Analysts at Standard Chartered: DeFi volume could soar to $2.7 trillion by 2030
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is on the verge of colossal growth. Based on my estimates, grounded in the latest data, the total value locked (TVL) in protocols could reach $2.7 trillion by the end of 2030. This implies a 37-fold increase from current levels, making DeFi one of the most promising segments of the crypto industry.Key Growth Drivers: Tokenization of Real-World Assets The main catalysts for this explosive growth will be two interconnected factors: the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) and the further development of on-chain protocols...
IREN completes the acquisition of Nostrum Group and establishes a foothold in Europe
Mining company IREN has officially completed the acquisition of Spanish AI data center developer Ingenostrum, S.L., known as Nostrum Group. This deal marks IREN's strategic entry into the European market and a significant expansion of its energy assets.As a result of the acquisition, IREN gains access to approximately 490 MW of secured capacity located in Spain. Additionally, the company's portfolio includes a range of additional project developments previously managed by Nostrum Group...
China launches mass production of ultra-pure silicon-28: a breakthrough in quantum computing
The China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has announced the start of industrial production of silicon-28 with an isotopic purity exceeding 99.99%. This event marks the first instance of independent large-scale production of this material within the country.Silicon-28 is an isotope of silicon that plays a critical role in creating silicon-based quantum computers. Its unique property lies in its ability to significantly reduce the level of magnetic interference, which is one of the main problems in qubit operation...
Capital Flow Analysis: What Lies Behind the Statistics of Fund Withdrawals?
Key figures show that the volume of withdrawn funds over the past week has increased by 15% compared to the average levels of the previous month. This coincides with a period of local correction, when the fear and greed index dropped to 45 points...
How to properly top up your cryptocurrency exchange balance: a guide for beginners and pros
Main Methods of Depositing Funds Today, there are three main channels: bank transfers (SEPA, SWIFT), P2P platforms, and direct cryptocurrency deposits from external wallets...
June 17: A turning point for Bitcoin. Analysis of the first Fed meeting with Kevin Warsh
SpaceX went public: why the IPO is just a warm-up before the main deal
The company placed 555 million shares at $135, raising $75 billion. Trading opened at $150, reached an intraday high of $176...
Decentralized betting markets are unanimous: Spain is the undisputed favorite for the 2026 World Cup
The tournament, which will be held for the first time in an expanded format with 48 teams and co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, opens for Cape Verde with a historic debut at the world championship...
A Dormant Threat: Hacker Drains $2.1 Million from Long-Closed Aztec Connect Protocol
Blockchain security specialists quickly identified the anomalous transaction and brought it to the community's attention. Analysis revealed that the root of the problem lies in an incomplete verification of the provided proofs...
Grok Build vs Claude Code and Codex: Developers point out weaknesses in xAI's tool
Grok Build is an agentic CLI tool from xAI, launched in early beta in May 2026...
The Philippine Central Bank tightens listing rules: privacy coins are banned.
Six Pillars of Due Diligence Now, before listing any asset, providers are required to conduct a thorough review based on six mandatory criteria...
Brian Armstrong: The $60,000 level could be a local bottom for Bitcoin
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong suggested that Bitcoin has likely reached its local bottom near the $60,000 mark. However, he emphasized that there is no 100% certainty — the market remains volatile, and any forecasts carry risk.Armstrong, known for his consistent pro-cryptocurrency stance, confirmed that he maintains a long position in Bitcoin. He views the first cryptocurrency as "new digital gold" — an asset capable of serving as a reliable store of value in the long term...
Standard Chartered: DeFi volume will grow to $2.7 trillion by 2030 — analysis of drivers and risks
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is poised for massive growth. According to my analysis, based on data from leading banking institutions, the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols could reach $2.7 trillion by the end of 2030. This implies nearly a 37-fold increase compared to current levels.Two key drivers will fuel this explosive growth: tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) and the development of on-chain protocols...
