25.06.2026
17:20
Fintech startup Slash, valued at $1.4 billion, received an unexpected lesson in managing artificial intelligence expenses. One of the company's executives, Nicolas Briante, decided to take management's call to actively use AI for writing code literally — and spent over $81,000 on tokens in one week while creating a meme game.
How $81,000 went up in smoke on Claude in one day Briante, who serves as Director of Strategic Verticals, dedicated an entire day to working with Anthropic's Claude model...
A Slash employee accidentally spent $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 the company's executives, Nicolas Briante, decided to take management's call to actively use AI for writing code literally — and spent over $81,000 on tokens in one week while creating a meme game.How $81,000 went up in smoke on Claude in one day Briante, who serves as Director of Strategic Verticals, dedicated an entire day to working with Anthropic's Claude model...
17:19
The Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has officially become one of the first operators to obtain a license under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The permit, issued by the Bank of Latvia on June 18, marks a strategic breakthrough for the company and confirms the growing integration of cryptocurrency platforms into the EU's unified regulated space.
The license has been granted to the legal entity SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand...
Polish crypto exchange Kanga becomes the first in the region to receive a MiCA license: a new stage of regulation in the EU
The Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has officially become one of the first operators to obtain a license under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The permit, issued by the Bank of Latvia on June 18, marks a strategic breakthrough for the company and confirms the growing integration of cryptocurrency platforms into the EU's unified regulated space.The license has been granted to the legal entity SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand...
17:18
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has taken a significant step toward democratizing token launches. A tool has been integrated into the web application that allows teams to conduct on-chain auctions without writing a single line of code. Now, the process of pricing, distribution, and liquidity creation becomes accessible directly from the browser.
This solution is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism...
Uniswap launches a no-code tool for token auctions — a new standard for on-chain distribution
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has taken a significant step toward democratizing token launches. A tool has been integrated into the web application that allows teams to conduct on-chain auctions without writing a single line of code. Now, the process of pricing, distribution, and liquidity creation becomes accessible directly from the browser.This solution is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism...
17:17
Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman for illegal mining and electricity theft.
Thai law enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng, suspected of organizing a large-scale illegal cryptocurrency mining network. The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) determined that his activities involved the theft of electricity worth approximately $28 million and subsequent money laundering of proceeds obtained from fraudulent schemes and online gambling...
17:16
IBM Corporation has taken a significant step in the evolution of the semiconductor industry by announcing a chip manufacturing technology with a transistor architecture of 0.7 nm, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This innovative approach, called "nanosheet," fundamentally changes the traditional layout of transistors: instead of a flat arrangement, they are integrated into a multilayer structure.
Technical Specifications and Potential Benefits According to my analysis, this development promises revolutionary changes in component density...
IBM introduces breakthrough chip technology with 0.7nm architecture: a new performance standard
IBM Corporation has taken a significant step in the evolution of the semiconductor industry by announcing a chip manufacturing technology with a transistor architecture of 0.7 nm, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This innovative approach, called "nanosheet," fundamentally changes the traditional layout of transistors: instead of a flat arrangement, they are integrated into a multilayer structure.Technical Specifications and Potential Benefits According to my analysis, this development promises revolutionary changes in component density...
17:15
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the local cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The transaction amount is 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million. The purchase will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC.
The transaction closing is scheduled for October 2026. However, this deadline is not final — it directly depends on receiving approval from Japan's antitrust regulator, as well as fulfilling a number of other mandatory conditions...
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank: a $288.6 million deal reshapes the landscape of Japan's crypto industry
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the local cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The transaction amount is 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million. The purchase will be carried out through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC.The transaction closing is scheduled for October 2026. However, this deadline is not final — it directly depends on receiving approval from Japan's antitrust regulator, as well as fulfilling a number of other mandatory conditions...
17:11
Analysis of the current withdrawal situation: structural changes in capital movement
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a notable increase in liquidity outflow, signaling a shift in sentiment among institutional and retail participants. Analyzing data from recent weeks, a clear trend emerges: withdrawal volumes from centralized exchanges and DeFi protocols have reached levels not seen since the start of the year. This is not a random fluctuation, but a systemic shift in investor behavior...
17:10
Market Analysis: Balance Replenishment Strategies in Volatile Conditions
In the current market phase, characterized by increased volatility, the issue of replenishing the trading balance becomes key for many participants in the crypto community. As an analyst at Cryptalist, I observe that competent liquidity management is not just a technical procedure, but a strategic tool that affects the final profitability of the portfolio.
Replenishing a deposit on crypto exchanges or in DeFi protocols today requires special attention to network fees (gas fees) and transaction confirmation times...
Replenishing a deposit on crypto exchanges or in DeFi protocols today requires special attention to network fees (gas fees) and transaction confirmation times...
