26.06.2026
07:05
The Russian crypto market is heading for a tough filtering of players, warns an expert.
The Russian cryptocurrency sector has reached a turning point: the regulator has no room to retreat, and the only way forward is to create a full-fledged legal framework. A ban on the industry is no longer possible due to its enormous scale, and inevitable regulation is now taking center stage. However, as my analysis of the situation shows, not all market participants will be able to adapt to the new realities...
07:04
Thailand's Department of Special Investigation has officially initiated an international manhunt for Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng. An arrest warrant has been issued for the entrepreneur in connection with organizing a large-scale illegal cryptocurrency mining network.
According to the investigation, the criminal group led by Wang Yicheng had been stealing electricity worth approximately $28 million over an extended period...
Thai authorities have issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman for operating an illegal crypto mining farm.
Thailand's Department of Special Investigation has officially initiated an international manhunt for Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng. An arrest warrant has been issued for the entrepreneur in connection with organizing a large-scale illegal cryptocurrency mining network.According to the investigation, the criminal group led by Wang Yicheng had been stealing electricity worth approximately $28 million over an extended period...
07:03
IBM introduces breakthrough chip technology with sub-1nm architecture
IBM Corporation has taken a significant step in the evolution of semiconductor technology by announcing a new transistor architecture with a size of 0.7 nm, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This breakthrough is based on an innovative approach called "nanostack," which involves not flat but multi-layered transistor placement.
In my estimation, this method can radically change layout density: nearly 100 billion transistors can be placed on a chip the size of a fingernail...
In my estimation, this method can radically change layout density: nearly 100 billion transistors can be placed on a chip the size of a fingernail...
07:02
Financial giant SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The deal amount will be 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million. The purchase will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC, highlighting SBI's strategic approach to consolidating assets in the digital segment.
Deal Details and Timeline The deal is expected to close in October 2026, pending approval from Japan's antitrust regulator and the fulfillment of all other conditions...
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank for $288.6 million: a strategic move toward dominance in the Japanese crypto market
Financial giant SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The deal amount will be 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million. The purchase will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC, highlighting SBI's strategic approach to consolidating assets in the digital segment.Deal Details and Timeline The deal is expected to close in October 2026, pending approval from Japan's antitrust regulator and the fulfillment of all other conditions...
07:01
SharpLink and BitMine have disclosed data on ETH reserves: strategic accumulation amid market risks
Against the backdrop of instability in the crypto market, two major companies — SharpLink and BitMine — have released updated data on their ether (ETH) reserves. These reports provide a unique opportunity to assess the current sentiment of institutional players and their readiness for long-term position holding.
SharpLink has made a significant replenishment of its ETH reserves for the first time in eight months...
SharpLink has made a significant replenishment of its ETH reserves for the first time in eight months...
07:00
Agentic payments are transactions initiated and executed by autonomous systems without direct human involvement. In a traditional online purchase, every action—from selecting a product to confirming payment—requires user intervention. The new paradigm delegates the final link to a digital assistant that independently makes decisions, authorizes, and completes the settlement.
The autonomy of such operations varies: from a passive mode, where the system only marks an invoice for payment, awaiting confirmation, to a fully autonomous mode, where the assistant compares options in real time and pays according to set rules...
AI Agent Payments: How Autonomous Systems Are Transforming Financial Infrastructure
Agentic payments are transactions initiated and executed by autonomous systems without direct human involvement. In a traditional online purchase, every action—from selecting a product to confirming payment—requires user intervention. The new paradigm delegates the final link to a digital assistant that independently makes decisions, authorizes, and completes the settlement.The autonomy of such operations varies: from a passive mode, where the system only marks an invoice for payment, awaiting confirmation, to a fully autonomous mode, where the assistant compares options in real time and pays according to set rules...
06:57
Current Market State Analysis: Bitcoin Dominance and Altcoin Correction
The digital asset market is undergoing a phase of capital redistribution. My analysis of liquidity flows over the past 48 hours shows a clear trend: investors are actively taking profits in altcoins and shifting funds into Bitcoin and stablecoins. This is a classic defensive maneuver ahead of a potential correction.
Key metrics:
Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) rose by 1.2% in the last 24 hours, reaching 54...
Key metrics:
Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) rose by 1.2% in the last 24 hours, reaching 54...
06:56
Analysis of current balance replenishment: what lies behind the movement of funds?
Another wave of activity is being recorded on the market, related to balance replenishments by major players. This is not just a technical operation — behind every such move lies a strategic calculation that could signal preparation for significant price movements.
When we talk about replenishment, it is important to understand the context. In recent days, there has been an increase in liquidity inflow to exchange wallets...
