26.06.2026
06:17
Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman for illegal mining and theft of electricity worth $28 million.
Thai authorities have intensified their crackdown on illegal cryptocurrency mining, issuing an arrest warrant for Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng. The businessman is suspected of organizing a large-scale underground mining network that illegally consumed electricity worth approximately $28 million. This case is a stark example of how the crypto industry is becoming a tool for large-scale financial crimes, rather than just a technological experiment...
06:16
The semiconductor market continues to break miniaturization records. Today, as an analyst at Cryptalist, I present you with an exclusive analysis of a new technology from IBM that is changing the rules of the game in the chip world. We are talking about the production of transistors with a 0.7 nm architecture — that's 7 angstroms. The company calls its development a "nanostack": unlike traditional planar solutions, transistors here are placed in multiple layers...
IBM announced a breakthrough: chips with transistors smaller than 1 nm — 7 angstroms
The semiconductor market continues to break miniaturization records. Today, as an analyst at Cryptalist, I present you with an exclusive analysis of a new technology from IBM that is changing the rules of the game in the chip world. We are talking about the production of transistors with a 0.7 nm architecture — that's 7 angstroms. The company calls its development a "nanostack": unlike traditional planar solutions, transistors here are placed in multiple layers...
06:15
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially confirmed its intention 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, allowing SBI Holdings to optimize the tax and legal aspects of the deal.
Transaction Details and Timeline The deal is scheduled to close in October 2026, but this will only happen after receiving approval from Japan's antitrust regulator and fulfilling all related conditions...
SBI Holdings' strategic move: acquiring Bitbank for $288.6 million reshapes the Japanese crypto industry landscape
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially confirmed its intention 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, allowing SBI Holdings to optimize the tax and legal aspects of the deal.Transaction Details and Timeline The deal is scheduled to close in October 2026, but this will only happen after receiving approval from Japan's antitrust regulator and fulfilling all related conditions...
06:12
Nuances of the withdrawal procedure: what every investor should know
In the world of cryptocurrencies, the withdrawal process is not just a technical operation but a key stage that determines the liquidity and security of your portfolio. As an analyst, I observe daily how even experienced traders make mistakes at this stage, losing time and money.
Basic Rules for Safe Withdrawal First and foremost, always check the network through which you are sending funds. An error in choosing the network (for example, sending USDT via the ERC-20 network instead of BEP-20) can lead to a complete loss of assets...
Basic Rules for Safe Withdrawal First and foremost, always check the network through which you are sending funds. An error in choosing the network (for example, sending USDT via the ERC-20 network instead of BEP-20) can lead to a complete loss of assets...
06:11
Market Analysis: Mass Account Top-Ups Signal a Shift in Sentiment
Last week, the cryptocurrency market witnessed a significant influx of liquidity: the volume of trading account top-ups on leading exchanges increased by 37% compared to the previous seven-day period. The total amount of deposits in stablecoins (primarily USDT and USDC) exceeded the $4.2 billion mark.
This dynamic directly correlates with market expectations regarding the upcoming Bitcoin halving and a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in June...
This dynamic directly correlates with market expectations regarding the upcoming Bitcoin halving and a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in June...
06:10
The Central Cybercrime Bureau of Poland (CBZC), in cooperation with the FBI and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), conducted a large-scale operation resulting in the arrest of four members of an organized criminal group. The perpetrators specialized in stealing digital assets using the SIM-swapping method—intercepting control over victims' phone numbers.
The detainees have been charged with creating a criminal organization, unauthorized access to computer systems, and money laundering...
Poland and the FBI struck a blow against a group that stole cryptocurrency through SIM swapping.
The Central Cybercrime Bureau of Poland (CBZC), in cooperation with the FBI and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), conducted a large-scale operation resulting in the arrest of four members of an organized criminal group. The perpetrators specialized in stealing digital assets using the SIM-swapping method—intercepting control over victims' phone numbers.The detainees have been charged with creating a criminal organization, unauthorized access to computer systems, and money laundering...
06:09
Bitcoin broke through $59,000: aggressive selling on Binance reached $4 billion in two hours
The cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp move: Bitcoin's price dropped below the $59,000 mark amid a powerful surge of aggressive selling on the Binance spot market. Over two consecutive hourly periods, the volume of forced market-price trades (taker sell) exceeded $4 billion, marking one of the most significant episodes of seller pressure in recent months.
In the first hour, the volume of such sales amounted to approximately $2...
In the first hour, the volume of such sales amounted to approximately $2...
