26.06.2026
10:33
The Shadow Empire of Qiwi: The Ministry of Internal Affairs uncovered a network of 24,000 anonymous wallets used to withdraw 30 billion rubles
Law enforcement agencies have shut down a large-scale shadow financial network built on the Qiwi payment system. During the investigation, which effectively draws a line under the history of this service, key figures were arrested, and the total volume of illegally withdrawn funds exceeded 30 billion rubles.
Officers from the Main Directorate for Economic Security and Anti-Corruption of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained three participants of the scheme in Moscow, including the heads of the Intercom group of companies and the beneficiary of the terminal business...
Officers from the Main Directorate for Economic Security and Anti-Corruption of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained three participants of the scheme in Moscow, including the heads of the Intercom group of companies and the beneficiary of the terminal business...
10:31
OpenAI is transitioning to a new model of interaction with the government. The release of the flagship language model GPT-5.6 will not follow the usual "release and forget" scenario, but will be strictly phased, with direct involvement of U.S. federal authorities. This is a direct consequence of the national cybersecurity policy that the Donald Trump administration began implementing in early June...
The Trump administration is dictating terms: the release of GPT-5.6 will be phased with strict access control.
OpenAI is transitioning to a new model of interaction with the government. The release of the flagship language model GPT-5.6 will not follow the usual "release and forget" scenario, but will be strictly phased, with direct involvement of U.S. federal authorities. This is a direct consequence of the national cybersecurity policy that the Donald Trump administration began implementing in early June...
10:30
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a landmark shift: Tether's stablecoin USDT temporarily took second place by market capitalization, surpassing Ethereum. The reason is a sharp drop in the ETH price to an annual low of $1,510, which pushed the market cap of the second-largest cryptocurrency below the $185 billion mark. Meanwhile, USDT's market cap remained stable, holding near $186 billion...
USDT has surpassed Ethereum in market capitalization: stablecoins are taking over the market amid the ETH crash
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a landmark shift: Tether's stablecoin USDT temporarily took second place by market capitalization, surpassing Ethereum. The reason is a sharp drop in the ETH price to an annual low of $1,510, which pushed the market cap of the second-largest cryptocurrency below the $185 billion mark. Meanwhile, USDT's market cap remained stable, holding near $186 billion...
10:29
The Layer 2 (L2) network Base, built on the Optimism stack, has successfully resumed block production after an almost two-hour outage. The incident was caused by issues in the consensus mechanism, leading to the inclusion of an invalid block in the sequence chain.
The project team responded promptly to the incident, which occurred just hours before the scheduled Beryl upgrade. According to protocol creator Jesse Pollak, user funds remained completely safe, and no losses were recorded...
Base resumed block production after a two-hour outage — the team resolved the consensus issue.
The Layer 2 (L2) network Base, built on the Optimism stack, has successfully resumed block production after an almost two-hour outage. The incident was caused by issues in the consensus mechanism, leading to the inclusion of an invalid block in the sequence chain.The project team responded promptly to the incident, which occurred just hours before the scheduled Beryl upgrade. According to protocol creator Jesse Pollak, user funds remained completely safe, and no losses were recorded...
10:28
The stablecoin market continues to demonstrate its strength. According to the latest data from CoinGecko, the fully diluted valuation (FDV) of Tether's USDT has reached $191.5 billion, surpassing the same metric for Ethereum, which stands at $189.5 billion. This landmark event highlights not only USDT's dominance among stablecoins but also the growing role of digital dollar assets in the crypto ecosystem...
USDT has surpassed Ethereum in fully diluted valuation: a new milestone for the Tether stablecoin
The stablecoin market continues to demonstrate its strength. According to the latest data from CoinGecko, the fully diluted valuation (FDV) of Tether's USDT has reached $191.5 billion, surpassing the same metric for Ethereum, which stands at $189.5 billion. This landmark event highlights not only USDT's dominance among stablecoins but also the growing role of digital dollar assets in the crypto ecosystem...