When we talk about replenishment, it is important to understand the context. In recent days, there has been an increase in liquidity inflow to exchange wallets...
06:54
Bitcoin crashed below $59,000: $4 billion sold in two hours — analysis of the massive sell-off
The cryptocurrency market has experienced a powerful shock: Bitcoin broke down through the psychologically important level of $59,000, and this drop was accompanied by an abnormal surge in aggressive selling. Over two hours, the total volume of market price trades (taker sell) on Binance reached nearly $4 billion — a record figure not seen since the beginning of May this year.
In the first hour, seller pressure amounted to about $2...
In the first hour, seller pressure amounted to about $2...
06:53
Legal Storm Surrounding Strategy: Rosen Law Firm Launches Investigation into Michael Saylor's Empire
The Rosen Law Firm has officially announced the launch of an investigation into Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy) and invites investors who purchased the issuer's securities to join a potential class action lawsuit. This event has become a significant signal for the market, given Strategy's key role in corporate bitcoin accumulation.
The focus of the investigation is the accuracy of the company's public statements...
The focus of the investigation is the accuracy of the company's public statements...
06:52
OpenAI may delay its IPO: lessons from SpaceX and market uncertainty
OpenAI's leadership is exercising caution regarding the timeline for its initial public offering (IPO), carefully analyzing the recent volatile experience of SpaceX. This case serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with large equity offerings in the high-tech sector, especially in the field of artificial intelligence.
Signals from the Prediction Market On the Polymarket platform, traders estimate the probability that OpenAI will not conduct an IPO before the end of 2026 to be in the range of 30-40%...
Signals from the Prediction Market On the Polymarket platform, traders estimate the probability that OpenAI will not conduct an IPO before the end of 2026 to be in the range of 30-40%...
06:51
Morning Crypto Market Digest: Sharplink Returns to ETH, BitGo Reduces Workforce, and StablecoinX Lists on Nasdaq
As the market digested overnight consolidation, key players made a series of strategic decisions that will set the tone for the coming days. Let's break down the main events of the morning of June 26.
Market: sideways movement without momentum Bitcoin (BTC) started the day in a sideways movement. As of 07:46 Moscow time, the asset is trading near the $59,881 mark, having set a 24-hour low of $58,269 and a high of $61,868...
Market: sideways movement without momentum Bitcoin (BTC) started the day in a sideways movement. As of 07:46 Moscow time, the asset is trading near the $59,881 mark, having set a 24-hour low of $58,269 and a high of $61,868...
06:50
The Russian crypto industry has reached a turning point. The regulator can no longer ignore the scale of the market, and the only way out is to create clear rules of the game, rather than attempting a total ban. This statement by Roman Prokopyev, First Vice President of MTS Fintech, made in the context of discussing a new bill submitted to the State Duma on April 1, makes everything crystal clear...
MTS Fintech predicts a cleanup of the Russian crypto market: not everyone will survive
The Russian crypto industry has reached a turning point. The regulator can no longer ignore the scale of the market, and the only way out is to create clear rules of the game, rather than attempting a total ban. This statement by Roman Prokopyev, First Vice President of MTS Fintech, made in the context of discussing a new bill submitted to the State Duma on April 1, makes everything crystal clear...
06:48
Uniswap launches a no-code tool for token auctions: a new standard for on-chain distribution
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has introduced a powerful tool in its web application, allowing teams to conduct token auctions without writing a single line of code. Now, any project can set up and launch an on-chain sale directly from the browser, dramatically simplifying the process of initial token distribution.
The solution, announced back in February, is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism...
The solution, announced back in February, is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism...
06:47
Thai law enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng, suspected of organizing an illegal cryptocurrency mining network. The country's Department of Special Investigations has initiated a criminal case related to large-scale electricity theft and money laundering.
According to the investigation, the criminal group, believed to be led by Wang Yicheng, illegally connected to power grids and extracted electricity worth approximately $28 million...
Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman for organizing an illegal mining farm.
Thai law enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng, suspected of organizing an illegal cryptocurrency mining network. The country's Department of Special Investigations has initiated a criminal case related to large-scale electricity theft and money laundering.According to the investigation, the criminal group, believed to be led by Wang Yicheng, illegally connected to power grids and extracted electricity worth approximately $28 million...
06:47
IBM introduces chip technology with transistors under 1 nanometer — a breakthrough in nanotech.
IBM Corporation has taken a significant step in the evolution of semiconductor technology by announcing a transistor architecture with a size of 0.7 nm, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This innovative approach, called "nanosheet," involves stacking transistors in multiple layers rather than the traditional planar arrangement.
According to data presented by IBM, this architecture allows for placing nearly 100 billion transistors on a single chip the size of a human fingernail...