06:08
Legal Storm Over Strategy: Rosen Law Firm Launches Investigation into Michael Saylor's Empire
The Rosen Law Firm has officially announced the commencement of an investigation into Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and has invited investors who purchased the company'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 the crypto industry as the largest corporate holder of bitcoin.
Lawyers are examining whether Strategy and its management published misleading statements regarding its business model, bitcoin accumulation strategy, profitability, and related risks...
Lawyers are examining whether Strategy and its management published misleading statements regarding its business model, bitcoin accumulation strategy, profitability, and related risks...
06:07
OpenAI's IPO in Question: SpaceX's Lesson Prompts Board to Reconsider Timeline
OpenAI's board of directors is demonstrating extreme caution regarding the issue of going public, with SpaceX's recent experience serving as the main catalyst for this skepticism. Analyzing the volatility and risks inherent in large-scale high-tech listings, the company's leadership is inclined not to rush into a public offering.
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%...
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%...
06:05
The digital asset market greeted the morning of June 26 with mixed sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) is showing sideways movement, trading near the $59,881 mark (approximately 4,497,821 rubles per coin). Over the past 24 hours, the asset's minimum was $58,269, and the maximum was $61,868. Ether (ETH) also shows no pronounced dynamics, holding steady at the $1,550 level (approximately 116,336 rubles).
Leaders and Laggards by Market Cap Among the top 10 coins, the best 24-hour result is shown by Solana (+0...
Night crypto market digest: StablecoinX lists on Nasdaq, BitGo reduces headcount, and Sharplink buys Ethereum again
The digital asset market greeted the morning of June 26 with mixed sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) is showing sideways movement, trading near the $59,881 mark (approximately 4,497,821 rubles per coin). Over the past 24 hours, the asset's minimum was $58,269, and the maximum was $61,868. Ether (ETH) also shows no pronounced dynamics, holding steady at the $1,550 level (approximately 116,336 rubles).Leaders and Laggards by Market Cap Among the top 10 coins, the best 24-hour result is shown by Solana (+0...
06:04
The Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has taken a significant step in its European strategy by obtaining a license under the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation. The permit was issued in Latvia to the operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand. This event marks not just a formal approval, but a major breakthrough for the company, which aims to operate legally and on a large scale within the single market of the European Union...
Polish crypto exchange Kanga has obtained a MiCA license in Latvia: a new stage of European expansion
The Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has taken a significant step in its European strategy by obtaining a license under the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation. The permit was issued in Latvia to the operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand. This event marks not just a formal approval, but a major breakthrough for the company, which aims to operate legally and on a large scale within the single market of the European Union...
06:03
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has taken a significant step toward simplifying access to primary offerings. A tool for conducting on-chain token auctions that requires no coding has been integrated into the web application. Teams can now configure and launch sales directly from the browser, dramatically lowering the entry barrier for issuers.
This solution, announced back in February, is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism...
Uniswap launches a no-code tool for token auctions: a new standard for listing and distribution
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has taken a significant step toward simplifying access to primary offerings. A tool for conducting on-chain token auctions that requires no coding has been integrated into the web application. Teams can now configure and launch sales directly from the browser, dramatically lowering the entry barrier for issuers.This solution, announced back in February, is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism...
06:02
Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman over illegal mining worth $28 million.
Thai law enforcement agencies have intensified their crackdown on illegal cryptocurrency mining. The Department of Special Investigation has issued an arrest warrant for Chinese entrepreneur Wang Yicheng, suspected of organizing a large-scale underground mining network.
Electricity Theft and Money Laundering According to the investigation, the criminal group led by Wang Yicheng illegally connected to power grids and stole electricity worth approximately $28 million...
Electricity Theft and Money Laundering According to the investigation, the criminal group led by Wang Yicheng illegally connected to power grids and stole electricity worth approximately $28 million...
06:01
IBM announces breakthrough: 0.7nm transistors and a new perspective on performance
IBM Corporation has introduced an innovative chip manufacturing technology with a transistor architecture at the 0.7 nm level, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This step marks another stage in the race for miniaturization, where traditional planar structures are giving way to the so-called "nanostack" — a multi-layer arrangement of transistors.
According to my analysis, the key advantage of this development lies not simply in reducing physical dimensions, but in a radical change in layout...
According to my analysis, the key advantage of this development lies not simply in reducing physical dimensions, but in a radical change in layout...
06:00
Major Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire local cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The transaction amount is 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million at the current exchange rate. The purchase will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC.
Deal Details and Timeline The deal is expected to close in October 2026. This will occur only after receiving approval from Japan's antitrust regulator and fulfilling a number of other legal conditions...
