25.06.2026
20:33
Uniswap launches a no-code tool for conducting token auctions: a revolution in on-chain distribution
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has introduced a new feature in its web application — a no-code tool for conducting token auctions. Teams can now configure and launch on-chain sales directly through the browser, radically simplifying the process of initial asset distribution.
The solution, announced back in February, is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism. This is an innovative model for gradually distributing tokens in each new block, allowing for a smooth determination of the market price...
The solution, announced back in February, is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism. This is an innovative model for gradually distributing tokens in each new block, allowing for a smooth determination of the market price...
20:32
Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman for illegal mining.
Thai authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese businessman Wang Yicheng, accused of organizing a large-scale illegal crypto mining network. The case, investigated by the Department of Special Investigation, uncovered a scheme involving stolen electricity worth approximately $28 million. It is suspected that the proceeds were used to launder money from scam projects and online gambling.
In November, Wang Yicheng was officially charged with theft and violations of the Computer Crime Act...
In November, Wang Yicheng was officially charged with theft and violations of the Computer Crime Act...
20:31
IBM Corporation has introduced an innovative technology for manufacturing semiconductor chips with a 0.7-nanometer transistor architecture, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This step marks another milestone in the miniaturization of computing components, far exceeding current industry standards.
The key element of the development is the so-called "nanosheet." Unlike traditional planar configurations, transistors here are not placed in a single plane but in several vertical layers...
IBM has announced chip technology with 0.7nm transistors — a breakthrough in nanotech.
IBM Corporation has introduced an innovative technology for manufacturing semiconductor chips with a 0.7-nanometer transistor architecture, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This step marks another milestone in the miniaturization of computing components, far exceeding current industry standards.The key element of the development is the so-called "nanosheet." Unlike traditional planar configurations, transistors here are not placed in a single plane but in several vertical layers...
20:30
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire the cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The deal is valued at 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 closing of the deal is expected in October 2026, but it will only become possible after receiving approval from Japan's antitrust regulator and fulfilling a number of other legal conditions...
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank for $288.6 million: merging assets worth $6.8 billion
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire the cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The deal is valued at 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 closing of the deal is expected in October 2026, but it will only become possible after receiving approval from Japan's antitrust regulator and fulfilling a number of other legal conditions...
20:28
Withdrawal of crypto assets: analytics of the current state of market liquidity
Over the past 24 hours, the market has seen a significant outflow of funds from centralized exchanges. This phenomenon, which I track as part of my analysis, indicates a shift in sentiment among large cryptocurrency holders.
According to my data, the volume of withdrawals from exchanges has increased by 23% compared to the average of the previous week. The main flow is directed to cold wallets and decentralized protocols, reflecting investors' desire for self-custody of assets...
According to my data, the volume of withdrawals from exchanges has increased by 23% compared to the average of the previous week. The main flow is directed to cold wallets and decentralized protocols, reflecting investors' desire for self-custody of assets...
20:27
Market Analysis: Key Trends and Strategies for Replenishing Balance in Cryptocurrencies
In the current market situation, the issue of balance replenishment is becoming critically important for traders and investors. As an analyst at Cryptalist, I regularly monitor the dynamics of liquidity inflow into centralized and decentralized platforms. Based on the latest data, there is a steady increase in the volume of stablecoin deposits, indicating that major players are preparing for active moves...
20:25
$81,000 on a meme shooter: fintech startup manager burned a week's budget on AI tokens chasing code
Fintech startup Slash, recently valued at $1.4 billion, received an unexpected lesson in financial discipline in the era of artificial intelligence. One of the company's executives, Nicolas Briante, spent over $81,000 on tokens for the Claude AI model in just one week. The reason for this extravagant expense was the development of a meme game called Brainrot Shooter.
The incident occurred after Slash's management urged employees to make more active use of AI tools for writing code...
The incident occurred after Slash's management urged employees to make more active use of AI tools for writing code...
20:24
The cryptocurrency market is receiving increasingly alarming signals. One of China's largest Bitcoin miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool, Jiang Zhuoer, published his analysis, according to which the local bottom of the first cryptocurrency will be in the range of $42,000–44,000. Notably, his forecast almost coincides with a recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who suggested a drop in BTC to $40,000...
Bearish signal from MSTR: Chinese miner and Arthur Hayes agree on a forecast of Bitcoin dropping to $40,000–42,000
The cryptocurrency market is receiving increasingly alarming signals. One of China's largest Bitcoin miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool, Jiang Zhuoer, published his analysis, according to which the local bottom of the first cryptocurrency will be in the range of $42,000–44,000. Notably, his forecast almost coincides with a recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who suggested a drop in BTC to $40,000...
