25.06.2026
12:38
Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder and CEO of StarkWare, announced a search for beta testers for a new DeFi project on Starknet, which he described as "shocking." Applications are being accepted via direct messages, and community interest has been enormous — according to Ben-Sasson, the number of responses has been "incredibly high."
Details of the project remain shrouded in mystery. In his announcement, Ben-Sasson simply invited interested parties to message him directly, and later thanked the community for the overwhelming number of responses, noting that applications came in "incredibly high...
Co-founder of StarkWare teases a "shocking" DeFi project: what is known
Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder and CEO of StarkWare, announced a search for beta testers for a new DeFi project on Starknet, which he described as "shocking." Applications are being accepted via direct messages, and community interest has been enormous — according to Ben-Sasson, the number of responses has been "incredibly high."Details of the project remain shrouded in mystery. In his announcement, Ben-Sasson simply invited interested parties to message him directly, and later thanked the community for the overwhelming number of responses, noting that applications came in "incredibly high...
12:37
Authoritative Chinese miner Jian Zhaor has published his calculation of the final point of the current Bitcoin bear cycle. According to his analysis, the minimum price levels will be recorded between October and December 2026, and the price of the leading cryptocurrency could drop to the range of $42,000–$44,000. This implies an additional decline of approximately 30% from current levels.
The main trigger for this pessimistic forecast was the sharp drop in Strategy's mNAV indicator to 0...
Chinese mining giant sees Bitcoin bottom at $42,000 by end of 2026: mNAV analysis
Authoritative Chinese miner Jian Zhaor has published his calculation of the final point of the current Bitcoin bear cycle. According to his analysis, the minimum price levels will be recorded between October and December 2026, and the price of the leading cryptocurrency could drop to the range of $42,000–$44,000. This implies an additional decline of approximately 30% from current levels.The main trigger for this pessimistic forecast was the sharp drop in Strategy's mNAV indicator to 0...
12:35
South Korean stock market on the brink: The KOSPI "fear index" hits record highs, surpassing the US VIX by 5 times.
The South Korean stock market is experiencing a period of extreme volatility unprecedented in its history. The KOSPI 200 volatility index has soared to an all-time high, approaching the 95-point mark. This means daily fluctuations in the underlying index are around 6%, an unprecedented level of instability.
The key indicator I use to gauge market sentiment — the so-called "fear index" for South Korea — is nearly five times higher than its US counterpart, the VIX...
The key indicator I use to gauge market sentiment — the so-called "fear index" for South Korea — is nearly five times higher than its US counterpart, the VIX...
12:34
Cory Klippsten, founder of the Swan Bitcoin platform, sharply criticized the cryptocurrency Zcash (ZEC). In his statement, he called the current investment campaign around this asset a "coordinated pump" and ZEC itself "garbage." According to his assessment, the vast majority of tokens—about 99%—are held on centralized exchanges, which, in his view, undermines the very concept of decentralization and privacy that Zcash developers promote...
Criticism of Zcash from Swan's founder: "coordinated pump" and 99% of ZEC on exchanges
Cory Klippsten, founder of the Swan Bitcoin platform, sharply criticized the cryptocurrency Zcash (ZEC). In his statement, he called the current investment campaign around this asset a "coordinated pump" and ZEC itself "garbage." According to his assessment, the vast majority of tokens—about 99%—are held on centralized exchanges, which, in his view, undermines the very concept of decentralization and privacy that Zcash developers promote...
12:33
US Quantum Investments: Experts Demand Clear Rules of the Game, Not Blind Subsidies
Quantum computing is becoming one of those rare technological fields where direct government funding can be justified — but only under strict and transparent rules. This is the conclusion reached by leading analysts, who emphasize that current U.S. policy in this area, despite ambitious investments, risks turning into a costly experiment with no guaranteed results.
Unlike mature industries — such as battery manufacturing, drones, or rare earth metal processing — the quantum technology market is in its infancy...
Unlike mature industries — such as battery manufacturing, drones, or rare earth metal processing — the quantum technology market is in its infancy...
12:32
This week, the market witnessed a rare event: a wallet that had been inactive since 2017 suddenly activated and liquidated a large batch of ether. Address 0x0965 sold 27,585 ETH worth $44.84 million over two days. The average sale price was $1,625 per coin.
Profit and Opportunity Cost The wallet owner's net profit from this transaction exceeded $39 million. However, it is worth noting that at Ethereum's historical peak, the unrealized profit on these assets reached $130 million...
