18.06.2026
08:36
On-chain Data Analysis: Key Balance Top-Up Metrics Indicate a Shift in Market Sentiment
During my daily monitoring of blockchain activity, I recorded a significant change in the balance replenishment patterns of large wallets. Data obtained from analyzing network transactions shows a steady increase in the volume of incoming transfers to cold wallets and accumulation addresses. This is a classic signal that in the past preceded periods of consolidation or trend reversal.
Particular attention is drawn to the increase in the average transaction size...
Particular attention is drawn to the increase in the average transaction size...
08:35
U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ruben Gallego have introduced a joint resolution aimed at opposing any potential presidential pardon for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. While the document lacks direct legal force, it demonstrates the upper chamber of Congress's firm stance. For context, Bankman-Fried is currently serving his sentence and actively seeking ways to reduce it.
A Political Signal, Not a Legal Ultimatum This resolution is primarily a political tool that cannot block a presidential decision...
The U.S. Senate stood united against the pardon of Sam Bankman-Fried.
U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ruben Gallego have introduced a joint resolution aimed at opposing any potential presidential pardon for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. While the document lacks direct legal force, it demonstrates the upper chamber of Congress's firm stance. For context, Bankman-Fried is currently serving his sentence and actively seeking ways to reduce it.A Political Signal, Not a Legal Ultimatum This resolution is primarily a political tool that cannot block a presidential decision...
08:33
The signing of a peace memorandum between Washington and Tehran has become a truly historic geopolitical event, capable of redrawing the map of the Middle East. However, for the digital asset market, this positive development proved to be only a short-term impulse. At the time of writing this analysis, the flagship cryptocurrency is trading near the $63,800 mark, having lost 2.80% over the past 24 hours...
The historical deal between the US and Iran did not hold Bitcoin back: the Fed's hawks proved stronger.
The signing of a peace memorandum between Washington and Tehran has become a truly historic geopolitical event, capable of redrawing the map of the Middle East. However, for the digital asset market, this positive development proved to be only a short-term impulse. At the time of writing this analysis, the flagship cryptocurrency is trading near the $63,800 mark, having lost 2.80% over the past 24 hours...
08:32
Bitcoin Core developer Peter Todd made an unexpected statement amid a global campaign to restrict minors' access to social media. According to him, it was thanks to social networks that he was able to connect with cryptography pioneers as a teenager and contribute to the foundation on which Bitcoin was later built.
The discussion was sparked by an initiative from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on June 15, proposing a complete ban on social media use for children under 16...
Peter Todd opposes banning social media for teenagers: "Without them, there would be no Bitcoin"
Bitcoin Core developer Peter Todd made an unexpected statement amid a global campaign to restrict minors' access to social media. According to him, it was thanks to social networks that he was able to connect with cryptography pioneers as a teenager and contribute to the foundation on which Bitcoin was later built.The discussion was sparked by an initiative from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on June 15, proposing a complete ban on social media use for children under 16...
08:31
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has put forward an ambitious initiative that could fundamentally change how states approach the integration of digital assets. In a recent statement, he called on governments to transition stock exchanges to a tokenized format and launch their own national stablecoins. According to the expert, the implementation of sovereign blockchains will be the next logical step in the evolution of the crypto industry...
Changpeng Zhao proposed a global plan: tokenization of stocks and national stablecoins for countries
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has put forward an ambitious initiative that could fundamentally change how states approach the integration of digital assets. In a recent statement, he called on governments to transition stock exchanges to a tokenized format and launch their own national stablecoins. According to the expert, the implementation of sovereign blockchains will be the next logical step in the evolution of the crypto industry...
08:30
On June 18, Anthropic's Claude chatbot experienced a major technical failure. Thousands of users worldwide were unable to send messages or load the service. According to status aggregators, the peak of complaints occurred at 10:03 Moscow time, with the total number exceeding 770 within a day.
This is already the second major incident in a month. In early June, Claude showed instability affecting the web interface, mobile app, and the Claude Code platform...
Massive Claude outage: Anthropic under fire amid geopolitical crisis
On June 18, Anthropic's Claude chatbot experienced a major technical failure. Thousands of users worldwide were unable to send messages or load the service. According to status aggregators, the peak of complaints occurred at 10:03 Moscow time, with the total number exceeding 770 within a day.This is already the second major incident in a month. In early June, Claude showed instability affecting the web interface, mobile app, and the Claude Code platform...
