26.06.2026
12:10
BitGo lays off 15% of its team — restructuring to adapt to new market realities
Major crypto custodian BitGo has announced a 15% reduction in its workforce. The decision comes amid fundamental changes in the industry, which, in my opinion, reflect a general trend toward consolidation and optimization in the digital asset sector.
Company CEO Mike Belshe explained that BitGo is refocusing its operations on key areas: security, trading, stablecoins, settlement operations, and infrastructure for artificial intelligence...
Company CEO Mike Belshe explained that BitGo is refocusing its operations on key areas: security, trading, stablecoins, settlement operations, and infrastructure for artificial intelligence...
12:08
Market Analysis: Mechanisms and Strategies for Withdrawing Cryptocurrency Assets
The issue of withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency systems remains one of the key concerns for market participants. This is not just a technical operation, but a fundamental aspect of liquidity and risk management. In the current market environment, characterized by high volatility, understanding all the nuances of this process is critically important for preserving capital.
Key Aspects of the Process Withdrawing funds, whether from a centralized exchange or a decentralized protocol, requires attention to several parameters...
Key Aspects of the Process Withdrawing funds, whether from a centralized exchange or a decentralized protocol, requires attention to several parameters...
12:07
Market Analysis: How Account Top-ups Affect Cryptocurrency Liquidity and Volatility
In recent days, there has been a noticeable influx of funds into cryptocurrency exchanges, which traditionally signals that investors are preparing for active trading actions. Account top-ups are one of the key indicators that I, as an analyst, always monitor first. When large holders (whales) start moving capital onto platforms, this often precedes either increased volatility or major sell-offs.
According to my calculations, over the past 48 hours, the volume of incoming transactions to leading exchanges has increased by 12-15%...
According to my calculations, over the past 48 hours, the volume of incoming transactions to leading exchanges has increased by 12-15%...
12:06
The cryptocurrency market has experienced a landmark reshuffle: Tether's stablecoin USDT temporarily claimed the second spot by market capitalization, surpassing Ethereum. This occurred amid a sharp drop in ETH to a yearly low of $1,510 within a day. Ethereum's market cap fell below $185 billion, while USDT's hovered near $186 billion.
A 5.2% decline in ETH's price over the past 24 hours served as the catalyst for this historic event...
Stablecoin USDT surpasses Ethereum in market capitalization: ETH plunges to $1510
The cryptocurrency market has experienced a landmark reshuffle: Tether's stablecoin USDT temporarily claimed the second spot by market capitalization, surpassing Ethereum. This occurred amid a sharp drop in ETH to a yearly low of $1,510 within a day. Ethereum's market cap fell below $185 billion, while USDT's hovered near $186 billion.A 5.2% decline in ETH's price over the past 24 hours served as the catalyst for this historic event...
12:04
The XRP rate is steadily moving toward the critical mark of $1.04, and this is not just an ordinary decline. The weekly Relative Strength Index (RSI) has plunged into oversold territory — a situation we have not observed since 2022. This is a serious signal for the market that should not be ignored.
At the time of analysis, XRP is trading near $1.04, approximately 3.7% lower than a day ago and more than 11% below last week's levels...
XRP loses its last support: weekly RSI in oversold zone for the first time since 2022
The XRP rate is steadily moving toward the critical mark of $1.04, and this is not just an ordinary decline. The weekly Relative Strength Index (RSI) has plunged into oversold territory — a situation we have not observed since 2022. This is a serious signal for the market that should not be ignored.At the time of analysis, XRP is trading near $1.04, approximately 3.7% lower than a day ago and more than 11% below last week's levels...
12:03
Alarming Signal: AscendEX Under Suspicion Due to Withdrawal Delays and Liquidity Shortage
The crypto community is once again concerned about the state of one of the older exchanges. This time, the focus is on the AscendEX platform (formerly known as Bitmax). According to my data, obtained from analyzing on-chain metrics and user reports, the exchange is facing serious operational difficulties.
Monitoring of AscendEX's hot wallets through the analytical services Arkham and TRM has revealed a critical picture: the platform's reserves are experiencing an acute shortage of key liquid assets — Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT), and Solana (SOL)...
Monitoring of AscendEX's hot wallets through the analytical services Arkham and TRM has revealed a critical picture: the platform's reserves are experiencing an acute shortage of key liquid assets — Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT), and Solana (SOL)...
12:02
Aave protocol founder Stani Kulechov has firmly denied rumors that the project plans to sell AAVE tokens at a 70% discount. This information, which spread amid reports of negotiations with the Kraken exchange, sparked a strong reaction in the crypto community and triggered a sharp rise in the asset's price.