An ancient whale has awakened: 27,585 ETH sold after seven years of hibernation
This week, the market witnessed a rare event: a wallet that had been inactive since 2017 suddenly activated and liquidated a large batch of ether. Address 0x0965 sold 27,585 ETH worth $44.84 million over two days. The average sale price was $1,625 per coin.Profit and Opportunity Cost The wallet owner's net profit from this transaction exceeded $39 million. However, it is worth noting that at Ethereum's historical peak, the unrealized profit on these assets reached $130 million...
12:31
The American Arbitration Association (AAA), together with Integra Ledger and a broad coalition of technology giants, has introduced the Legal Context Protocol (LCP) — the first open standard designed for legally formalizing transactions between AI agents. This is not just a technical novelty, but a fundamental shift in how we will build trust in the era of autonomous digital intermediaries.
LCP is conceived as a "legal layer" that sits on top of existing payment and identity protocols — such as x402, Machine Payments Protocol, Trusted Agent Protocol, A2A, and Verifiable Intent...
AAA launches Legal Context Protocol: a legal standard for transactions between AI agents
The American Arbitration Association (AAA), together with Integra Ledger and a broad coalition of technology giants, has introduced the Legal Context Protocol (LCP) — the first open standard designed for legally formalizing transactions between AI agents. This is not just a technical novelty, but a fundamental shift in how we will build trust in the era of autonomous digital intermediaries.LCP is conceived as a "legal layer" that sits on top of existing payment and identity protocols — such as x402, Machine Payments Protocol, Trusted Agent Protocol, A2A, and Verifiable Intent...
12:30
A large-scale study covering 261 financial advisors from France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and the UK has revealed an alarming trend: a significant portion of their clients' digital assets remains "invisible" to professional managers. This is not about hypothetical interest, but about real capital that has already been allocated and is now beyond the control of fiduciaries.
The Management Gap: Statistics and Consequences The key finding is that for 25% of European advisors, more than half of their clients' crypto portfolios are outside their visibility...
"Blind Spots" of European Capital Managers: A Quarter of Clients' Crypto Portfolios Have Escaped Control
A large-scale study covering 261 financial advisors from France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and the UK has revealed an alarming trend: a significant portion of their clients' digital assets remains "invisible" to professional managers. This is not about hypothetical interest, but about real capital that has already been allocated and is now beyond the control of fiduciaries.The Management Gap: Statistics and Consequences The key finding is that for 25% of European advisors, more than half of their clients' crypto portfolios are outside their visibility...
12:27
Market Analysis: Withdrawal Mechanisms and Their Impact on Liquidity
The issue of withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency platforms remains one of the key topics for the professional community. This process, seemingly routine, is actually an indicator of market health and participant trust.
When traders or investors initiate withdrawals, this directly affects the liquidity pools of exchanges and DeFi protocols. Mass withdrawals typically signal a shift in sentiment — from bullish to bearish — or a search for more favorable staking or yield conditions...
When traders or investors initiate withdrawals, this directly affects the liquidity pools of exchanges and DeFi protocols. Mass withdrawals typically signal a shift in sentiment — from bullish to bearish — or a search for more favorable staking or yield conditions...
12:26
Expert Analysis: The Cryptocurrency Market is Finding a Bottom — Key Signals and Entry Points
In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has witnessed a phenomenon that I call "cautious accumulation." Large players, the so-called "whales," are actively replenishing their balances, considering current price levels attractive for long-term positions. This is not spontaneous FOMO, but a well-thought-out strategy based on macroeconomic data and technical indicators.
What drives capital movement? Analysis of on-chain metrics shows a steady inflow of funds into cold wallets and exchange deposits...
What drives capital movement? Analysis of on-chain metrics shows a steady inflow of funds into cold wallets and exchange deposits...
12:24
Analytical company TRM Labs has presented the results of a large-scale investigation that sheds light on mechanisms for circumventing international sanctions using cryptocurrencies. According to the data obtained, the CoinEx exchange has become a key node for withdrawing funds from the Iranian crypto ecosystem: over the past seven years, more than $3.84 billion has been processed through it. This is not about chaotic transactions, but about coordinated activity involving over 60 Iranian platforms...
CoinEx Under the Microscope: TRM Labs Uncovers a $3.8 Billion Iranian Crypto Flow Network
Analytical company TRM Labs has presented the results of a large-scale investigation that sheds light on mechanisms for circumventing international sanctions using cryptocurrencies. According to the data obtained, the CoinEx exchange has become a key node for withdrawing funds from the Iranian crypto ecosystem: over the past seven years, more than $3.84 billion has been processed through it. This is not about chaotic transactions, but about coordinated activity involving over 60 Iranian platforms...