08:29
Bitcoin fell below $64,000: a "hawkish" signal from the new Fed chair
The cryptocurrency market took a painful hit following the first Federal Reserve meeting under the leadership of new Chairman Kevin Warsh. The leading cryptocurrency broke below the psychologically important level of $64,000, reaching approximately $63,680. This is a direct consequence of the tightening rhetoric from monetary authorities.
The key interest rate was kept in the range of 3.5–3.75% per annum, which in itself was not a surprise...
The key interest rate was kept in the range of 3.5–3.75% per annum, which in itself was not a surprise...
08:28
On June 17, Tether announced the phased discontinuation of the Alloy by Tether platform and its key product, the aUSDT token. This asset was a dollar-denominated instrument overcollateralized by Tether Gold (XAUt). The decision was made as part of a strategic review of the company's priorities.
The first phase of the shutdown began immediately: after an interface update, users lost the ability to open new positions and issue aUSDT...
Tether is winding down the Alloy project and the aUSDT token: a strategic reassessment of priorities
On June 17, Tether announced the phased discontinuation of the Alloy by Tether platform and its key product, the aUSDT token. This asset was a dollar-denominated instrument overcollateralized by Tether Gold (XAUt). The decision was made as part of a strategic review of the company's priorities.The first phase of the shutdown began immediately: after an interface update, users lost the ability to open new positions and issue aUSDT...
08:27
On June 17, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman filed lawsuits against two of the largest prediction market platforms — Kalshi and Polymarket. State authorities allege that under the guise of innovative financial instruments, these services are effectively offering residents illegal sports betting without a license.
The lawsuits, filed in Franklin County Circuit Court, directly refer to Kalshi and Polymarket as "illegal bookmaking operations...
Kentucky joins the attack on Polymarket and Kalshi: prediction markets under regulatory fire
On June 17, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman filed lawsuits against two of the largest prediction market platforms — Kalshi and Polymarket. State authorities allege that under the guise of innovative financial instruments, these services are effectively offering residents illegal sports betting without a license.The lawsuits, filed in Franklin County Circuit Court, directly refer to Kalshi and Polymarket as "illegal bookmaking operations...
08:26
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME Group) is officially preparing to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The reason is the regulator's recent approval for the Kalshi platform to launch perpetual futures. CME CEO Terrence Duffy stated that such instruments are essentially swaps and fall under the Dodd-Frank Act, which requires a different regulatory regime...
CME Group sues CFTC over Kalshi's perpetual futures: a battle over regulation and monopoly
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME Group) is officially preparing to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The reason is the regulator's recent approval for the Kalshi platform to launch perpetual futures. CME CEO Terrence Duffy stated that such instruments are essentially swaps and fall under the Dodd-Frank Act, which requires a different regulatory regime...
08:25
PsiQuantum, a company specializing in photonic quantum computing, has officially begun construction of its new facility in the Australian state of Queensland. This is not just a laboratory—it is about creating an industrial-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer capable of solving problems beyond the reach of traditional supercomputers.
In the first phase, PsiQuantum will focus on preparing the infrastructure for a large-scale cryogenic system developed by Linde Engineering...
PsiQuantum launches construction of an industrial-scale quantum center in Australia
PsiQuantum, a company specializing in photonic quantum computing, has officially begun construction of its new facility in the Australian state of Queensland. This is not just a laboratory—it is about creating an industrial-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer capable of solving problems beyond the reach of traditional supercomputers.In the first phase, PsiQuantum will focus on preparing the infrastructure for a large-scale cryogenic system developed by Linde Engineering...
08:22
Market Analysis: Key Insights and Strategic Perspectives for Investors
Summarizing the current market conditions, it can be confidently stated that the cryptocurrency landscape is undergoing a phase of structural transformation. We are witnessing not just cyclical fluctuations, but a fundamental shift in the behavior of institutional and retail participants.
Key Macroeconomic Indicators Analysis of on-chain metrics demonstrates a steady inflow of liquidity into the decentralized finance (DeFi) segment...
