25.06.2026
19:40
A Slash employee accidentally burned $81,000 worth of AI tokens while creating a meme shooter — and it became a strategy.
Fintech startup Slash, valued at $1.4 billion, received an unexpected and costly lesson in managing artificial intelligence expenses. One of its employees spent over $81,000 on AI tokens in a single week while creating a meme game. What began as a curiosity ultimately transformed into a strategic project.
It all started when Slash's management urged the team to use AI more actively for writing code...
It all started when Slash's management urged the team to use AI more actively for writing code...
19:39
The Bitcoin market is once again in the spotlight of analysts, and this time, signals of a correction are coming from unexpected quarters. One of the most authoritative Chinese miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool, Jiang Zhouer, has published a forecast according to which the local bottom of the first cryptocurrency will be reached in the range of $42,000–$44,000. Notably, his assessment almost coincides with a recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who predicts BTC could fall to $40,000 within the next six months...
Bearish consensus: Chinese miner and Arthur Hayes agree on Bitcoin bottom forecast around $40,000–$44,000
The Bitcoin market is once again in the spotlight of analysts, and this time, signals of a correction are coming from unexpected quarters. One of the most authoritative Chinese miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool, Jiang Zhouer, has published a forecast according to which the local bottom of the first cryptocurrency will be reached in the range of $42,000–$44,000. Notably, his assessment almost coincides with a recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who predicts BTC could fall to $40,000 within the next six months...
19:37
The specialized Polish police cybercrime unit (CBZC), in cooperation with the FBI and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), conducted a large-scale operation. As a result, four members of an organized criminal group involved in cryptocurrency theft were detained. The main tool used by the perpetrators was a classic, but no less dangerous, SIM-swap attack.
The detainees face charges on a range of serious offenses: forming a criminal organization, unauthorized access to computer systems for theft, and laundering of criminally obtained funds...
A major international operation: Poland and the FBI strike a network of SIM swappers
The specialized Polish police cybercrime unit (CBZC), in cooperation with the FBI and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), conducted a large-scale operation. As a result, four members of an organized criminal group involved in cryptocurrency theft were detained. The main tool used by the perpetrators was a classic, but no less dangerous, SIM-swap attack.The detainees face charges on a range of serious offenses: forming a criminal organization, unauthorized access to computer systems for theft, and laundering of criminally obtained funds...
19:36
Bitcoin broke through $59,000: aggressive sales on Binance reached $4 billion in two hours
The Bitcoin market has experienced a powerful shock: leading analyst Amr Taha recorded that the price of the first cryptocurrency broke below the $59,000 mark amid an anomalous surge in aggressive selling on the Binance exchange. According to my data, the volume of taker sell transactions over two consecutive hourly periods amounted to nearly $4 billion.
Analysis shows that in the first hour, the volume of such sell-offs reached approximately $2...
Analysis shows that in the first hour, the volume of such sell-offs reached approximately $2...
19:35
Legal Storm Over Strategy: Rosen Law Firm Initiates Investigation into Bitcoin Giant
The cryptocurrency market is once again shaken by a wave of legal uncertainty. This time, the company Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy), one of the largest institutional holders of Bitcoin, has come under scrutiny. The law firm Rosen Law Firm has announced the initiation of an investigation into the company and has invited investors who purchased Strategy's securities to join a potential class-action lawsuit...
19:34
The Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has taken a significant step within the framework of European regulation. On June 18, the Bank of Latvia officially approved the issuance of a MiCA license to the operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand. This authorization allows the company to legally provide a wide range of services in European Union countries.
The MiCA license is not just a formality, but a strict regulatory standard that introduces uniform rules for crypto assets across the entire EU...
Polish crypto exchange Kanga has obtained a MiCA license: a new stage for the EU market
The Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has taken a significant step within the framework of European regulation. On June 18, the Bank of Latvia officially approved the issuance of a MiCA license to the operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand. This authorization allows the company to legally provide a wide range of services in European Union countries.The MiCA license is not just a formality, but a strict regulatory standard that introduces uniform rules for crypto assets across the entire EU...