12:24
On June 25, 2026, the Bank of Russia decided to include VTB Bank (PJSC) in the register of information system operators that issue digital financial assets (DFAs). At the same time, the regulator approved the rules of the bank's information system.
This is a landmark event for the Russian digital asset market. VTB, the country's second-largest bank after Sberbank, gains the ability to use its own technical capabilities for DFA issuance...
VTB received the status of a CFA platform operator: a new step in the evolution of the Russian digital asset market
On June 25, 2026, the Bank of Russia decided to include VTB Bank (PJSC) in the register of information system operators that issue digital financial assets (DFAs). At the same time, the regulator approved the rules of the bank's information system.This is a landmark event for the Russian digital asset market. VTB, the country's second-largest bank after Sberbank, gains the ability to use its own technical capabilities for DFA issuance...
12:22
The semiconductor memory market is undergoing a tectonic shift that is fundamentally changing the rules of the game that have been in place for four decades. Flagship memory chip manufacturer Micron Technology has reported financial results that are not just impressive—they are breaking the established cyclical paradigm of this sector.
The key indicator of this transformation is the company's gross margin, which has soared to a phenomenal 85%...
Artificial intelligence has shattered the 40-year memory market cycle: Micron's gross margin has reached 85%
The semiconductor memory market is undergoing a tectonic shift that is fundamentally changing the rules of the game that have been in place for four decades. Flagship memory chip manufacturer Micron Technology has reported financial results that are not just impressive—they are breaking the established cyclical paradigm of this sector.The key indicator of this transformation is the company's gross margin, which has soared to a phenomenal 85%...
12:21
Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder and CEO of StarkWare, has announced a search for beta testers for a new DeFi project on the Starknet network, which he himself describes as "shocking." Applications are being accepted via direct messages, and according to the developer, the response has already exceeded all expectations.
For now, the project's details remain under wraps. Ben-Sasson has not disclosed the functionality or the name of the service, only calling on those interested to join the testing...
Co-founder of StarkWare launches a "shocking" DeFi project: what is known about Eli Ben-Sasson's new initiative?
Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder and CEO of StarkWare, has announced a search for beta testers for a new DeFi project on the Starknet network, which he himself describes as "shocking." Applications are being accepted via direct messages, and according to the developer, the response has already exceeded all expectations.For now, the project's details remain under wraps. Ben-Sasson has not disclosed the functionality or the name of the service, only calling on those interested to join the testing...
12:20
One of China's most authoritative miners, Jian Zhouer, has presented his calculation of the final point of the current bitcoin bear market. According to his model, the minimum price levels will be recorded between October and December 2026. The price of the first cryptocurrency could drop to $42,000–$44,000.
The main catalyst for this pessimistic forecast was the sharp decline in Strategy's mNAV multiplier to 0...
Chinese mining giant sets Bitcoin bottom: $42,000 by the end of 2026
One of China's most authoritative miners, Jian Zhouer, has presented his calculation of the final point of the current bitcoin bear market. According to his model, the minimum price levels will be recorded between October and December 2026. The price of the first cryptocurrency could drop to $42,000–$44,000.The main catalyst for this pessimistic forecast was the sharp decline in Strategy's mNAV multiplier to 0...
12:19
The cryptocurrency market continues to deliver surprises, and this time Zcash (ZEC) has come under my analytical scrutiny. Swan Bitcoin founder Cory Klippsten has issued a harsh verdict on this asset, calling the current investment campaign around it a "coordinated pump." In his assessment, ZEC itself is nothing more than "garbage," and this statement has serious grounds.
The key argument I highlight in my analysis is the asset's extremely low decentralization...
Analyst from Cryptalist: Zcash is a "coordinated pump" and "junk" on centralized exchanges
The cryptocurrency market continues to deliver surprises, and this time Zcash (ZEC) has come under my analytical scrutiny. Swan Bitcoin founder Cory Klippsten has issued a harsh verdict on this asset, calling the current investment campaign around it a "coordinated pump." In his assessment, ZEC itself is nothing more than "garbage," and this statement has serious grounds.The key argument I highlight in my analysis is the asset's extremely low decentralization...
12:18
Quantum computing presents a unique challenge for U.S. industrial policy. Unlike mature industries—drones, batteries, or rare earth processing—the government cannot simply purchase finished products or regulate the market here. Commercial products in this field are still rare, the dominant architecture is undefined, and supply chains are in their infancy. This is why early government intervention, as current trends show, may not just be justified but critically necessary to prevent technological dependence...
