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The largest bitcoin holders among public companies — Strategy and Metaplanet — are at risk of being excluded from the global MSCI indices. The reason is a new consultation proposal aimed at filtering out "non-operational" companies whose business model is built around investments in digital assets rather than traditional operational activities.
MSCI, one of the world's leading stock index providers, is considering tightening the selection criteria for its global indices (GIMI)...

OpenAI is demonstrating impressive financial momentum, reaching an annual revenue run rate of $40 billion. This figure doubles the forecasts made just a few months ago and significantly strengthens the company's position ahead of a potential initial public offering. However, amid such success, key executives are leaving the company, adding intrigue to the upcoming listing.
What is driving revenue growth The main drivers of explosive growth are three areas...

HTX (formerly Huobi) founder Justin Sun broke his silence shortly after Binance announced it had blacklisted the exchange. According to him, the restrictions apply exclusively to users in the United Kingdom and the European Union, not to all platform clients. This statement came amid the approaching August 23 deadline, when Binance intends to stop processing transactions with HTX.
Sun emphasized that HTX is already in talks with UK and EU regulators to reach a global agreement...

The average fee for transferring $200 abroad is about 6.4%, while through a bank this figure reaches nearly 15%. Moreover, the payment order itself reaches the recipient bank in just ten minutes. This is evidenced by my analysis of the current situation, which digital economist Ravil Akhtyamov examines in detail.
The key problem lies not in the speed of data transmission, but in the so-called "last mile"—compliance checks, reconciliations, and crediting of funds at the local bank...

The week was packed with events in the cybersecurity sphere. From physical scams at "exchange" offices to sophisticated attacks on critical infrastructure and the use of blockchain to protect malware — we break down the most high-profile incidents.
Ukrainian cyber police busted a network of fake Money 24/7 exchangers Law enforcement detained the organizer of a fraudulent scheme that operated under the guise of a legitimate currency and crypto-asset exchange service...

Imagine a truck driver where every gesture is scanned by a neural network, the route is dictated by an algorithm, and the slightest deviation from the schedule results in an automatic fine. This is not a dystopian plot but the everyday reality of the modern economy. Here, the human no longer controls the machine—the machine controls the human.
In his work "The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI," writer Cory Doctorow introduces the term "the reverse centaur problem," describing an inversion of the classic symbiosis between humans and technology...

This week, I highlighted five key events that will determine the market's future trajectory: from regulatory pressure in Russia to the first truly independent audits of the largest stablecoin issuer.
Russian Compliance: Checks Out of Thin Air Russian banks have begun demanding that crypto companies confirm inclusion in a Central Bank registry that does not yet exist. This is classic de-risking ahead of September 1, when cryptocurrency settlements for foreign economic activity will cease to be an experiment and become routine...

A large-scale attack on Coldcard hardware wallets has resulted in the largest confirmed losses this year: attackers stole at least 1,778.84 BTC, equivalent to approximately $112.7 million. According to my analysis based on fresh data from Galaxy Research, the last verified hack transaction dates to August 6, after which no new successful attacks were recorded.
Systemic bug in entropy generation The key cause of the incident is an error in Coinkite's firmware introduced back in 2021...

Ireland's Ministry of Finance has presented the country's first-ever national strategy to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. This document is not just a formality, but a clear signal to the market: the era of anonymous crypto transfers and unregulated operations in the jurisdiction is coming to an end.
The key blow falls on private crypto wallets. Now, transfers from these wallets will be subject to enhanced checks...

The issue of fund withdrawal is not just a technical procedure, but a key indicator of the health of any crypto project and a marker of investor trust. In my practice, I view this process as a litmus test that reveals the platform's real liquidity, its operational efficiency, and its resilience to market shocks.
Anatomy of the process: from API to blockchain transactions When we talk about withdrawing funds, we encounter a multi-layered architecture...

Liquidity management and timely replenishment of a trading account are the foundation of successful digital asset trading. In my practice, I constantly emphasize that understanding all available deposit methods directly affects the speed of reaction to market movements and, consequently, the final profitability of the portfolio.
Main Methods of Depositing Funds Modern platforms offer several deposit options, each with its own features, fees, and timeframes...

Participants in the decentralized prediction market Polymarket have radically revised their expectations regarding Japan's monetary policy. In just two weeks, the probability of a rate hike by the Bank of Japan at the September meeting has surged from 22% to 84%. This signals a sharp shift in market sentiment, which is now betting on decisive action from the regulator.
The intervention effect weakens, and the yen comes under pressure again The reason for this reversal was the rapid dissipation of the effect of the currency intervention by Japanese authorities...

The world's largest stock index provider, MSCI, has launched a consultation on changing the criteria for including companies in its global indices. The focus is on filtering out "non-operating" companies—those whose business is built not on production or services, but on asset ownership. A simulation based on May 2026 data showed that Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and Japan's Metaplanet would drop out of the indices...

OpenAI is demonstrating impressive financial momentum, doubling its annual revenue run rate to $40 billion in just eight months. This surge comes at a critical moment: the company is preparing for a public offering, but simultaneously faces significant turnover in its senior leadership.
Three Growth Drivers Analysis shows that three key areas contributed the most to this acceleration. First, the ChatGPT subscriber base continues to grow...

HTX (formerly Huobi) founder Justin Sun claims that the restrictions imposed by Binance on his exchange apply exclusively to users in the United Kingdom and the European Union. However, the official Binance notice contains no such geographic reference.
This statement came on Friday evening — just a few hours after Binance announced it had blacklisted HTX. Sun also reported that HTX is already in talks with UK and EU regulators about a global settlement...

