25.06.2026
18:54
The U.S. Federal Reserve has released the results of its annual stress test for the country's largest banks. The conclusion is clear: all 32 systemically important credit institutions maintain capital above minimum requirements, even under a simulated severe recession. The hypothetical scenario included total credit portfolio losses of $708 billion.
What is included in the scenario? The stress test, mandatory for banks with assets of $100 billion or more (the sample included JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley), modeled extremely harsh macroeconomic conditions...
The Federal Reserve has declared the U.S. banking system indestructible: a stress test with $708 billion in losses has been passed.
The U.S. Federal Reserve has released the results of its annual stress test for the country's largest banks. The conclusion is clear: all 32 systemically important credit institutions maintain capital above minimum requirements, even under a simulated severe recession. The hypothetical scenario included total credit portfolio losses of $708 billion.What is included in the scenario? The stress test, mandatory for banks with assets of $100 billion or more (the sample included JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley), modeled extremely harsh macroeconomic conditions...
18:53
Fintech startup Slash, valued at $1.4 billion, received an unexpected lesson in managing artificial intelligence expenses. One of its employees, Director of Strategic Verticals Nicolas Brianté, spent over $81,000 on AI tokens in a single week while developing a meme game called Brainrot Shooter. The trigger was an internal call for the company to use AI more actively for writing code — and Brianté took it literally...
A Slash employee accidentally burned $81,000 on AI tokens while creating a meme shooter — and it paid off.
Fintech startup Slash, valued at $1.4 billion, received an unexpected lesson in managing artificial intelligence expenses. One of its employees, Director of Strategic Verticals Nicolas Brianté, spent over $81,000 on AI tokens in a single week while developing a meme game called Brainrot Shooter. The trigger was an internal call for the company to use AI more actively for writing code — and Brianté took it literally...
18:52
The Bitcoin market is increasingly showing signs of a deep correction, a conclusion reached by two influential industry players simultaneously. One of China's largest miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool, Jiang Zhuoe, 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 is almost identical to a recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who suggests a decline to $40,000...
Bearish consensus: Bitcoin is preparing for a drop to $42,000–$44,000 by the end of 2026
The Bitcoin market is increasingly showing signs of a deep correction, a conclusion reached by two influential industry players simultaneously. One of China's largest miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool, Jiang Zhuoe, 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 is almost identical to a recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who suggests a decline to $40,000...
18:50
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 to detain four members of an organized criminal group. The perpetrators' main specialization was stealing cryptocurrencies through SIM swap attacks.
During the investigation, overseen by the Regional Prosecutor's Office in Krakow, it was established that the group operated according to a well-established scheme...
A network of SIM swappers has been dismantled: arrests in Poland with FBI involvement
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 to detain four members of an organized criminal group. The perpetrators' main specialization was stealing cryptocurrencies through SIM swap attacks.During the investigation, overseen by the Regional Prosecutor's Office in Krakow, it was established that the group operated according to a well-established scheme...
18:49
The market for the leading cryptocurrency experienced a major shock: Bitcoin plummeted below the $59,000 mark, with aggressive sell volume on Binance reaching nearly $4 billion in just two hours. This is not just a correction—it is a concentrated blow from sellers that has forced many market participants to reassess their positions.
Data shows that in the first hour, the volume of forced market-price sales (taker sell) amounted to about $2...
Bitcoin broke through $59,000: aggressive sell-off of $4 billion in two hours — what's behind the drop?
The market for the leading cryptocurrency experienced a major shock: Bitcoin plummeted below the $59,000 mark, with aggressive sell volume on Binance reaching nearly $4 billion in just two hours. This is not just a correction—it is a concentrated blow from sellers that has forced many market participants to reassess their positions.Data shows that in the first hour, the volume of forced market-price sales (taker sell) amounted to about $2...
