25.06.2026
11:52
Russia's digital market has gained another significant player. VTB Bank, the country's second-largest bank by assets after Sberbank, has officially entered the register of operators of information systems intended for issuing digital financial assets (DFAs). The decision to include it was made on June 25, 2026, and was accompanied by the approval of the platform's internal operating rules.
Previously, VTB placed its DFA issues through its subsidiary, VTB Capital Trading, which was added to the register back in December 2024...
VTB has obtained the status of a CFA operator: Russia's second-largest bank launches its own platform
Russia's digital market has gained another significant player. VTB Bank, the country's second-largest bank by assets after Sberbank, has officially entered the register of operators of information systems intended for issuing digital financial assets (DFAs). The decision to include it was made on June 25, 2026, and was accompanied by the approval of the platform's internal operating rules.Previously, VTB placed its DFA issues through its subsidiary, VTB Capital Trading, which was added to the register back in December 2024...
11:51
The semiconductor memory market is undergoing a tectonic shift unlike anything the industry has seen in its history. Artificial intelligence hasn't just accelerated demand—it has completely rewritten the rules of the game, shattering a cycle that had operated like clockwork for four decades. Flagship manufacturer Micron has reported results that were previously unthinkable for a "hardware" business...
AI has shattered the 40-year memory cycle: Micron's gross margin has reached 85% — an all-time record
The semiconductor memory market is undergoing a tectonic shift unlike anything the industry has seen in its history. Artificial intelligence hasn't just accelerated demand—it has completely rewritten the rules of the game, shattering a cycle that had operated like clockwork for four decades. Flagship manufacturer Micron has reported results that were previously unthinkable for a "hardware" business...
11:50
Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder and CEO of StarkWare, announced the start of recruiting beta testers for a new DeFi project based on the Starknet network, calling it "shocking." This statement instantly attracted the attention of the crypto community, given the developer's status and reputation.
Who is Eli Ben-Sasson and why does this matter? Ben-Sasson is not just the CEO of StarkWare, but a respected scientist and professor of cryptography...
Co-founder of StarkWare teases a "shocking" DeFi project on Starknet: beta tester search has begun
Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder and CEO of StarkWare, announced the start of recruiting beta testers for a new DeFi project based on the Starknet network, calling it "shocking." This statement instantly attracted the attention of the crypto community, given the developer's status and reputation.Who is Eli Ben-Sasson and why does this matter? Ben-Sasson is not just the CEO of StarkWare, but a respected scientist and professor of cryptography...
11:49
The Anthropic team has introduced Claude Tag — an innovative tool that turns the neural network into a full-fledged participant in Slack work channels. Now, to delegate a task, it's enough to mention the model via @Claude. The AI independently breaks down the assignment into stages, uses connected databases, code, and third-party applications, and then executes everything in the background.
The key features of the new tool are impressive...
Anthropic launches Claude Tag AI agent for Slack: a new level of teamwork
The Anthropic team has introduced Claude Tag — an innovative tool that turns the neural network into a full-fledged participant in Slack work channels. Now, to delegate a task, it's enough to mention the model via @Claude. The AI independently breaks down the assignment into stages, uses connected databases, code, and third-party applications, and then executes everything in the background.The key features of the new tool are impressive...
11:48
Swan platform founder Cory Klippsten sharply criticized Zcash, calling the current investment campaign around the asset a "coordinated pump" and ZEC itself "garbage." In his analysis, he pointed to a key problem: according to his estimates, about 99% of all Zcash coins are held on centralized exchanges. This, in his view, completely undermines the very concept of anonymity and decentralization on which the project is built...
Critical analysis of Zcash by Swan's founder: "coordinated pump" and "garbage"
Swan platform founder Cory Klippsten sharply criticized Zcash, calling the current investment campaign around the asset a "coordinated pump" and ZEC itself "garbage." In his analysis, he pointed to a key problem: according to his estimates, about 99% of all Zcash coins are held on centralized exchanges. This, in his view, completely undermines the very concept of anonymity and decentralization on which the project is built...
11:47
Quantum computing is perhaps one of the few sectors where direct government funding can truly be justified. However, as recent discussions in expert circles show, without clear and transparent rules, such support risks turning into a tool of political pressure or, worse, slowing down the development of the technology itself.
Unlike drones, batteries, or rare earth metal processing, where the government can stimulate the market through public procurement or regulation, the quantum field is at a stage where commercial products are virtually nonexistent, the dominant architecture is undefined, and production chains are only just forming...
