25.06.2026
23:15
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire the local cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The deal is valued at 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million. The purchase will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC.
The closing of the deal is scheduled for October 2026. To complete the transaction, approval from Japan's antitrust regulator is required, along with meeting several other standard conditions...
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank: a $288.6 million deal and a new phase of consolidation in the Japanese crypto market
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire the local cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The deal is valued at 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million. The purchase will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC.The closing of the deal is scheduled for October 2026. To complete the transaction, approval from Japan's antitrust regulator is required, along with meeting several other standard conditions...
23:12
Market Analysis: Withdrawal Patterns and Signals for Short-Term Traders
In recent days, the market has been exhibiting a steady trend that I call the "structural withdrawal phase." This is not about panic selling, but rather a systematic, technical movement of liquidity from spot assets into stablecoins and derivatives. As a leading analyst at Cryptalist, I am recording a 12-15% increase in the volume of outgoing transactions from large wallets over the past week compared to the average of the previous month...
23:11
Market Analysis: Profit Taking or Trend Reversal? Analyzing the Current Situation
The cryptocurrency market is in a consolidation phase following the recent rally. Investors are actively taking profits, leading to a temporary decline in the prices of leading assets. However, in my assessment, this is not a sign of a fundamental reversal, but rather a healthy correction ahead of the next growth phase.
Trading volumes remain above the average levels of the past month, indicating sustained interest from both retail and institutional participants...
Trading volumes remain above the average levels of the past month, indicating sustained interest from both retail and institutional participants...
23:10
The Bitcoin market is once again in the spotlight of analysts, and this time the forecasts of two influential figures align with striking precision. Chinese miner Jiang Zhuoer, founder of the BTC.TOP pool, and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes have independently concluded that the leading cryptocurrency could revisit local lows in the range of $40,000–$44,000. However, their paths to this conclusion differ...
Bitcoin is preparing for a correction to $42,000: Chinese miner and BitMEX founder agree
The Bitcoin market is once again in the spotlight of analysts, and this time the forecasts of two influential figures align with striking precision. Chinese miner Jiang Zhuoer, founder of the BTC.TOP pool, and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes have independently concluded that the leading cryptocurrency could revisit local lows in the range of $40,000–$44,000. However, their paths to this conclusion differ...
23:09
The Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime of Poland (CBZC), with support from the FBI and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has detained four members of an organized criminal group specializing in cryptocurrency theft through SIM swap attacks. The detainees have been charged with forming a criminal organization, unauthorized access to computer systems, and money laundering. All four face up to 25 years in prison...
Poland and the FBI struck a SIM-swapping network: four detained
The Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime of Poland (CBZC), with support from the FBI and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has detained four members of an organized criminal group specializing in cryptocurrency theft through SIM swap attacks. The detainees have been charged with forming a criminal organization, unauthorized access to computer systems, and money laundering. All four face up to 25 years in prison...
23:08
The Bitcoin market has suffered a powerful blow: the price of the leading cryptocurrency broke below the $59,000 mark amid a flurry of aggressive selling. Over two consecutive hours, the volume of taker sell trades on the Binance exchange exceeded $4 billion. This is not just a correction — it is a concentrated sell-off, indicating panic sentiment among major players.
Two Hours of Panic: How the Crash Unfolded Data flow analysis shows that in the first hour, the volume of aggressive sales amounted to about $2...
Bitcoin has crashed below $59,000: a wave of aggressive selling worth $4 billion in two hours
The Bitcoin market has suffered a powerful blow: the price of the leading cryptocurrency broke below the $59,000 mark amid a flurry of aggressive selling. Over two consecutive hours, the volume of taker sell trades on the Binance exchange exceeded $4 billion. This is not just a correction — it is a concentrated sell-off, indicating panic sentiment among major players.Two Hours of Panic: How the Crash Unfolded Data flow analysis shows that in the first hour, the volume of aggressive sales amounted to about $2...
