17.06.2026
12:24
Cryptocurrency as a recruitment tool: a teenager from Liskov sentenced to 7 years for a terrorist attack
The Second Western District Military Court has sentenced a 16-year-old resident of the city of Liski. The teenager will spend seven years in a juvenile correctional colony and pay a fine for preparing to blow up a car belonging to a Russian serviceman. This case is a stark example of how digital assets are becoming a tool for the remote recruitment of minors.
The investigation established that in May 2025, the teenager contacted representatives of Ukrainian special services via a messenger app...
The investigation established that in May 2025, the teenager contacted representatives of Ukrainian special services via a messenger app...
12:23
$740 USDT and a charge of terrorism: IT director from Moscow under investigation
Law enforcement agencies have completed their investigation and brought final charges against DiHouse IT director Yuri Belenky. The case is unprecedented: the top manager is accused of financing terrorism through cryptocurrency transfers, with the amount that triggered the criminal case being only 740 USDT — just over 62,000 rubles at the current exchange rate.
Details of the criminal prosecution The investigation alleges that Belenky made at least seven transactions from his cryptocurrency address between January 2023 and March 2024...
Details of the criminal prosecution The investigation alleges that Belenky made at least seven transactions from his cryptocurrency address between January 2023 and March 2024...
12:22
The digital asset market has entered a phase that many are calling the harshest in the last decade. A wave of project closures, layoffs, and budget cuts, according to leading experts, has not been seen since 2013. However, unlike past crises, the current situation brings not only destruction but also a fundamental healing of the ecosystem.
Industry leaders, including the founder of one of the key second-layer protocols, directly state: we are experiencing a process we have been waiting for for years...
The crypto industry is experiencing its worst purge since 2013: mass project closures are the path to revival.
The digital asset market has entered a phase that many are calling the harshest in the last decade. A wave of project closures, layoffs, and budget cuts, according to leading experts, has not been seen since 2013. However, unlike past crises, the current situation brings not only destruction but also a fundamental healing of the ecosystem.Industry leaders, including the founder of one of the key second-layer protocols, directly state: we are experiencing a process we have been waiting for for years...
12:21
The market for bitcoin derivatives continues to develop rapidly, but not all new products prove successful. The recently launched BlackRock exchange-traded fund — the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA), trading on the Nasdaq — has faced harsh criticism from the analytical community. In my assessment, this instrument indeed carries fundamental structural issues that make it unattractive for long-term BTC holders...
Analytical breakdown: BlackRock's new BITA ETF deemed unprofitable for investors
The market for bitcoin derivatives continues to develop rapidly, but not all new products prove successful. The recently launched BlackRock exchange-traded fund — the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA), trading on the Nasdaq — has faced harsh criticism from the analytical community. In my assessment, this instrument indeed carries fundamental structural issues that make it unattractive for long-term BTC holders...
12:20
The cryptocurrency market is once again showing an interesting pattern that I am closely monitoring in my analysis. Data shows that the peak of new token listing activity on centralized exchanges (CEX) occurred exactly one month before Bitcoin (BTC) updated its all-time high. In September 2025, the number of listings surged from 204 to 427 — an impressive 109% increase in a single month.
The very next month, the price of the leading cryptocurrency reached a new record level...
A surge in CEX listings predicted Bitcoin's all-time high a month before the event.
The cryptocurrency market is once again showing an interesting pattern that I am closely monitoring in my analysis. Data shows that the peak of new token listing activity on centralized exchanges (CEX) occurred exactly one month before Bitcoin (BTC) updated its all-time high. In September 2025, the number of listings surged from 204 to 427 — an impressive 109% increase in a single month.The very next month, the price of the leading cryptocurrency reached a new record level...
12:19
The Ethereum network is entering a decisive stage of its development: the Glamsterdam upgrade has officially moved into its final development phase. Currently, all planned Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) are undergoing active testing before the launch of public testnets. Although the exact activation date has not yet been announced, the main launch is expected to take place in the second half of 2026...
The Ethereum Glamsterdam update enters its final phase: what will change for the network
The Ethereum network is entering a decisive stage of its development: the Glamsterdam upgrade has officially moved into its final development phase. Currently, all planned Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) are undergoing active testing before the launch of public testnets. Although the exact activation date has not yet been announced, the main launch is expected to take place in the second half of 2026...