18:48
Polish crypto exchange Kanga has obtained a MiCA license: a new stage for the EU market
Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has taken an important step towards legal expansion in the European Union. The company has successfully obtained a license under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, granting it access to the EU single market.
The license was issued by the Latvian regulator — the Bank of Latvia — on June 18. The confirmation was received by operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand...
The license was issued by the Latvian regulator — the Bank of Latvia — on June 18. The confirmation was received by operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand...
18:47
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has introduced new functionality in its web application — a tool for conducting token auctions that requires no coding. Teams can now configure and launch on-chain sales directly from the browser, radically simplifying the process of initial token offerings.
The 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 on-chain placements
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has introduced new functionality in its web application — a tool for conducting token auctions that requires no coding. Teams can now configure and launch on-chain sales directly from the browser, radically simplifying the process of initial token offerings.The solution, announced back in February, is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism...
18:47
Thai law enforcement authorities have officially issued an arrest warrant for Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng, suspected of organizing a large-scale illegal crypto mining scheme. The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) classifies his actions as part of a criminal network that caused the state damages of approximately $28 million through electricity theft.
Details of the Charges and Scale of the Scheme According to the investigation, Wang Yicheng led an operation in which mining equipment was connected to the power grid bypassing official meters...
Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman in connection with a case of illegal mining.
Thai law enforcement authorities have officially issued an arrest warrant for Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng, suspected of organizing a large-scale illegal crypto mining scheme. The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) classifies his actions as part of a criminal network that caused the state damages of approximately $28 million through electricity theft.Details of the Charges and Scale of the Scheme According to the investigation, Wang Yicheng led an operation in which mining equipment was connected to the power grid bypassing official meters...
18:46
IBM introduces a breakthrough: chip technology with 0.7nm transistors
IBM has taken a significant step in the development of semiconductor technology by announcing a new transistor architecture with a size of 0.7 nm, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This development is based on the concept of "nanostack" — transistors are no longer arranged flat but are stacked in multiple layers, fundamentally changing the approach to layout density.
In my assessment, this breakthrough not only improves existing metrics but sets a new standard for the entire industry...
In my assessment, this breakthrough not only improves existing metrics but sets a new standard for the entire industry...
18:45
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially announced the acquisition of the 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, highlighting the holding company's strategic approach to expanding its presence in digital assets.
Deal Details and Timeline The closing of the deal is scheduled for October 2026...
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank: a new stage of consolidation in Japan's crypto market
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially announced the acquisition of the 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, highlighting the holding company's strategic approach to expanding its presence in digital assets.Deal Details and Timeline The closing of the deal is scheduled for October 2026...
18:41
Market Analysis: Mechanisms and Strategies for Withdrawing Funds in the Modern Crypto Ecosystem
In the world of digital assets, the withdrawal process is not just a technical operation, but a key indicator of liquidity and trust in the platform. As an analyst, I observe daily how the dynamics of withdrawal volumes directly correlate with market sentiment and can serve as an early signal for major movements.
Modern withdrawal mechanisms include several critical stages: identity verification, transaction security checks, and processing on the blockchain...
Modern withdrawal mechanisms include several critical stages: identity verification, transaction security checks, and processing on the blockchain...
18:40
Market Analysis: Key Factors in Cryptocurrency Account Funding and Their Impact on Liquidity
In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen a significant inflow of funds into trading platforms. Account top-up volumes have increased by 12% compared to the previous week, indicating renewed interest from both retail and institutional investors.
The main driver of this movement is the anticipation of approval for spot ETFs on Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as the overall stabilization of the macroeconomic situation...
The main driver of this movement is the anticipation of approval for spot ETFs on Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as the overall stabilization of the macroeconomic situation...
18:38
The U.S. Federal Reserve has completed its annual stress test of the country's largest banks. The results are impressive: all 32 credit institutions that participated in the stress test demonstrated the ability to maintain capital above minimum requirements even under a hypothetical deep recession. At the same time, simulated losses on the loan portfolio reached an astronomical $708 billion.