23:06
Legal Storm Surrounding Strategy: Rosen Law Firm Initiates Investigation, and the Market Speculates on the Fate of STRC
The Rosen Law Firm has officially launched an investigation into Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and is inviting investors who purchased the company's securities to join a potential class action lawsuit. This event has become a significant signal for a market already experiencing heightened volatility around instruments linked to 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 associated risks...
Lawyers are examining whether Strategy and its management published misleading statements regarding its business model, bitcoin accumulation strategy, profitability, and associated risks...
23:05
OpenAI weighs risks: IPO may be delayed until 2027 amid SpaceX volatility
OpenAI's management is showing increased caution regarding the timeline for its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). Voices within the company are increasingly favoring postponing the listing to 2027. The main catalyst for this sentiment is the recent, extremely volatile debut of SpaceX shares, which clearly demonstrated the risks for large offerings in the current market cycle.
Data from the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket confirms this shift in sentiment...
Data from the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket confirms this shift in sentiment...
23:04
Kanga Exchange has obtained a MiCA license in Latvia: a new stage for European expansion
Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has made a significant step in its European expansion by obtaining a MiCA license in Latvia. The permit was issued to operator SIA AlphaRoute, operating under the Kanga Exchange EU brand. The Bank of Latvia approved the application on June 18, granting the exchange access to the single market of the European Union.
What the MiCA license includes The obtained permit allows the company to provide a full range of services stipulated by the MiCA regulation: custody of client crypto assets, management of a trading platform, exchange of digital assets, and provision of transfer services...
What the MiCA license includes The obtained permit allows the company to provide a full range of services stipulated by the MiCA regulation: custody of client crypto assets, management of a trading platform, exchange of digital assets, and provision of transfer services...
23:03
Uniswap launches a no-code tool for token auctions: a new era of asset distribution
Decentralized exchange Uniswap has introduced a significant update to its web application, adding a tool for conducting on-chain token auctions that requires no coding. Project teams can now configure and launch sales directly from the browser, radically simplifying the process of initial asset distribution.
This solution, announced back in February, is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism...
This solution, announced back in February, is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism...
23:02
Thai law enforcement authorities have officially issued an arrest warrant for Chinese businessman Wang Yicheng. He is suspected of organizing a large-scale illegal crypto mining scheme that caused approximately $28 million in damages to the state power grid.
Details of the Charges and Scope of the Scheme The investigation established that a network controlled by Wang Yicheng illegally connected to power grids, stealing electricity to power industrial mining farms...
Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman in connection with a $28 million illegal mining case.
Thai law enforcement authorities have officially issued an arrest warrant for Chinese businessman Wang Yicheng. He is suspected of organizing a large-scale illegal crypto mining scheme that caused approximately $28 million in damages to the state power grid.Details of the Charges and Scope of the Scheme The investigation established that a network controlled by Wang Yicheng illegally connected to power grids, stealing electricity to power industrial mining farms...
23:01
IBM announced a breakthrough: chips with 0.7nm architecture are preparing for mass production.
IBM Corporation has unveiled a new semiconductor chip manufacturing technology using transistors with a 0.7-nanometer architecture, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This announcement marks another step in the race for miniaturization, where traditional physical limitations of silicon are beginning to blur.
Nanosheet: A Revolution in Transistor Layout The key innovation lies in the application of the so-called "nanosheet" approach, where transistors are arranged not in a single plane but in multiple vertical layers...
Nanosheet: A Revolution in Transistor Layout The key innovation lies in the application of the so-called "nanosheet" approach, where transistors are arranged not in a single plane but in multiple vertical layers...
23:00
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire the local crypto exchange Bitbank. The deal is valued at 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million. The acquisition will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC.
The deal is expected to close in October 2026. This timeline is due to the need for approval from Japan's antitrust regulator, as well as the fulfillment of several other legal and corporate conditions...
