Crypto news

26.06.2026
04:38

Poland and the FBI struck a blow against a group that stole cryptocurrencies via 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 detention of four suspected members of an organized criminal group. The main specialization of the perpetrators was SIM-swap attacks—substituting SIM cards to gain access to victims' cryptocurrency accounts.
The detainees are charged with creating a criminal organization, unauthorized access to computer systems, theft of digital assets, and subsequent laundering of the stolen funds...
04:37

Bitcoin broke through $59,000: a record surge of aggressive selling on Binance in two hours

The Bitcoin market has once again come under intense selling pressure. During a sharp move, the price of the leading cryptocurrency dropped below the $59,000 mark, with the volume of aggressive sell orders on Binance reaching nearly $4 billion over two consecutive hours. This event signaled a concentration of bearish sentiment and a potential short-term capitulation.
A Two-Hour Selling Storm Data analysis shows that in the first hour, the volume of taker sell trades was approximately $2...
04:36

Legal Storm Over Strategy: Rosen Law Firm Launches Investigation into Michael Saylor's Company

The Rosen Law Firm has officially announced the launch of an investigation into Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and invites investors who purchased the company's securities to join a potential class action lawsuit. This event has drawn close attention from the entire cryptocurrency community, given Strategy's key role in the institutional adoption of Bitcoin.
Rosen's lawyers intend to verify whether Strategy and its management have published misleading statements regarding its business activities, Bitcoin storage strategy, business profitability, and the real risks associated with the aggressive BTC accumulation model...
04:35

SpaceX IPO has failed: OpenAI questions going public before 2027

OpenAI's leadership appears to have paused to reassess its plans for an initial public offering (IPO). The reason was the high-profile but extremely unsuccessful debut of SpaceX shares, which clearly demonstrated all the risks of large-scale placements in the high-tech sector. The market, it seems, no longer forgives even the most hyped companies for inflated expectations.
On the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket, traders are already estimating the probability that OpenAI will not go public before the end of 2026 at 30-40%...
04:34

Polish Kanga Exchange has obtained a MiCA license in Latvia: a new stage of European expansion

принятию регулирования MiCA The Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has made a strategic move by obtaining a license under the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation in Latvia. The permit was issued to the operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand. This event marks an important milestone not only for the platform itself but also for the entire ecosystem of regulated crypto services in the European Union...
04:33

Uniswap has introduced a no-code tool for token auctions: a new listing standard

The decentralized exchange Uniswap continues to expand the functionality of its ecosystem. This time, the team has integrated a powerful tool for conducting on-chain token auctions into the web application, which requires writing not a single line of code. Projects can now configure and launch asset sales directly from the browser, radically simplifying the process of initial liquidity distribution...
04:32

Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman: $28 million in stolen electricity and illegal mining.

arrest44 Thai law enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese entrepreneur Wang Yicheng, suspected of organizing a large-scale illegal crypto mining scheme. This case has attracted regional attention due to the record-breaking damage and the sophistication of the criminal network.
According to the investigation, the criminal group, allegedly led by Wang Yicheng, illegally connected to Thailand's power grids, stealing electricity worth approximately $28 million...
04:31

IBM announces a revolution in chip manufacturing: 0.7 nm and nanostack

chips_generic-min A major breakthrough in the semiconductor industry: IBM has officially unveiled a chip manufacturing technology with a transistor architecture of just 0.7 nm, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This is a significant achievement that promises to radically reshape the landscape of computing and cryptocurrency mining.
The key innovation is the so-called "nanostack." Instead of the traditional flat placement of transistors, IBM proposes arranging them in multiple layers...
04:30

SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank for $288.6 million: a new era of consolidation in the Japanese crypto market

Синглсиг_против_мультисига_(mixer.money) Japanese financial giant 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. This timeline is due to the need to obtain approval from Japan's antitrust regulator, as well as to fulfill a number of other legal and operational conditions...
04:26

Massive Withdrawals from Crypto Exchanges: Analysis of the Current Trend and Its Impact on the Market

In recent days, the digital asset market has seen a notable increase in withdrawal volumes from major centralized cryptocurrency exchanges. This trend, which I track as part of my regular analysis, indicates a shift in investor behavior, with more and more people preferring to store assets on their own wallets.
Key Metrics and Dynamics According to my data, the net outflow of funds from leading trading platforms over the past week has exceeded several billion dollars in equivalent...
04:25