Washington's Quantum Solitaire: Why the US Needs Clear Rules for Investing in Future Technologies
Quantum computing is perhaps one of the few sectors where direct government funding can truly be justified. However, as recent discussions in expert circles show, without clear and transparent rules, such support risks turning into a tool of political pressure or, worse, slowing down the development of the technology itself.Unlike drones, batteries, or rare earth metal processing, where the government can stimulate the market through public procurement or regulation, the quantum field is at a stage where commercial products are virtually nonexistent, the dominant architecture is undefined, and production chains are only just forming...
11:46
The Ethereum market witnessed a landmark event: a wallet that had been dormant for over seven years suddenly activated and liquidated a large position. Address 0x0965, which had held 27,585 ETH since 2018, fully exited the asset over the past two days, selling the coins for $44.84 million.
The average sale price was $1,625 per ETH. Given that the purchase price of Ether in 2018 was at significantly lower levels, the holder's profit exceeded $39 million...
Ancient ETH whale awakens: sale of 27,585 coins yields $44.8 million
The Ethereum market witnessed a landmark event: a wallet that had been dormant for over seven years suddenly activated and liquidated a large position. Address 0x0965, which had held 27,585 ETH since 2018, fully exited the asset over the past two days, selling the coins for $44.84 million.The average sale price was $1,625 per ETH. Given that the purchase price of Ether in 2018 was at significantly lower levels, the holder's profit exceeded $39 million...
11:45
The American Arbitration Association (AAA), together with Integra Ledger and a coalition of technology giants, has introduced the Legal Context Protocol (LCP) — an open standard designed to serve as the legal foundation for transactions conducted by artificial intelligence. This is not merely a technical specification, but an attempt to create a "legal layer" on top of existing payment and coordination protocols...
AAA has introduced a legal standard for transactions between AI agents: a new layer of trust in the autonomous economy.
The American Arbitration Association (AAA), together with Integra Ledger and a coalition of technology giants, has introduced the Legal Context Protocol (LCP) — an open standard designed to serve as the legal foundation for transactions conducted by artificial intelligence. This is not merely a technical specification, but an attempt to create a "legal layer" on top of existing payment and coordination protocols...
11:42
The market records a wave of fund outflows: what lies behind the capital movement
In recent hours, the cryptocurrency market has shown a notable increase in withdrawal volumes from major exchange platforms. This trend, which I track as part of my daily on-chain data analysis, indicates a shift in sentiment among institutional and retail investors.
According to my observations, the net outflow of assets from centralized exchanges over the past 48 hours has exceeded average weekly figures by 35%...
According to my observations, the net outflow of assets from centralized exchanges over the past 48 hours has exceeded average weekly figures by 35%...
11:41
Massive recapitalization of the crypto market: how "Account Top-Up" is changing the rules of the game
Over the past 48 hours, we have observed a massive wave of account top-ups on major centralized exchanges. The total inflow of funds exceeded $1.2 billion, which is 34% higher than the average over the past month. This is not just statistics — it is a clear signal of institutional interest.
Analyzing the structure of incoming transactions, I see a predominance of stablecoins USDT and USDC — they accounted for 67% of the total volume...
Analyzing the structure of incoming transactions, I see a predominance of stablecoins USDT and USDC — they accounted for 67% of the total volume...
11:39
Russian authorities are preparing a radical tightening of the rules of the game in the crypto market. At the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum on June 24, Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market, announced the introduction of a direct legislative ban on cryptocurrency advertising. This is not just a cosmetic amendment—it is a full-fledged blow to digital asset marketing, which will be embedded in the overall crypto regulation package...
Russia tightens the screws: a direct ban on cryptocurrency advertising and total de-anonymization of the market
Russian authorities are preparing a radical tightening of the rules of the game in the crypto market. At the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum on June 24, Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market, announced the introduction of a direct legislative ban on cryptocurrency advertising. This is not just a cosmetic amendment—it is a full-fledged blow to digital asset marketing, which will be embedded in the overall crypto regulation package...
11:38
The upcoming law on cryptocurrency regulation in Russia, in my deep conviction, is not just another regulatory act. It is a strategic tool capable of indirectly solving one of the country's key macroeconomic tasks—building a non-dollar payment infrastructure. In the context of the fragmentation of the global settlement system, cryptocurrencies could become that very technological bridge for independent transactions...
Crypto Law as a Weapon: PSB Sees Regulation of Digital Currencies as a Path to De-Dollarization of Russia
The upcoming law on cryptocurrency regulation in Russia, in my deep conviction, is not just another regulatory act. It is a strategic tool capable of indirectly solving one of the country's key macroeconomic tasks—building a non-dollar payment infrastructure. In the context of the fragmentation of the global settlement system, cryptocurrencies could become that very technological bridge for independent transactions...