The regulator assessed whether systemically important banks could continue lending to the economy during a downturn...
The largest U.S. banks passed the Federal Reserve's stress test: a loss of $708 billion was not a death sentence
The U.S. Federal Reserve has completed its annual stress test of the country's largest banks. The results are impressive: all 32 credit institutions that participated in the stress test demonstrated the ability to maintain capital above minimum requirements even under a hypothetical deep recession. At the same time, simulated losses on the loan portfolio reached an astronomical $708 billion.The regulator assessed whether systemically important banks could continue lending to the economy during a downturn...
18:37
An employee of the fintech startup Slash accidentally spent $81,000 on AI tokens while creating a meme shooter.
This week, the crypto and fintech world was shaken by a story that is both amusing and thought-provoking about the real cost of using artificial intelligence. An employee of the startup Slash, valued at $1.4 billion, spent over $81,000 on AI tokens in seven days while developing a meme game.
It all started when the company's management urged the team to more actively integrate AI into code writing...
It all started when the company's management urged the team to more actively integrate AI into code writing...
18:36
The cryptocurrency market continues to receive signals of a potential deep correction. Analysis from leading industry figures indicates that Bitcoin could face a significant decline in the next year and a half. The consensus forecast suggests a drop to levels of $40,000–$44,000, which would mark the local bottom of the current bear cycle.
One of the key indicators experts are focusing on is the mNAV ratio of Strategy (ticker MSTR)...
Bearish consensus: Bitcoin could test $42,000 by the end of 2026
The cryptocurrency market continues to receive signals of a potential deep correction. Analysis from leading industry figures indicates that Bitcoin could face a significant decline in the next year and a half. The consensus forecast suggests a drop to levels of $40,000–$44,000, which would mark the local bottom of the current bear cycle.One of the key indicators experts are focusing on is the mNAV ratio of Strategy (ticker MSTR)...
18:35
Polish special services, with the support of the FBI, have dismantled an international SIM-swapping group.
Poland's Central Cybercrime Bureau (CBZC), in cooperation 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 through SIM swapping. The detainees are charged with creating a criminal organization, unauthorized access to computer systems, and money laundering. All four are currently in custody and face up to 25 years in prison...
18:34
In a sharp market move, Bitcoin broke below the $59,000 mark, accompanied by an abnormal surge in aggressive selling on the largest exchange, Binance. According to on-chain data monitoring, the volume of taker sell orders over two consecutive hourly periods reached nearly $4 billion. In the first hour, approximately $2.1 billion was recorded, followed by another $1.9 billion in the second hour. Notably, the $2...
Massive Bitcoin sell-off: $4 billion in 2 hours and a break below the $59,000 level
In a sharp market move, Bitcoin broke below the $59,000 mark, accompanied by an abnormal surge in aggressive selling on the largest exchange, Binance. According to on-chain data monitoring, the volume of taker sell orders over two consecutive hourly periods reached nearly $4 billion. In the first hour, approximately $2.1 billion was recorded, followed by another $1.9 billion in the second hour. Notably, the $2...
18:33
The Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga, founded in Poland, has taken an important step towards full legalization of its operations in the European Union. The operator SIA AlphaRoute, operating under the Kanga Exchange EU brand, has obtained a license in accordance with the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation. The permit was issued by the Bank of Latvia on June 18.
What the MiCA license provides This document allows the company not only to store clients' crypto assets but also to operate a trading platform, facilitate the exchange of digital assets, and provide transfer services...
Polish crypto exchange Kanga receives MiCA license: a new stage of regulation in the EU
The Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga, founded in Poland, has taken an important step towards full legalization of its operations in the European Union. The operator SIA AlphaRoute, operating under the Kanga Exchange EU brand, has obtained a license in accordance with the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation. The permit was issued by the Bank of Latvia on June 18.What the MiCA license provides This document allows the company not only to store clients' crypto assets but also to operate a trading platform, facilitate the exchange of digital assets, and provide transfer services...