Key Macroeconomic Indicators Analysis of on-chain metrics demonstrates a steady inflow of liquidity into the decentralized finance (DeFi) segment...
08:21
Key Balance Top-up Metrics: Analysis of Capital Flow in the Crypto Market
In recent days, there has been noticeable activity related to the replenishment of balances by major players in the cryptocurrency market. Analyzing capital flows reveals several important trends that indicate a shift in sentiment among institutional investors and whales.
According to my observations, the volume of incoming transactions to major exchanges has increased by 23% compared to the average of the previous week...
According to my observations, the volume of incoming transactions to major exchanges has increased by 23% compared to the average of the previous week...
08:20
Market on Pause: Tether Winds Down aUSDT, CME Group Sues CFTC, and Ark Invest Switches Robinhood for Coinbase
The morning of June 18 on the crypto market was packed with events that could radically change the balance of power in the near term. While Bitcoin remains stagnant in a sideways trend, major players are making strategic decisions that will set the direction for the entire sector. Let's break down the key news in detail.
Bitcoin and Ethereum: Calm Before the Storm? The leading cryptocurrency started the day with minimal volatility...
Bitcoin and Ethereum: Calm Before the Storm? The leading cryptocurrency started the day with minimal volatility...
08:19
U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ruben Gallego have introduced a joint resolution directly aimed at preventing the possibility of a presidential pardon for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. This move is not just a political declaration but a powerful signal that, even amid a shifting political landscape, Congress intends to uphold the principle of inevitable punishment for financial crimes of this magnitude...
The U.S. Senate unanimously opposes the pardon of Sam Bankman-Fried: a political signal or a formality?
U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ruben Gallego have introduced a joint resolution directly aimed at preventing the possibility of a presidential pardon for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. This move is not just a political declaration but a powerful signal that, even amid a shifting political landscape, Congress intends to uphold the principle of inevitable punishment for financial crimes of this magnitude...
08:18
The signing of the peace memorandum between the US and Iran was undoubtedly a landmark geopolitical event. However, optimism in the crypto market proved short-lived. Bitcoin failed to hold its gains and came under pressure again, losing 2.80% over the past 24 hours and dropping to around $63,800. The reason is the hawkish rhetoric from the Federal Reserve, which once again reminded the market who is in charge...
The historical tension between the US and Iran did not hold Bitcoin back: the Fed's tough stance crashed the market
The signing of the peace memorandum between the US and Iran was undoubtedly a landmark geopolitical event. However, optimism in the crypto market proved short-lived. Bitcoin failed to hold its gains and came under pressure again, losing 2.80% over the past 24 hours and dropping to around $63,800. The reason is the hawkish rhetoric from the Federal Reserve, which once again reminded the market who is in charge...
08:16
Legendary Bitcoin Core developer Peter Todd made an unexpected and provocative statement amid a global campaign to restrict minors' access to social media. In his view, if such bans had existed 15-20 years ago, the very idea of Bitcoin might never have emerged. This is not just nostalgia — it is a deep analytical assessment of the role informal digital communities played in the birth of revolutionary technologies...
Peter Todd warns: banning social media for teenagers could kill Bitcoin
Legendary Bitcoin Core developer Peter Todd made an unexpected and provocative statement amid a global campaign to restrict minors' access to social media. In his view, if such bans had existed 15-20 years ago, the very idea of Bitcoin might never have emerged. This is not just nostalgia — it is a deep analytical assessment of the role informal digital communities played in the birth of revolutionary technologies...
08:15
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has put forward a comprehensive proposal for governments seeking to integrate digital assets into their financial systems. Key points of his strategy include transitioning stock exchanges to a tokenized format and launching national stablecoins. According to him, this vision represents the next logical stage in the evolution of the crypto industry, capable of fundamentally reshaping the global capital markets landscape...
Changpeng Zhao proposes a roadmap for states: asset tokenization and national stablecoins
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has put forward a comprehensive proposal for governments seeking to integrate digital assets into their financial systems. Key points of his strategy include transitioning stock exchanges to a tokenized format and launching national stablecoins. According to him, this vision represents the next logical stage in the evolution of the crypto industry, capable of fundamentally reshaping the global capital markets landscape...