19:33
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has taken a significant step toward democratizing the process of initial token offerings. A tool has been integrated into the platform's web application, allowing teams to conduct on-chain auctions without needing to write code. Now, any project can set up and launch a transparent token sale directly from the browser.
The solution is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism...
Uniswap launches a no-code tool for token auctions: a new era of fair distribution
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has taken a significant step toward democratizing the process of initial token offerings. A tool has been integrated into the platform's web application, allowing teams to conduct on-chain auctions without needing to write code. Now, any project can set up and launch a transparent token sale directly from the browser.The solution is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism...
19:32
Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman for organizing an illegal mining farm.
Thai law enforcement has issued an arrest warrant for Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng, suspected of organizing a large-scale underground cryptocurrency mining network. The case involves the illegal use of electricity amounting to approximately $28 million.
According to the investigation, the mining infrastructure operated exclusively on stolen resources. Moreover, the same network was used to launder funds obtained from fraudulent schemes and illegal online gambling...
According to the investigation, the mining infrastructure operated exclusively on stolen resources. Moreover, the same network was used to launder funds obtained from fraudulent schemes and illegal online gambling...
19:31
IBM presents a revolution: chips with 0.7 nm architecture — a step toward the quantum limit
IBM Corporation has officially announced a chip manufacturing technology with a transistor architecture of just 0.7 nanometers, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This is not just another improvement — it is a fundamental shift in the approach to microelectronics.
Nanosheet: A Three-Dimensional Revolution At the core of the new technology lies the concept of "nanosheet." Unlike traditional planar structures where transistors are arranged in a single plane, IBM proposes placing them in multiple vertical layers...
Nanosheet: A Three-Dimensional Revolution At the core of the new technology lies the concept of "nanosheet." Unlike traditional planar structures where transistors are arranged in a single plane, IBM proposes placing them in multiple vertical layers...
19:30
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire the local 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 for approval from Japan's antitrust regulator, as well as the fulfillment of several other legal and regulatory conditions...
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank for $288.6 million: a strategic move towards dominance in the Japanese crypto market
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire the local 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 for approval from Japan's antitrust regulator, as well as the fulfillment of several other legal and regulatory conditions...
19:26
Critical analysis of withdrawal mechanisms: what every investor needs to know
In the world of cryptocurrencies, the withdrawal procedure is not just a technical operation, but a fundamental aspect of liquidity and risk management. As an analyst, I observe daily how even experienced traders make mistakes at this stage, leading to wasted time, fees, or, in the worst case, loss of assets.
Speed and Fees: Hidden Pitfalls Each blockchain has its own unique transaction processing speed and fee structure...
Speed and Fees: Hidden Pitfalls Each blockchain has its own unique transaction processing speed and fee structure...
19:25
Key principles for safely funding a cryptocurrency wallet: risk analysis and best practices
The process of topping up a cryptocurrency wallet is a basic but critically important operation for any market participant. The safety of your assets directly depends on how competently you approach this action. As an analyst, I see cases every day where carelessness or haste during a top-up leads to the irreversible loss of funds.
Main Risks When Topping Up The first thing users encounter is an error in selecting the network...
Main Risks When Topping Up The first thing users encounter is an error in selecting the network...
19:24
The U.S. Federal Reserve has completed its annual stress test of the largest credit institutions. The results showed that all 32 systemically important banks are capable of maintaining capital above established regulatory minimums even under a hypothetical severe recession. The scenario set by the regulator assumed total credit losses exceeding $708 billion.
During the stress test, the Fed assessed whether banks could continue lending to the economy during a downturn...
The largest US banks passed the Fed's stress test: capital held up under a scenario of $708 billion in losses.