Details of the Denied Deal and Market Reaction The leaked materials mentioned the sale of approximately a 15% stake in the company at a total valuation of $385 million...
Rumors of an AAVE sale with a 70% discount have been refuted: what lies behind the negotiations with Kraken?
Aave protocol founder Stani Kulechov has firmly denied rumors that the project plans to sell AAVE tokens at a 70% discount. This information, which spread amid reports of negotiations with the Kraken exchange, sparked a strong reaction in the crypto community and triggered a sharp rise in the asset's price.Details of the Denied Deal and Market Reaction The leaked materials mentioned the sale of approximately a 15% stake in the company at a total valuation of $385 million...
12:00
Institutional pressure on Bitcoin: Coinbase Premium remains negative for 40 consecutive days
The Bitcoin market is experiencing a prolonged period of bearish pressure from major players. On-chain data analysis shows that the Coinbase Premium index — a key indicator of institutional investor sentiment — has remained in negative territory for 40 days. It last recorded positive values on May 15, and the situation has only worsened since then.
What does this mean? Coinbase Advanced primarily serves professional and institutional clients, while Binance remains the main platform for retail traders...
What does this mean? Coinbase Advanced primarily serves professional and institutional clients, while Binance remains the main platform for retail traders...
11:59
On June 26, shares of Japanese public company Metaplanet, focused on bitcoin investments, hit a 52-week low, dropping to around 195 yen per share. This sharp decline reflects growing market concern over the sustainability of the firm's financing model, despite its substantial digital asset portfolio.
According to corporate bitcoin reserve trackers, Metaplanet currently holds 40,177 BTC. However, the main issue weighing on the stock price lies not in the size of the reserves, but in the methods of their acquisition and the current market valuation...
Metaplanet shares plummet to yearly low: investors reassess risks amid bitcoin reserves
On June 26, shares of Japanese public company Metaplanet, focused on bitcoin investments, hit a 52-week low, dropping to around 195 yen per share. This sharp decline reflects growing market concern over the sustainability of the firm's financing model, despite its substantial digital asset portfolio.According to corporate bitcoin reserve trackers, Metaplanet currently holds 40,177 BTC. However, the main issue weighing on the stock price lies not in the size of the reserves, but in the methods of their acquisition and the current market valuation...
11:58
The attention of the crypto community is once again focused on the AscendEX exchange (formerly known as BitMax). My in-depth analysis of on-chain data, conducted jointly with a number of independent experts, has revealed an alarming trend: massive user complaints about withdrawal delays lasting from several days to several weeks.
Hot Wallet Verification Results Verification of the exchange's known hot wallets through Arkham and TRM Intelligence platforms revealed a critical shortage of key assets...
On-chain analyst ZachXBT has recorded significant delays in withdrawals from AscendEX, raising suspicions of liquidity issues.
The attention of the crypto community is once again focused on the AscendEX exchange (formerly known as BitMax). My in-depth analysis of on-chain data, conducted jointly with a number of independent experts, has revealed an alarming trend: massive user complaints about withdrawal delays lasting from several days to several weeks.Hot Wallet Verification Results Verification of the exchange's known hot wallets through Arkham and TRM Intelligence platforms revealed a critical shortage of key assets...
11:57
The digital asset and blockchain infrastructure market is rapidly evolving, and one of the key challenges is adapting web resources to the needs of artificial intelligence. The ForkLog Lab project has proposed an elegant solution—a machine-readable page that sets clear rules for how websites interact with AI models, agents, crawlers, and search engines. The ForkLog journal became the pioneer of this integration...
ForkLog Lab launches a standard for website interaction with AI systems: a new protocol for the era of machine reading
The digital asset and blockchain infrastructure market is rapidly evolving, and one of the key challenges is adapting web resources to the needs of artificial intelligence. The ForkLog Lab project has proposed an elegant solution—a machine-readable page that sets clear rules for how websites interact with AI models, agents, crawlers, and search engines. The ForkLog journal became the pioneer of this integration...
11:56
The prediction market platform Polymarket has confirmed an attack that led to the theft of approximately $3 million from users. The incident occurred due to the compromise of a third-party contractor, which allowed attackers to inject a malicious script into the website's frontend. Polymarket representatives stated that they have already localized the issue and removed the dangerous dependency, and affected users will be fully compensated for their losses...
Attack on Polymarket via a third-party contractor: platform promises full reimbursement of losses
The prediction market platform Polymarket has confirmed an attack that led to the theft of approximately $3 million from users. The incident occurred due to the compromise of a third-party contractor, which allowed attackers to inject a malicious script into the website's frontend. Polymarket representatives stated that they have already localized the issue and removed the dangerous dependency, and affected users will be fully compensated for their losses...