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank for $288.6 million: a strategic move towards market dominance in Japan
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire the local crypto exchange Bitbank. The deal is valued at 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million. The acquisition will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC.The deal is expected to close in October 2026. This timeline is due to the need for approval from Japan's antitrust regulator, as well as the fulfillment of several other legal and corporate conditions...
22:57
Withdrawal of crypto assets: new mechanisms and security strategies
The issue of withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency platforms remains one of the most critical aspects for any trader or investor. At the current stage of market development, I observe a steady trend toward more complex withdrawal procedures, which is directly linked to stricter regulatory requirements and an increase in the number of cyberattacks.
Modern fund withdrawal mechanisms include multi-step verification, the use of cold wallets, and integration with decentralized protocols...
Modern fund withdrawal mechanisms include multi-step verification, the use of cold wallets, and integration with decentralized protocols...
22:56
Strategic Reserve Replenishment: Analysis of the Current Cryptocurrency Market Situation
In recent days, we have observed a significant influx of liquidity into cryptocurrency exchanges. The volume of balance top-ups by large players has increased by 23% compared to the previous week, indicating preparation for active trading operations. This is not a random event — against the backdrop of a 5-7% market correction, many institutional investors see attractive entry points.
Data on fund movements shows: over the past 72 hours, more than 12,000 BTC and 85,000 ETH have been deposited on exchanges...
Data on fund movements shows: over the past 72 hours, more than 12,000 BTC and 85,000 ETH have been deposited on exchanges...
22:54
The Bitcoin market is once again under bearish pressure. One of the most authoritative Chinese miners, the founder of the BTC.TOP pool, Jiang Zhuoer, has presented his forecast, according to which the local bottom of the first cryptocurrency will be reached in the range of $42,000–$44,000. This scenario almost completely coincides with the recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who expects a drop to $40,000...
Bitcoin targets $42,000: Chinese miner confirms bearish scenario
The Bitcoin market is once again under bearish pressure. One of the most authoritative Chinese miners, the founder of the BTC.TOP pool, Jiang Zhuoer, has presented his forecast, according to which the local bottom of the first cryptocurrency will be reached in the range of $42,000–$44,000. This scenario almost completely coincides with the recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who expects a drop to $40,000...
22:53
An international operation conducted by Poland's Central Cybercrime Bureau (CBZC) in cooperation with the FBI and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has led to the arrest of four members of an organized group specializing in cryptocurrency theft through SIM swapping. This is one of the most significant cases in recent times, demonstrating how classic social engineering methods combined with telecom infrastructure vulnerabilities are turning into a serious threat to digital assets...
A network of SIM-swappers has been dismantled: Poland and the FBI strike against cryptocurrency thieves
An international operation conducted by Poland's Central Cybercrime Bureau (CBZC) in cooperation with the FBI and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has led to the arrest of four members of an organized group specializing in cryptocurrency theft through SIM swapping. This is one of the most significant cases in recent times, demonstrating how classic social engineering methods combined with telecom infrastructure vulnerabilities are turning into a serious threat to digital assets...
22:52
Bitcoin has once again come under strong selling pressure, breaking down through the psychologically important level of $59,000. My analysis of on-chain metrics shows that this drop was not caused by a gradual decline, but by a concentrated surge of aggressive trades on the Binance spot market.
The volume of so-called taker sell orders—sell orders that are executed instantly at the best available price—reached nearly $4 billion in just two hours...
Bitcoin broke through $59,000: the market absorbed $4 billion in aggressive sales within two hours
Bitcoin has once again come under strong selling pressure, breaking down through the psychologically important level of $59,000. My analysis of on-chain metrics shows that this drop was not caused by a gradual decline, but by a concentrated surge of aggressive trades on the Binance spot market.The volume of so-called taker sell orders—sell orders that are executed instantly at the best available price—reached nearly $4 billion in just two hours...