10:27
Anthropic, a developer of advanced AI models, has uncovered the largest distillation attack in its history, orchestrated by operators linked to China's Alibaba and its Qwen lab. In my assessment, this incident represents not just a technical breach, but a serious challenge to the entire ecosystem of American AI leadership.
From April 22 to June 5, attackers used nearly 25,000 fake accounts to generate over 28...
Anthropic has uncovered a large-scale campaign to distill Claude, linked to Alibaba.
Anthropic, a developer of advanced AI models, has uncovered the largest distillation attack in its history, orchestrated by operators linked to China's Alibaba and its Qwen lab. In my assessment, this incident represents not just a technical breach, but a serious challenge to the entire ecosystem of American AI leadership.From April 22 to June 5, attackers used nearly 25,000 fake accounts to generate over 28...
10:26
On June 26, shares of the Japanese Bitcoin-focused holding company Metaplanet plunged to a 52-week low, reaching around 195 yen. This sharp decline comes amid the company's significant accumulation of the first cryptocurrency: according to BitcoinTreasuries, Metaplanet now holds 40,177 BTC.
The Accumulation Paradox: Reserves Grow, Market Cap Falls In the first quarter, Metaplanet acquired 5,075 BTC worth approximately $405...
Metaplanet shares hit a yearly low: what is behind the decline?
On June 26, shares of the Japanese Bitcoin-focused holding company Metaplanet plunged to a 52-week low, reaching around 195 yen. This sharp decline comes amid the company's significant accumulation of the first cryptocurrency: according to BitcoinTreasuries, Metaplanet now holds 40,177 BTC.The Accumulation Paradox: Reserves Grow, Market Cap Falls In the first quarter, Metaplanet acquired 5,075 BTC worth approximately $405...
10:25
This week, alarm has once again flared up in the crypto community around the AscendEX exchange (formerly known as BitMax). My analysis of on-chain data and user complaint flows points to serious operational failures: withdrawals are delayed from several days to several weeks. These are not isolated incidents but mass reports, indicating a systemic issue.
When checking the exchange's known hot wallets through Arkham and TRM platforms, I discovered a critical shortage of key liquid assets: ETH, USDT, and SOL...
AscendEX under suspicion: withdrawal delays and shortage of assets in wallets
This week, alarm has once again flared up in the crypto community around the AscendEX exchange (formerly known as BitMax). My analysis of on-chain data and user complaint flows points to serious operational failures: withdrawals are delayed from several days to several weeks. These are not isolated incidents but mass reports, indicating a systemic issue.When checking the exchange's known hot wallets through Arkham and TRM platforms, I discovered a critical shortage of key liquid assets: ETH, USDT, and SOL...
10:22
Market Analysis: Mechanisms and Strategies for Digital Asset Withdrawal
In the world of cryptocurrencies, the withdrawal operation is not just a technical procedure but a key element of liquidity and risk management. As a leading analyst, I observe daily how investors, from retail traders to institutional funds, make decisions about profit-taking or portfolio rebalancing.
The process of withdrawing funds from centralized exchanges (CEX) traditionally involves several stages: identity verification (KYC), wallet address confirmation, and waiting for transaction confirmation on the blockchain...
The process of withdrawing funds from centralized exchanges (CEX) traditionally involves several stages: identity verification (KYC), wallet address confirmation, and waiting for transaction confirmation on the blockchain...
10:21
Key Market Indicator: Analysis of Trading Account Top-Ups and Their Impact on Liquidity
In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen notable activity related to the replenishment of trading accounts by major players. This capital movement signals potential preparation for significant trading operations, which traditionally precedes periods of increased volatility.
Analysis of fund flows shows that the volume of incoming transactions to major centralized exchanges has increased by 15-20% compared to the average figures of the previous week...