12:18
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the collapsed FTX exchange, continues to build ambitious plans even while behind bars. According to information obtained from his cellmates and close associates, SBF is seriously considering launching his own cryptocurrency token after his release. By Bankman-Fried's own estimates, a starting capital of between $50 million and $100 million would be needed to "make serious money...
SBF's prison plans: a $100 million token and memoirs titled "Manfred"
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the collapsed FTX exchange, continues to build ambitious plans even while behind bars. According to information obtained from his cellmates and close associates, SBF is seriously considering launching his own cryptocurrency token after his release. By Bankman-Fried's own estimates, a starting capital of between $50 million and $100 million would be needed to "make serious money...
12:17
Quantum computing is taking another significant step forward. Microsoft has announced a major improvement in the characteristics of its topological qubits. The key change was replacing aluminum with lead in the system's superconducting layer, along with optimizing the semiconductor structure. The result is impressive: the parity state lifetime, which previously was less than 10 milliseconds, now exceeds 20 seconds...
Microsoft has made a breakthrough in quantum computing: the qubit lifetime has been increased by 2,000 times.
Quantum computing is taking another significant step forward. Microsoft has announced a major improvement in the characteristics of its topological qubits. The key change was replacing aluminum with lead in the system's superconducting layer, along with optimizing the semiconductor structure. The result is impressive: the parity state lifetime, which previously was less than 10 milliseconds, now exceeds 20 seconds...
12:16
The largest U.S. gambling associations — AGA, IGA, and AGEM — have united in an open letter to the Senate demanding a ban on sports prediction markets. Their target is a new cryptocurrency regulation bill currently under discussion. Essentially, this is a direct attack on the fast-growing segment of decentralized betting, which, according to lobbyists, operates outside the legal framework.
The main argument of the gambling industry: platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket disguise gambling as financial instruments...
The US gambling lobby has declared war on crypto prediction markets: bets under fire
The largest U.S. gambling associations — AGA, IGA, and AGEM — have united in an open letter to the Senate demanding a ban on sports prediction markets. Their target is a new cryptocurrency regulation bill currently under discussion. Essentially, this is a direct attack on the fast-growing segment of decentralized betting, which, according to lobbyists, operates outside the legal framework.The main argument of the gambling industry: platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket disguise gambling as financial instruments...
12:15
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has officially emphasized the need for closer monitoring of how stablecoins impact the international monetary architecture and cross-border transfer mechanisms. This statement was made by Wang Xin, head of the regulator's research unit, during the annual financial forum in Shanghai.
The key thesis of the speech is that the international payment infrastructure should evolve towards greater security, neutrality, and efficiency...
The People's Bank of China calls for monitoring of stablecoins in global payments: expert analysis
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has officially emphasized the need for closer monitoring of how stablecoins impact the international monetary architecture and cross-border transfer mechanisms. This statement was made by Wang Xin, head of the regulator's research unit, during the annual financial forum in Shanghai.The key thesis of the speech is that the international payment infrastructure should evolve towards greater security, neutrality, and efficiency...
12:13
Liquidity Analysis: What Lies Behind the Active Withdrawal of Funds from Crypto Exchanges
Currently, the market is experiencing a steady trend related to the movement of digital assets from centralized trading platforms. This process, which many traders call "withdrawals," is actually a complex indicator reflecting deep changes in market participant sentiment.
Analyzing network data, I see that the volume of capital outflows from the largest exchanges significantly exceeds monthly averages...
Analyzing network data, I see that the volume of capital outflows from the largest exchanges significantly exceeds monthly averages...
12:12
Market Analysis: How Account Top-Ups Affect Trading Activity and Liquidity
In the world of cryptocurrencies, the process of funding an account is a fundamental step preceding any trading operation. However, behind this seemingly simple procedure lies a whole range of factors affecting market dynamics. As an analyst, I observe daily how the volumes of incoming transactions to exchange wallets correlate with subsequent price movements.
Funding an account is not just a transfer of funds...
Funding an account is not just a transfer of funds...
12:11
The Venezuelan economy is experiencing another wave of turbulence. Over the past 30 days, the value of the stablecoin USDT relative to the national currency, the bolivar, has jumped by approximately 16%. At its peak, recorded on the Binance P2P platform, the exchange rate reached 810 bolivars per token, starting from a level of 690.
