Crypto news

A large-scale campaign against users of Coldcard hardware wallets has resulted in losses of at least 1,778.84 BTC — about $112.7 million at the current exchange rate. During the investigation, which I conducted jointly with the analytical team Galaxy Research, we confirmed the theft of funds from more than 8,600 addresses belonging to 190 victims. The actual damage is likely significantly higher: taking into account unconfirmed episodes, the volume of stolen funds could reach 2,417...

The question of withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency assets is not just a technical operation, but a key element of any responsible investor's strategy. In the conditions of high volatility in the digital market, the ability to lock in profits or reallocate capital in a timely manner becomes a critical factor for long-term success.
Main channels and their features Today, there are several main ways to convert digital assets into fiat money...

Topping up your balance is the first and perhaps the most important step for any trader and investor entering the world of cryptocurrencies. How competently you approach this process determines not only how quickly you can start trading, but also the safety of your funds. As an analyst, I see every day how carelessness at this stage leads to the loss of deposits.
First of all, it is important to understand the difference between topping up through fiat channels and directly transferring crypto assets...

Participants on the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket have sharply revised their expectations regarding Japan's monetary policy. In just two weeks, the probability of the Bank of Japan raising its key interest rate at the September meeting has surged from 22% to 84%.
This rapid shift in market sentiment is a direct consequence of the fading effect of currency interventions by Japanese authorities...

Index provider MSCI has launched consultations on a project that could radically change the landscape of global investments. The matter concerns a revision of the criteria for including companies in the GIMI indices, with an eye toward excluding so-called "non-operational" structures. According to a simulation conducted for May 2026, two prominent figures in the crypto industry fall under the spotlight — Strategy and Metaplanet...

OpenAI's revenue growth has reached an impressive $40 billion on an annualized basis. This figure, double the results from late 2025, is becoming a key argument for investors ahead of a potential initial public offering.
Analyzing the dynamics, I see that such aggressive growth strengthens the company's position on the threshold of an IPO. However, alongside the financial successes, we are witnessing a wave of resignations among senior management, which adds an element of uncertainty to this seemingly triumphant scenario...

HTX founder Justin Sun has issued an official clarification regarding Binance's recent decision to blacklist the exchange. According to him, the imposed restrictions are targeted and apply exclusively to users from the United Kingdom and the European Union. This statement came just hours after Binance published a notice that, notably, contained no geographical specifics.
Sun emphasized that HTX does not conduct operational activities in the UK or the EU, and therefore the block should not affect the global client base...

International transfers are always a headache. Sending $200 abroad costs an average of 6.4% in fees, and through a bank, almost 15%. The message itself reaches the recipient bank in ten minutes, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. The main costs and time go into the so-called "last mile"—compliance checks, data reconciliation, and crediting funds at the local level.
This problem is merely a symptom of a deeper debate about who exactly controls settlements...

Hyperscale Data, a company specializing in high-performance computing and mining, has carried out a major sale of its bitcoin assets. In the latest transaction, approximately 685 BTC were sold for about $43 million. This reduced the company's cryptocurrency reserve to roughly 275 BTC, reflecting a strategic shift toward operational liquidity.
The proceeds will be directed to key areas: financing the expansion of the data center in Michigan, servicing debt obligations, and covering other operating expenses...

Another week brought a whole range of incidents—from the takedown of an offline scam to the innovative use of blockchain in the extortionists' arsenal. I break down the key events in the world of cybersecurity.
Ukraine: Fake exchange Money 24/7 operated "offline" Ukraine's cyber police neutralized the activities of the fraudulent network Money 24/7, which masqueraded as a legitimate exchange office...

Imagine a courier in a van, where the algorithm doesn't just plot a route but totally controls every movement, down to banning singing while driving. This isn't the plot of a dystopia, but the everyday reality of the modern economy. In his new work, "The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI," writer Cory Doctorow exposes a troubling trend: we are moving from a symbiosis of human and machine toward a form of outright parasitism, where technology subjugates the operator...

This week, I analyzed several landmark events that will shape the market's development in the coming months: from pressure from Russian banks on crypto companies to the historic Tether audit and hidden risks of Solana. These are not just news — they are markers of maturity or, conversely, vulnerability of the entire ecosystem.
Russian banks tighten compliance before the law takes effect A key trend for the local market — Russian banks have begun requiring crypto companies to confirm inclusion in the Central Bank registry, which does not yet exist...

The large-scale compromise of Coldcard hardware wallets has turned into the biggest incident of the year: attackers stole at least 1,778.84 BTC, equivalent to $112.7 million. According to my analysis of data obtained during the investigation, which I conducted jointly with the Galaxy Research team, the attack affected more than 8,600 addresses, and the number of victims exceeded 190 people. At the same time, the actual damage could be significantly higher—if unconfirmed episodes are taken into account, the volume of stolen funds reaches 2,417...

The process of withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency platforms is the final and critically important stage of any trading strategy. At first glance, the operation seems trivial: you send a request and receive the assets. However, in practice, this is exactly where users most often encounter pitfalls that can negate all profits.
Key aspects I highlight in this process Fee costs. Network volatility and internal exchange tariffs create a striking disparity in transaction costs...

Liquidity management is the foundation of a successful trading strategy. Every market participant sooner or later faces the need to top up their balance, and here it is important to understand not only the mechanics of the process, but also its nuances, which directly affect the speed of transactions and commission costs.
Main ways to deposit funds Today, there are several standard channels for making a deposit...