Analysis of fund flows shows that the volume of incoming transactions to major centralized exchanges has increased by 15-20% compared to the average figures of the previous week...
10:19
The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has announced it will cease servicing clients in the European Union as early as next week. The reason is the lack of a license under the MiCA regulation, as its application was rejected by Greek regulatory authorities. This decision jeopardizes millions of users and marks a new wave of regulatory challenges for the exchange.
According to my analysis, the situation for Binance in Europe is critical...
Binance leaves the European Union: a collapse of ambitions or a tactical retreat?
The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has announced it will cease servicing clients in the European Union as early as next week. The reason is the lack of a license under the MiCA regulation, as its application was rejected by Greek regulatory authorities. This decision jeopardizes millions of users and marks a new wave of regulatory challenges for the exchange.According to my analysis, the situation for Binance in Europe is critical...
10:18
Hyperliquid (HYPE): Ambitious forecast up to $319 and transformation into a universal platform
The market is underestimating Hyperliquid's fundamental potential. My analysis shows that the current price of $63 is merely a starting point for long-term growth, which could exceed 400% by 2028. This is not just about a platform for trading perpetual contracts, but about forming a full-fledged universal trading ecosystem, which fundamentally changes the asset's investment appeal.
Valuation Model: From Profit to Market Cap The target of $319 is based on a rigorous analytical model...
Valuation Model: From Profit to Market Cap The target of $319 is based on a rigorous analytical model...
10:17
Law enforcement agencies have shut down the operations of a large-scale shadow financial network built on the Qiwi payment system. Three key suspects have been detained in Moscow, accused of organizing a channel for the illegal transfer of funds abroad. According to preliminary data, the total volume of transactions exceeded 30 billion rubles, and the scheme's infrastructure included over 24,000 anonymous wallets...
A network of 24,000 Qiwi wallets uncovered: how billions were funneled out of Russia
Law enforcement agencies have shut down the operations of a large-scale shadow financial network built on the Qiwi payment system. Three key suspects have been detained in Moscow, accused of organizing a channel for the illegal transfer of funds abroad. According to preliminary data, the total volume of transactions exceeded 30 billion rubles, and the scheme's infrastructure included over 24,000 anonymous wallets...
10:16
The AI technology market is entering a new phase of regulation. According to my data, OpenAI has agreed with the U.S. presidential administration on a phased release of the GPT-5.6 model. This is not just a technical update—it is a direct consequence of Executive Order No. 14409, signed by Donald Trump on June 2.
What has changed?
Early access to GPT-5.6 for corporate clients now requires individual approval from federal agencies...
OpenAI is gradually launching GPT-5.6: the Trump administration dictates new safety rules
The AI technology market is entering a new phase of regulation. According to my data, OpenAI has agreed with the U.S. presidential administration on a phased release of the GPT-5.6 model. This is not just a technical update—it is a direct consequence of Executive Order No. 14409, signed by Donald Trump on June 2.What has changed?
Early access to GPT-5.6 for corporate clients now requires individual approval from federal agencies...
10:15
Tether's stablecoin USDT temporarily took second place in market capitalization among all crypto assets, surpassing Ethereum. This happened amid a sharp drop in ETH price to a yearly low of $1,510. Ethereum's market capitalization fell below $185 billion, while USDT's indicator remained near $186 billion.
ETH's 5.2% drop in 24 hours became the catalyst for this reshuffling. The market once again demonstrates a classic flight to quality pattern: investors are massively moving from volatile assets into stablecoins, which now account for nearly 15% of the entire crypto market capitalization...
USDT overtakes Ethereum in market capitalization: market rushes into stablecoins amid ETH collapse to $1510
Tether's stablecoin USDT temporarily took second place in market capitalization among all crypto assets, surpassing Ethereum. This happened amid a sharp drop in ETH price to a yearly low of $1,510. Ethereum's market capitalization fell below $185 billion, while USDT's indicator remained near $186 billion.ETH's 5.2% drop in 24 hours became the catalyst for this reshuffling. The market once again demonstrates a classic flight to quality pattern: investors are massively moving from volatile assets into stablecoins, which now account for nearly 15% of the entire crypto market capitalization...