The reason for this sharp rise is not just inflation, but a fundamental imbalance between the money supply and the availability of hard currency...
Venezuelan bolivar collapses: demand for USDT surges 16% in a month
The Venezuelan economy is experiencing another wave of turbulence. Over the past 30 days, the value of the stablecoin USDT relative to the national currency, the bolivar, has jumped by approximately 16%. At its peak, recorded on the Binance P2P platform, the exchange rate reached 810 bolivars per token, starting from a level of 690.The reason for this sharp rise is not just inflation, but a fundamental imbalance between the money supply and the availability of hard currency...
12:10
A teenager received 7 years for a terrorist attack: cryptocurrency as a tool for recruiting minors
A high-profile criminal case has concluded in the Voronezh region, once again highlighting the dark side of digital asset usage. A 16-year-old resident of the city of Liski has been sentenced by the Second Western District Military Court to seven years of imprisonment in a juvenile correctional facility. In addition to the prison term, the teenager is required to pay a fine. The reason: preparation for the bombing of a vehicle belonging to a Russian serviceman...
12:09
A precedent has been established in the Russian jurisdiction that should alarm all participants in the crypto industry. Law enforcement agencies have filed a final indictment for aiding terrorist activities against Yuri Belenky, the IT director of DiHouse. The reason was stablecoin transfers equivalent to 740 USDT.
Both defendants — Belenky and journalist Arkady Babchenko — have been added to the register of terrorists and extremists...
740 USDT and a terrorism case: how a cryptocurrency transfer led an IT director into custody
A precedent has been established in the Russian jurisdiction that should alarm all participants in the crypto industry. Law enforcement agencies have filed a final indictment for aiding terrorist activities against Yuri Belenky, the IT director of DiHouse. The reason was stablecoin transfers equivalent to 740 USDT.Both defendants — Belenky and journalist Arkady Babchenko — have been added to the register of terrorists and extremists...
12:07
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing its toughest period since 2013. StarkWare founder and CEO Eli Ben-Sasson states that he has not seen such a high number of projects shutting down, cutting costs, and teams leaving the market in over a decade. However, in his view, this very wave of "extinction" gives him more hope for the industry's future than ever before.
Ben-Sasson himself admits that the crisis has not spared his own creation: several months ago, StarkWare was also forced to reduce costs...
The crypto industry is experiencing its worst purge since 2013: the mass closure of projects is a market correction.
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing its toughest period since 2013. StarkWare founder and CEO Eli Ben-Sasson states that he has not seen such a high number of projects shutting down, cutting costs, and teams leaving the market in over a decade. However, in his view, this very wave of "extinction" gives him more hope for the industry's future than ever before.Ben-Sasson himself admits that the crisis has not spared his own creation: several months ago, StarkWare was also forced to reduce costs...
12:06
Analysts at 10x Research have harshly criticized BlackRock's new exchange-traded fund, the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA). According to their assessment, the product's structure is so flawed that in the vast majority of scenarios, investors either lose out to simply holding bitcoin (BTC) or achieve negligible absolute returns. This is not just an opinion—it is a detailed breakdown of fundamental errors in the fund's design...
The new BlackRock BITA ETF has been thoroughly criticized: the fund's strategy has been deemed a failure.
Analysts at 10x Research have harshly criticized BlackRock's new exchange-traded fund, the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA). According to their assessment, the product's structure is so flawed that in the vast majority of scenarios, investors either lose out to simply holding bitcoin (BTC) or achieve negligible absolute returns. This is not just an opinion—it is a detailed breakdown of fundamental errors in the fund's design...
12:04
Alibaba Cloud has introduced a comprehensive solution, Qwen-Robot Suite — a set of foundational AI models designed for controlling robots in physical environments. This stack includes three key models: Qwen-RobotNav for navigation, Qwen-RobotManip for object manipulation, and Qwen-RobotWorld for scene development prediction. The project is positioned as a "full stack for embodied artificial intelligence," integrating perception, planning, and action execution...
Alibaba launches Qwen-Robot Suite: a full-stack AI for managing physical robots
Alibaba Cloud has introduced a comprehensive solution, Qwen-Robot Suite — a set of foundational AI models designed for controlling robots in physical environments. This stack includes three key models: Qwen-RobotNav for navigation, Qwen-RobotManip for object manipulation, and Qwen-RobotWorld for scene development prediction. The project is positioned as a "full stack for embodied artificial intelligence," integrating perception, planning, and action execution...