17:09
The cryptocurrency market capitalization has crashed to approximately $2.1 trillion. This is 54% below the all-time high of $4.3 trillion recorded on October 6, 2025. Thus, over 261 days, the industry has lost about $2.2 trillion, or an average of $8.8 billion daily.
Against the backdrop of such a massive collapse, a wave of claims about the imminent death of Bitcoin and the entire crypto market has sharply intensified on social media...
"Burial" of Bitcoin: Can the Market Withstand a 54% Drop?
The cryptocurrency market capitalization has crashed to approximately $2.1 trillion. This is 54% below the all-time high of $4.3 trillion recorded on October 6, 2025. Thus, over 261 days, the industry has lost about $2.2 trillion, or an average of $8.8 billion daily.Against the backdrop of such a massive collapse, a wave of claims about the imminent death of Bitcoin and the entire crypto market has sharply intensified on social media...
17:08
MemeCore Crash: Token M plummets 76% in a day, wiping out billions in market cap
The meme coin market is once again shaken by a dramatic crash. The token MemeCore (M) experienced a catastrophic collapse, losing 76.38% of its value in just 24 hours. This crash erased billions of dollars in market capitalization, dropping it below the $1 billion mark. For traders watching the events unfold, the reasons for such a sharp decline remained a mystery, but the chain of events points to coordinated actions...
17:07
The Ethereum market witnessed a rare event: an old wallet that had held assets for nearly seven years suddenly became active. Analyzing on-chain data, I recorded a massive sell-off that demonstrates both the incredible potential of long-term hodling and its main risk.
Address 0x0965 has realized 27,585 ETH worth approximately $44.84 million over the past two days. The average sale price was $1,625 per coin...
Seven years of inactivity: ancient ETH whale locks in $44.8 million profit, but misses out on $130 million
The Ethereum market witnessed a rare event: an old wallet that had held assets for nearly seven years suddenly became active. Analyzing on-chain data, I recorded a massive sell-off that demonstrates both the incredible potential of long-term hodling and its main risk.Address 0x0965 has realized 27,585 ETH worth approximately $44.84 million over the past two days. The average sale price was $1,625 per coin...
17:06
The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) has completed its annual stress test for the 32 largest banks in the country. The results were encouraging: even under the most severe recession scenario, which projected total loan losses of $708 billion, all participants maintained capital above the minimum requirements.
This test is a mandatory procedure introduced after the 2008 crisis. It is designed to check whether systemically important banks can continue lending to the economy during a deep downturn...
Fed Stress Test: US Banks Withstand $708 Billion Loss Scenario and Demonstrate Resilience
The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) has completed its annual stress test for the 32 largest banks in the country. The results were encouraging: even under the most severe recession scenario, which projected total loan losses of $708 billion, all participants maintained capital above the minimum requirements.This test is a mandatory procedure introduced after the 2008 crisis. It is designed to check whether systemically important banks can continue lending to the economy during a deep downturn...
17:05
The head of strategic verticals at fintech startup Slash (company valuation — $1.4 billion) spent over $81,000 on artificial intelligence tokens in just one week. The cause was creating a meme game using Claude, which turned into an unexpected financial and marketing case.
Nicolas Briante took the company's internal call to use AI more actively for writing code more than literally. He spent an entire day using the Claude model to develop a shooter called Brainrot Shooter — featuring characters like Skibidi Toilet and Tung Tung Tung Sahur...
A Slash employee spent $81,000 on AI tokens to create a meme shooter — coincidence or a new strategy?
The head of strategic verticals at fintech startup Slash (company valuation — $1.4 billion) spent over $81,000 on artificial intelligence tokens in just one week. The cause was creating a meme game using Claude, which turned into an unexpected financial and marketing case.Nicolas Briante took the company's internal call to use AI more actively for writing code more than literally. He spent an entire day using the Claude model to develop a shooter called Brainrot Shooter — featuring characters like Skibidi Toilet and Tung Tung Tung Sahur...
17:04
Polish exchange Kanga becomes the first in the region to obtain a MiCA license: a new stage of regulation in the EU
A landmark event for the European crypto market has taken place under Latvian jurisdiction. The Bank of Latvia has officially approved the issuance of a MiCA license to the operator SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand. This license is the first of its kind for the Poland-based platform and marks a transition towards unified regulation of digital assets in the European Union...
17:03
The decentralized exchange Uniswap continues to expand functionality for token issuers. Teams can now launch on-chain auctions directly from the web application without writing a single line of code. This solution, announced back in February, has finally become available to a wide audience.
The tool is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism. Unlike traditional auctions, CCA distributes token sales across blocks, gradually determining the market price...