08:14
The French National Agency for the Security of Information Systems (ANSSI) has announced a radical change in certification rules: starting in 2027, the agency will cease to approve cybersecurity products that are not equipped with encryption resistant to quantum attacks. This statement was made at the France Quantum conference by Samih Souissi, head of the agency's cabinet.
This step is not just a bureaucratic formality...
France moves cybersecurity onto quantum tracks: ANSSI to stop certifying vulnerable products
The French National Agency for the Security of Information Systems (ANSSI) has announced a radical change in certification rules: starting in 2027, the agency will cease to approve cybersecurity products that are not equipped with encryption resistant to quantum attacks. This statement was made at the France Quantum conference by Samih Souissi, head of the agency's cabinet.This step is not just a bureaucratic formality...
08:13
Bitcoin has fallen below $64,000: a "hawkish" signal from the new Fed chair
The first cryptocurrency sharply lost value, falling below the psychological mark of $64,000. The digital asset market immediately reacted with a decline to the results of the first Federal Reserve meeting under the leadership of the new chairman, Kevin Warsh.
The regulator decided to keep the key interest rate at 3.5–3.75% per annum. However, the main disappointment for crypto community members was not so much the numbers as the rhetoric of the Fed chair...
The regulator decided to keep the key interest rate at 3.5–3.75% per annum. However, the main disappointment for crypto community members was not so much the numbers as the rhetoric of the Fed chair...
08:12
Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin USDT, has announced the phased closure of the Alloy platform and its associated token aUSDT. This asset was a dollar-denominated instrument overcollateralized by tokenized gold from Tether Gold (XAUt). The decision takes effect immediately, and users can no longer open new positions or mint new aUSDT.
Current aUSDT holders have a three-month period—until September 17—to redeem their tokens and withdraw their XAUt collateral...
Tether is winding down the Alloy project and the aUSDT token: a strategic reassessment of priorities.
Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin USDT, has announced the phased closure of the Alloy platform and its associated token aUSDT. This asset was a dollar-denominated instrument overcollateralized by tokenized gold from Tether Gold (XAUt). The decision takes effect immediately, and users can no longer open new positions or mint new aUSDT.Current aUSDT holders have a three-month period—until September 17—to redeem their tokens and withdraw their XAUt collateral...
08:11
The state of Kentucky has joined the attack on Polymarket and Kalshi: sports betting under regulatory scrutiny.
On June 17, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman filed lawsuits against two of the largest prediction market platforms — Polymarket and Kalshi. State authorities allege that under the guise of innovative financial instruments, these services are actually offering illegal sports betting to residents. The lawsuits were filed in Franklin County Circuit Court, where both platforms are labeled "illegal bookmaking operations...
08:10
The head of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME Group), Terrence Duffy, has announced his intention to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This move is a direct response to the regulator's recent approval to launch perpetual futures on the Kalshi platform.
At the heart of the conflict is the legal classification of these instruments. Duffy insists that perpetual futures are essentially swaps and therefore fall under the Dodd-Frank Act, which requires a different, stricter regulatory regime...
CME Group is preparing a lawsuit against the CFTC over Kalshi's perpetual futures.
The head of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME Group), Terrence Duffy, has announced his intention to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This move is a direct response to the regulator's recent approval to launch perpetual futures on the Kalshi platform.At the heart of the conflict is the legal classification of these instruments. Duffy insists that perpetual futures are essentially swaps and therefore fall under the Dodd-Frank Act, which requires a different, stricter regulatory regime...
08:09
Market Analysis: Strategies for Withdrawing Funds in Conditions of High Volatility
In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen a significant intensification of capital movement. As a leading analyst at Cryptalist, I am recording a substantial increase in the volume of withdrawal transactions from centralized exchanges. According to my data, this trend is linked to two key factors: the tightening of regulatory policies in several jurisdictions and investors' desire for self-custody of assets...
08:08
Key aspects of the balance replenishment procedure on cryptocurrency exchanges: a trader's guide
The balance replenishment process is a fundamental operation without which full-fledged work on any centralized or decentralized trading platform is impossible. In my practice, I have repeatedly observed how even experienced users make mistakes at this stage, leading to loss of funds or transaction delays.