12:03
The Ethereum network is preparing for one of the most significant upgrades in recent years. Development of the Glamsterdam hard fork has entered its final stage — all planned Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) are now undergoing final testing before the launch of public testnets. The upgrade is expected to be activated in the second half of 2026, although the exact date has not yet been set.
Key Changes in Glamsterdam According to leading Ethereum Foundation developers, this upgrade could become the most extensive fork since The Merge in 2022...
The Ethereum Glamsterdam fork enters its final phase: what will change for the network
The Ethereum network is preparing for one of the most significant upgrades in recent years. Development of the Glamsterdam hard fork has entered its final stage — all planned Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) are now undergoing final testing before the launch of public testnets. The upgrade is expected to be activated in the second half of 2026, although the exact date has not yet been set.Key Changes in Glamsterdam According to leading Ethereum Foundation developers, this upgrade could become the most extensive fork since The Merge in 2022...
12:02
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who is serving a 25-year sentence, is already making plans for life after his release. According to information obtained from his cellmates and close associates, SBF sees launching his own cryptocurrency token as a key element of his return to the industry.
According to former inmate David Bunevacz, who shared a cell with Bankman-Fried, he estimated the necessary starting capital for "serious earnings" in the range of $50 to $100 million...
SBF is preparing to launch his own token after his release: a $100 million plan
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who is serving a 25-year sentence, is already making plans for life after his release. According to information obtained from his cellmates and close associates, SBF sees launching his own cryptocurrency token as a key element of his return to the industry.According to former inmate David Bunevacz, who shared a cell with Bankman-Fried, he estimated the necessary starting capital for "serious earnings" in the range of $50 to $100 million...
12:01
Microsoft achieves a breakthrough in topological qubits: state lifetime increased by 2000 times
Quantum computing is on the verge of a new stage. According to my data, Microsoft has achieved significant progress in developing topological qubits — one of the most promising, yet also the most complex architectures for creating a stable quantum computer.
The key improvement involved materials science. In the new prototype, engineers replaced aluminum with lead in the superconducting layer and optimized the semiconductor structure...
The key improvement involved materials science. In the new prototype, engineers replaced aluminum with lead in the superconducting layer and optimized the semiconductor structure...
12:00
The largest U.S. gambling associations — AGA, IGA, and AGEM — have joined forces to block the legalization of sports-related prediction markets. In a joint appeal to the Senate, they demand that a ban on such platforms be included in the new cryptocurrency regulation bill, the CLARITY Act.
The essence of their complaints is simple: according to the gambling lobby, platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket disguise ordinary bets as "financial products...
The US gambling lobby is attacking crypto prediction markets: the battle for sports betting
The largest U.S. gambling associations — AGA, IGA, and AGEM — have joined forces to block the legalization of sports-related prediction markets. In a joint appeal to the Senate, they demand that a ban on such platforms be included in the new cryptocurrency regulation bill, the CLARITY Act.The essence of their complaints is simple: according to the gambling lobby, platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket disguise ordinary bets as "financial products...
11:58
Market Analysis: Mass Withdrawal of Funds Signals a Shift in Investor Sentiment
Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has experienced a notable outflow of liquidity. On-chain analytics data records a significant increase in the volume of withdrawals from major centralized exchanges. This trend deserves close attention, as it often precedes periods of high volatility or a shift in the long-term trend.
The net outflow volume exceeded the average weekly figures by 40%...
The net outflow volume exceeded the average weekly figures by 40%...
11:57
Market Analysis: Is Mass Deposit Inflow to Crypto Exchanges a Signal for Growth?
Last week, the cryptocurrency market recorded a significant influx of liquidity. On-chain metric data indicates a sharp increase in account top-up volumes on the largest centralized exchanges. This refers to a total capital inflow exceeding the average figures of the last 30 days by 40%.
What lies behind this movement? Typically, such deposit surges precede periods of heightened volatility. Market participants are likely preparing for active moves: either building long positions in anticipation of positive news, or hedging risks ahead of a possible correction...