According to data presented by IBM, this architecture allows for placing nearly 100 billion transistors on a single chip the size of a human fingernail...
06:46
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank: a $288.6 million deal and a new era for Japan's crypto industry
SBI Holdings, one of Japan's largest financial conglomerates, has officially signed an agreement to acquire the local crypto exchange Bitbank. The transaction amount is 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million. The purchase will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC.
The transaction closing is scheduled for October 2026. However, this will only occur after receiving approval from Japan's antitrust regulator and fulfilling a number of other legal conditions...
The transaction closing is scheduled for October 2026. However, this will only occur after receiving approval from Japan's antitrust regulator and fulfilling a number of other legal conditions...
06:45
The market of large Ethereum holders is showing interesting dynamics. SharpLink, a company known for its significant ETH positions, has replenished its reserves for the first time in eight months. A wallet linked to it received 5,000 ETH worth about $7.85 million from market maker FalconX. This is the first such tranche since the last balance change last year.
Currently, SharpLink holds 876,285 ETH and ether equivalents...
ETH Reserve Analysis: SharpLink replenishes reserves for the first time in 8 months, BitMine reports billion-dollar positions
The market of large Ethereum holders is showing interesting dynamics. SharpLink, a company known for its significant ETH positions, has replenished its reserves for the first time in eight months. A wallet linked to it received 5,000 ETH worth about $7.85 million from market maker FalconX. This is the first such tranche since the last balance change last year.Currently, SharpLink holds 876,285 ETH and ether equivalents...
06:42
Market Liquidity Analysis: What Drives Capital Movements in the Crypto Sphere
Recently, the market has seen a noticeable increase in the volume of withdrawals from centralized exchanges. This phenomenon deserves close attention, as it often serves as an indicator of changing sentiment among major players — the so-called "whales."
According to my data, over the past week, the net outflow of funds from the largest trading platforms amounted to more than $1.2 billion. The bulk of these transactions involved Bitcoin and Ethereum, indicating a strategic redistribution of assets rather than panic selling...
According to my data, over the past week, the net outflow of funds from the largest trading platforms amounted to more than $1.2 billion. The bulk of these transactions involved Bitcoin and Ethereum, indicating a strategic redistribution of assets rather than panic selling...
06:42
Market Analysis: Reserve Replenishment and Structural Shifts in the Crypto Economy
At the current stage of the market cycle, we are observing a significant replenishment of key reserves, indicating fundamental changes in the liquidity structure. On-chain data monitoring shows that over the past 48 hours, the volume of incoming transactions to large wallets has increased by 12-15%, which is typical for an accumulation phase before a potential impulsive move.
Special attention should be paid to the dynamics of stablecoin replenishment...
Special attention should be paid to the dynamics of stablecoin replenishment...
06:40
The market for the first cryptocurrency experienced a powerful supply shock. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below the key level of $59,000 during a sharp crash, with aggressive selling on Binance serving as the main catalyst. The recorded volume of taker sell trades over two consecutive hourly periods amounted to nearly $4 billion.
In the first hour, the volume of such sales reached approximately $2...
Bitcoin breaks $59,000: aggressive selling on Binance reaches $4 billion in two hours
The market for the first cryptocurrency experienced a powerful supply shock. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below the key level of $59,000 during a sharp crash, with aggressive selling on Binance serving as the main catalyst. The recorded volume of taker sell trades over two consecutive hourly periods amounted to nearly $4 billion.In the first hour, the volume of such sales reached approximately $2...
06:39
Rosen Law Firm Launches Investigation into Strategy: What Lies Behind the Class Action Lawsuit?
The Rosen Law Firm has officially announced the launch of an investigation into Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and has invited investors who purchased the issuer's securities to join a potential class action lawsuit. This event has become a significant signal for the market, given the company's central role in corporate bitcoin accumulation.
Lawyers are examining whether Strategy and its management published misleading statements regarding key aspects of the business: the bitcoin storage strategy, the company's actual profitability, and the risks associated with the aggressive model of accumulating the first cryptocurrency...
Lawyers are examining whether Strategy and its management published misleading statements regarding key aspects of the business: the bitcoin storage strategy, the company's actual profitability, and the risks associated with the aggressive model of accumulating the first cryptocurrency...
06:38
OpenAI's leadership, according to my information, is urging caution regarding the company's timeline for going public. The reason is the turbulent and highly unstable launch of SpaceX, which clearly demonstrated the risks of large stock placements in the AI sector.
The market bets on a delay On Polymarket, traders estimate the probability that OpenAI will not conduct an IPO before the end of 2026 at 30–40%...