18:32
Uniswap launches a no-code tool for token auctions: a new era of on-chain pricing
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has introduced a new feature in its web application — a tool for conducting token auctions that requires no coding. Teams can now configure and launch on-chain sales directly from their browser, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for token issuers.
The solution is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism. This innovative approach ensures the gradual sale of tokens in each new block, allowing for a smooth determination of the market price...
The solution is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism. This innovative approach ensures the gradual sale of tokens in each new block, allowing for a smooth determination of the market price...
18:31
Thai law enforcement agencies have intensified their fight against illegal crypto infrastructure. The Department of Special Investigations has officially authorized the detention of Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng, who is suspected of organizing a large-scale scheme of illegal digital asset mining.
According to the investigation, a network of mining farms controlled by the businessman was illegally connected to national power grids, stealing electricity worth approximately $28 million...
Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman: $28 million in stolen electricity and cryptocurrency mining
Thai law enforcement agencies have intensified their fight against illegal crypto infrastructure. The Department of Special Investigations has officially authorized the detention of Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng, who is suspected of organizing a large-scale scheme of illegal digital asset mining.According to the investigation, a network of mining farms controlled by the businessman was illegally connected to national power grids, stealing electricity worth approximately $28 million...
18:31
IBM unveils a revolution: chips with transistors smaller than 1 nm
IBM Corporation has made a breakthrough in the semiconductor industry by announcing a chip manufacturing technology with a transistor architecture of 0.7 nanometers, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This involves the so-called "nanosheet" architecture, where transistors are not arranged in a single plane but vertically, forming multilayer structures.
According to my analysis of the presented data, this approach fundamentally changes the concept of component density...
According to my analysis of the presented data, this approach fundamentally changes the concept of component density...
18:30
Financial giant SBI Holdings has officially confirmed the signing of an agreement to acquire the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The deal amount is 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to $288.6 million at the current exchange rate. Notably, the purchase will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC, highlighting SBI's strategic approach to consolidating assets in the digital segment.
Details and Timeline of the Acquisition The closing of the deal is scheduled for October 2026...
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank: a $288.6 million deal and a new era of Japanese crypto integration
Financial giant SBI Holdings has officially confirmed the signing of an agreement to acquire the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The deal amount is 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to $288.6 million at the current exchange rate. Notably, the purchase will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC, highlighting SBI's strategic approach to consolidating assets in the digital segment.Details and Timeline of the Acquisition The closing of the deal is scheduled for October 2026...
18:26
Liquidity Flow Analysis: Key Insights for the Digital Asset Market
During the latest monitoring of capital movements in the cryptocurrency market, a significant outflow of funds has been recorded. This process directly reflects the current sentiment of large investors and institutional players who are reassessing their positions amid heightened volatility.
The volume of withdrawn assets has reached significant levels, indicating profit-taking or portfolio reallocation towards more conservative instruments...
The volume of withdrawn assets has reached significant levels, indicating profit-taking or portfolio reallocation towards more conservative instruments...
18:25
Analysis of the current market state: liquidity replenishment and its consequences
In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen a noticeable increase in liquidity inflow. This process, which I call "replenishment," is key to understanding short- and medium-term price dynamics. According to my data, trading volumes on leading exchanges have risen by 15-20% compared to the previous week, indicating increased activity from both retail and institutional investors.
Sources of Replenishment The main drivers of this inflow are, firstly, large transfers from "whales"—holders controlling significant amounts of assets...
Sources of Replenishment The main drivers of this inflow are, firstly, large transfers from "whales"—holders controlling significant amounts of assets...
18:24
A whale awakened after 7 years: sold 27,585 ETH and missed out on $90 million in profits.
After seven years of complete inactivity, an old Ethereum wallet unexpectedly activated, initiating a large-scale sell-off. Analyzing blockchain data, I recorded that address 0x0965 realized 27,585 ETH worth approximately $44.84 million over the past two days. The average selling price was $1,625 per coin, yielding a net profit of over $39 million.