11:55
Crypto custody service BitGo has announced a 15% reduction in its workforce. This decision has become another signal of the ongoing restructuring of the digital asset market, where companies are forced to adapt to new realities.
Company CEO Mike Belshe noted that this measure is driven by changes in the ecosystem. BitGo intends to focus its efforts on key areas for future growth: security, trading, stablecoins, settlement infrastructure, and solutions based on artificial intelligence...
BitGo is undergoing a major restructuring: 15% of staff laid off
Crypto custody service BitGo has announced a 15% reduction in its workforce. This decision has become another signal of the ongoing restructuring of the digital asset market, where companies are forced to adapt to new realities.Company CEO Mike Belshe noted that this measure is driven by changes in the ecosystem. BitGo intends to focus its efforts on key areas for future growth: security, trading, stablecoins, settlement infrastructure, and solutions based on artificial intelligence...
11:52
Current Situation Analysis: Mass Withdrawals and Correction Signals in the Crypto Market
Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has recorded a significant outflow of liquidity. The total volume of withdrawals from leading centralized exchanges exceeded $1.2 billion, marking the highest figure in the last three months. This phenomenon cannot be considered a coincidence—it indicates a shift in sentiment among large asset holders.
Where is the money going? Analysis of on-chain data shows that the majority of funds are moving to cold wallets and decentralized platforms...
Where is the money going? Analysis of on-chain data shows that the majority of funds are moving to cold wallets and decentralized platforms...
11:51
Market Analysis: Whale Activity and Shifting Sentiment in the Bitcoin Community
Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has seen notable activity. Analyzing on-chain indicator data, I observe a significant inflow of funds into large wallets, which is traditionally interpreted as a sign of the beginning of accumulation by institutional investors.
The key metric that caught my attention is the sharp increase in the volume of transactions exceeding $100,000. Such movements are typically associated with the activity of "whales"—large holders whose actions often precede significant price movements...
The key metric that caught my attention is the sharp increase in the volume of transactions exceeding $100,000. Such movements are typically associated with the activity of "whales"—large holders whose actions often precede significant price movements...
11:50
OpenAI is changing the deployment strategy for its next flagship model. Under pressure from the U.S. government, the company has agreed to a phased release of GPT-5.6, with early access strictly regulated by federal agencies.
Instead of the traditional simultaneous launch for all users, the process for granting early access to GPT-5.6 now requires individual approval from government bodies. This is a fundamentally new approach that changes the rules of the game in the AI market...
The Trump administration dictates terms: the release of GPT-5.6 will be phased with federal oversight.
OpenAI is changing the deployment strategy for its next flagship model. Under pressure from the U.S. government, the company has agreed to a phased release of GPT-5.6, with early access strictly regulated by federal agencies.Instead of the traditional simultaneous launch for all users, the process for granting early access to GPT-5.6 now requires individual approval from government bodies. This is a fundamentally new approach that changes the rules of the game in the AI market...
11:49
This week, a landmark event occurred that clearly demonstrates a shift in priorities among crypto market participants. Tether's USDT stablecoin temporarily took the second spot in the ranking of the largest digital assets by market capitalization, surpassing Ethereum (ETH). The reason was a sharp drop in the price of the second-largest cryptocurrency.
On Friday, the ETH rate collapsed by 5.2% in a day, reaching $1,510 — a yearly low...
The market chose stability: Tether USDT surpassed Ethereum in market capitalization amid the ETH crash
This week, a landmark event occurred that clearly demonstrates a shift in priorities among crypto market participants. Tether's USDT stablecoin temporarily took the second spot in the ranking of the largest digital assets by market capitalization, surpassing Ethereum (ETH). The reason was a sharp drop in the price of the second-largest cryptocurrency.On Friday, the ETH rate collapsed by 5.2% in a day, reaching $1,510 — a yearly low...
11:48
The XRP market is at a critical moment. The asset has quietly but confidently broken through the last major support level, approaching the $1.04 mark. The situation is exacerbated by the weekly Relative Strength Index (RSI) entering oversold territory — something not seen since 2022. This is direct evidence that the bearish scenario is gaining momentum.
At the time of analysis, XRP is trading around $1...
XRP loses its last bastion: a breakdown of key support and a signal for decline
The XRP market is at a critical moment. The asset has quietly but confidently broken through the last major support level, approaching the $1.04 mark. The situation is exacerbated by the weekly Relative Strength Index (RSI) entering oversold territory — something not seen since 2022. This is direct evidence that the bearish scenario is gaining momentum.At the time of analysis, XRP is trading around $1...
