26.06.2026
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...
11:33
Alert: AscendEX Under Suspicion Due to Withdrawal Delays and Empty Wallets
The crypto community is on edge again: renowned analyst ZachXBT has recorded a wave of complaints about the AscendEX exchange (formerly Bitmax). Users report multi-day and even week-long delays in withdrawals, with some requests remaining unprocessed entirely. These are no longer isolated incidents but a systemic pattern that raises serious questions about the platform's solvency.
Blockchain Data: Reserves at Zero ZachXBT conducted his own investigation, examining the exchange's hot wallets via Arkham and TRM services...
Blockchain Data: Reserves at Zero ZachXBT conducted his own investigation, examining the exchange's hot wallets via Arkham and TRM services...
11:31
Stani Kulechov, founder of the Aave protocol, has categorically denied information about a possible sale of AAVE tokens at a 70% discount. This news, which sparked a strong reaction in the crypto community, turned out to be nothing more than a rumor based on inaccurate data.
At the center of attention were negotiations between Aave Labs and the Kraken exchange regarding a potential acquisition of a stake in the project...
Rumors about a massive AAVE discount have been refuted: the project's founder clarified the situation and announced an automatic buyback.
Stani Kulechov, founder of the Aave protocol, has categorically denied information about a possible sale of AAVE tokens at a 70% discount. This news, which sparked a strong reaction in the crypto community, turned out to be nothing more than a rumor based on inaccurate data.At the center of attention were negotiations between Aave Labs and the Kraken exchange regarding a potential acquisition of a stake in the project...
11:30
A new scandal is brewing in the artificial intelligence industry. Anthropic, the developer of the advanced Claude model, has uncovered a large-scale campaign of unauthorized distillation of its technologies, orchestrated by operators linked to Chinese giant Alibaba and its AI lab Qwen. This incident has been called the largest of its kind known to the company.
The scale of the attack is impressive: from April 22 to June 5, attackers used nearly 25,000 fake accounts to generate over 28...
Anthropic accuses operators linked to Alibaba of the largest Claude distillation attack
A new scandal is brewing in the artificial intelligence industry. Anthropic, the developer of the advanced Claude model, has uncovered a large-scale campaign of unauthorized distillation of its technologies, orchestrated by operators linked to Chinese giant Alibaba and its AI lab Qwen. This incident has been called the largest of its kind known to the company.The scale of the attack is impressive: from April 22 to June 5, attackers used nearly 25,000 fake accounts to generate over 28...
11:29
On June 26, the stock price of Japanese Bitcoin company Metaplanet plunged to a 52-week low, reaching around 195 yen per share. This sharp decline occurs against the backdrop of, according to my data, Metaplanet's corporate wallet holding an impressive 40,177 BTC.
An analysis of the first-quarter report shows that the company acquired 5,075 BTC for approximately $405.5 million, with an average entry price of $79,898 per coin...
Metaplanet shares have plummeted to a one-year low: 40,177 BTC fail to prevent the sell-off
On June 26, the stock price of Japanese Bitcoin company Metaplanet plunged to a 52-week low, reaching around 195 yen per share. This sharp decline occurs against the backdrop of, according to my data, Metaplanet's corporate wallet holding an impressive 40,177 BTC.An analysis of the first-quarter report shows that the company acquired 5,075 BTC for approximately $405.5 million, with an average entry price of $79,898 per coin...
11:28
The cryptocurrency community has once again been shaken by news of issues on a centralized exchange. Renowned on-chain detective ZachXBT reported numerous complaints from users of the AscendEX exchange (formerly known as BitMax) regarding withdrawal delays lasting from several days to several weeks.
According to my data, ZachXBT conducted a check of the platform's known hot wallets using Arkham and TRM Labs tools...
On-chain analyst ZachXBT reports massive withdrawal delays from AscendEX — suspicion of a liquidity crisis.
The cryptocurrency community has once again been shaken by news of issues on a centralized exchange. Renowned on-chain detective ZachXBT reported numerous complaints from users of the AscendEX exchange (formerly known as BitMax) regarding withdrawal delays lasting from several days to several weeks.According to my data, ZachXBT conducted a check of the platform's known hot wallets using Arkham and TRM Labs tools...
11:26
The ForkLog Lab project has introduced an innovative standard, designed as a machine-readable page intended for AI systems, models, agents, crawlers, search engines, and robots. The first integration has already been implemented with ForkLog magazine.
The team is driven by a fundamental change in the internet: content is now read not only by humans. AI models actively index, embed into search engines, and use public materials for filtering, summarization, and transformation...
ForkLog Lab introduces a new standard for website interaction with artificial intelligence.