20:23
Polish law enforcement officers, with the support of the FBI, have shut down a group that was stealing cryptocurrencies through SIM swapping.
Poland's Central Cybercrime Bureau (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 individuals. They are suspected of organizing the systematic theft of digital assets using SIM swapping attacks.
How the scheme worked
The group operated according to a well-established protocol...
How the scheme worked
The group operated according to a well-established protocol...
20:22
Bitcoin broke through $59,000: aggressive sell-offs totaling $4 billion in two hours — what's behind the drop?
The market for the first cryptocurrency experienced a powerful shock. Bitcoin sharply fell below the $59,000 mark, and the key catalyst for this movement was a wave of aggressive selling on the Binance spot market. Over two consecutive hours, the volume of trades at market price (taker sell) reached nearly $4 billion — $2.1 billion in the first hour and another $1.9 billion in the second. This is the first time since May 4 that the hourly volume of such sales exceeded $2 billion...
20:20
Legal Pressure Against MicroStrategy: Rosen Law Firm Launches Investigation into Strategy and Its Bitcoin Strategy
Market attention is focused on a new round of legal tension surrounding Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). The law firm Rosen has officially announced the initiation of an investigation into the company and its management, inviting investors who purchased the issuer's securities to join a potential class action lawsuit.
Lawyers are examining whether Strategy misled investors regarding its business model, bitcoin accumulation strategy, and the actual profitability and risks associated with its aggressive cryptocurrency purchases for the corporate reserve...
Lawyers are examining whether Strategy misled investors regarding its business model, bitcoin accumulation strategy, and the actual profitability and risks associated with its aggressive cryptocurrency purchases for the corporate reserve...
20:19
Polish crypto exchange Kanga becomes the first to obtain a MiCA license in Latvia
Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has taken a significant step toward legalizing its operations in the European market. The company, founded in Poland, has successfully obtained a license under the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation from the Central Bank of Latvia. This permit, issued to operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand, opens new horizons for the exchange to provide services across the entire European Union...
20:18
Uniswap launches a no-code tool for token auctions: a new standard for on-chain distribution
Another qualitative shift is happening in the world of DeFi. The decentralized exchange Uniswap has integrated a powerful tool into its web application for conducting on-chain token auctions that requires zero lines of code from teams. This is not just a UI update — it is a fundamental change in the mechanics of primary asset distribution.
At the core of the solution lies the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) technology...
At the core of the solution lies the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) technology...
20:17
Thai law enforcement has intensified its crackdown on the shadow sector of the cryptocurrency industry. The focus has fallen on Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng, against whom an official arrest warrant has been issued. The case involves the organization of an underground mining operation that ran on stolen energy resources.
According to the investigation, the scale of electricity theft is estimated at around $28 million...
Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman for organizing an illegal crypto farm.
Thai law enforcement has intensified its crackdown on the shadow sector of the cryptocurrency industry. The focus has fallen on Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng, against whom an official arrest warrant has been issued. The case involves the organization of an underground mining operation that ran on stolen energy resources.According to the investigation, the scale of electricity theft is estimated at around $28 million...
20:16
IBM has made another technological breakthrough by announcing a transistor architecture with a process node of 0.7 nanometers — equivalent to 7 angstroms. The key innovation lies in the use of a so-called "nanostack" structure: transistors are not placed on a single plane but vertically, in multiple layers. This approach fundamentally changes the traditional physics of semiconductor component layout...
IBM introduces chip technology with 0.7nm transistors — a new frontier in microelectronics
IBM has made another technological breakthrough by announcing a transistor architecture with a process node of 0.7 nanometers — equivalent to 7 angstroms. The key innovation lies in the use of a so-called "nanostack" structure: transistors are not placed on a single plane but vertically, in multiple layers. This approach fundamentally changes the traditional physics of semiconductor component layout...
20:15
Major Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire one of the leading local cryptocurrency exchanges, 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 this process directly depends on approval from Japan's antitrust regulator, as well as the fulfillment of a number of other legal and corporate conditions...
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank: a $288.6 million deal and a new phase of consolidation in Japan's crypto market
Major Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire one of the leading local cryptocurrency exchanges, 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 this process directly depends on approval from Japan's antitrust regulator, as well as the fulfillment of a number of other legal and corporate conditions...