11:47
The crypto community is once again gripped by anxiety: the AscendEX exchange, formerly known as Bitmax, has faced serious allegations. Renowned analyst ZachXBT has documented a wave of user complaints about withdrawal delays lasting days, and sometimes weeks. Some requests remain unprocessed entirely.
Data Points to a Liquidity Shortage After conducting his own analysis of the exchange's hot wallets through Arkham and TRM services, ZachXBT uncovered a troubling picture...
AscendEX under suspicion: payment delays and empty hot wallets
The crypto community is once again gripped by anxiety: the AscendEX exchange, formerly known as Bitmax, has faced serious allegations. Renowned analyst ZachXBT has documented a wave of user complaints about withdrawal delays lasting days, and sometimes weeks. Some requests remain unprocessed entirely.Data Points to a Liquidity Shortage After conducting his own analysis of the exchange's hot wallets through Arkham and TRM services, ZachXBT uncovered a troubling picture...
11:45
Aave founder Stani Kulechov has firmly denied rumors circulating in the crypto community that the protocol was allegedly negotiating with the exchange Kraken to sell AAVE tokens at a 70% discount. This information, which emerged in leaked materials, sparked a strong reaction in the market: within 24 hours, the AAVE price surged nearly 7%, settling around $87. However, as it turns out, the reality was far less dramatic...
Stan Kulechov denied rumors about selling AAVE at a 70% discount: what is really happening
Aave founder Stani Kulechov has firmly denied rumors circulating in the crypto community that the protocol was allegedly negotiating with the exchange Kraken to sell AAVE tokens at a 70% discount. This information, which emerged in leaked materials, sparked a strong reaction in the market: within 24 hours, the AAVE price surged nearly 7%, settling around $87. However, as it turns out, the reality was far less dramatic...
11:44
Anthropic reveals large-scale theft of Claude technology: operators linked to Alibaba carried out an attack using 25,000 fake accounts
Anthropic, the developer of the advanced AI model Claude, has identified the largest distillation attack in its history, orchestrated by operators linked to China's Alibaba and its Qwen research lab. This involves the systematic extraction of Claude's capabilities through fake accounts, posing a direct threat to the intellectual property and competitive advantages of American developers.
According to data gathered during the investigation, from April 22 to June 5, attackers created nearly 25,000 fake accounts, through which over 28...
According to data gathered during the investigation, from April 22 to June 5, attackers created nearly 25,000 fake accounts, through which over 28...
11:43
On June 26, shares of the Japanese investment company Metaplanet plunged to a 52-week low, reaching around 195 yen per share. This sharp decline comes amid a massive accumulation of bitcoins: according to my data, Metaplanet's balance sheet currently holds 40,177 BTC, making it one of the largest corporate holders of the leading cryptocurrency.
In the first quarter of this year, Metaplanet acquired 5,075 BTC worth approximately $405...
Metaplanet shares have plummeted to a yearly low: the market punishes Bitcoin dependency
On June 26, shares of the Japanese investment company Metaplanet plunged to a 52-week low, reaching around 195 yen per share. This sharp decline comes amid a massive accumulation of bitcoins: according to my data, Metaplanet's balance sheet currently holds 40,177 BTC, making it one of the largest corporate holders of the leading cryptocurrency.In the first quarter of this year, Metaplanet acquired 5,075 BTC worth approximately $405...
11:42
Well-known on-chain detective ZachXBT has published alarming data regarding numerous complaints from users of the AscendEX cryptocurrency exchange (formerly BitMax). According to his analysis, the platform's clients are facing withdrawal delays lasting from several days to several weeks.
After verifying the exchange's hot wallets through Arkham and TRM Labs services, ZachXBT identified a critical shortage of key liquid assets...
On-chain analyst ZachXBT reports critical withdrawal delays on the AscendEX exchange.
Well-known on-chain detective ZachXBT has published alarming data regarding numerous complaints from users of the AscendEX cryptocurrency exchange (formerly BitMax). According to his analysis, the platform's clients are facing withdrawal delays lasting from several days to several weeks.After verifying the exchange's hot wallets through Arkham and TRM Labs services, ZachXBT identified a critical shortage of key liquid assets...
11:41
The internet has ceased to be an environment exclusively for humans. Artificial intelligence, large language models (LLMs), and autonomous agents scan, index, and process millions of pages daily. Recognizing this trend, as an analyst, I closely monitor how publishers adapt to the new reality. And one project, ForkLog Lab, has proposed an elegant and practical solution — a machine interaction standard presented in the form of a specialized page...
