25.06.2026
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...
19:54
A story that could have become an anecdote in the corridors of Silicon Valley turned into a serious case for AI corporate governance. Nicolas Briante, head of strategic verticals at fintech startup Slash, valued at $1.4 billion, took the company's call to more actively use AI for writing code more than literally. In one week, he spent over $81,000 on AI model tokens, creating the meme game Brainrot Shooter with characters like Skibidi Toilet and Tung Tung Tung Sahur...
An employee of a fintech unicorn spent $81,000 on AI tokens to create a meme shooter in one day.
A story that could have become an anecdote in the corridors of Silicon Valley turned into a serious case for AI corporate governance. Nicolas Briante, head of strategic verticals at fintech startup Slash, valued at $1.4 billion, took the company's call to more actively use AI for writing code more than literally. In one week, he spent over $81,000 on AI model tokens, creating the meme game Brainrot Shooter with characters like Skibidi Toilet and Tung Tung Tung Sahur...
19:53
The Bitcoin market appears to be preparing for a significant correction. One of the most authoritative Chinese miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool, Jian Zhouer, has published a forecast suggesting that the local bottom of the first cryptocurrency will be reached in the range of $42,000–$44,000. According to him, this scenario will unfold by the end of 2026. Notably, his assessment almost coincides with a recent statement by BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes, who expects Bitcoin to drop to $40,000 within the next six months...
Bitcoin targets $42,000: Chinese miner and Arthur Hayes agree
The Bitcoin market appears to be preparing for a significant correction. One of the most authoritative Chinese miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool, Jian Zhouer, has published a forecast suggesting that the local bottom of the first cryptocurrency will be reached in the range of $42,000–$44,000. According to him, this scenario will unfold by the end of 2026. Notably, his assessment almost coincides with a recent statement by BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes, who expects Bitcoin to drop to $40,000 within the next six months...
19:52
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, detaining four members of an organized criminal group. The perpetrators, operating under a SIM-swap scheme, systematically stole cryptocurrency from unsuspecting victims.
The detainees are charged with creating a criminal organization, unauthorized access to computer systems for the purpose of theft, and legalization (laundering) of criminal proceeds...
Poland and the FBI have struck a blow against an international SIM-swapping network: four individuals detained
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, detaining four members of an organized criminal group. The perpetrators, operating under a SIM-swap scheme, systematically stole cryptocurrency from unsuspecting victims.The detainees are charged with creating a criminal organization, unauthorized access to computer systems for the purpose of theft, and legalization (laundering) of criminal proceeds...
19:51
The Bitcoin market experienced a powerful surge in seller pressure, causing the price of the leading cryptocurrency to break below the $59,000 level. Over two consecutive hours, the volume of aggressive sell orders (taker sell) on Binance reached nearly $4 billion. The first hour brought $2.1 billion, and the second added another $1.9 billion.
This is the first time since May 4th that the hourly volume of forced selling on the largest exchange has exceeded the $2 billion mark...
Bitcoin crashed to $59,000: aggressive selling on Binance exceeded $4 billion in two hours
The Bitcoin market experienced a powerful surge in seller pressure, causing the price of the leading cryptocurrency to break below the $59,000 level. Over two consecutive hours, the volume of aggressive sell orders (taker sell) on Binance reached nearly $4 billion. The first hour brought $2.1 billion, and the second added another $1.9 billion.This is the first time since May 4th that the hourly volume of forced selling on the largest exchange has exceeded the $2 billion mark...
19:50
Rosen Law Firm launches investigation into Strategy (MicroStrategy): what this means for investors
The Rosen Law Firm has initiated an official investigation into Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and invites investors who purchased the issuer's securities to join a potential class action lawsuit. This event has drawn close market attention, given Strategy's key role in corporate bitcoin accumulation.
The investigation covers a wide range of Strategy securities, including MSTR shares, as well as specialized instruments STRF, STRC, STRK, and STRD...
