Crypto news

26.06.2026
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...
04:02

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

arrest44 Thai law enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng. He is suspected of organizing large-scale illegal cryptocurrency mining, coupled with electricity theft and money laundering.
According to the investigation, the criminal network led by Wang Yicheng illegally connected to the national power grid and used electricity worth approximately $28 million...
04:01

IBM introduces 0.7nm chip technology: a new era in microelectronics

chips_generic-min IBM Corporation has achieved a significant breakthrough in the semiconductor industry by announcing a chip manufacturing technology with a transistor architecture of 0.7 nanometers, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This step marks another phase in component miniaturization, where traditional planar circuits are giving way to more complex, multi-layered solutions. The new technology, named "nanosheet," involves placing transistors not on a single plane but across multiple layers, fundamentally changing the approach to chip design...
04:00

SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank: a $288.6 million deal reshapes the Japanese crypto market

Синглсиг_против_мультисига_(mixer.money) Major Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has officially announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the local cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The transaction amount is 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million at the current exchange rate. The operation will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC.
The deal is expected to close no earlier than October 2026...
03:57

Market Analysis: Mass Withdrawal of Funds Signals a Shift in Investor Sentiment

Last week, the cryptocurrency market faced a notable outflow of liquidity. On-chain analytics data records a significant increase in the volume of withdrawals from major centralized exchanges. This movement, exceeding the average figures of the last 30 days, indicates a fundamental shift in the behavior of asset holders.
Key Figures and Dynamics
The total net outflow from leading trading platforms has exceeded the $1...
03:56

Market Analysis: How Balance Top-Ups Affect Your Crypto Strategy

In the world of cryptocurrencies, liquidity management is not just a technical procedure, but a fundamental element of successful trading and long-term asset storage. The process of topping up balances on exchanges and wallets is directly linked to market activity and can serve as an indicator of market participants' sentiment.
When we talk about topping up a balance, we mean more than just a simple transfer of funds...
03:55

Bitcoin is preparing to drop to $42,000: Chinese miner and Arthur Hayes agree

The cryptocurrency market is once again under pressure from bearish sentiment. One of the most authoritative Chinese miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool Jiang Zhuoer, presented his forecast, which aligns with a recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes. According to his estimates, the local bottom for Bitcoin will be in the range of $42,000–$44,000, and it will be reached by the end of 2026...
03:54

Dismantling of an international SIM-swap network: Poland and the FBI arrest four suspects in cryptocurrency theft

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 alleged members of an organized criminal group. The perpetrators specialized in stealing digital assets through SIM-swap attacks—one of the most dangerous and difficult-to-trace methods in the crypto industry...
03:52

Bitcoin broke through $59,000: aggressive sell-offs on Binance exceeded $4 billion in two hours

The market for the first cryptocurrency experienced a powerful supply shock. Bitcoin fell below the $59,000 mark, with aggressive selling on the Binance spot market serving as the key catalyst for this movement. Data analysis shows that the volume of forced sales at market price (taker sell) over two consecutive hourly periods reached nearly $4 billion. This is a record surge since May 4, when such seller pressure on Binance was not observed...