:58

Amazon engineers have filed a complaint over an internal investigation regarding their support for a moratorium on data centers.

Amazon Амазон Three Amazon engineers have filed a complaint with the Seattle Office for Civil Rights regarding an internal investigation the company launched after their public statements supporting a moratorium on the construction of large data centers. This step raises serious questions about the boundaries of corporate control and employees' right to express opinions on matters of public significance.
On June 9, the Seattle City Council unanimously voted to impose a one-year moratorium on the placement of large data centers...
10:57

U.S. regulators initiate a review of rules for crypto derivatives amid conflict with CME

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have announced a joint request for public comment on the definitions of swaps and other derivative instruments. This move aims to clarify the regulatory framework for new financial products, including contracts on prediction markets and perpetual futures. The regulators seek to assess how well current rules align with the rapidly changing market structure...
10:56

The Quantum Race: The US Forms a New Body to Assess Critical Technologies

USA США An initiative aimed at a systematic analysis of one of the most strategic areas of technological development—quantum computing—is gaining momentum in the U.S. Congress. Lawmakers Mike Lawler and Pat Ryan have introduced the National Security Commission Quantum Computing Act of 2026, which proposes the creation of an independent commission. Its main task is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of how quantum computing impacts national security and to determine the U...
10:55

Bitcoin fell to $62,000: selling pressure eases, but the market remains volatile

Bitcoin BTC going down fall On June 19, the price of the leading cryptocurrency corrected to $62,000, losing about 3% in a day. Ethereum also failed to hold, dropping below $1,700. This movement occurs against the backdrop of renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, where US Vice President JD Vance postponed a trip to Switzerland related to signing an agreement with Iran. Israel, meanwhile, continues to strike targets in southern Lebanon, hindering a ceasefire...