The U.S. Federal Reserve has completed its annual stress test of the largest credit institutions. The results showed that all 32 systemically important banks are capable of maintaining capital above established regulatory minimums even under a hypothetical severe recession. The scenario set by the regulator assumed total credit losses exceeding $708 billion.During the stress test, the Fed assessed whether banks could continue lending to the economy during a downturn...
19:23
Nikolay Briante, head of strategic verticals at fintech startup Slash (company valuation: $1.4 billion), took management's call to more actively use AI for writing code more than literally. The result: an Anthropic token bill of $81,267 for one week and a viral meme game.
Briante spent an entire day creating an arcade shooter called Brainrot Shooter, using Anthropic's Claude model. The game features meme characters like Skibidi Toilet and Tung Tung Tung Sahur...
A Slash startup employee burned $81,000 on AI tokens in a week while creating a meme shooter.
Nikolay Briante, head of strategic verticals at fintech startup Slash (company valuation: $1.4 billion), took management's call to more actively use AI for writing code more than literally. The result: an Anthropic token bill of $81,267 for one week and a viral meme game.Briante spent an entire day creating an arcade shooter called Brainrot Shooter, using Anthropic's Claude model. The game features meme characters like Skibidi Toilet and Tung Tung Tung Sahur...
19:22
The Bitcoin market is once again under pressure, and this time signals are coming from the most unexpected yet authoritative sources. One of the largest Chinese miners, Jiang Zhouer, founder of the BTC.TOP pool, is betting on a local bottom in the range of $42,000–$44,000, which, according to his calculations, will materialize by the end of 2026. His forecast is nearly identical to a recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who sees a correction to $40,000...
Bitcoin is preparing for a pullback to $42,000: Chinese miner and Hayes agree on a bearish forecast
The Bitcoin market is once again under pressure, and this time signals are coming from the most unexpected yet authoritative sources. One of the largest Chinese miners, Jiang Zhouer, founder of the BTC.TOP pool, is betting on a local bottom in the range of $42,000–$44,000, which, according to his calculations, will materialize by the end of 2026. His forecast is nearly identical to a recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who sees a correction to $40,000...
19:20
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 using the SIM-swap method — replacing SIM cards to gain control over victims' accounts.
The detainees are charged with creating a criminal organization, unauthorized access to computer systems, theft of property, and money laundering...
Polish special services and the FBI neutralized 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), 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 using the SIM-swap method — replacing SIM cards to gain control over victims' accounts.The detainees are charged with creating a criminal organization, unauthorized access to computer systems, theft of property, and money laundering...
19:19
Bitcoin crashed to $59,000: a record surge of aggressive selling worth $4 billion recorded in two hours
The market for the first cryptocurrency experienced a massive liquidity shock. During a sharp decline in Bitcoin's price below the $59,000 mark, an anomalous surge of aggressive selling was recorded on the Binance exchange. The total volume of taker sell trades over two consecutive hourly periods reached nearly $4 billion.
A detailed analysis shows that in the first hour, the volume of such sales amounted to about $2...
A detailed analysis shows that in the first hour, the volume of such sales amounted to about $2...
19:18
The Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has obtained a MiCA license in Latvia: a new stage of regulation in the EU
Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has taken a significant step in legalizing its operations within the European Union. The company has obtained a license under the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation, issued by the Bank of Latvia. The authorization was granted to operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand.
The license was approved on June 18. It grants the right to custody of clients' crypto assets, management of a trading platform, exchange of digital assets, and provision of transfer services...
The license was approved on June 18. It grants the right to custody of clients' crypto assets, management of a trading platform, exchange of digital assets, and provision of transfer services...
19:17
Uniswap launches no-code tool for token auctions: a new listing standard?
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has integrated functionality into its web application for conducting token auctions without the need to write code. Projects can now configure and launch on-chain sales directly from the browser, radically simplifying the initial offering process.
The tool is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism. This is not just another auction, but a technology for the gradual sale of tokens in each new block...