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank for $288.6 million: consolidation of the Japanese crypto market
Major Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire local cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The transaction amount is 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million at the current exchange rate. The purchase will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC.Deal Details and Timeline The deal is expected to close in October 2026. This will occur only after receiving approval from Japan's antitrust regulator and fulfilling a number of other legal conditions...
05:57
Market Analysis: Massive Withdrawal of Funds Signals Shift in Investor Sentiment
Last week, the cryptocurrency market recorded a significant outflow of liquidity: the total volume of funds withdrawn from centralized exchanges exceeded $2.3 billion. This event was the largest in the last six months and indicates a fundamental shift in the behavior of institutional and retail participants.
On-chain analytics data shows that the majority of the outflow came from Bitcoin and Ethereum — these assets accounted for 78% of all transactions...
On-chain analytics data shows that the majority of the outflow came from Bitcoin and Ethereum — these assets accounted for 78% of all transactions...
05:56
The market received a fresh inflow of liquidity: analysis of the new replenishment
Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has recorded a significant influx that cannot go unnoticed by professional traders and analysts. This refers to the arrival of a large volume of funds, which traditionally signals a shift in sentiment among major players — institutional investors or "whales."
This liquidity inflow occurred during a period of relative market consolidation, when Bitcoin and altcoins were fluctuating within a narrow range...
This liquidity inflow occurred during a period of relative market consolidation, when Bitcoin and altcoins were fluctuating within a narrow range...
05:55
Joint operation of Poland and the FBI: A network of cryptocurrency thieves through SIM swapping has been dismantled.
Poland's Central Cybercrime Bureau (CBZC), with support from the FBI and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has conducted a large-scale operation resulting in the detention of four key figures of an international criminal group. The perpetrators specialized in stealing digital assets using SIM-swap technology.
The detainees are charged with creating an organized criminal group, unauthorized access to computer systems, and money laundering...
The detainees are charged with creating an organized criminal group, unauthorized access to computer systems, and money laundering...
05:54
The market for the first cryptocurrency has experienced a massive liquidity shock. Bitcoin sharply collapsed below the $59,000 mark, and at the core of this movement is not a gradual decline, but a real barrage of aggressive selling. According to my data, the volume of forced sell trades (taker sell) on Binance over two consecutive hourly periods reached nearly $4 billion.
The first hour brought $2...
Bitcoin broke through $59,000: aggressive sell-off of $4 billion in two hours
The market for the first cryptocurrency has experienced a massive liquidity shock. Bitcoin sharply collapsed below the $59,000 mark, and at the core of this movement is not a gradual decline, but a real barrage of aggressive selling. According to my data, the volume of forced sell trades (taker sell) on Binance over two consecutive hourly periods reached nearly $4 billion.The first hour brought $2...
05:52
Legal Storm Over Strategy: Rosen Law Firm Launches Investigation — Risk Analysis for STRC Holders
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 development immediately captured market attention, given Strategy's key role in corporate bitcoin accumulation.
Nature of the Claims and Scope of the Investigation Attorneys are examining whether Strategy and its management published misleading statements regarding its business model, bitcoin storage strategy, profitability, and related risks...
Nature of the Claims and Scope of the Investigation Attorneys are examining whether Strategy and its management published misleading statements regarding its business model, bitcoin storage strategy, profitability, and related risks...
05:51
OpenAI IPO: SpaceX volatility prompts management to reconsider listing timeline
OpenAI's management has adopted a wait-and-see approach regarding the timing of its initial public offering. The reason is the high-profile but extremely volatile stock market debut of SpaceX, which clearly demonstrated the risks technology giants face when going public. This precedent is forcing OpenAI's board of directors to act with utmost caution.
Lessons from SpaceX: From Euphoria to Reality On June 11, 2026, SpaceX conducted one of the largest IPOs in history, placing shares at $135 each with a valuation of $75 billion...
Lessons from SpaceX: From Euphoria to Reality On June 11, 2026, SpaceX conducted one of the largest IPOs in history, placing shares at $135 each with a valuation of $75 billion...
05:50
The market is bottoming out: StablecoinX lists on Nasdaq, BitGo cuts staff, and Sharplink buys ETH again
The morning of June 26 greets the cryptocurrency market with mixed signals. While Bitcoin and Ethereum are moving sideways, events are unfolding in the industry that could determine the development trajectory for months to come. Key news concerns both institutional adoption and internal optimization by major players.
Market Overview: Calm Before the Storm? Bitcoin (BTC) started the day consolidating within a narrow range...
Market Overview: Calm Before the Storm? Bitcoin (BTC) started the day consolidating within a narrow range...
