25.06.2026
17:37
The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) 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 minimum requirements even under a hypothetical deep recession scenario. Notably, the regulator incorporated total potential credit losses of over $708 billion into the scenario.
The purpose of this test, mandatory for banks with assets of $100 billion or more, is to verify whether systemically important financial institutions can continue lending to the economy during a downturn...
The largest US banks have passed the Fed's toughest stress test: losses of $708 billion did not break the system
The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) 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 minimum requirements even under a hypothetical deep recession scenario. Notably, the regulator incorporated total potential credit losses of over $708 billion into the scenario.The purpose of this test, mandatory for banks with assets of $100 billion or more, is to verify whether systemically important financial institutions can continue lending to the economy during a downturn...
17:36
A story that could serve as a plot for a fable about corporate efficiency unfolded within the fintech startup Slash, valued at $1.4 billion. The company's Head of Strategic Verticals, Nicolas Briante, took the internal call to more actively use AI for writing code a bit too literally. The result — a bill for Anthropic Claude tokens totaling $81,267 in a single week.
Briante decided to spend a day creating a shooter game called Brainrot Shooter, filled with meme characters like Skibidi Toilet and Tung Tung Tung Sahur...
An employee of a fintech startup accidentally spent $81,000 on AI tokens while creating a meme shooter.
A story that could serve as a plot for a fable about corporate efficiency unfolded within the fintech startup Slash, valued at $1.4 billion. The company's Head of Strategic Verticals, Nicolas Briante, took the internal call to more actively use AI for writing code a bit too literally. The result — a bill for Anthropic Claude tokens totaling $81,267 in a single week.Briante decided to spend a day creating a shooter game called Brainrot Shooter, filled with meme characters like Skibidi Toilet and Tung Tung Tung Sahur...
17:35
Bitcoin on the verge of a deep correction: Chinese miner and Arthur Hayes agree on a forecast of a drop to $42,000
The cryptocurrency market is preparing for a significant reassessment. One of the most authoritative Chinese miners, founder of the BTC.TOP pool, Jiang Zhuoer, has published a forecast according to which the local bottom of Bitcoin will be in the range of $42,000–$44,000. Notably, his estimate is almost identical to the recent statement by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who expects a decline to $40,000...
17:34
On June 18, the Bank of Latvia issued a MiCA license to the operator SIA AlphaRoute, operating under the brand Kanga Exchange EU. This step marks an important milestone for the Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga, which is now officially authorized to provide services under the unified regulation of the European Union.
What the MiCA License Provides The obtained permission covers key areas of activity: custody of client crypto assets, management of the trading platform, exchange of digital assets, as well as transfer services...
Polish crypto exchange Kanga has obtained a MiCA license in Latvia — a step toward legal expansion in the EU.
On June 18, the Bank of Latvia issued a MiCA license to the operator SIA AlphaRoute, operating under the brand Kanga Exchange EU. This step marks an important milestone for the Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga, which is now officially authorized to provide services under the unified regulation of the European Union.What the MiCA License Provides The obtained permission covers key areas of activity: custody of client crypto assets, management of the trading platform, exchange of digital assets, as well as transfer services...
17:32
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has taken a significant step toward simplifying the process of initial token distribution by integrating a no-code auction tool into its web interface. Now, project teams can launch on-chain sales directly from the browser, bypassing complex technical stages.
The solution, announced back in February, is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism...
Uniswap launches no-code tool for token auctions: a revolution in on-chain liquidity distribution
The decentralized exchange Uniswap has taken a significant step toward simplifying the process of initial token distribution by integrating a no-code auction tool into its web interface. Now, project teams can launch on-chain sales directly from the browser, bypassing complex technical stages.The solution, announced back in February, is based on the Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) mechanism...
17:31
Thai law enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng, suspected of organizing a large-scale illegal crypto mining network. This case has attracted regional attention due to the scale of resource theft and the complex money laundering scheme involved.
Millions of Dollars in Damages According to the investigation, the criminal group illegally connected to power grids and stole electricity worth approximately $28 million...
Thailand has issued a wanted notice for a Chinese businessman in connection with a large-scale illegal mining case.
Thai law enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Chinese citizen Wang Yicheng, suspected of organizing a large-scale illegal crypto mining network. This case has attracted regional attention due to the scale of resource theft and the complex money laundering scheme involved.Millions of Dollars in Damages According to the investigation, the criminal group illegally connected to power grids and stole electricity worth approximately $28 million...
17:31
IBM announces breakthrough: chip technology with transistors smaller than 1 nm — 0.7 nm (7 angstroms)
IBM Corporation has introduced a new semiconductor chip manufacturing technology with a transistor architecture reaching 0.7 nanometers, equivalent to 7 angstroms. This is a significant step forward compared to previous achievements in miniaturization.
The key innovation, called "nanostack," involves transitioning from flat (2D) transistor placement to a multi-layered three-dimensional structure...
The key innovation, called "nanostack," involves transitioning from flat (2D) transistor placement to a multi-layered three-dimensional structure...
17:30
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially signed 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 conducted through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC, highlighting SBI's strategic interest in expanding its presence in the digital asset sector.
