Crypto news
Record-breaking hacker activity in August: 50 attacks, but damage nearly halved
August became the "hottest" month of 2026 in terms of the number of crypto project hacks: 50 major incidents were recorded. However, despite the record number ...
Unexpected twist: why OpenAI is buying up Mac computers and how Apple is becoming a key player in AI infrastructure
The artificial intelligence market continues to deliver surprises, and one of the most intriguing trends of recent months is Apple's rapid expansion as a provi...
Kalshi punishes congressional candidate: betting on one's own victory results in a ban and a fine.
Prediction market platform Kalshi has imposed strict sanctions on Republican House candidate Laurie Buckhout. The reason — a violation of the fundamental princ...
MSCI's Strategic Mistake: Strategy Calls New Criteria "Discriminatory"
A serious conflict is brewing in the world of institutional investment that could reshape the landscape of index investing. Strategy, a company known for its a...
<p>Anthropic's massive $35 billion AI deal: computing capacity to be hosted at bitcoin miner Hut 8's facilities</p>
The largest infrastructure deal in the artificial intelligence market has taken concrete shape. The computing capacity that AI model developer Anthropic is acq...
Digital ruble: discounts and bonuses — the main motivator for 35% of Russians
Financial incentives proved to be a decisive argument for a significant portion of Russians when it comes to adopting the digital ruble. A fresh survey conduct...
Anthropic's Texas Capacity: Hut 8 Becomes a Key Site for the AI Giant
The large-scale deal between AI developer Anthropic and cloud provider Lambda has taken concrete shape: computing capacity will be deployed at the Beacon Point...
Strategy has challenged MSCI: new index criteria called "discriminatory"
A major player in the digital assets market — the company Strategy — has openly opposed MSCI's plans to tighten the rules for including issuers in global index...
Singapore prepares to recognize foreign stablecoins: a new stage of regulation
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has come forward with a significant initiative that could substantially reshape the landscape of digital assets in th...
Kalshi vs. insiders: U.S. Congress candidate got banned for betting on her own victory
The prediction market platform Kalshi has once again proven that its rules are not just a formality. This time, Lori Buckhout, the Republican candidate for the ...
MSCI vs. Bitcoin Treasuries: Strategy Calls New Rules "Discriminatory"
The largest bitcoin holder among public companies — Strategy — has entered into an open conflict with the international index provider MSCI. The trigger was a ...
Anthropic computing capacity deployed at Hut 8's Texas campus: details of the $35 billion deal
A landmark event is brewing in the artificial intelligence industry: the computing power that Anthropic plans to lease from cloud provider Lambda under a multi...
Why OpenAI is buying Macs by the tens of thousands: a new infrastructure trend in the AI industry
A quiet but significant transformation is brewing in the world of artificial intelligence: OpenAI has acquired tens of thousands of Mac mini and Mac Studio com...
Rosfinmonitoring strengthens control over cryptocurrency P2P transfers: new rules from September
Starting September 1, 2026, a new procedure comes into effect, under which Rosfinmonitoring begins receiving data on financial transactions through the Fast Pa...
Discounts as the main incentive: 35% of Russians are ready to try the digital ruble for bonuses
Financial incentives are becoming a key driver for Russians to get acquainted with the digital ruble. According to a recent survey I analyzed, 35% of responden...
Kalshi strikes against insider trading: US Congress candidate expelled for betting on his own victory
Prediction platform Kalshi has imposed a three-year ban on Republican House candidate Laurie Buckhout. The reason — an attempt to use insider information for p...
How to efficiently withdraw funds from crypto exchanges: strategies and pitfalls
Withdrawing fiat money or digital assets from trading platforms is a critical step for any investor. At first glance, the procedure seems trivial, but in practi...
<p>Cryptocurrency P2P transfers in rubles have come under total control of Rosfinmonitoring</p>
As of September 1, 2026, a federal law came into force in Russia that fundamentally changes the rules of the game for all participants in the cryptocurrency ma...
Rosfinmonitoring has gained direct access to crypto transfers: new rules of the game starting September 1
Starting September 1, 2026, Russia's financial intelligence agency has radically strengthened its supervisory capabilities. From now on, Rosfinmonitoring autom...
The Cook era is over: John Ternus has taken the helm at Apple and is betting on the iPhone and AI.
A historic transition has taken place at Apple. Tim Cook, who led the company for nearly 15 years, has officially stepped down as CEO, making way for John Tern...
Apple is quietly becoming an AI giant: why OpenAI is buying Macs by the millions.
In recent months, a tectonic shift has occurred in the AI infrastructure market that most analysts have overlooked. OpenAI, one of the leaders in the artificia...
Digitalization and AI: Russia's New Economic Reality
The global economy is on the brink of tectonic shifts. Traditional growth drivers that have fueled global expansion for decades are gradually exhausting their ...
Rosfinmonitoring strengthens control over crypto and P2P transfers: new rules from September 1
Starting September 1, 2026, a landmark change comes into effect in the Russian financial system: Rosfinmonitoring begins receiving data on transactions through...
<p>The digital ruble: discounts as a key incentive, but trust is still in question</p>
My analysis of fresh public opinion poll data reveals interesting dynamics around the adoption of the digital ruble. Financial incentives, namely discounts and...
Singapore expands stablecoin regulation: foreign tokens may gain official status
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has put forward a new regulatory initiative that could radically reshape the stablecoin landscape in the Asian financ...
Digitalization and AI are becoming the new foundation of the Russian economy.
The global economy is exhausting traditional sources of growth, and Russia is betting on a technological leap. As I see the situation, business platformization...
Rosfinmonitoring has taken control of ruble crypto exchangers: new rules from September 1
On September 1, 2026, significant changes to the financial monitoring system came into force in Russia. Rosfinmonitoring now receives data on transactions condu...
Digitalization and AI: A New Foundation for the Growth of the Russian Economy
The global economy is gradually exhausting traditional sources of growth, and Russia is betting on a technological leap. At a meeting of finance ministers and ...
Rosfinmonitoring has taken full control of ruble crypto transfers: what will change for the market from September 1
As of September 1, 2026, a federal law came into force that radically changes the rules of the game for all crypto market participants using ruble infrastructu...
Strategy against indices: MSCI wants to reshape the rules of the game
Major American bitcoin holder Strategy has openly opposed a new proposal by international index provider MSCI, calling it "discriminatory and arbitrary." The p...