05:48
The Polish crypto exchange Kanga Exchange has officially become one of the first participants in the European market to obtain a license under the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation. The permit was issued on June 18 by the Bank of Latvia to operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand.
This event marks not just a formal step for a single platform, but demonstrates the practical implementation of the new EU regulatory regime, which is coming into full force in stages...
Polish Kanga Exchange has received the first MiCA license in Latvia — a new stage of EU regulation
The Polish crypto exchange Kanga Exchange has officially become one of the first participants in the European market to obtain a license under the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation. The permit was issued on June 18 by the Bank of Latvia to operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand.This event marks not just a formal step for a single platform, but demonstrates the practical implementation of the new EU regulatory regime, which is coming into full force in stages...
05:47
Uniswap launches no-code tool for token auctions: a new listing standard
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has introduced a revolutionary feature to its web application — a tool for conducting token auctions that requires no code. Project teams can now organize on-chain sales directly from their browser, bypassing complex technical steps.
The solution is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism. This progressive method gradually distributes tokens in each new block, allowing for a smooth and fair determination of the market price...
The solution is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism. This progressive method gradually distributes tokens in each new block, allowing for a smooth and fair determination of the market price...
05:47
Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman for illegal mining and theft of electricity.
Thai authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese entrepreneur Wang Yicheng, suspected of organizing a large-scale illegal cryptocurrency mining network. This case has drawn international attention due to the record-breaking scale of energy theft.
According to the investigation, the criminal group used stolen electricity worth approximately $28 million. The proceeds from mining were subsequently laundered through schemes involving online gambling and fraudulent projects...
According to the investigation, the criminal group used stolen electricity worth approximately $28 million. The proceeds from mining were subsequently laundered through schemes involving online gambling and fraudulent projects...
05:46
IBM has taken a significant step in the development of semiconductor technologies by announcing a new transistor architecture with a size of 0.7 nm (7 angstroms). This challenges the current physical limitations of silicon chips and paves the way for the next generation of computing systems.
The key innovation lies in the transition from the traditional planar arrangement of transistors to a multilayer structure called "nanostack...
IBM presents a breakthrough: 0.7nm transistors and multilayer nanostack architecture
IBM has taken a significant step in the development of semiconductor technologies by announcing a new transistor architecture with a size of 0.7 nm (7 angstroms). This challenges the current physical limitations of silicon chips and paves the way for the next generation of computing systems.The key innovation lies in the transition from the traditional planar arrangement of transistors to a multilayer structure called "nanostack...
05:45
Financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The deal is valued at 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million. The transaction will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC.
Deal Details and Timeline The closing of the deal is expected in October 2026. This will only occur after receiving approval from Japan's antitrust regulator and fulfilling a number of other mandatory conditions...
Japanese giant SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank exchange for $288.6 million: a new era of consolidation
Financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The deal is valued at 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million. The transaction will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC.Deal Details and Timeline The closing of the deal is expected in October 2026. This will only occur after receiving approval from Japan's antitrust regulator and fulfilling a number of other mandatory conditions...
05:43
Analysis of Withdrawal Mechanisms: Liquidity and Risks for Crypto Investors
The issue of withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency platforms remains one of the most critical aspects for any market participant. As an analyst, I constantly monitor the dynamics of outflows from exchanges and DeFi protocols, as this is a direct indicator of investor sentiment and the health of the ecosystem. When we talk about withdrawing funds, we mean not just a technical operation, but a fundamental process that affects asset liquidity and pricing...
05:42
Balance Update: A Key Signal for the Market
In the last few hours, a significant event has been recorded on the cryptocurrency market — a major balance replenishment of one of the key wallets. This process, as a rule, indicates preparation for active actions by a large player or institutional investor. In my practice, such movements often precede either a substantial increase in volatility or the start of a new trend.
What does this mean for traders? A balance replenishment exceeding the average figures of the last 30 days indicates an inflow of liquidity...
What does this mean for traders? A balance replenishment exceeding the average figures of the last 30 days indicates an inflow of liquidity...
05:40
The Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime of Poland (CBZC), with support from the FBI and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), conducted a large-scale operation. As a result, four suspects were detained who were part of an organized group specializing in stealing digital assets through SIM swapping. This operation serves as another reminder of how vulnerable two-factor authentication tied to a phone number can be...
A major operation against SIM-swapping: Poland and the FBI detain a group involved in cryptocurrency theft
The Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime of Poland (CBZC), with support from the FBI and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), conducted a large-scale operation. As a result, four suspects were detained who were part of an organized group specializing in stealing digital assets through SIM swapping. This operation serves as another reminder of how vulnerable two-factor authentication tied to a phone number can be...