The investigation covers a wide range of Strategy securities, including MSTR shares, as well as specialized instruments STRF, STRC, STRK, and STRD...
19:49
The Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has taken an important step in its integration into the European legal framework. On June 18, the Bank of Latvia officially approved the issuance of a license under the MiCA standard to the operator SIA AlphaRoute, operating under the brand Kanga Exchange EU. This event marks not only a local success for the platform itself but also a signal for the entire Central and Eastern European market...
Polish exchange Kanga becomes the first in the region to obtain a MiCA license — what this means for the market
The Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has taken an important step in its integration into the European legal framework. On June 18, the Bank of Latvia officially approved the issuance of a license under the MiCA standard to the operator SIA AlphaRoute, operating under the brand Kanga Exchange EU. This event marks not only a local success for the platform itself but also a signal for the entire Central and Eastern European market...
19:47
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has integrated powerful functionality for conducting token auctions into its web interface, completely eliminating the need to write code. Now, project teams can configure and launch on-chain sales directly from their browser, ushering in a new era of transparent pricing and asset distribution.
This tool, announced back in February, is based on the innovative Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism...
Uniswap launches a no-code tool for token auctions — a new listing standard
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has integrated powerful functionality for conducting token auctions into its web interface, completely eliminating the need to write code. Now, project teams can configure and launch on-chain sales directly from their browser, ushering in a new era of transparent pricing and asset distribution.This tool, announced back in February, is based on the innovative Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism...
19:47
Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman for illegal mining and electricity theft.
Thai authorities have intensified their crackdown on illegal crypto mining: an arrest warrant has been issued for Chinese businessman Wang Yicheng. This case is a vivid example of how illegal operations in the digital asset sector intertwine with traditional economic crimes.
According to the investigation, an organized criminal group, allegedly involving Wang Yicheng, illegally connected to power grids and stole electricity worth approximately $28 million...
According to the investigation, an organized criminal group, allegedly involving Wang Yicheng, illegally connected to power grids and stole electricity worth approximately $28 million...
19:46
IBM challenges physics: new 0.7nm nanochip will revolutionize the semiconductor market
IBM has achieved a technological breakthrough by unveiling a transistor architecture with a size of 0.7 nanometers — that's 7 angstroms. This is not just another reduction in the manufacturing process, but a fundamentally new design that the company calls "nanosheet." Unlike traditional planar solutions, these transistors are stacked not in a single layer but in multiple layers, radically changing the layout density...
19:45
Financial giant SBI Holdings has entered into an agreement to acquire Bitbank, a leading Japanese cryptocurrency exchange. 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.
According to the terms, the closing of the deal is expected 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 New Era of Consolidation in Japan's Crypto Market
Financial giant SBI Holdings has entered into an agreement to acquire Bitbank, a leading Japanese cryptocurrency exchange. 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.According to the terms, the closing of the deal is expected 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...
19:42
The market records a massive capital outflow: what lies behind the record withdrawal of funds
Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has faced noticeable pressure from investors. Blockchain analytics data indicates a significant volume of funds leaving centralized exchanges. This process, traditionally perceived as a bearish signal, requires a deeper analysis.
Scale and Dynamics of Outflows The net outflow of funds from trading platforms has reached impressive levels. There is a sustained trend of moving assets to cold wallets or decentralized protocols...
Scale and Dynamics of Outflows The net outflow of funds from trading platforms has reached impressive levels. There is a sustained trend of moving assets to cold wallets or decentralized protocols...
19:41
The market records a significant inflow of liquidity: capital flow analysis
Analyzing the current situation in the cryptocurrency market, I am recording a significant inflow of liquidity. This event, which I would call a "top-up," is key to understanding the dynamics of the coming weeks.
The volume of incoming capital, in my estimation, exceeds the average figures of the last month. This is not a one-time spike, but rather a sustained trend that has begun to form over the past 48 hours...
The volume of incoming capital, in my estimation, exceeds the average figures of the last month. This is not a one-time spike, but rather a sustained trend that has begun to form over the past 48 hours...
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...