What lies behind this movement? Typically, such deposit surges precede periods of heightened volatility. Market participants are likely preparing for active moves: either building long positions in anticipation of positive news, or hedging risks ahead of a possible correction...
11:55
The drop in Bitcoin's price below the $60,000 mark in early June dealt a serious blow not only to retail investors but also to the mining industry. Monitoring fund flows shows that miners of the leading cryptocurrency have once again intensified sales of their reserves, attempting to offset operational losses.
The industry has been going through tough times for several months. Since the end of October last year, the network's hashrate — the total computational power — has decreased by almost 28%...
Mining crisis: the cost of mining bitcoin has exceeded $76,000, while the price has dropped to $60,000
The drop in Bitcoin's price below the $60,000 mark in early June dealt a serious blow not only to retail investors but also to the mining industry. Monitoring fund flows shows that miners of the leading cryptocurrency have once again intensified sales of their reserves, attempting to offset operational losses.The industry has been going through tough times for several months. Since the end of October last year, the network's hashrate — the total computational power — has decreased by almost 28%...
11:54
The economic crisis in Venezuela continues to escalate, and this time the main beneficiary is the stablecoin USDT. Over the past thirty days, the value of Tether relative to the national currency has surged by approximately 16%. At its peak on the Binance P2P platform, the exchange rate reached 810 bolivars per USDT, starting from a level of 690.
This jump is a direct consequence of a sharp increase in the money supply in circulation...
Massive exodus into stablecoins: why Venezuela is turning to USDT amid the bolivar's collapse
The economic crisis in Venezuela continues to escalate, and this time the main beneficiary is the stablecoin USDT. Over the past thirty days, the value of Tether relative to the national currency has surged by approximately 16%. At its peak on the Binance P2P platform, the exchange rate reached 810 bolivars per USDT, starting from a level of 690.This jump is a direct consequence of a sharp increase in the money supply in circulation...
11:53
7 years for cryptocurrency: how a 16-year-old teenager planned a terrorist attack for $370
The Second Western District Military Court has sentenced a 16-year-old resident of the city of Liski, Voronezh Region. The teenager received seven years in a juvenile correctional facility and a fine for preparing to blow up the car of a Russian serviceman. This case is a vivid illustration of how digital assets are becoming a tool for the remote recruitment of minors.
The investigation established that in May 2025, the boy contacted representatives of Ukrainian special services via a messenger app...
The investigation established that in May 2025, the boy contacted representatives of Ukrainian special services via a messenger app...
11:52
A $740 USDT transfer turned into a terrorism financing case for an IT director from Russia.
Russian law enforcement authorities have filed a final indictment against DiHouse IT director Yuri Belenky. According to the investigation, between January 2023 and March 2024, the executive made at least seven transactions from his email address. The total amount of transfers exceeded 740 USDT, equivalent to approximately 62,000 rubles.
The case is classified under Part 1.1 of Article 205.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation — aiding terrorist activities...
The case is classified under Part 1.1 of Article 205.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation — aiding terrorist activities...
11:51
The cryptocurrency market is undergoing a "purge": the worst period since 2013 — a wave of project closures.
The digital asset market is going through a phase that I consider the harshest in the last ten years. We are witnessing an unprecedented wave of project closures, layoffs, and budget cuts. The industry has not seen this degree of "survival of the fittest" since 2013. And, paradoxically, it is this very process that fills me with more hope than ever before.
I am closely monitoring the situation and see that even key players have not been spared difficulties...
I am closely monitoring the situation and see that even key players have not been spared difficulties...
11:49
Alibaba has officially announced Qwen-Robot Suite, a comprehensive set of AI models designed for robot control and solving tasks in physical environments. The package includes three key models: Qwen-RobotNav for navigation, Qwen-RobotManip for object manipulation, and Qwen-RobotWorld for scene development prediction. The developers position this project as a "full stack for embodied artificial intelligence...
Alibaba introduces Qwen-Robot Suite: a full-stack AI for controlling robots in the physical world
Alibaba has officially announced Qwen-Robot Suite, a comprehensive set of AI models designed for robot control and solving tasks in physical environments. The package includes three key models: Qwen-RobotNav for navigation, Qwen-RobotManip for object manipulation, and Qwen-RobotWorld for scene development prediction. The developers position this project as a "full stack for embodied artificial intelligence...