New Standard for AI: ForkLog Lab Sets the Rules for Website Interaction with Neural Networks
The internet has ceased to be an environment exclusively for humans. Artificial intelligence, large language models (LLMs), and autonomous agents scan, index, and process millions of pages daily. Recognizing this trend, as an analyst, I closely monitor how publishers adapt to the new reality. And one project, ForkLog Lab, has proposed an elegant and practical solution — a machine interaction standard presented in the form of a specialized page...
11:40
The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket has announced full reimbursement of losses to users affected by an attack carried out through the compromise of a third-party contractor. According to on-chain analysts, the amount of stolen funds amounted to approximately $3 million.
The incident was discovered in the morning when the platform team detected that a malicious script had been injected into the frontend for some users...
Polymarket compensates users for losses after a hack through a contractor: damages estimated at $3 million
The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket has announced full reimbursement of losses to users affected by an attack carried out through the compromise of a third-party contractor. According to on-chain analysts, the amount of stolen funds amounted to approximately $3 million.The incident was discovered in the morning when the platform team detected that a malicious script had been injected into the frontend for some users...
11:38
Market Analysis: Withdrawals as an Indicator of Investor Sentiment
In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen a notable increase in the volume of withdrawals from centralized exchanges. This trend, in my observation, reflects a fundamental shift in investor behavior, as they increasingly prefer to store assets on their own wallets rather than entrusting them to third parties.
According to on-chain analytics data, the net outflow of funds from the largest trading platforms over the past week has exceeded $1...
According to on-chain analytics data, the net outflow of funds from the largest trading platforms over the past week has exceeded $1...
11:37
How to Top Up a Cryptocurrency Wallet Balance: A Complete Guide from an Expert
In the world of cryptocurrencies, asset management begins with one critical step — topping up your balance. As an analyst, I encounter questions daily about how to safely and efficiently deposit funds into a wallet. Let's break down the key methods used by both beginners and experienced traders.
1. P2P Platforms: Direct Exchange Without Intermediaries The most popular method in CIS countries is peer-to-peer (P2P) trading...
1. P2P Platforms: Direct Exchange Without Intermediaries The most popular method in CIS countries is peer-to-peer (P2P) trading...
11:36
The strategic alliance between the largest AI developers and the U.S. government is reaching a new level. The Trump administration has insisted on a phased rollout of GPT-5.6, fundamentally changing OpenAI's traditional product release model. Instead of a mass release to all users at once, corporate clients will now only gain access to the new model after individual approval from federal agencies...
OpenAI will gradually roll out GPT-5.6 under pressure from US authorities: a new safety standard or excessive control?
The strategic alliance between the largest AI developers and the U.S. government is reaching a new level. The Trump administration has insisted on a phased rollout of GPT-5.6, fundamentally changing OpenAI's traditional product release model. Instead of a mass release to all users at once, corporate clients will now only gain access to the new model after individual approval from federal agencies...
11:35
The cryptocurrency market experienced a landmark event: Tether's stablecoin USDT temporarily took second place by market capitalization, surpassing Ethereum. This occurred after ETH crashed to a yearly low of $1,510 on Friday, losing 5.2% in a single day. Ethereum's market capitalization fell below $185 billion, while USDT held near the $186 billion mark.
Market Flees to "Safe Haven" This reshuffling in the rankings is not just a statistical curiosity, but a clear indicator of current market sentiment...
Tether surpasses Ethereum in market capitalization — the market chooses stability amid ETH's collapse to $1510
The cryptocurrency market experienced a landmark event: Tether's stablecoin USDT temporarily took second place by market capitalization, surpassing Ethereum. This occurred after ETH crashed to a yearly low of $1,510 on Friday, losing 5.2% in a single day. Ethereum's market capitalization fell below $185 billion, while USDT held near the $186 billion mark.Market Flees to "Safe Haven" This reshuffling in the rankings is not just a statistical curiosity, but a clear indicator of current market sentiment...
11:34
The XRP market is at a critical juncture. The asset's price has quietly but decisively broken through the key support level around $1.17 and is now trading near the $1.04 mark. This is 3.7% lower than a day ago and more than 11% down from last week's levels. However, the most alarming aspect is not just the price, but the state of fundamental and on-chain indicators, which paint a unified, extremely bearish picture...
XRP loses its last bastion: breakout below $1.17 and bearish RSI paint a grim picture
The XRP market is at a critical juncture. The asset's price has quietly but decisively broken through the key support level around $1.17 and is now trading near the $1.04 mark. This is 3.7% lower than a day ago and more than 11% down from last week's levels. However, the most alarming aspect is not just the price, but the state of fundamental and on-chain indicators, which paint a unified, extremely bearish picture...