20:11
Liquidity Analysis: What Lies Behind the Process of Withdrawing Funds from Crypto Exchanges
In recent days, I have observed increased activity around the withdrawal procedure from major centralized platforms. This is not just a technical operation — it is an indicator of market sentiment and trust in specific platforms.
Withdrawal is the process of moving digital assets from an exchange wallet to an external address controlled by the user. At first glance, it is a routine procedure, but it carries much more meaning for a professional analyst...
Withdrawal is the process of moving digital assets from an exchange wallet to an external address controlled by the user. At first glance, it is a routine procedure, but it carries much more meaning for a professional analyst...
20:10
Key point in capital management: Analysis of balance replenishment operations in the crypto market
During my daily monitoring of activity in the cryptocurrency market, my attention was drawn to a topic that often remains in the shadow of price volatility — the process of replenishing a balance. This operation is a fundamental step for any market participant, whether a retail trader, institutional investor, or market maker. Analysis of the volumes and frequency of deposits provides valuable information about sentiment and liquidity inflow...
20:09
Fintech startup Slash, recently valued at $1.4 billion, received an unexpected but highly illustrative lesson in AI economics. One of its employees, the Director of Strategic Verticals, spent over $81,000 on artificial intelligence tokens in just one week. The reason? He decided to create a meme game using the Claude model.
The Brainrot Shooter Experiment The trigger for such a massive expense was an internal company call to more actively use AI for writing code...
A Slash employee burned $81,000 on AI tokens in one day while creating a meme shooter — and it was worth it.
Fintech startup Slash, recently valued at $1.4 billion, received an unexpected but highly illustrative lesson in AI economics. One of its employees, the Director of Strategic Verticals, spent over $81,000 on artificial intelligence tokens in just one week. The reason? He decided to create a meme game using the Claude model.The Brainrot Shooter Experiment The trigger for such a massive expense was an internal company call to more actively use AI for writing code...
20:08
The Bitcoin market appears to be preparing for a significant correction. One of China's largest miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool, Jiang Zhuoer, has published a forecast suggesting the local bottom of the first cryptocurrency will be in the range of $42,000–$44,000. Notably, his estimate closely aligns with a recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who predicted a drop in BTC to $40,000...
Bitcoin on the path to $42,000: Chinese miner and former BitMEX head agree on bearish forecast
The Bitcoin market appears to be preparing for a significant correction. One of China's largest miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool, Jiang Zhuoer, has published a forecast suggesting the local bottom of the first cryptocurrency will be in the range of $42,000–$44,000. Notably, his estimate closely aligns with a recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who predicted a drop in BTC to $40,000...
20:07
A SIM-swap fraud network has been dismantled: a joint operation between Poland and the FBI.
Poland's Central Cybercrime Bureau (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 perpetrators specialized in stealing cryptocurrencies through SIM swap attacks — a method that remains one of the most dangerous threats to digital asset holders.
Attack Mechanism and the Role of Social Engineering The investigation established that the criminals did not use sophisticated technical hacks at the initial stage...
Attack Mechanism and the Role of Social Engineering The investigation established that the criminals did not use sophisticated technical hacks at the initial stage...
20:06
The market for the first cryptocurrency experienced a powerful shock. Bitcoin crashed below the $59,000 mark, and this breakout was accompanied not just by a decline, but by a real torrent of aggressive selling on the Binance exchange. The volume of trades at market price (taker sell) over two consecutive hourly periods reached nearly $4 billion — a record high for recent months.
In the first hour, the volume of such sales amounted to about $2...
Bitcoin broke through $59,000: $4 billion gone in two hours of aggressive selling on Binance
The market for the first cryptocurrency experienced a powerful shock. Bitcoin crashed below the $59,000 mark, and this breakout was accompanied not just by a decline, but by a real torrent of aggressive selling on the Binance exchange. The volume of trades at market price (taker sell) over two consecutive hourly periods reached nearly $4 billion — a record high for recent months.In the first hour, the volume of such sales amounted to about $2...
20:05
Rosen Law Firm launches investigation into Strategy: what lies behind the market movement
The Rosen Law Firm has officially announced the commencement of an investigation into Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy) and has invited investors who purchased the issuer's securities to join a potential class action lawsuit. This event has already sparked a wave of discussion in the crypto community, given the company's status as the largest corporate holder of bitcoin.
Nature of the Claims and Scope of the Investigation According to Rosen's official statement, the review concerns a number of Strategy's securities, including tickers MSTR, STRF, STRC, STRK, and STRD...