10:14
The U.S. Department of Defense has approved an updated doctrine that significantly expands the role of artificial intelligence in military operations. The document, signed in April, is officially unclassified but has not yet been released to the general public. This marks a serious step toward integrating algorithms into critical combat processes.
New Wording and Autonomous Systems A key change is the official establishment of the concept of "combat systems in which AI initiates actions under human monitoring...
The Pentagon officially expands the use of AI for target selection: a new doctrine of combat automation.
The U.S. Department of Defense has approved an updated doctrine that significantly expands the role of artificial intelligence in military operations. The document, signed in April, is officially unclassified but has not yet been released to the general public. This marks a serious step toward integrating algorithms into critical combat processes.New Wording and Autonomous Systems A key change is the official establishment of the concept of "combat systems in which AI initiates actions under human monitoring...
10:13
Base outage: L2 network resumes block production after nearly two-hour pause
The Base L2 network team successfully resumed block production after an incident that lasted nearly two hours. The outage was caused by a consensus issue related to the inclusion of an invalid block in the sequence. This event occurred just hours before the scheduled Beryl upgrade, adding tension to the network's operations.
Jesse Pollak, the protocol's creator, confirmed that user funds remained completely safe...
Jesse Pollak, the protocol's creator, confirmed that user funds remained completely safe...
10:12
The stablecoin market continues to demonstrate impressive dynamics. According to the latest data, the fully diluted valuation (FDV) of Tether's USDT has reached an all-time high of $191.5 billion, surpassing the comparable figure for Ethereum, which stands at $189.5 billion. This landmark event underscores the growing role of stablecoins in the digital asset ecosystem.
However, in terms of market capitalization, USDT still trails Ethereum: $186...
USDT has surpassed Ethereum in fully diluted valuation: a new record for the stablecoin
The stablecoin market continues to demonstrate impressive dynamics. According to the latest data, the fully diluted valuation (FDV) of Tether's USDT has reached an all-time high of $191.5 billion, surpassing the comparable figure for Ethereum, which stands at $189.5 billion. This landmark event underscores the growing role of stablecoins in the digital asset ecosystem.However, in terms of market capitalization, USDT still trails Ethereum: $186...
10:11
Largest AI Distillation Attack: Anthropic Accuses Operators Linked to Alibaba of Stealing Claude's Capabilities
Anthropic has identified a large-scale campaign of unauthorized distillation of its flagship model Claude, which it says was organized by operators linked to China's Alibaba and its AI lab Qwen. This incident is described as the largest known attack of its kind, threatening the intellectual property and competitive advantages of American developers.
According to available information, the attackers used nearly 25,000 fake accounts to generate over 28...
According to available information, the attackers used nearly 25,000 fake accounts to generate over 28...
10:10
On June 26, shares of Japanese Bitcoin strategic player Metaplanet plunged to a 52-week low, reaching around 195 yen per share. This sharp decline comes as the company, according to BitcoinTreasuries, holds a substantial reserve of 40,177 BTC.
In the first quarter of this year, Metaplanet acquired 5,075 BTC for approximately $405.5 million at an average price of $79,898 per coin. However, despite the aggressive buildup of Bitcoin reserves, the market is clearly in no rush to reward shareholders...
Metaplanet shares have plummeted to a yearly low: what lies behind the drop amid 40,000 BTC in reserves
On June 26, shares of Japanese Bitcoin strategic player Metaplanet plunged to a 52-week low, reaching around 195 yen per share. This sharp decline comes as the company, according to BitcoinTreasuries, holds a substantial reserve of 40,177 BTC.In the first quarter of this year, Metaplanet acquired 5,075 BTC for approximately $405.5 million at an average price of $79,898 per coin. However, despite the aggressive buildup of Bitcoin reserves, the market is clearly in no rush to reward shareholders...