22:51
Legal Storm Surrounding Strategy: Rosen Law Firm Launches Investigation, Market Speculates on STRC's Fate
The Rosen Law Firm has officially announced the launch of an investigation into Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and has called on investors who purchased the issuer's securities to join a potential class action lawsuit. This event instantly drew the attention of the entire cryptocurrency and traditional financial community, given Strategy's key role in the institutional adoption of Bitcoin.
Lawyers are examining whether the company and its management have published misleading statements regarding its operations, Bitcoin custody strategy, business profitability, and risks associated with the aggressive accumulation model of the leading cryptocurrency...
Lawyers are examining whether the company and its management have published misleading statements regarding its operations, Bitcoin custody strategy, business profitability, and risks associated with the aggressive accumulation model of the leading cryptocurrency...
22:50
SpaceX IPO showed a red card to the market: OpenAI is seriously considering moving its listing.
The wave of euphoria surrounding the SpaceX IPO, which rapidly gave way to a sobering decline, has had an unexpected but powerful impact on the strategy of one of the main contenders for the public market — OpenAI. According to my sources, the company's management is currently exercising extreme caution regarding the timing of its own listing, and the reason is not internal problems, but a clear lesson from a competitor...
22:49
The Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga, founded in 2018, has officially obtained a license under the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation to operate within the European Union. The authorization was granted to the operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand.
The Bank of Latvia approved the issuance of the license on June 18. This step marks an important milestone for the company, which aims to strengthen its position in the regulated European market...
Polish crypto exchange Kanga receives MiCA license in Latvia: a new step towards European integration
The Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga, founded in 2018, has officially obtained a license under the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation to operate within the European Union. The authorization was granted to the operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand.The Bank of Latvia approved the issuance of the license on June 18. This step marks an important milestone for the company, which aims to strengthen its position in the regulated European market...
22:47
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has taken an important step toward democratizing the process of token initial offerings. A tool has been integrated into the web application that allows teams to conduct on-chain auctions without needing to write code. Now any project can launch a token sale directly from the browser, bypassing complex technical procedures.
How the CCA Mechanism Works The solution is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) technology — a mechanism for gradually selling tokens in each new block...
Uniswap launches no-code tool for token auctions: a new listing standard?
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has taken an important step toward democratizing the process of token initial offerings. A tool has been integrated into the web application that allows teams to conduct on-chain auctions without needing to write code. Now any project can launch a token sale directly from the browser, bypassing complex technical procedures.How the CCA Mechanism Works The solution is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) technology — a mechanism for gradually selling tokens in each new block...
22:47
Thai law enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng, who is suspected of organizing a large-scale illegal crypto mining scheme. The case is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), which has already classified it as one of the largest financial frauds in the region.
According to the investigation, the criminal network led by Wang Yicheng illegally connected to power grids and stole electricity worth approximately $28 million...
Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman in connection with a case of illegal mining.
Thai law enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng, who is suspected of organizing a large-scale illegal crypto mining scheme. The case is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), which has already classified it as one of the largest financial frauds in the region.According to the investigation, the criminal network led by Wang Yicheng illegally connected to power grids and stole electricity worth approximately $28 million...
22:46
IBM Corporation has achieved a technological breakthrough by unveiling a transistor architecture with a record-breaking 0.7 nanometer metric, equivalent to 7 angstroms. The innovation is based on the "nanostack" concept — instead of the traditional flat arrangement, transistors are placed in multiple layers, fundamentally changing the approach to semiconductor design.
Key Metrics and Potential According to my data, the new technology allows for placing nearly 100 billion transistors on a chip the size of a fingernail...
IBM introduces breakthrough 0.7nm chip technology: nanoglass changes the game
IBM Corporation has achieved a technological breakthrough by unveiling a transistor architecture with a record-breaking 0.7 nanometer metric, equivalent to 7 angstroms. The innovation is based on the "nanostack" concept — instead of the traditional flat arrangement, transistors are placed in multiple layers, fundamentally changing the approach to semiconductor design.Key Metrics and Potential According to my data, the new technology allows for placing nearly 100 billion transistors on a chip the size of a fingernail...