The deal is expected to close in October 2026, but only after receiving approval from Japan's antitrust regulator and fulfilling a number of other legal conditions...
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank: $288.6 million deal reshapes Japan's crypto landscape
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has officially signed 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 conducted through its subsidiary SBICAH LLC, highlighting SBI's strategic interest in expanding its presence in the digital asset sector.The deal is expected to close in October 2026, but only after receiving approval from Japan's antitrust regulator and fulfilling a number of other legal conditions...
17:27
Capital Flow Analysis: How to Correctly Interpret Withdrawals from Crypto Exchanges
In recent days, the market has seen increased activity related to withdrawals from centralized exchanges. This capital movement is often interpreted as a bearish signal, but in practice, it is more complex.
When large holders move assets from trading platforms to cold wallets, it may indicate two key strategies. First, investors could be locking in profits after a prolonged rally. Second, it is a classic risk mitigation tactic: storing funds on an exchange always involves counterparty risk, especially after high-profile collapses like FTX...
When large holders move assets from trading platforms to cold wallets, it may indicate two key strategies. First, investors could be locking in profits after a prolonged rally. Second, it is a classic risk mitigation tactic: storing funds on an exchange always involves counterparty risk, especially after high-profile collapses like FTX...
17:26
Market Analysis: Key Trends and Strategies for Replenishing Balance in Cryptocurrencies
In the current market situation, the process of replenishing cryptocurrency wallet balances is becoming particularly important for traders and investors. As a Cryptalist analyst, I observe several fundamental changes in approaches to liquidity management.
Main Replenishment Methods The most common method remains the use of centralized exchanges, where users can quickly convert fiat funds into cryptocurrency...
Main Replenishment Methods The most common method remains the use of centralized exchanges, where users can quickly convert fiat funds into cryptocurrency...
17:24
The total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency market has fallen to $2.1 trillion. This is 54% below the all-time high of $4.3 trillion recorded on October 6, 2025. The decline amounted to about $2.2 trillion over 261 days, equivalent to a daily outflow of $8.8 billion. Such a massive drop has reignited the debate about the 'death of bitcoin' and the entire digital asset class.
The market is in a phase of deep correction, which in terms of duration and volume of losses already surpasses many previous bear cycles...
Panic or Pattern: What Lies Behind the 54% Crypto Market Crash
The total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency market has fallen to $2.1 trillion. This is 54% below the all-time high of $4.3 trillion recorded on October 6, 2025. The decline amounted to about $2.2 trillion over 261 days, equivalent to a daily outflow of $8.8 billion. Such a massive drop has reignited the debate about the 'death of bitcoin' and the entire digital asset class.The market is in a phase of deep correction, which in terms of duration and volume of losses already surpasses many previous bear cycles...
17:23
The memecoin market is once again demonstrating its wild volatility, and this time the spotlight is on the MemeCore (M) token. Over the past 24 hours, its price has crashed by 76%, wiping out billions of dollars in market capitalization. Investors are left bewildered, as the trigger for such a sharp decline was sudden sell-offs, the reasons for which still lack an official explanation.
According to market analysis data, the token plummeted from $2...
MemeCore Crash: Token M Plunges 76% in a Day — Billions of Dollars Vanish
The memecoin market is once again demonstrating its wild volatility, and this time the spotlight is on the MemeCore (M) token. Over the past 24 hours, its price has crashed by 76%, wiping out billions of dollars in market capitalization. Investors are left bewildered, as the trigger for such a sharp decline was sudden sell-offs, the reasons for which still lack an official explanation.According to market analysis data, the token plummeted from $2...
17:22
Awakening of a Sleeping Giant: Whale Realizes $39 Million Profit After 7 Years of Holding ETH
The Ethereum market witnessed a landmark event: one of the oldest "whales" awakened after seven years of complete inactivity. An address that had shown no activity since the era of the decentralized exchange EtherDelta suddenly began a massive sell-off of its assets.
Over the past two days, 27,585 ETH were sold from wallet 0x0965 for a total of approximately $44.84 million. The average sale price was $1,625 per coin...
Over the past two days, 27,585 ETH were sold from wallet 0x0965 for a total of approximately $44.84 million. The average sale price was $1,625 per coin...
17:21
All 32 largest banks in the United States have successfully passed the Federal Reserve's annual stress test, demonstrating their ability to maintain capital above minimum requirements even under a hypothetical deep recession scenario. The regulator simulated a scenario where total potential credit losses reach a staggering $708 billion.
Key Scenario Parameters and Results
As part of the review, the Fed assessed whether systemically important banks could continue lending to the economy during a downturn...
The Federal Reserve confirmed the resilience of the U.S. banking system: stress test with $708 billion in losses passed.
All 32 largest banks in the United States have successfully passed the Federal Reserve's annual stress test, demonstrating their ability to maintain capital above minimum requirements even under a hypothetical deep recession scenario. The regulator simulated a scenario where total potential credit losses reach a staggering $708 billion.Key Scenario Parameters and Results
As part of the review, the Fed assessed whether systemically important banks could continue lending to the economy during a downturn...
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...