The ForkLog Lab project has introduced an innovative standard, designed as a machine-readable page intended for AI systems, models, agents, crawlers, search engines, and robots. The first integration has already been implemented with ForkLog magazine.The team is driven by a fundamental change in the internet: content is now read not only by humans. AI models actively index, embed into search engines, and use public materials for filtering, summarization, and transformation...
11:25
The prediction market platform Polymarket has officially announced full compensation for user losses resulting from a cyberattack carried out through the compromise of a third-party vendor. According to on-chain analysts, the damage amounted to approximately $3 million. The incident once again raises questions about the security of decentralized applications, particularly regarding their reliance on external infrastructure providers...
Polymarket compensates $3 million after attack through a compromised contractor: incident analysis
The prediction market platform Polymarket has officially announced full compensation for user losses resulting from a cyberattack carried out through the compromise of a third-party vendor. According to on-chain analysts, the damage amounted to approximately $3 million. The incident once again raises questions about the security of decentralized applications, particularly regarding their reliance on external infrastructure providers...
11:23
Expert Analysis: Mass Withdrawals from Exchanges — What Drives Capital Movement?
Over the past few days, I have recorded a significant surge in outflows from major centralized cryptocurrency exchanges. This is not an isolated incident but a sustained trend that requires close attention from the professional community.
Pay attention to the key figures: over the past week, the net outflow of Bitcoin from trading platforms exceeded 40,000 BTC. In fiat currency equivalent, this amounts to more than $2...
Pay attention to the key figures: over the past week, the net outflow of Bitcoin from trading platforms exceeded 40,000 BTC. In fiat currency equivalent, this amounts to more than $2...
11:22
The digital asset market has received a fresh influx of liquidity: a detailed analysis
In the last few hours, a significant liquidity injection has been recorded in the cryptocurrency market. This is not just a random spike, but a structured inflow of capital that could change the short-term dynamics of many assets.
According to my data, the volume of new funds entering the sector over the past 24 hours has exceeded the average levels of the previous week by 18-22%. The main flow is directed toward large liquid assets—Bitcoin and Ether—which points to the institutional nature of these inflows...
According to my data, the volume of new funds entering the sector over the past 24 hours has exceeded the average levels of the previous week by 18-22%. The main flow is directed toward large liquid assets—Bitcoin and Ether—which points to the institutional nature of these inflows...
11:20
A large-scale law enforcement operation has put an end to one of Russia's largest shadow financial infrastructures. Three key figures have been detained in Moscow who, according to the investigation, organized the transfer of over 30 billion rubles abroad through fraudulent Qiwi wallets.
The scheme uncovered by the Main Directorate for Economic Security and Anti-Corruption of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is striking in its scale and cynicism...
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has shut down a giant shadow network: 24,000 Qiwi wallets and 30 billion rubles
A large-scale law enforcement operation has put an end to one of Russia's largest shadow financial infrastructures. Three key figures have been detained in Moscow who, according to the investigation, organized the transfer of over 30 billion rubles abroad through fraudulent Qiwi wallets.The scheme uncovered by the Main Directorate for Economic Security and Anti-Corruption of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is striking in its scale and cynicism...
11:19
OpenAI is changing the launch strategy for its flagship model, GPT-5.6. Under pressure from the U.S. government, the company has agreed to a phased rollout of the system to strictly control who gains access to the latest AI in the initial stages.
The artificial intelligence market is entering a new phase of regulation. The process of granting early access to corporate clients will now require approval from federal agencies...
The Trump administration is dictating terms: GPT-5.6 will be deployed in stages.
OpenAI is changing the launch strategy for its flagship model, GPT-5.6. Under pressure from the U.S. government, the company has agreed to a phased rollout of the system to strictly control who gains access to the latest AI in the initial stages.The artificial intelligence market is entering a new phase of regulation. The process of granting early access to corporate clients will now require approval from federal agencies...
11:18
Key point in the crypto market: Tether's stablecoin USDT temporarily took second place by market capitalization, surpassing Ethereum (ETH). This happened after the price of ETH crashed to a yearly low on Friday, pushing the market cap of the second-largest cryptocurrency below $185 billion. Meanwhile, USDT's market capitalization remained stable near the $186 billion mark.
Ethereum's decline was sharp: the asset lost 5...
USDT has surpassed Ethereum in market capitalization: stablecoins are becoming a dominant force amid the ETH collapse
Key point in the crypto market: Tether's stablecoin USDT temporarily took second place by market capitalization, surpassing Ethereum (ETH). This happened after the price of ETH crashed to a yearly low on Friday, pushing the market cap of the second-largest cryptocurrency below $185 billion. Meanwhile, USDT's market capitalization remained stable near the $186 billion mark.Ethereum's decline was sharp: the asset lost 5...