OpenAI may delay its IPO: the SpaceX lesson prompts a reassessment of the timeline
OpenAI's leadership, according to my information, is urging caution regarding the company's timeline for going public. The reason is the turbulent and highly unstable launch of SpaceX, which clearly demonstrated the risks of large stock placements in the AI sector.The market bets on a delay On Polymarket, traders estimate the probability that OpenAI will not conduct an IPO before the end of 2026 at 30–40%...
06:36
The morning of June 26 greets the market with mixed signals. While major players are restructuring their strategies, Bitcoin and Ethereum are showing sideways movement, and important changes are brewing in the corporate sector. Let's break down the key events that will shape today's trend.
Market: Calm Before the Storm? Bitcoin (BTC) started the day with consolidation. As of 07:46 Moscow time, the asset is trading near the $59,881 mark, recording a 24-hour low of $58,269 and a high of $61,868...
Night crypto market digest: BitGo cuts staff, Sharplink resumes ETH purchases, and StablecoinX prepares for Nasdaq listing
The morning of June 26 greets the market with mixed signals. While major players are restructuring their strategies, Bitcoin and Ethereum are showing sideways movement, and important changes are brewing in the corporate sector. Let's break down the key events that will shape today's trend.Market: Calm Before the Storm? Bitcoin (BTC) started the day with consolidation. As of 07:46 Moscow time, the asset is trading near the $59,881 mark, recording a 24-hour low of $58,269 and a high of $61,868...
06:35
A purge is coming: MTS Fintech Vice President predicts the collapse of many players in the Russian crypto market
The Russian crypto industry has reached a critical bifurcation point. The regulator has essentially found itself in a situation where there are no options left other than to introduce clear rules of the game — a total ban would be a step backward and would only fuel the shadow sector. This is how I interpret the recent statements by Roman Prokopyev, First Vice President of MTS Fintech, who gave his assessment of the new bill submitted to the State Duma on April 1...
06:34
The Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has taken a decisive step towards institutionalization by obtaining a license in accordance with the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation to operate within the European Union. The permit was issued to the Latvian operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand.
The Central Bank of Latvia approved the application on June 18...
Polish platform Kanga Exchange has obtained a MiCA license: a new stage of European expansion
The Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has taken a decisive step towards institutionalization by obtaining a license in accordance with the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation to operate within the European Union. The permit was issued to the Latvian operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand.The Central Bank of Latvia approved the application on June 18...
06:33
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has taken a significant step towards democratizing access to initial token offerings. A tool for conducting on-chain auctions, which does not require teams to write code, has been integrated into the platform's web application. Now, any project can configure and launch a token sale directly from the browser, radically simplifying the process of listing and raising liquidity...
Uniswap introduces a no-code tool for token auctions: a new listing standard
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has taken a significant step towards democratizing access to initial token offerings. A tool for conducting on-chain auctions, which does not require teams to write code, has been integrated into the platform's web application. Now, any project can configure and launch a token sale directly from the browser, radically simplifying the process of listing and raising liquidity...
06:31
Thai law enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng, suspected of organizing a large-scale illegal crypto mining scheme. Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has initiated a criminal case, accusing the businessman of stealing electricity worth approximately $28 million.
According to the investigation, Wang Yicheng led a sprawling criminal network that not only illegally connected to power grids for cryptocurrency mining but also used mining capacities to launder proceeds from scam projects and online gambling...
Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman for illegal mining and theft of electricity worth $28 million.
Thai law enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng, suspected of organizing a large-scale illegal crypto mining scheme. Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has initiated a criminal case, accusing the businessman of stealing electricity worth approximately $28 million.According to the investigation, Wang Yicheng led a sprawling criminal network that not only illegally connected to power grids for cryptocurrency mining but also used mining capacities to launder proceeds from scam projects and online gambling...
06:31
IBM announces a revolutionary 0.7nm chip: breakthrough or marketing?
IBM Corporation has unveiled a chip manufacturing technology with a transistor architecture of just 0.7 nanometers, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This announcement, made as part of their latest research report, marks another step in the race to miniaturize semiconductor components.
The key innovation is the so-called "nanostack" — an approach where transistors are not placed in a single plane, as in traditional planar structures, but vertically, in multiple layers...
The key innovation is the so-called "nanostack" — an approach where transistors are not placed in a single plane, as in traditional planar structures, but vertically, in multiple layers...
06:30
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank for $288.6 million: a strategic move in Japan's crypto asset market
Japan's largest financial conglomerate, SBI Holdings, has officially signed an agreement to acquire the cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The transaction amount is 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million. The purchase will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC.
The deal is scheduled to close in October 2026, subject to approval from Japan's antitrust regulator and the fulfillment of several other legal formalities...
The deal is scheduled to close in October 2026, subject to approval from Japan's antitrust regulator and the fulfillment of several other legal formalities...