10:04
Analysis of Cryptocurrency Exchange Withdrawal Trends: What Lies Behind the Numbers?
In recent weeks, the market has seen a noticeable increase in the process of withdrawing funds from centralized crypto exchanges. This is not an isolated incident, but a sustained trend that requires close attention from analysts and investors.
Scale and Dynamics of the Outflow According to my data, over the last reporting period, the volume of funds withdrawn from the largest trading platforms exceeded the equivalent of $1...
Scale and Dynamics of the Outflow According to my data, over the last reporting period, the volume of funds withdrawn from the largest trading platforms exceeded the equivalent of $1...
10:03
Large Institutional Inflows: Analysis of Capital Inflow into the Crypto Market
Over the past 24 hours, we have observed a significant influx of liquidity, which I consider one of the key signals of renewed institutional interest in digital assets. According to my data, over $1.2 billion in stablecoins, primarily USDT and USDC, has flowed into major centralized exchanges. This is not just random movement—it is a strategic replenishment that typically precedes major trading sessions or new accumulation phases...
10:01
Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) shares have lost nearly 3% of their value over the past week. The long-awaited start of pre-orders for Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto VI triggered a classic "sell the news" reaction among short-term stock traders.
Amid intense anticipation of an imminent announcement the previous week, the company's assets surged by 13%. However, immediately after the official news was published, a certain portion of investors rushed to lock in accumulated profits...
GTA 6 pre-orders crash Take-Two stocks: investors lock in profits
Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) shares have lost nearly 3% of their value over the past week. The long-awaited start of pre-orders for Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto VI triggered a classic "sell the news" reaction among short-term stock traders.Amid intense anticipation of an imminent announcement the previous week, the company's assets surged by 13%. However, immediately after the official news was published, a certain portion of investors rushed to lock in accumulated profits...
09:59
The largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has announced it will cease providing services to clients from the European Union next week. The reason is the denial of a pan-European license under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The application, submitted through Greek regulatory authorities, was rejected last week, leaving the exchange with a stark choice: either leave the region or face sanctions...
Binance is winding down operations in the EU: the denial of the MiCA license is reshaping the market landscape.
The largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has announced it will cease providing services to clients from the European Union next week. The reason is the denial of a pan-European license under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The application, submitted through Greek regulatory authorities, was rejected last week, leaving the exchange with a stark choice: either leave the region or face sanctions...
09:58
The market underestimates the true potential of Hyperliquid (HYPE). Our colleagues from the analytical community conducted an in-depth evaluation of the project and concluded that the current price of $63 per token is merely a starting point for massive growth. According to the base scenario, by 2028, the value of HYPE could reach $319, implying a 406% increase from current levels.
Fundamental Valuation: Why $319 Is Realistic The target price of $319 is based on a 20x multiple of expected net profit, which, according to our calculations, could reach $8 billion by 2028...
Analytical forecast: Hyperliquid (HYPE) could grow by 400% by 2028.
The market underestimates the true potential of Hyperliquid (HYPE). Our colleagues from the analytical community conducted an in-depth evaluation of the project and concluded that the current price of $63 per token is merely a starting point for massive growth. According to the base scenario, by 2028, the value of HYPE could reach $319, implying a 406% increase from current levels.Fundamental Valuation: Why $319 Is Realistic The target price of $319 is based on a 20x multiple of expected net profit, which, according to our calculations, could reach $8 billion by 2028...
09:57
A large-scale law enforcement operation has put a definitive end to one of Russia's most controversial financial instruments. Three individuals have been detained in Moscow—they are accused of organizing shadow transactions through anonymous Qiwi wallets. The amount in question exceeds 30 billion rubles, which were funneled abroad using straw men and stolen personal data.
