25.06.2026
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...
19:03
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has taken a significant step in democratizing access to on-chain financing by integrating a token auction tool into its web application. Now, teams can configure and launch primary offerings directly from the browser without writing a single line of code. This solution, first announced in February, has finally gone into production.
How It Works The tool is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism — not an instant auction, but one distributed over time...
Uniswap launches a no-code tool for token auctions: a new standard for primary offerings
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has taken a significant step in democratizing access to on-chain financing by integrating a token auction tool into its web application. Now, teams can configure and launch primary offerings directly from the browser without writing a single line of code. This solution, first announced in February, has finally gone into production.How It Works The tool is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism — not an instant auction, but one distributed over time...
19:02
Thai law enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese entrepreneur Wang Yicheng, suspected of organizing a large-scale illegal cryptocurrency mining network. According to the Department of Special Investigation, his activities caused the state damages of approximately $28 million — the amount of stolen electricity used to power the mining rigs.
The investigation found that the network not only illegally consumed resources from the national power grid but also served as a mechanism for laundering proceeds from scam projects and online gambling...
Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman for illegal mining and theft of electricity worth $28 million.
Thai law enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese entrepreneur Wang Yicheng, suspected of organizing a large-scale illegal cryptocurrency mining network. According to the Department of Special Investigation, his activities caused the state damages of approximately $28 million — the amount of stolen electricity used to power the mining rigs.The investigation found that the network not only illegally consumed resources from the national power grid but also served as a mechanism for laundering proceeds from scam projects and online gambling...
19:01
IBM presents a revolution: chips with 0.7nm transistors — a new frontier in microelectronics
IBM Corporation has achieved 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 announcement marks a shift from traditional planar circuits to a three-dimensional layout — the so-called "nanostack."
Instead of placing transistors on a single plane, IBM proposes stacking them in multiple layers...
Instead of placing transistors on a single plane, IBM proposes stacking them in multiple layers...
19:00
Major Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire local cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The deal amount is 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.
Deal Details and Timeline The transaction closing is scheduled for 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 legal and corporate conditions...
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank for $288.6 million: a strategic move in Japan's crypto asset market
Major Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire local cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The deal amount is 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.Deal Details and Timeline The transaction closing is scheduled for 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 legal and corporate conditions...
18:56
Withdrawal Mechanisms: Key Aspects and Risks for Crypto Investors
Withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency platforms is a fundamental operation that every market participant encounters. In my practice as an analyst, I have repeatedly observed how even experienced traders underestimate the nuances of this process, leading to financial losses or delays.
Main Withdrawal Channels Today, there are three main ways to withdraw digital assets: to centralized exchanges, to decentralized wallets, and through P2P exchangers...
Main Withdrawal Channels Today, there are three main ways to withdraw digital assets: to centralized exchanges, to decentralized wallets, and through P2P exchangers...
18:55
Market Analysis: Mass Deposit Inflows and Signals for Investors
Over the past 24 hours, we have observed a significant inflow of funds into cryptocurrency exchanges. The total volume of deposit top-ups increased by 12.7%, reaching the equivalent of $3.2 billion. This is the highest figure in the last three weeks.
Activity around Bitcoin is particularly notable: more than 18,500 BTC have been deposited into the wallets of the largest platforms. Such capital movement is traditionally interpreted as preparation for active trading operations — either to lock in profits or to enter new positions...
Activity around Bitcoin is particularly notable: more than 18,500 BTC have been deposited into the wallets of the largest platforms. Such capital movement is traditionally interpreted as preparation for active trading operations — either to lock in profits or to enter new positions...
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...