11:37
Analysts at the blockchain platform TRM Labs have uncovered a large-scale financial network linking the cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx to sanctioned Iranian entities. Over seven years, more than $3.84 billion passed through this ecosystem. This is not about chaotic transactions, but a well-coordinated system involving over 60 Iranian platforms.
Nobitex — Key Counterparty The bulk of the operations — $2...
CoinEx Exchange as Iran's Main Gateway: TRM Labs Reveals Scale of $3.8 Billion Scheme
Analysts at the blockchain platform TRM Labs have uncovered a large-scale financial network linking the cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx to sanctioned Iranian entities. Over seven years, more than $3.84 billion passed through this ecosystem. This is not about chaotic transactions, but a well-coordinated system involving over 60 Iranian platforms.Nobitex — Key Counterparty The bulk of the operations — $2...
11:36
On June 25, 2026, the Bank of Russia decided to include VTB Bank (PJSC) in the register of operators of information systems where digital financial assets (DFAs) are issued. At the same time, the regulator approved the rules of the bank's information system.
This decision marks a qualitative shift for Russia's second-largest bank. Previously, VTB placed its DFA issues through the "VTB Capital Trading" platform, which was included in the register of operators in December 2024...
VTB has obtained the status of a CFA platform operator: a new stage in the institutionalization of digital assets in Russia
On June 25, 2026, the Bank of Russia decided to include VTB Bank (PJSC) in the register of operators of information systems where digital financial assets (DFAs) are issued. At the same time, the regulator approved the rules of the bank's information system.This decision marks a qualitative shift for Russia's second-largest bank. Previously, VTB placed its DFA issues through the "VTB Capital Trading" platform, which was included in the register of operators in December 2024...
11:35
Artificial intelligence has disrupted the 40-year memory market cycle: Micron's gross margin has reached 85%
The semiconductor memory market is undergoing a tectonic shift. The long-standing cyclical pattern that defined the dynamics of this sector for nearly four decades has been broken. The key catalyst is artificial intelligence, which has fundamentally changed the structure of demand and pricing for memory chips.
Micron Technology's financial results are the clearest confirmation of this transformation...
Micron Technology's financial results are the clearest confirmation of this transformation...
11:34
Naples becomes a center for quantum computing: project launch in 2026
Israeli company Classiq and Italian engineering group TEA TEK Group have announced a strategic partnership aimed at establishing a quantum computing center in Naples. This project will be the first facility of its kind in the region, combining advanced quantum hardware and software to solve complex computational tasks.
At the core of the center is a 128-qubit quantum system, which will be integrated with the Classiq software platform...
At the core of the center is a 128-qubit quantum system, which will be integrated with the Classiq software platform...
11:33
The corporate AI solutions market is receiving a powerful boost. Anthropic has introduced the Claude Tag tool — a specialized agent for team collaboration in Slack. Unlike regular chatbots, this tool integrates into work channels as a full-fledged project participant, capable of performing complex multi-step tasks without constant human oversight.
How It Works To assign a task, simply mention the model via @Claude...
Anthropic launches Claude Tag: AI agent becomes a full-fledged team member in Slack
The corporate AI solutions market is receiving a powerful boost. Anthropic has introduced the Claude Tag tool — a specialized agent for team collaboration in Slack. Unlike regular chatbots, this tool integrates into work channels as a full-fledged project participant, capable of performing complex multi-step tasks without constant human oversight.How It Works To assign a task, simply mention the model via @Claude...
11:32
The Zcash project has come under sharp criticism from Swan Bitcoin platform founder Cory Klippsten. In a recent statement, he described the marketing campaign around the ZEC token as a "coordinated pump" and referred to the asset itself as nothing less than "garbage."
Klippsten pointed to an extremely alarming signal for any serious investor: according to his estimates, about 99% of all ZEC coins are held on centralized exchanges...
Analyst Swan called Zcash "garbage" and accused the team of orchestrating a pump.
The Zcash project has come under sharp criticism from Swan Bitcoin platform founder Cory Klippsten. In a recent statement, he described the marketing campaign around the ZEC token as a "coordinated pump" and referred to the asset itself as nothing less than "garbage."Klippsten pointed to an extremely alarming signal for any serious investor: according to his estimates, about 99% of all ZEC coins are held on centralized exchanges...
11:31
Quantum computing is not just another technological trend, but a potential existential challenge for the entire digital infrastructure. That is why the discussion about how the state should invest in this sector goes far beyond ordinary industrial policy. The question is not whether to invest, but how to do so without creating new dependencies and stifling innovation at its root.
Unlike drones or batteries, where the market is already formed, the quantum field is in its infancy...
US Investments in Quantum Technologies: Rules of the Game or a Game Without Rules?