US Quantum Investments: Why the State Needs Clear Rules of the Game
Quantum computing presents a unique challenge for U.S. industrial policy. Unlike mature industries—drones, batteries, or rare earth processing—the government cannot simply purchase finished products or regulate the market here. Commercial products in this field are still rare, the dominant architecture is undefined, and supply chains are in their infancy. This is why early government intervention, as current trends show, may not just be justified but critically necessary to prevent technological dependence...
12:17
A whale has awakened: 27,585 ETH sold after seven years of inactivity
Last week, one of the most notable movements in the Ethereum market was recorded: address 0x0965, which had been inactive since 2018, realized 27,585 ETH worth approximately $44.84 million. The sale was carried out over two days, with an average closing price of $1,625 per coin.
This is a classic example of a "sleeping whale" — a long-term investor who entered the asset at an early stage and waited until the market, in their opinion, reached a comfortable point for profit-taking...
This is a classic example of a "sleeping whale" — a long-term investor who entered the asset at an early stage and waited until the market, in their opinion, reached a comfortable point for profit-taking...
12:16
The American Arbitration Association (AAA), together with Integra Ledger and a coalition of technology giants, has introduced the Legal Context Protocol (LCP) — the first open standard regulating the legal aspects of transactions between autonomous AI agents.
What is LCP and why is it needed With the growing number of AI agents entering into deals on behalf of individuals and organizations, there is an urgent need for a legal framework ensuring transparency, consent, and dispute resolution mechanisms...
AAA launches LCP: the first legal standard for transactions between AI agents
The American Arbitration Association (AAA), together with Integra Ledger and a coalition of technology giants, has introduced the Legal Context Protocol (LCP) — the first open standard regulating the legal aspects of transactions between autonomous AI agents.What is LCP and why is it needed With the growing number of AI agents entering into deals on behalf of individuals and organizations, there is an urgent need for a legal framework ensuring transparency, consent, and dispute resolution mechanisms...
12:15
A new study among 261 wealth management professionals from France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and the UK has revealed a troubling trend: a significant portion of clients' digital assets remains outside the view of their financial advisors. Analysts at CoinShares have dubbed this phenomenon the "management gap" — and the scale of the problem is striking.
It turns out that for 25% of European advisors, more than half of a client's crypto portfolio is in a "gray zone...
Invisible Crypto Capital: a quarter of European managers cannot see their clients' assets
A new study among 261 wealth management professionals from France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and the UK has revealed a troubling trend: a significant portion of clients' digital assets remains outside the view of their financial advisors. Analysts at CoinShares have dubbed this phenomenon the "management gap" — and the scale of the problem is striking.It turns out that for 25% of European advisors, more than half of a client's crypto portfolio is in a "gray zone...
12:11
Withdrawal Mechanisms: Analysis of Current Trends and Operational Risks
In recent weeks, the cryptocurrency market has seen a notable shift in investor behavior, and one key indicator of this process has been the increase in withdrawal volumes from centralized exchanges. This is not merely a technical procedure — behind each such action lies a strategy dictated by market conditions and individual participant preferences.
First and foremost, it is worth noting that the rise in withdrawal transactions is linked to two main factors: the pursuit of self-custodial storage and a reaction to regulatory changes...
First and foremost, it is worth noting that the rise in withdrawal transactions is linked to two main factors: the pursuit of self-custodial storage and a reaction to regulatory changes...
12:11
The market records an inflow of fresh funds: analysis of the current situation
Over the past few days, we have observed a significant replenishment of liquidity in the cryptocurrency market. This is not a one-time spike, but a sustained trend that requires close attention from analysts.
According to my data, the volume of incoming transactions to the largest exchanges has increased by 15-20%. The main flows are coming from cold wallets and institutional investors, which indicates long-term interest rather than speculative frenzy...
According to my data, the volume of incoming transactions to the largest exchanges has increased by 15-20%. The main flows are coming from cold wallets and institutional investors, which indicates long-term interest rather than speculative frenzy...
12:10
PSB: The new cryptocurrency law will become a tool for de-dollarizing the Russian economy
The global financial architecture is undergoing a fundamental transformation. A single global settlement system is gradually giving way to a network of independent regional and subregional payment institutions. Under these conditions, it is vital for Russia to create its own non-dollar payment infrastructure, and the key catalyst for this process could be the forthcoming law on cryptocurrency regulation...