The tool is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism. This is not just another auction, but a technology for the gradual sale of tokens in each new block...
19:17
Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman over a large-scale electricity theft for cryptocurrency mining.
Thai authorities have intensified their crackdown on illegal crypto mining, issuing an arrest warrant for Chinese entrepreneur Wang Yicheng. This case has become one of the largest in the country in terms of the scale of energy theft for digital asset mining.
According to the investigation, an organized network stole electricity worth approximately $28 million. The proceeds were used not only for mining but also for laundering income from scam projects and illegal online gambling...
According to the investigation, an organized network stole electricity worth approximately $28 million. The proceeds were used not only for mining but also for laundering income from scam projects and illegal online gambling...
19:16
IBM Corporation has unveiled an innovative technology for manufacturing semiconductor chips with a transistor architecture of just 0.7 nanometers, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This announcement marks another step toward overcoming the physical limitations of silicon lithography.
The key feature of the new development is the so-called "nanosheet" architecture. Unlike traditional planar structures, transistors here are not placed in a single plane but in multiple layers...
IBM has announced sub-nanometer chips: 0.7 nm and a breakthrough in transistor architecture.
IBM Corporation has unveiled an innovative technology for manufacturing semiconductor chips with a transistor architecture of just 0.7 nanometers, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This announcement marks another step toward overcoming the physical limitations of silicon lithography.The key feature of the new development is the so-called "nanosheet" architecture. Unlike traditional planar structures, transistors here are not placed in a single plane but in multiple layers...
19:15
Major financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire one of Japan's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, Bitbank. The deal is valued at 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million. The transaction will be conducted through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC.
Deal Details and Timeline The closing of the deal is expected 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 standard corporate conditions...
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank: a $288.6 million deal reshapes the landscape of Japan's crypto industry
Major financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire one of Japan's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, Bitbank. The deal is valued at 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million. The transaction will be conducted through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC.Deal Details and Timeline The closing of the deal is expected 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 standard corporate conditions...
19:12
Analysis of the current situation with withdrawals in the cryptocurrency market: what is behind the trend?
In recent days, the digital asset market has seen a noticeable increase in activity related to withdrawing funds from centralized exchanges. This phenomenon, which I, as an analyst, track within the framework of the "Cryptalist" monitoring, indicates a shift in sentiment among major players and retail investors.
Key Factors Behind the Withdrawal of Funds Firstly, the growth in withdrawal volumes often correlates with expectations of volatility...
Key Factors Behind the Withdrawal of Funds Firstly, the growth in withdrawal volumes often correlates with expectations of volatility...
19:11
Market Analysis: How Balance Top-Ups Affect Liquidity and Price Dynamics of Crypto Assets
In the world of cryptocurrencies, the procedure of topping up a balance is not just a technical operation, but a key indicator of market activity and participant sentiment. When traders or investors deposit funds into exchange accounts, they are essentially forming a new pool of liquidity ready for immediate use. As an analyst, I see this as a direct signal: an increase in deposit volumes often precedes a rise in trading activity and can serve as an early sign of a bullish trend forming...
19:10
The U.S. Federal Reserve has completed its annual stress test, and the results are impressive: all 32 of the country's largest banks demonstrated the ability to maintain capital above regulatory minimums even under a hypothetical economic collapse. The scenario modeled by the regulator assumed total loan losses exceeding $708 billion — and the banks withstood it.
This test is not just a bureaucratic formality but a direct response to the 2008 crisis, enshrined in the Dodd-Frank Act...
The largest US banks passed the Federal Reserve's stress test: losses of $708 billion did not break the system
The U.S. Federal Reserve has completed its annual stress test, and the results are impressive: all 32 of the country's largest banks demonstrated the ability to maintain capital above regulatory minimums even under a hypothetical economic collapse. The scenario modeled by the regulator assumed total loan losses exceeding $708 billion — and the banks withstood it.This test is not just a bureaucratic formality but a direct response to the 2008 crisis, enshrined in the Dodd-Frank Act...