Uniswap introduces a no-code tool for token auctions: a new era of fair distribution
The decentralized exchange Uniswap continues to expand functionality for token issuers. Teams can now launch on-chain auctions directly from the web application without writing a single line of code. This solution, announced back in February, has finally become available to a wide audience.The tool is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism. Unlike traditional auctions, CCA distributes token sales across blocks, gradually determining the market price...
17:02
A Chinese entrepreneur has been placed on a wanted list in Thailand 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 cryptocurrency mining network. Investigative actions have been initiated by the Department of Special Investigation, which is handling the case.
According to the investigation, the criminal group, allegedly led by Wang Yicheng, illegally connected to power grids and stole electricity worth approximately 28 million US dollars...
According to the investigation, the criminal group, allegedly led by Wang Yicheng, illegally connected to power grids and stole electricity worth approximately 28 million US dollars...
17:01
IBM has achieved a breakthrough: chip technology with 0.7 nm transistors
IBM Corporation has unveiled a new revolutionary technology for manufacturing semiconductor chips, based on a transistor architecture measuring 0.7 nanometers, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This approach, called "nanostack," involves placing transistors not in a traditional flat configuration, but in several vertical layers.
This solution allows for a radical increase in component density. According to developers' estimates, up to 100 billion transistors can be placed on a chip the size of a fingernail...
This solution allows for a radical increase in component density. According to developers' estimates, up to 100 billion transistors can be placed on a chip the size of a fingernail...
17:00
Financial giant SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The transaction amount is 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million. The purchase will be conducted through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC, underscoring SBI's strategic approach to consolidating its position in the digital asset market.
Deal Details and Timeline The deal is expected to close in October 2026...
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank for $288.6 million: a new era for the Japanese crypto industry
Financial giant SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The transaction amount is 46.7 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $288.6 million. The purchase will be conducted through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC, underscoring SBI's strategic approach to consolidating its position in the digital asset market.Deal Details and Timeline The deal is expected to close in October 2026...
16:56
Analysis of the withdrawal procedure from cryptocurrency exchanges: risks, limits, and strategies
The issue of withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency platforms remains one of the key topics for traders and investors. This process, seemingly routine, actually harbors many nuances that can significantly impact a user's capital and time.
Key aspects to consider First and foremost, it is worth noting that each exchange sets its own withdrawal limits. These restrictions can range from a few thousand to millions of dollars per day, depending on the account's verification level...
Key aspects to consider First and foremost, it is worth noting that each exchange sets its own withdrawal limits. These restrictions can range from a few thousand to millions of dollars per day, depending on the account's verification level...
16:55
Market Analysis: A New Wave of Institutional Replenishment of Crypto Reserves
The digital asset market is undergoing another phase of structural strengthening. The observed capital inflow indicates a shift in sentiment among major players. This is not a speculative surge, but a strategic accumulation of positions.
The volumes of reserve replenishments on the largest exchanges and custodial services show steady growth. The average daily inflow over the past week has increased by 18-22% compared to the previous period...
The volumes of reserve replenishments on the largest exchanges and custodial services show steady growth. The average daily inflow over the past week has increased by 18-22% compared to the previous period...
16:54
The cryptocurrency market is undergoing a serious test. The flagship digital currency, Bitcoin, has fallen more than 53% from its peak reached in October last year. This decline is the most significant and prolonged since the bear market of 2022.
According to my data, the current correction has been ongoing for 261 days. From its all-time high of $126,273, the price has dropped to a low of $59,030...
Bitcoin has dropped 53% from its all-time high: the deepest correction since 2022
The cryptocurrency market is undergoing a serious test. The flagship digital currency, Bitcoin, has fallen more than 53% from its peak reached in October last year. This decline is the most significant and prolonged since the bear market of 2022.According to my data, the current correction has been ongoing for 261 days. From its all-time high of $126,273, the price has dropped to a low of $59,030...
16:53
The cryptocurrency market capitalization has collapsed to $2.1 trillion. This is 54% below the all-time high of $4.3 trillion recorded on October 6, 2025. Thus, in 261 days, the market has lost about $2.2 trillion, or an average of $8.8 billion daily. Such a massive crash has predictably triggered a new wave of panic-stricken claims about the "imminent death" of Bitcoin and the entire industry.
Optimists' Arguments: The Theory of Four-Year Cycles Against the backdrop of total pessimism on social media, proponents of cycle theory have also become active...
"Funeral" of Bitcoin: Will the market survive a 54% drop in capitalization?
The cryptocurrency market capitalization has collapsed to $2.1 trillion. This is 54% below the all-time high of $4.3 trillion recorded on October 6, 2025. Thus, in 261 days, the market has lost about $2.2 trillion, or an average of $8.8 billion daily. Such a massive crash has predictably triggered a new wave of panic-stricken claims about the "imminent death" of Bitcoin and the entire industry.Optimists' Arguments: The Theory of Four-Year Cycles Against the backdrop of total pessimism on social media, proponents of cycle theory have also become active...