A Scheme That Operated for Years The investigation established that in 2022–2023, the heads of the Intercom group of companies and the beneficiary of the terminal business created an extensive network of over 24,000 Qiwi wallets...
The Qiwi Shadow Empire: 24,000 Wallets and 30 Billion Rubles Outside the Law
A large-scale law enforcement operation has put a definitive end to one of Russia's most controversial financial instruments. Three individuals have been detained in Moscow—they are accused of organizing shadow transactions through anonymous Qiwi wallets. The amount in question exceeds 30 billion rubles, which were funneled abroad using straw men and stolen personal data.A Scheme That Operated for Years The investigation established that in 2022–2023, the heads of the Intercom group of companies and the beneficiary of the terminal business created an extensive network of over 24,000 Qiwi wallets...
09:56
The Trump administration insisted that OpenAI deploy the GPT-5.6 model not as a single release, but in waves. This is not just about technical testing—it is a direct concession to federal authorities who want to strictly filter the circle of people gaining access to the latest AI in the initial stages.
According to my data, the procedure for granting early access to corporate clients will now require individual approval from government agencies...
Washington dictates terms: the launch of GPT-5.6 by OpenAI will be phased and strictly controlled.
The Trump administration insisted that OpenAI deploy the GPT-5.6 model not as a single release, but in waves. This is not just about technical testing—it is a direct concession to federal authorities who want to strictly filter the circle of people gaining access to the latest AI in the initial stages.According to my data, the procedure for granting early access to corporate clients will now require individual approval from government agencies...
09:54
The U.S. Department of Defense has approved an updated military doctrine that significantly expands the role of artificial intelligence in combat operations. The document, signed back in April, is not classified, but it was deliberately withheld from public release. And this is no coincidence — the wording inside reads like a quiet yet decisive step toward machine autonomy on the battlefield.
AI's New Role: From Observer to Initiator The key change is that the doctrine for the first time outlines "combat systems where AI initiates actions under human monitoring...
The Pentagon has secretly updated its AI doctrine: autonomous target selection systems are becoming a reality.
The U.S. Department of Defense has approved an updated military doctrine that significantly expands the role of artificial intelligence in combat operations. The document, signed back in April, is not classified, but it was deliberately withheld from public release. And this is no coincidence — the wording inside reads like a quiet yet decisive step toward machine autonomy on the battlefield.AI's New Role: From Observer to Initiator The key change is that the doctrine for the first time outlines "combat systems where AI initiates actions under human monitoring...
09:53
The Layer 2 network Base, built on the Optimism stack, has successfully resumed block production after a failure that lasted nearly two hours. The incident was caused by a consensus issue—an invalid block entered the sequence, leading to a temporary halt in production.
Protocol creator Jesse Pollak promptly assured the community that user funds were not affected and remain fully secure. This is an important statement, given that such failures often cause panic among asset holders, especially in conditions of high market volatility...
Base has resumed block production: the team revealed the reason for the nearly two-hour outage
The Layer 2 network Base, built on the Optimism stack, has successfully resumed block production after a failure that lasted nearly two hours. The incident was caused by a consensus issue—an invalid block entered the sequence, leading to a temporary halt in production.Protocol creator Jesse Pollak promptly assured the community that user funds were not affected and remain fully secure. This is an important statement, given that such failures often cause panic among asset holders, especially in conditions of high market volatility...
09:52
The market has turned upside down: USDT has surpassed Ethereum in terms of FDV — what this means for the crypto industry
The digital asset market has witnessed a landmark event: Tether's USDT stablecoin has reached a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $191.5 billion, surpassing Ethereum's $189.5 billion. This data, based on CoinGecko analytics, reflects a fundamental shift in how value is perceived across different segments of the crypto economy.
It is important to emphasize that FDV is an estimated value of an asset, accounting for all potentially issued tokens, not just those in circulation...
It is important to emphasize that FDV is an estimated value of an asset, accounting for all potentially issued tokens, not just those in circulation...