Crypto news

26.06.2026
05:00

SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank for $288.6 million: consolidation of Japan's crypto market

Синглсиг_против_мультисига_(mixer.money) Financial giant SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire the Japanese 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.
Deal Details and Timeline The transaction closing is scheduled for October 2026. This will only occur after receiving approval from Japan's antitrust regulator and fulfilling a number of other mandatory conditions...
04:57

Analysis of Current Trends: Mass Withdrawal of Funds from Crypto Exchanges as a Signal of Sentiment Shift

The market is recording a significant increase in the volume of digital asset withdrawals from centralized trading platforms. This trend, observed in recent weeks, deserves close attention from the professional community.
Analyzing on-chain metrics data, we see that the net outflow of funds from the largest exchanges has reached levels that in the past preceded either sharp corrections or the start of aggressive accumulation...
04:56

Market Analysis: New Capital Inflows Signal a Trend Shift

In the last few hours, the cryptocurrency market has seen a significant influx of liquidity. On-chain metrics are recording a sharp increase in the volume of funds flowing into exchange wallets. This process, which I call the "accumulation phase," often precedes periods of heightened volatility.
Analyzing the structure of these deposits, two key patterns can be identified. First, large transactions (from 100 BTC and above) account for more than 60% of the total inflow volume...
04:54

Cryptalist Analyst: Bearish Signal from Strategy Indicates a Local Bitcoin Bottom of $42,000 by the End of 2026

The bitcoin market is once again entering a zone of turbulence, and leading industry players agree: a significant correction is ahead. One of China's largest miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool Jiang Zhuoer, predicts the first cryptocurrency will fall to the $42,000–$44,000 mark. This scenario is almost identical to the recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who expects a decline to $40,000 within the next six months...
04:53

SIM-swap for millions: how Poland and the FBI dismantled an international cryptocurrency theft network

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 members of an organized criminal group. These perpetrators specialized in stealing digital assets through SIM-swap attacks—a sophisticated method where fraudsters intercept control over victims' phone numbers...
04:52

Bitcoin crashed below $59,000: aggressive selling on Binance reached $4 billion in two hours

The market for the first cryptocurrency experienced a massive liquidity shock. During a sharp decline, the Bitcoin price broke through the $59,000 mark, with the key driver of the drop being an unprecedented surge in aggressive spot selling on Binance. Over two consecutive hours, the volume of forced market-price trades (taker sell) exceeded $4 billion.
In the first hour, the volume of aggressive selling amounted to about $2...
04:51

Legal Storm Surrounding Strategy: Rosen Law Firm Launches Investigation

Investors linked to Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) are once again focused on legal risks. The well-known law firm Rosen Law Firm has announced the initiation of an investigation into the company and its management. The firm invites holders of Strategy securities — MSTR, STRF, STRC, STRK, and STRD — to join a potential class action lawsuit.
The essence of the claims currently being examined by lawyers concerns possible misleading statements by the company...
04:49

OpenAI puts IPO on hold: lessons from SpaceX and the "cautious" stock market debut scenario

OpenAI's management is currently actively discussing a postponement of its initial public offering (IPO), with SpaceX's volatile debut serving as a key catalyst for this decision. I am closely monitoring this situation, and in my view, it demonstrates a fundamental shift in sentiment within the market for major tech listings.
SpaceX: Takeoff and Painful Correction SpaceX conducted its IPO on June 11, 2026, at a price of $135 per share, raising $75 billion...
04:48

Polish crypto exchange Kanga becomes the first in the region to obtain a MiCA license — a new stage of regulation in the EU

Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has taken a significant step in legalizing its operations in the European market. The company has obtained a license under the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation, paving the way for full-scale operations in European Union countries. The permit was issued to operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand in Latvia.
Key details of the license The Bank of Latvia approved the application on June 18, 2024...
04:47

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

uniswap uni The decentralized exchange Uniswap has introduced new functionality in its web application — a tool for conducting on-chain token auctions that requires writing not a single line of code. Now, project teams can independently configure and launch token sales directly from the browser, bypassing complex technical procedures.
The solution is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism — a fundamentally different approach to primary distribution...
04:47

Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman in connection with an illegal farm case.

arrest44 Thai law enforcement authorities have officially issued an arrest warrant for Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng. The businessman is suspected of organizing a large-scale illegal cryptocurrency mining scheme that caused serious damage to the country's energy infrastructure.
According to the Department of Special Investigation, the criminal network, allegedly led by Wang Yicheng, illegally connected to the power grid and stole electricity worth approximately $28 million...
04:46

IBM announced a technological breakthrough: chips with 0.7 nm architecture

IBM Corporation has achieved another technological breakthrough in the semiconductor industry by unveiling a new transistor architecture with a size of 0.7 nm, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This development marks a significant step beyond current lithographic standards and promises to fundamentally reshape the landscape of computing power.
A fundamentally new approach: nanostack The key innovation lies in the use of so-called "nanostack" technology...
04:45

SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank for $288.6 million: consolidation of the Japanese crypto market

Singlesig_vs_multisig_(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 at the current exchange rate. The purchase will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC.
The deal is scheduled to close in October 2026. However, its completion requires approval from Japan's antitrust regulator, the Fair Trade Commission, as well as the fulfillment of several other legal conditions...
04:42

Large Withdrawal: Analysis of the Current Situation in the Crypto Market

A significant outflow of funds is being observed in the cryptocurrency market, drawing the attention of analysts and investors. This process, recorded in recent hours, indicates a shift in sentiment among market participants. Data shows that withdrawal volumes exceed normal levels, which may suggest a redistribution of capital or preparation for volatile movements.
Key Characteristics of the Outflow According to my analysis, the withdrawal of funds affects several major wallets and exchange platforms...
04:41

Key principles of replenishing cryptocurrency balance: strategies and risks

In the world of digital assets, the process of topping up your balance is not just a technical operation, but a fundamental step that determines trading efficiency and fund security. As a professional analyst, I observe daily how an incorrect approach to this stage leads to losses or missed opportunities.
Topping up your balance on crypto exchanges or wallets requires understanding several key aspects...
04:40

Bearish consensus: Chinese miner and Arthur Hayes see Bitcoin bottom near $40,000

The Bitcoin market is entering a phase where even the most experienced players are beginning to prepare for a deep correction. One of China's largest miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool, Jiang Zhuoe, expressed the opinion that the local bottom of the first cryptocurrency will fall in the range of $42,000–$44,000. According to his estimates, this level will be reached by the end of 2026.
Notably, his forecast almost coincides with a recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who expects a decline to $40,000 within the next six months...
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...