16:52
The meme coin market is once again demonstrating its extremely risky nature. The MemeCore (M) token has experienced a catastrophic collapse, losing more than 76% of its value in the last 24 hours. This sharp decline erased billions of dollars in market capitalization, dropping it below the $1 billion mark. Meanwhile, the broader cryptocurrency market fell by only 1.64% over the same period, highlighting the isolated and targeted nature of this crash...
The collapse of MemeCore: the token plummeted by 76% in a day, analysts point to signs of manipulation
The meme coin market is once again demonstrating its extremely risky nature. The MemeCore (M) token has experienced a catastrophic collapse, losing more than 76% of its value in the last 24 hours. This sharp decline erased billions of dollars in market capitalization, dropping it below the $1 billion mark. Meanwhile, the broader cryptocurrency market fell by only 1.64% over the same period, highlighting the isolated and targeted nature of this crash...
16:51
A whale awakened after 7 years: selling 27,585 ETH brought in $44.8 million, but the missed profit is colossal.
The Ethereum market witnessed a rare event: an old wallet that had remained silent for over seven years suddenly activated and began a massive sell-off. Over the past two days, 27,585 ETH worth approximately $44.84 million were sold from the address 0x0965. The average selling price was $1,625 per coin, yielding a net profit of over $39 million. However, data shows that this "whale" missed the opportunity to earn much more...
16:50
The U.S. Federal Reserve has completed its annual stress test, which confirmed the resilience of the country's largest credit institutions. All 32 banks with assets of $100 billion or more, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs, demonstrated the ability to maintain capital above minimum requirements even under a hypothetical recession scenario. The aggregate capital level fell by only 1...
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 largest credit institutions. All 32 banks with assets of $100 billion or more, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs, demonstrated the ability to maintain capital above minimum requirements even under a hypothetical recession scenario. The aggregate capital level fell by only 1...
16:49
Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has made a significant strategic move by obtaining a license under the European Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The permit was issued by the Latvian regulator, the Bank of Latvia, on June 18. The license is operated by SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand.
This event marks not just a formal approval, but a real breakthrough for the exchange as it seeks to scale across Europe...
Polish Kanga Exchange has obtained a MiCA license in Latvia: a new stage for European expansion
Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has made a significant strategic move by obtaining a license under the European Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The permit was issued by the Latvian regulator, the Bank of Latvia, on June 18. The license is operated by SIA AlphaRoute, which operates under the Kanga Exchange EU brand.This event marks not just a formal approval, but a real breakthrough for the exchange as it seeks to scale across Europe...
16:48
Uniswap launches a no-code tool for token auctions: a new standard for on-chain pricing
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has introduced new functionality in its web application — a tool for conducting token auctions that requires no coding. Project teams can now launch on-chain sales directly from the browser, configuring all parameters with just a few clicks.
How the Technology Works The solution is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism — an algorithm for gradually selling tokens in each new block, ensuring a smooth determination of the market price...
How the Technology Works The solution is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism — an algorithm for gradually selling tokens in each new block, ensuring a smooth determination of the market price...
16:47
Thai law enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng, who is suspected of organizing a large-scale illegal cryptocurrency mining scheme. The case is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), which classifies the businessman's actions as a particularly serious crime.
The investigation established that the underground mining infrastructure operated by stealing electricity...
Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman for organizing an illegal mining farm.
Thai law enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng, who is suspected of organizing a large-scale illegal cryptocurrency mining scheme. The case is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), which classifies the businessman's actions as a particularly serious crime.The investigation established that the underground mining infrastructure operated by stealing electricity...
16:46
IBM has announced a breakthrough: 0.7nm chip architecture technology will revolutionize the semiconductor market.
IBM Corporation has made another technological leap by introducing a new transistor architecture at the 0.7-nanometer level, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This significant achievement marks a transition to sub-nanometer semiconductor manufacturing, where traditional planar structures are giving way to innovative multi-layer solutions.
Key Features of Nanosheet Technology The development is based on the "nanosheet" concept, where transistors are not placed in a single plane but vertically, forming several functional layers...
Key Features of Nanosheet Technology The development is based on the "nanosheet" concept, where transistors are not placed in a single plane but vertically, forming several functional layers...
16:45
Major Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire local crypto 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, highlighting the holding company's systematic approach to integrating digital assets into its portfolio...
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank for $288.6 million: a strategic move towards dominance in the Japanese crypto market
Major Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has officially signed an agreement to acquire local crypto 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, highlighting the holding company's systematic approach to integrating digital assets into its portfolio...