IREN acquires Nostrum Group: strategic entry into the European market with 490 MW capacity
Mining company IREN has completed the strategic acquisition of Spanish data center developer for artificial intelligence, Ingenostrum, S.L., known as Nostrum Group. This deal marks not just a portfolio expansion, but a full-fledged entry by IREN into the European market with immediate access to significant energy resources.As a result of the acquisition, IREN gains approximately 490 MW of secured capacity located in Spain...
China launches mass production of silicon-28: a breakthrough for quantum computing
The China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has officially announced the start of mass production of silicon-28 with an isotopic purity exceeding 99.99%. This event marks the first fully independent large-scale release of this material in the country's history—previously, China was entirely dependent on imported supplies.Why This Matters for the Quantum Industry Silicon-28 is a critical component for creating silicon-based quantum computers...
Withdrawal of Crypto Assets: Analysis of Current Trends and Strategic Recommendations
According to my data, the volume of funds withdrawn from major trading platforms has exceeded average monthly figures by 35%. Exchanges catering to retail traders have led the outflow, while institutional platforms show relative stability...
Large reserve replenishment: institutional investors increase their positions in Bitcoin
The key driver of this movement was institutional investors. We are observing a classic pattern of buying on dips: after the BTC price correction below the $60,000 mark, major players began aggressively increasing their positions...
June 17 is a turning point for Bitcoin: the first Federal Reserve meeting under the new chair.
SpaceX IPO is Just the Beginning: Analysts Point to Three Hidden Deals in the Space Economy
SpaceX placed 555 million shares at $135, raising $75 billion. Trading opened at $150, the price rose to $176.52, and closed the first session at $161...
Spain's debut at the 2026 World Cup: prediction markets give 92% for victory and status as the tournament's main favorite
Attack on a dead protocol: hacker withdraws $2.1 million from long-closed Aztec Connect
Security experts detected a suspicious transaction and quickly identified the attack vector. The vulnerability lay in incomplete proof verification...
Grok Build Under Fire: Developers Compare It to Claude Code and Codex and Are Left Disappointed
The Philippine regulator tightens rules for listing crypto assets: privacy coins have been banned.
A key innovation is a direct ban on adding and supporting privacy-oriented assets. This refers to cryptocurrencies whose architecture makes transaction tracking difficult (e...
Cryptalist analyst: Has bitcoin found a bottom near $60,000? Analysis of Coinbase CEO's position
The digital asset market continues to show volatility, and Bitcoin is once again in the spotlight. The head of one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges suggested that the first cryptocurrency may have already formed a local bottom around $60,000. However, as the expert emphasizes, there is no complete certainty about this — the market remains unpredictable.According to my data, Coinbase's management maintains a long position on Bitcoin, viewing it as "new digital gold...
Standard Chartered: DeFi market to reach $2.7 trillion by 2030
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is on the verge of massive growth. According to my analysis, based on the latest data, the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols could soar to $2.7 trillion by the end of 2030. This represents nearly a 37-fold increase from current levels.Key catalysts for this explosive growth will be tokenized real-world assets (RWA) and the development of on-chain protocols...
IREN completes strategic acquisition of Nostrum Group: entry into the European energy market with 490 MW
As part of the deal, IREN gains access to approximately 490 megawatts of secured energy capacity located in Spain...
China launches mass production of silicon-28: a breakthrough for quantum computing
Why silicon-28 is important for quantum technologies Silicon-28 is an isotope that plays a critical role in creating silicon-based quantum processors...
Analysis of the withdrawal process from cryptocurrency platforms: key aspects and risks
Key Mechanisms and Requirements Withdrawing funds from exchanges and decentralized platforms is not just about sending a transaction. Each platform sets its own limits, fees, and time frames...
Market Analysis: A New Wave of Capital Inflow into the Crypto Sector
The main inflow went to Bitcoin and Ether pairs: BTC/USDT received $890 million, ETH/USDT—$620 million...
Cryptocards have become a daily payment utility: the number of transactions has soared by 2.7 times
Activity is growing independently of the market The most telling change is that the number of transactions via crypto cards has increased by 2...