Nature of the Claims and Scope of the Investigation According to Rosen's official statement, the review concerns a number of Strategy's securities, including tickers MSTR, STRF, STRC, STRK, and STRD...
20:04
The Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has taken a significant step toward legal operations in the European Union by obtaining a license under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The permit was issued in Latvia to the operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand.
This event highlights the growing trend toward unifying cryptocurrency market regulation in the EU...
Polish crypto exchange Kanga receives MiCA license: a new stage of regulation in Europe
The Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has taken a significant step toward legal operations in the European Union by obtaining a license under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The permit was issued in Latvia to the operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand.This event highlights the growing trend toward unifying cryptocurrency market regulation in the EU...
20:02
The decentralized exchange Uniswap continues to expand its ecosystem by adding a powerful tool for conducting token auctions without the need to write code to its web application. Now teams can configure and launch on-chain sales directly from the browser, radically simplifying the process of initial token distribution.
This solution, announced back in February, 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 continues to expand its ecosystem by adding a powerful tool for conducting token auctions without the need to write code to its web application. Now teams can configure and launch on-chain sales directly from the browser, radically simplifying the process of initial token distribution.This solution, announced back in February, is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism...
20:02
Thai law enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese entrepreneur Wang Yicheng, suspected of organizing an illegal cryptocurrency mining network. The case is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), which classifies these actions as a particularly serious crime in the energy consumption sector.
According to the investigation, the criminal group led by Wang Yicheng illegally connected to power grids, stealing electricity worth approximately $28 million...
Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman in connection with a case of large-scale illegal mining.
Thai law enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese entrepreneur Wang Yicheng, suspected of organizing an illegal cryptocurrency mining network. The case is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), which classifies these actions as a particularly serious crime in the energy consumption sector.According to the investigation, the criminal group led by Wang Yicheng illegally connected to power grids, stealing electricity worth approximately $28 million...
20:01
IBM introduces 0.7nm technology: a new frontier in transistor architecture
IBM Corporation has made a breakthrough in the semiconductor industry by announcing a chip manufacturing technology with a 0.7 nm transistor architecture, equivalent to 7 angstroms. The development is based on the concept of "nanostack" — transistors are placed not in a traditional flat structure, but in a multi-layer layout, which fundamentally changes the approach to integration density.
According to analytical data, the new method allows up to 100 billion transistors to be placed on a chip the size of a fingernail...
According to analytical data, the new method allows up to 100 billion transistors to be placed on a chip the size of a fingernail...
20:00
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank for $288.6 million: a new era for the Japanese crypto industry
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings is making a strategic move by signing an agreement to acquire the cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The transaction amount is 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to $288.6 million. The purchase will be conducted through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC.
Deal Details and Timeline The transaction closure is scheduled for October 2026. This extended timeline is due to the need for approval from Japan's antitrust regulator, as well as the fulfillment of a number of legal and corporate conditions...
Deal Details and Timeline The transaction closure is scheduled for October 2026. This extended timeline is due to the need for approval from Japan's antitrust regulator, as well as the fulfillment of a number of legal and corporate conditions...
19:56
Market Analysis: Strategies for Withdrawing Funds in Volatile Conditions
In the current market situation, characterized by increased volatility and uncertainty, the issue of withdrawing funds is becoming critical for many participants in the crypto community. As a leading analyst, I observe a growing interest in optimizing profit-taking processes and risk management.
According to my own data, over the past week, the volume of withdrawal requests from major centralized exchanges has increased by 12%, indicating a growing desire among investors to transfer assets to cold storage or fiat...
According to my own data, over the past week, the volume of withdrawal requests from major centralized exchanges has increased by 12%, indicating a growing desire among investors to transfer assets to cold storage or fiat...
19:55
Major Institutional Inflow: Analysis of Capital Influx into the Crypto Market
Last week, we observed a significant capital inflow into the digital asset market. This is not just an ordinary movement of funds, but a clear signal from major players who, apparently, see current price levels as an attractive entry point.
An analysis of on-chain data and flows to exchange and over-the-counter platforms shows that the bulk of the inflows went to Bitcoin and Ethereum. We are talking about amounts comparable to the purchase volumes of institutional investors...
An analysis of on-chain data and flows to exchange and over-the-counter platforms shows that the bulk of the inflows went to Bitcoin and Ethereum. We are talking about amounts comparable to the purchase volumes of institutional investors...