Market Replenishment Analysis: New Liquidity Flows and Their Impact on Demand Structure

Last week, we observed a significant increase in liquidity in the digital asset market. An analysis of on-chain data and fund flows to centralized exchanges indicates that fresh capital has entered the system, with volumes exceeding the average levels of the last three months.
Key figures: The total inflow of stablecoins to the largest trading platforms increased by 18.7% over the last 72 hours...
04:24

Bearish Consensus: Chinese Miner and Arthur Hayes Agree on Bitcoin Drop to $42,000 Forecast

The cryptocurrency market continues to show signs of a deep correction, and two well-known industry players—Chinese miner Jian Zhouer and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes—have independently arrived at strikingly similar conclusions. According to their analysis, Bitcoin could test levels around $40,000–$44,000, with a local bottom not expected until the end of 2026.
Jian's main argument is the sharp decline in the mNAV indicator of Strategy (ticker MSTR) shares...
04:23

Poland and the FBI have disrupted a group that was stealing cryptocurrencies through SIM swapping.

The Central Cybercrime Bureau of Poland (CBZC), in cooperation with the FBI and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has conducted a large-scale operation resulting in the detention of four alleged members of an organized criminal group. Their primary tool was SIM swap attacks — a method that allows intercepting control over victims' phone numbers to gain access to their cryptocurrency assets...
04:22

Bitcoin crashed below $59,000: a $4 billion sell-off in two hours — what's behind the panic?

The market for the first cryptocurrency experienced a powerful blow from sellers. Bitcoin broke down through the psychologically important level of $59,000, and this breakout was accompanied by an abnormal surge in aggressive selling on Binance. According to my data, the volume of taker sell trades over two consecutive hourly periods reached nearly $4 billion.
In the first hour, the volume of aggressive sales was about $2...
04:20

Rosen Law Firm launches investigation against Strategy: what lies behind the claims against Michael Saylor's bitcoin strategy

The Rosen Law Firm has announced the initiation 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 development has drawn close market attention, given Strategy's key role in corporate bitcoin accumulation.
Investigation Details: What Lawyers Are Reviewing Attorneys are examining whether Strategy and its management published misleading statements regarding the company's operations, bitcoin storage strategy, business profitability, and risks associated with its aggressive model of accumulating the leading cryptocurrency...
04:19

OpenAI may postpone its IPO to 2027: lessons from SpaceX's turbulent listing

Probability of OpenAI IPO. Source: PolymarketOpenAI's leadership appears to be seriously reconsidering the timeline for its long-awaited public offering. The reason is SpaceX's volatile stock market debut, which demonstrated how risky large-scale listings can be in current market conditions.
Polymarket: Probability of delay is rising On the Polymarket platform, traders estimate the probability that OpenAI will not conduct an IPO before the end of 2026 in the range of 30–40%...
04:18

Polish exchange Kanga becomes the first in the region to obtain a MiCA license: a new standard for the EU

принятию регулирования MiCA The Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has taken an important step in legalizing its operations in the European market. The company has obtained a license under the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation from the Bank of Latvia. The authorization was granted to operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand. This event marks not only the success of a specific player but also the practical application of the new pan-European regulation...
04:17

Uniswap launches a no-code tool for token auctions: a new listing standard

uniswap uni The decentralized exchange Uniswap has taken a significant step toward simplifying token initial offerings. A tool for conducting on-chain auctions that requires no coding has been added to the web application. Teams can now configure and launch token sales directly from the browser, bypassing complex technical stages.
The solution is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism. This involves the gradual sale of tokens in each new block, ensuring a smooth formation of the market price...
04:16

Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman for organizing an illegal mining farm.

arrest44 Thailand's Department of Special Investigation has issued an arrest warrant for Chinese entrepreneur Wang Yicheng. The reason is the organization of a large-scale underground mining network that caused serious damage to the national power grid.
According to the investigation, the criminal group illegally connected to power grids and stole electricity worth approximately $28 million. The obtained power was used for cryptocurrency mining, as well as for laundering proceeds from fraudulent schemes and illegal online gambling...
04:16

IBM has announced a revolution in chip manufacturing with 0.7nm architecture.