Sending $200 abroad today costs an average of 6.4% of the amount, and through a bank — almost 15%. At the same time, the payment message itself reaches the recipient bank in ten minutes. All the remaining delay and the lion's share of costs are not data transmission but post-processing: compliance checks, reconciliation, and crediting at the local bank. Over the past month, five different approaches have tried to close this gap, and the Russian approach turned out to be the most unusual...

Another week brought a whole range of threats—from run-of-the-mill scams to attacks on critical infrastructure. I break down the key events shaping the digital security landscape.
Ukrainian network of fake exchangers: a show with an office and "guarantees" Law enforcement dismantled the fraudulent network Money 24/7, which mimicked a legitimate exchange office. The scheme was thought through to the smallest detail: polished websites, an officially registered trademark, and even an office with a cash register to project credibility...

Imagine a truck driver where the algorithm doesn't just plot the route but controls every movement, fines them for singing, and demands impossible endurance. This isn't science fiction but a new reality I increasingly observe in the industry. This isn't about augmenting humans with machines but about a complete inversion of roles, where humans become mere executive organs for artificial intelligence...

This week, the market faced a series of landmark events: from the first truly independent reserve audits of the largest stablecoin issuer to systemic risks in the infrastructure of popular blockchains. I analyze each of them in terms of long-term implications for the industry.
Russian Banks and Crypto Companies: Presumption of Guilt Russian financial institutions have begun requiring crypto companies to confirm inclusion in the Central Bank's registry, which has not even been created yet...

A large-scale incident involving Coldcard hardware wallets has resulted in the largest theft of funds from users adhering to self-custody principles. According to my data, the confirmed damage amounts to at least 1,778.84 BTC — about $112.7 million at the current exchange rate. Notably, no new confirmed hacking cases have been recorded since August 6.
Attack Mechanics: A Flaw in the Random Number Generator During my analysis, I was able to establish that the attack began no later than the morning of July 30...

The Irish Ministry of Finance has presented the country's first-ever national strategy aimed at combating money laundering and terrorist financing in the cryptocurrency sector. This step marks a systematic approach by the regulator to integrating digital assets into the legal framework, and I assess it as a timely response to the growing risks associated with transaction anonymity.
A key element of the document is the tightening of control over transfers from private (non-custodial) wallets...

In the world of digital assets, the ability to seamlessly withdraw funds is not just a technical feature, but a fundamental criterion of reliability for any trading platform. When the market is stable, this is rarely remembered, but in moments of heightened volatility, it is the speed and transparency of outgoing transactions that become the litmus test separating professional players from dubious projects...

Replenishing a cryptocurrency account is not just a technical routine, but a strategic step that affects fees, transaction speed, and asset safety. In my practice, I see that it is at this stage that beginners lose up to 3-5% of their funds due to choosing the wrong network or suboptimal transfer timing.
Choosing a Network: The Main Cost Factor The first thing I analyze before any operation is the transfer network...

Participants of the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket have sharply revised their expectations regarding Japan's monetary policy. In just two weeks, the probability of a key rate hike by the Bank of Japan at the September meeting has surged from 22% to 84%. This is a signal that cannot be ignored.
Such a rapid shift in sentiment coincided with the weakening effect of currency interventions by Japanese authorities...

The largest public bitcoin holders — Strategy and Metaplanet — risk being excluded from the global MSCI indices. The reason is a new consultation draft aimed at filtering out so-called "non-operating" companies whose business model is built around investments rather than operational activities.
MSCI, one of the world's leading stock index providers, is considering tightening its inclusion criteria...

OpenAI is demonstrating impressive financial momentum, reaching an annual revenue run rate of $40 billion. This figure doubles the results recorded at the end of 2025 and significantly strengthens the company's position ahead of its anticipated initial public offering.
Such aggressive growth is no coincidence, but rather the result of coordinated efforts across several key areas. First and foremost, the ChatGPT subscriber base continues to expand...

HTX (formerly Huobi) founder Justin Sun has made an urgent statement aimed at easing panic among exchange users. According to him, HTX being placed on Binance's "blacklist" has a much narrower geographic scope than it might seem at first glance. Sun claims that the restrictions apply exclusively to Binance clients located in the United Kingdom and the European Union, and do not affect HTX's global liquidity or operations...

Transferring $200 abroad costs an average of 6.4% of the amount, while a bank transfer "eats up" almost 15%. At the same time, the payment order itself reaches the receiving bank in ten minutes. This is not just statistics—it is an illustration of where exactly the costs and delays are concentrated in the modern financial system.
The key problem is not in the speed of data transmission, but in the so-called "last mile": compliance checks, reconciliations, and crediting at the local bank...

Another week brought a whole spectrum of incidents—from run-of-the-mill scams with offices and cash registers to a revolutionary use of blockchain in ransomware infrastructure for cybercrime. I break down the key events that will shape the threat landscape in the near future.
Ukrainian cyber police dismantled the fake exchange network Money 24/7 A large-scale fraudulent scheme masquerading as a legitimate exchange service has ceased to exist...

Imagine a truck driver where the neural network doesn't just plot a route, but scans every movement, fines for an extra second of pause, and sets a pace exceeding human capabilities. This isn't a dystopian plot, but the daily grind of the modern economy. Here, the human is not an operator, but a peripheral device for the algorithm. In my work, I call this the "inversion of subjectivity," and this phenomenon demands the most careful analysis...