The major cryptocurrency platform HTX has officially launched a series of events dedicated to its 13th anniversary. The anniversary campaign under the motto "Reliability, Proven by Time" started on August 13, 2026, at 08:13 Moscow time and will last exactly one month. During this time, users will need to complete 13 challenges in the "growth challenge" to light up all the "treasures of the future" and gain access to a multi-level reward system...

The derivatives market and prediction platforms are showing a sharp shift in expectations regarding the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) monetary policy. Polymarket participants now estimate the probability of a key interest rate hike at the September meeting at 84%. Just two weeks ago, this figure stood at only 22% — such a rapid reversal in sentiment points to profound changes in how the Japanese regulator's actions are perceived...

The world's largest stock index provider, MSCI, has launched a consultation process that could radically change the rules of the game for public companies using corporate treasuries to accumulate digital assets. At the center of attention is a new draft of criteria aimed at excluding so-called "non-operating companies" from the global investable market indices (GIMI). My calculations and preliminary simulations, based on data from May 2026, show that Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and Japan's Metaplanet would be the first to be hit...

OpenAI's financial metrics have reached a new historic milestone: the company's annualized revenue run rate (ARR) has surpassed $40 billion. This is an impressive achievement, doubling the forecasts made just a few months ago, and it dramatically reshapes the landscape ahead of a potential initial public offering (IPO). The growth looks particularly compelling against the backdrop of an active product monetization phase and expansion of the corporate segment...

HTX (formerly Huobi) founder Justin Sun has publicly responded for the first time to Binance's recent decision to add his exchange to a "blacklist." According to him, the restrictions apply exclusively to users from the United Kingdom and the European Union, not the global client base.
This statement came on Friday evening — just a few hours after Binance officially announced it would block operations with a number of platforms, including HTX...

In a world of rapidly growing interest in multi-agent architectures, my own research and analysis of recent experiments show that collective AI work is a double-edged sword. Recent tests with groups of Claude models have revealed a troubling pattern: while adding agents boosts performance, it also spawns fundamentally new classes of vulnerabilities that are absent in a single system.
Collective intelligence versus individual efficiency The key issue I highlight is the "hidden information" effect...

Analyzing the recent movements in Hyperscale Data's balance sheet, I see a clear strategic maneuver: the company sold approximately 685 BTC worth about $43 million, reducing its bitcoin reserves to roughly 275 coins. This is not a spontaneous decision but a calculated step aimed at strengthening its operational base.
The main focus is financing the expansion of the data center in Michigan, which appears to be becoming a key asset for future growth...

Another week brought a whole range of incidents—from the dismantling of fraudulent schemes in Ukraine to the innovative use of blockchain in ransomware attacks. I break down the key events shaping the threat landscape.
Ukraine: Dismantling the Money 24/7 Fake Exchange Network Ukrainian law enforcement shut down the fraudulent Money 24/7 network, which masqueraded as a legitimate currency and crypto-asset exchange service...

Imagine a truck driver where the algorithm doesn't just plot the route but controls every breath, fining for a careless gesture or even singing behind the wheel. This isn't a dystopian plot but an everyday reality that author and futurist Cory Doctorow calls the "inverted centaur problem." In his new book, he examines how technologies meant to augment humans turn them into subordinate elements of the machine...

This week, I focused on several key events shaping the market's trajectory: pressure from Russian banks on crypto companies, Tether's first full audit, the risk of a Solana halt, rising costs of AI computing, and the fundamental question of Bitcoin's role in the global economy.
Russian banks tighten compliance for crypto businesses Russian financial institutions have begun asking companies working with USDT to provide confirmation of inclusion in the Central Bank's registry, which does not actually exist yet...

Withdrawing funds is one of the fundamental operations in the world of cryptocurrencies, requiring special attention from both beginners and experienced traders. In my practice, I often observe how a lack of understanding of this process leads to wasted time, fees, and even assets. Today, I will break down the key nuances that need to be considered when transferring digital assets to external wallets or bank accounts...

The issue of topping up your balance is the first thing every user of the cryptocurrency space encounters, whether they are a beginner or an experienced trader. However, behind the apparent simplicity of the operation, there are many nuances that can cost you both time and money. I will break down the key aspects of this process so you can act with confidence.
Main methods of depositing funds Today, there are several basic ways to fund your account...

The largest crypto platform HTX has officially launched an anniversary campaign marking its 13th year of operation. The event began on August 13, 2026, at 08:13 Moscow time and will last exactly one month. The key feature is a total prize pool of $1 million, distributed through the "treasures of the future" mechanic and multi-tiered rewards.
Mechanics: From Simple to Complex At the core of the promotion are 13 challenges covering virtually all of the exchange's products: from spot trading and Earn to futures, P2P, and trading bots...

The derivatives market and prediction platforms have radically revised expectations for 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 is a signal that cannot be ignored: traders and investors are increasingly pricing in a tightening of the regulator's policy.
The reason for such a sharp reversal is the weakening effect of currency interventions by Japanese authorities...

The largest stock index provider, MSCI, has launched a consultation on a project that could radically change the rules of the game for so-called "non-operating" companies. According to my analysis, the primary targets are public corporations whose business models are built around accumulating digital assets rather than conducting traditional operating activities.
MSCI, formerly known as Morgan Stanley Capital International, is the benchmark for asset managers worldwide...