IBM Corporation has unveiled a breakthrough semiconductor chip manufacturing technology based on a 0.7-nanometer transistor architecture, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This represents a significant leap forward from current industry standards, which hover around 2–3 nm.
The new technique, named "nanostack," fundamentally changes the approach to transistor placement. Instead of the traditional flat arrangement on a single level, transistors are stacked in multiple vertical layers...
04:15

SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank for $288.6 million: a new era for the Japanese crypto industry

Singlesig_vs_multisig_(mixer.money) Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire 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 deal is expected to close in October 2026, but only after receiving approval from Japan's antitrust regulator and meeting a number of other conditions...
04:12

Withdrawal of Crypto Assets: Key Aspects and Strategies for Investors

In the world of digital finance, a withdrawal operation is not just a technical procedure, but a critically important stage of capital management. As an independent analyst, I observe daily how even experienced traders make mistakes at this stage, leading to loss of time, fees, or, in the worst case, funds.
What is a cryptocurrency withdrawal?
A withdrawal is the transfer of digital assets from an exchange or wallet address to an external address that you control...
04:11

Market Analysis: Key Trends and Events Shaping the Current Dynamics of Cryptocurrencies

Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has shown mixed dynamics, with the total capitalization fluctuating near the $2.1 trillion mark. Bitcoin maintains positions above $67,000 despite moderate selling pressure, while altcoins exhibit divergent movements.
Macroeconomic Background and Institutional Interest The key driver of the current rally remains the inflow of institutional capital through spot ETFs...
04:10

Miners bet on a correction: bitcoin prepares to drop to $42,000

The Bitcoin market is entering a phase that many analysts call the "correction zone." According to my data, one of the largest Chinese miners, Jian Zhouer, founder of the BTC.TOP pool, predicts a local bottom for the first cryptocurrency in the range of $42,000–$44,000. He expects this level to be reached by the end of 2026. His estimate is nearly identical to the recent forecast from BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who set a target of $40,000...
04:09

A network of SIM swappers has been dismantled: a joint operation by Poland and the FBI

The Central Cybercrime Bureau of Poland (CBZC), with support from the FBI and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), conducted a large-scale operation resulting in the detention of four members of an organized criminal group. The attackers' primary tool is SIM swapping, a method that allows them to intercept control over victims' phone numbers to gain access to their cryptocurrency accounts...
04:08

Bitcoin has fallen below $59,000: $4 billion left the market in two hours

The market for the first cryptocurrency experienced a powerful supply shock. Bitcoin broke down through the psychologically important mark of $59,000, and this breakout was accompanied by an anomalous surge in aggressive selling on Binance. Over two consecutive hours, the volume of taker sell trades exceeded $4 billion. This is not just a correction — it is a concentrated strike by sellers, indicating panic sentiment among some participants...
04:07

Legal Storm Over Strategy: Rosen Law Firm Launches Investigation into Michael Saylor's Company

The Rosen Law Firm has officially announced the initiation 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 another alarming signal for the market, which is already closely monitoring the financial health of the largest corporate holder of bitcoin.
Lawyers are examining whether Strategy and its management have published misleading statements regarding its operations, bitcoin storage strategy, business profitability, and the real risks associated with the aggressive accumulation model of the first cryptocurrency...
04:05

OpenAI risks delaying its IPO until 2027: lessons from SpaceX and market pressure

OpenAI's management is seriously considering postponing its public stock offering, with SpaceX's volatile debut being a key factor. My analysis of the situation shows that the market is already pricing in a significant probability of a delay: on Polymarket, traders estimate the chances that OpenAI will not conduct an IPO before the end of 2026 at 30–40%. This directly reflects skepticism about investor readiness for major offerings in the AI sector...
04:04

Polish crypto exchange Kanga has obtained a MiCA license in Latvia: a new stage of regulation in the EU

принятию регулирования MiCA The Polish crypto exchange Kanga has successfully completed the licensing procedure under the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation, receiving approval from the Bank of Latvia. The license was issued on June 18 and assigned to the operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand.
This step marks an important precedent for the entire Eastern European crypto market...
04:03

Uniswap launches a no-code tool for token auctions: a new era of on-chain distribution

Decentralized exchange Uniswap has taken a significant step towards democratizing access to token auctions. Teams can now launch on-chain sales directly through a web application without writing a single line of code. This solution, announced back in February, is based on the innovative Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism.
How CCA works and why it matters CCA is a mechanism for the gradual sale of tokens in each new block, allowing for a smooth determination of the market price...