However, the key point here is not so much the sale itself, but the colossal opportunity cost...
However, the key point here is not so much the sale itself, but the colossal opportunity cost...
18:23
The U.S. Federal Reserve has completed its annual stress test, which confirmed the resilience of the country's 32 largest banks. Even under a hypothetical deep recession scenario, assuming total loan losses of $708 billion, all test participants maintained capital above the regulatory minimums set by the Fed.
Details of the Hypothetical Scenario As part of the review, the Fed modeled an extremely adverse scenario: unemployment rising to 10%, commercial real estate falling by 39%, housing by 30%, and a GDP contraction of 4...
Fed Stress Test: Largest US Banks Withstand Scenario with $708 Billion in Losses
The U.S. Federal Reserve has completed its annual stress test, which confirmed the resilience of the country's 32 largest banks. Even under a hypothetical deep recession scenario, assuming total loan losses of $708 billion, all test participants maintained capital above the regulatory minimums set by the Fed.Details of the Hypothetical Scenario As part of the review, the Fed modeled an extremely adverse scenario: unemployment rising to 10%, commercial real estate falling by 39%, housing by 30%, and a GDP contraction of 4...
18:22
A Slash employee spent $81,000 on AI tokens in a week, creating a meme shooter.
Fintech startup Slash, valued at $1.4 billion, received an unexpected lesson in managing artificial intelligence costs. One of its employees spent over $81,000 on AI tokens in a single week while developing a meme game. The incident occurred after the company's management urged the team to use AI more actively for coding.
Director of Strategic Verticals Nicolas Briante took this call literally...
Director of Strategic Verticals Nicolas Briante took this call literally...
18:21
The Bitcoin market appears to be preparing for a major correction. One of the most authoritative Chinese miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool Jiang Zhuoer, predicts a local bottom for the first cryptocurrency in the range of $42,000–$44,000. This forecast nearly aligns with a recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who sees a possible drop to $40,000.
Jiang Zhuoer's main argument is a bearish signal from the stock of Strategy (ticker MSTR)...
Bitcoin on its way to $42,000: Chinese miner and Arthur Hayes agree
The Bitcoin market appears to be preparing for a major correction. One of the most authoritative Chinese miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool Jiang Zhuoer, predicts a local bottom for the first cryptocurrency in the range of $42,000–$44,000. This forecast nearly aligns with a recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who sees a possible drop to $40,000.Jiang Zhuoer's main argument is a bearish signal from the stock of Strategy (ticker MSTR)...
18:20
The Central Cybercrime Bureau of Poland (CBZC), with support from the FBI and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has detained four members of an organized group specializing in cryptocurrency theft through SIM swap attacks. The detainees face up to 25 years in prison on charges of forming a criminal organization, hacking computer systems, and money laundering.
This operation is a vivid example of how cybercrime in the crypto industry is becoming increasingly transnational...
Poland and the FBI: Hacker group that stole cryptocurrencies via SIM-swap has been dismantled
The Central Cybercrime Bureau of Poland (CBZC), with support from the FBI and the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has detained four members of an organized group specializing in cryptocurrency theft through SIM swap attacks. The detainees face up to 25 years in prison on charges of forming a criminal organization, hacking computer systems, and money laundering.This operation is a vivid example of how cybercrime in the crypto industry is becoming increasingly transnational...
18:19
Polish crypto exchange Kanga has obtained a MiCA license in Latvia — a new step towards European integration.
Amidst the rapid tightening of cryptocurrency market regulation in the European Union, the Polish crypto exchange Kanga has made a strategic move by obtaining a MiCA license in Latvia. The permit was issued on June 18 by the Bank of Latvia to operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand. This event marks not just a formal approval, but full-fledged access to the single European market for crypto services...