12:09
CoinEx has emerged as the main crypto bridge for Iran: $3.8 billion in sanctions evasion
Analysts at the blockchain platform TRM Labs have uncovered a massive network of transactions between the CoinEx exchange and sanctioned Iranian entities. Over seven years, more than $3.84 billion passed through this platform. This is not about scattered deals, but a coordinated scheme involving over 60 Iranian platforms. This is a classic example of organized circumvention of international restrictions, not a natural market flow...
12:08
The Central Bank of Russia has officially included VTB Bank (PJSC) in the register of information system operators authorized to issue digital financial assets (DFAs). The decision was made on June 25, 2026, marking another step in the institutionalization of the digital asset market in the country.
According to published data on the regulator's website, the Central Bank not only added VTB to the register but also approved the internal rules for the bank's information system, which will serve as the basis for DFA issuance...
VTB received its own license to issue CFAs: the regulator expands the register of operators
The Central Bank of Russia has officially included VTB Bank (PJSC) in the register of information system operators authorized to issue digital financial assets (DFAs). The decision was made on June 25, 2026, marking another step in the institutionalization of the digital asset market in the country.According to published data on the regulator's website, the Central Bank not only added VTB to the register but also approved the internal rules for the bank's information system, which will serve as the basis for DFA issuance...
12:06
The semiconductor memory market is undergoing a tectonic shift. What was considered an unshakable law of cyclicality in this business for decades has collapsed under the pressure of artificial intelligence. Micron Technology's quarterly report was not just a financial event, but a manifesto of a new era, where the most standardized product in the industry suddenly began generating margins comparable to software giants...
AI rewrites the rules of the memory market: Micron's gross margin soars to 85%, breaking the 40-year cycle
The semiconductor memory market is undergoing a tectonic shift. What was considered an unshakable law of cyclicality in this business for decades has collapsed under the pressure of artificial intelligence. Micron Technology's quarterly report was not just a financial event, but a manifesto of a new era, where the most standardized product in the industry suddenly began generating margins comparable to software giants...
12:05
Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder and CEO of StarkWare, has officially announced the recruitment of beta testers for a new, in his own words, "shocking" DeFi project deploying on the Starknet network. Applications are being accepted via direct messages, and interest in the initiative has been immense — Ben-Sasson has already noted that he has received an "incredible number" of responses.
At this point, details about the project itself remain confidential...
Co-founder of StarkWare launches a "shocking" DeFi project: beta tester registration is open
Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder and CEO of StarkWare, has officially announced the recruitment of beta testers for a new, in his own words, "shocking" DeFi project deploying on the Starknet network. Applications are being accepted via direct messages, and interest in the initiative has been immense — Ben-Sasson has already noted that he has received an "incredible number" of responses.At this point, details about the project itself remain confidential...
12:04
Anthropic launches Claude Tag: AI agent becomes a full-fledged team member in Slack
Anthropic has introduced a new tool, Claude Tag, which integrates a neural network into Slack work channels as an active project participant. This is not just a chatbot — Claude Tag can perform complex multi-step tasks using connected databases, program code, and third-party applications. To assign a task, simply mention the model via @Claude, and the AI independently breaks the assignment into stages, working in the background...
12:03
Analyst Swan called Zcash "trash" and accused the team of orchestrating a pump.
Founder and CEO of Swan Bitcoin, Cory Klippsten, has sharply criticized the cryptocurrency Zcash and its marketing strategy. In his assessment, the current information campaign surrounding the project represents a "coordinated pump," and he characterized the asset itself as "garbage." Klippsten paid particular attention to the coin distribution structure: he claims that 99% of all ZEC volume is held on centralized exchanges, making it extremely vulnerable to manipulation...
12:02
Quantum computing is perhaps the most striking example of why the US needs a targeted industrial policy. However, large-scale government injections into technology startups cannot occur in a legal vacuum. Leading analysts come to this conclusion, pointing to the need to develop transparent and predictable rules for investments in this sector.
Why Quantum is a Special Case Unlike drones, batteries, or rare earth metals, where the government can simply purchase products or introduce regulations, quantum computing is more complex...
US Quantum Investments: Experts Demand Clear Rules of the Game
Quantum computing is perhaps the most striking example of why the US needs a targeted industrial policy. However, large-scale government injections into technology startups cannot occur in a legal vacuum. Leading analysts come to this conclusion, pointing to the need to develop transparent and predictable rules for investments in this sector.Why Quantum is a Special Case Unlike drones, batteries, or rare earth metals, where the government can simply purchase products or introduce regulations, quantum computing is more complex...