Main replenishment methods include transferring cryptocurrency from an external wallet, fiat bank transfer (SEPA, SWIFT, ACH), or using P2P platforms...
Main replenishment methods include transferring cryptocurrency from an external wallet, fiat bank transfer (SEPA, SWIFT, ACH), or using P2P platforms...
08:06
Kevin Warsh's first meeting as head of the Federal Reserve ended with no change to the key interest rate, but markets received a clear and unexpected signal: nine out of eighteen FOMC members voted for a rate hike in 2026. The official statement dropped the phrase about "additional adjustments," marking a departure from the previous dovish tone.
The Fed kept the rate range at 3.50–3.75% on June 17, 2026 — this is already the fourth consecutive meeting with no changes...
Hawks in the Fed are gaining the upper hand: a signal for a rate hike in 2026
Kevin Warsh's first meeting as head of the Federal Reserve ended with no change to the key interest rate, but markets received a clear and unexpected signal: nine out of eighteen FOMC members voted for a rate hike in 2026. The official statement dropped the phrase about "additional adjustments," marking a departure from the previous dovish tone.The Fed kept the rate range at 3.50–3.75% on June 17, 2026 — this is already the fourth consecutive meeting with no changes...
08:05
Morning Crypto Market Digest: Tether Winds Down aUSDT, CME Group Sues CFTC, and Ark Invest Switches Robinhood for Coinbase
While the market was digesting the overnight consolidation, several events occurred that could set the direction for the coming weeks. Let me start with the main one: Tether officially announced the discontinuation of support for the gold-backed stablecoin aUSDT. The decision comes just two years after the launch of the Alloy by Tether platform.
The company explains this by a shift in priorities towards products with higher liquidity — in particular, the XAUT token, which remains their flagship gold-based instrument...
The company explains this by a shift in priorities towards products with higher liquidity — in particular, the XAUT token, which remains their flagship gold-based instrument...
08:04
Washington is demonstrating rare bipartisan unity on an issue that has shaken the entire crypto community. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ruben Gallego have officially introduced a joint resolution directly targeting the possibility of a presidential pardon for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. This document is not just a political statement, but a powerful signal that Congress has no intention of turning a blind eye to the scale of the financial catastrophe orchestrated by SBF...
The U.S. Senate has united in opposition to the pardon of Sam Bankman-Fried: a resolution has been introduced.
Washington is demonstrating rare bipartisan unity on an issue that has shaken the entire crypto community. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ruben Gallego have officially introduced a joint resolution directly targeting the possibility of a presidential pardon for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. This document is not just a political statement, but a powerful signal that Congress has no intention of turning a blind eye to the scale of the financial catastrophe orchestrated by SBF...
08:02
The signing of a historic memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran was, without a doubt, the key geopolitical event of the week. The 14-point document aims to end hostilities and stabilize the region, providing for a partial lifting of sanctions and a roadmap for Tehran's nuclear program. It would seem that such a significant détente should have been a powerful catalyst for risk assets, including Bitcoin...
The peace between the US and Iran did not hold Bitcoin back: the hawkish rhetoric of the Fed proved stronger
The signing of a historic memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran was, without a doubt, the key geopolitical event of the week. The 14-point document aims to end hostilities and stabilize the region, providing for a partial lifting of sanctions and a roadmap for Tehran's nuclear program. It would seem that such a significant détente should have been a powerful catalyst for risk assets, including Bitcoin...
08:01
Bitcoin Core developer Peter Todd made an unexpected statement in support of social media, suggesting looking at the issue from a completely different angle. In his opinion, it was free communication on social networks during his teenage years that played a key role in his development as a cryptographer and, consequently, in the development of Bitcoin technology itself.
The discussion was sparked by initiatives from the authorities of the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada to restrict access to social media for children under 16...
Peter Todd warns: banning social media for teenagers could kill future bitcoins
Bitcoin Core developer Peter Todd made an unexpected statement in support of social media, suggesting looking at the issue from a completely different angle. In his opinion, it was free communication on social networks during his teenage years that played a key role in his development as a cryptographer and, consequently, in the development of Bitcoin technology itself.The discussion was sparked by initiatives from the authorities of the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada to restrict access to social media for children under 16...