19:08
A Slash employee spent $81,000 on AI tokens in one week to create a meme shooter — and it paid off.
Fintech startup Slash, valued at $1.4 billion, received an unexpected but instructive lesson in managing artificial intelligence costs. One of its employees, the head of strategic verticals, spent over $81,000 on AI tokens in just one week while creating a meme game.
A $81,267 Accident The trigger was an internal company call to use AI more actively for writing code. Nicolas Briante took it literally and dedicated an entire day to working with Anthropic's Claude model...
A $81,267 Accident The trigger was an internal company call to use AI more actively for writing code. Nicolas Briante took it literally and dedicated an entire day to working with Anthropic's Claude model...
19:07
The Bitcoin market is entering a phase where consensus among institutional players is becoming increasingly bearish. One of China's largest miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool, Jiang Zhouer, presented his analysis, according to which the local bottom of the first cryptocurrency will be in the range of $42,000–$44,000. Notably, this forecast almost mirrors the recent assessment of BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who expects a drop to $40,000...
Bitcoin on the verge of a deep correction: Chinese miner and Arthur Hayes agree on a forecast of $40,000–$44,000
The Bitcoin market is entering a phase where consensus among institutional players is becoming increasingly bearish. One of China's largest miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool, Jiang Zhouer, presented his analysis, according to which the local bottom of the first cryptocurrency will be in the range of $42,000–$44,000. Notably, this forecast almost mirrors the recent assessment of BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who expects a drop to $40,000...
19:06
The Central Cybercrime Bureau of Poland (CBZC), together with the FBI and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), conducted a large-scale operation to detain four members of an organized criminal group specializing in cryptocurrency theft. The perpetrators used a classic but still effective SIM-swap scheme, allowing them to intercept control over victims' phone numbers.
The detainees are charged with creating a criminal organization, illegal access to computer systems, and money laundering...
Poland and the FBI have disrupted the activities of a group that stole cryptocurrencies through SIM-swapping.
The Central Cybercrime Bureau of Poland (CBZC), together with the FBI and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), conducted a large-scale operation to detain four members of an organized criminal group specializing in cryptocurrency theft. The perpetrators used a classic but still effective SIM-swap scheme, allowing them to intercept control over victims' phone numbers.The detainees are charged with creating a criminal organization, illegal access to computer systems, and money laundering...
19:05
The market for the first cryptocurrency experienced a powerful blow from sellers. Bitcoin broke through the psychological mark of $59,000, and as my data shows, this drop was triggered not by a gradual decline, but by a real flurry of aggressive trades on Binance. Over two consecutive hours, the volume of forced sales at market prices (taker sell) reached nearly $4 billion.
A detailed analysis of on-chain flows shows that in the first hour, the volume of such trades amounted to about $2...
Bitcoin crashed below $59,000: $4 billion sold in two hours — analysis of massive capitulation
The market for the first cryptocurrency experienced a powerful blow from sellers. Bitcoin broke through the psychological mark of $59,000, and as my data shows, this drop was triggered not by a gradual decline, but by a real flurry of aggressive trades on Binance. Over two consecutive hours, the volume of forced sales at market prices (taker sell) reached nearly $4 billion.A detailed analysis of on-chain flows shows that in the first hour, the volume of such trades amounted to about $2...
19:04
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, issued by the Bank of Latvia. The permit was approved on June 18 and assigned to the operator SIA AlphaRoute, which conducts business under the Kanga Exchange EU brand.
This license is not just a formality...
Polish exchange Kanga has obtained a MiCA license in Latvia: a new stage of expansion in the EU
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, issued by the Bank of Latvia. The permit was approved on June 18 and assigned to the operator SIA AlphaRoute, which conducts business under the Kanga Exchange EU brand.This license is not just a formality...