22:45
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially formalized its intention to acquire local crypto exchange Bitbank. The deal is valued at 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million. The purchase will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC.
The transaction 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 corporate conditions...
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank: a $288.6 million deal and a new phase of consolidation in the Japanese crypto market
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially formalized its intention to acquire local crypto exchange Bitbank. The deal is valued at 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million. The purchase will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC.The transaction 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 corporate conditions...
22:42
Analysis of the withdrawal process: liquidity, fees, and risk management strategies
In the world of cryptocurrencies, the withdrawal operation is not just a technical procedure, but a critical stage of capital management. From transaction processing speed to network fee size, every parameter affects the investor's final profitability. As a professional analyst, I regularly encounter traders underestimating the liquidity factor when withdrawing large sums, which leads to price slippage and unjustified losses...
22:41
How to Properly Fund a Crypto Account: Strategies and Risks for Experienced Traders
In the world of cryptocurrencies, replenishing your balance is not just a technical operation, but a fundamental step that determines the effectiveness of your entire trading strategy. As an analyst, I observe daily how even experienced market participants make mistakes at this stage, losing time and money on fees.
Main Methods of Replenishment Today, there are three key methods: bank transfers (SEPA, SWIFT), P2P platforms, and direct cryptocurrency deposits...
Main Methods of Replenishment Today, there are three key methods: bank transfers (SEPA, SWIFT), P2P platforms, and direct cryptocurrency deposits...
22:39
The Bitcoin market is entering a phase that could become one of the most intense in recent years. One of the most influential Chinese miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool Jiang Zhouer, stated that the local bottom of the first cryptocurrency will be in the range of $42,000–$44,000. According to his forecast, this low will be reached by the end of 2026. Notably, his assessment almost completely aligns with a recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who suggested Bitcoin could fall to $40,000...
Bitcoin is preparing to drop to $42,000: Chinese miner and Arthur Hayes agree
The Bitcoin market is entering a phase that could become one of the most intense in recent years. One of the most influential Chinese miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool Jiang Zhouer, stated that the local bottom of the first cryptocurrency will be in the range of $42,000–$44,000. According to his forecast, this low will be reached by the end of 2026. Notably, his assessment almost completely aligns with a recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who suggested Bitcoin could fall to $40,000...
22:38
An international law enforcement operation led to the arrest of four members of an organized criminal group specializing in stealing digital assets through SIM swap attacks. The investigation was spearheaded by Poland's Central Cybercrime Bureau (CBZC) with active support from the FBI and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
How the Scheme Worked: From Social Engineering to Crypto Wallet Takeovers The perpetrators operated using a well-honed, yet no less dangerous, scheme...
Poland and the FBI struck against SIM-swappers: four suspects detained for cryptocurrency theft
An international law enforcement operation led to the arrest of four members of an organized criminal group specializing in stealing digital assets through SIM swap attacks. The investigation was spearheaded by Poland's Central Cybercrime Bureau (CBZC) with active support from the FBI and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).How the Scheme Worked: From Social Engineering to Crypto Wallet Takeovers The perpetrators operated using a well-honed, yet no less dangerous, scheme...
22:37
Bitcoin broke through $59,000: $4 billion sold in two hours — is this capitulation or a reversal?
The bitcoin market has experienced a powerful surge in aggressive selling. Over two consecutive hours on Binance, the volume of trades at market prices (taker sell) reached nearly $4 billion. This event instantly pushed the price of the leading cryptocurrency below the key level of $59,000.
Data shows that in the first hour, selling pressure amounted to about $2.1 billion, and in the second hour, another $1...
Data shows that in the first hour, selling pressure amounted to about $2.1 billion, and in the second hour, another $1...