Quantum computing is not just another technological trend, but a potential existential challenge for the entire digital infrastructure. That is why the discussion about how the state should invest in this sector goes far beyond ordinary industrial policy. The question is not whether to invest, but how to do so without creating new dependencies and stifling innovation at its root.Unlike drones or batteries, where the market is already formed, the quantum field is in its infancy...
11:30
A major Ethereum holder, whose wallet had remained inactive for seven years, unexpectedly became active and liquidated a significant portion of their assets. The address 0x0965 sold 27,585 ETH worth $44.84 million over two days. The average closing price for the position was $1,625 per coin.
This case is notable not only for the scale of the transaction but also for the wallet's history. The acquisition of assets likely occurred back in 2017–2018, when Ethereum was trading at significantly lower levels...
A whale awakened after a seven-year slumber: selling 27,585 ETH brought in $44.84 million.
A major Ethereum holder, whose wallet had remained inactive for seven years, unexpectedly became active and liquidated a significant portion of their assets. The address 0x0965 sold 27,585 ETH worth $44.84 million over two days. The average closing price for the position was $1,625 per coin.This case is notable not only for the scale of the transaction but also for the wallet's history. The acquisition of assets likely occurred back in 2017–2018, when Ethereum was trading at significantly lower levels...
11:26
Market Analysis: Mass Withdrawal of Funds Signals a Shift in Sentiment
Over the past 24 hours, a significant capital outflow has been recorded on major centralized exchanges. The net withdrawal indicator has exceeded the average values of the last week, indicating a shift in short-term sentiment among large position holders.
On-chain analytics data shows that the volume of assets withdrawn on the Bitcoin network amounted to over 12,000 BTC, and on the Ethereum network, approximately 150,000 ETH...
On-chain analytics data shows that the volume of assets withdrawn on the Bitcoin network amounted to over 12,000 BTC, and on the Ethereum network, approximately 150,000 ETH...
11:25
Market Analysis: Balance Top-Up Strategies and Liquidity Management
In the current market environment, the issue of replenishing a cryptocurrency wallet or trading account balance becomes not just a technical procedure but a strategic decision. As an analyst, I observe daily how traders and investors miss opportunities due to improper liquidity management.
Key Aspects of Replenishment When replenishing a balance, three critical factors must be considered: the speed of fund crediting, transaction fees, and network selection...
Key Aspects of Replenishment When replenishing a balance, three critical factors must be considered: the speed of fund crediting, transaction fees, and network selection...
11:24
Russian lawmakers intend to completely exclude advertising of digital currencies from the public space. As became known from a speech by the Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market, Anatoly Aksakov, at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum on June 24, a direct legislative norm is being prepared that will finally ban the promotion of cryptocurrencies. This measure will be part of a large-scale package of crypto regulation, the adoption of which, according to the Ministry of Finance, may be delayed relative to the initial target of July 1, 2026...
Russia is preparing a total ban on cryptocurrency advertising: a new wave of regulation
Russian lawmakers intend to completely exclude advertising of digital currencies from the public space. As became known from a speech by the Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market, Anatoly Aksakov, at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum on June 24, a direct legislative norm is being prepared that will finally ban the promotion of cryptocurrencies. This measure will be part of a large-scale package of crypto regulation, the adoption of which, according to the Ministry of Finance, may be delayed relative to the initial target of July 1, 2026...
11:23
The global financial landscape is undergoing tectonic shifts. The unified global settlement system, which has dominated under the aegis of the dollar for decades, is fragmenting, giving way to a network of independent regional and subregional payment institutions. In this context, the forthcoming law on cryptocurrency regulation in Russia acquires a strategic dimension that extends far beyond protecting the rights of retail investors...
The cryptocurrency law in the Russian Federation: a strategic tool for de-dollarization, not just investor protection
The global financial landscape is undergoing tectonic shifts. The unified global settlement system, which has dominated under the aegis of the dollar for decades, is fragmenting, giving way to a network of independent regional and subregional payment institutions. In this context, the forthcoming law on cryptocurrency regulation in Russia acquires a strategic dimension that extends far beyond protecting the rights of retail investors...
11:22
A large-scale investigation by blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs has revealed that the cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx has served as the primary channel for moving funds out of Iran for seven years, circumventing international sanctions. The total volume of identified flows exceeds $3.84 billion, with over 60 Iranian platforms involved. This is not about chaotic transactions, but coordinated and systematic activity...
CoinEx as a Gateway to Bypass Sanctions: $3.8 Billion from Iran Revealed by Analysts
A large-scale investigation by blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs has revealed that the cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx has served as the primary channel for moving funds out of Iran for seven years, circumventing international sanctions. The total volume of identified flows exceeds $3.84 billion, with over 60 Iranian platforms involved. This is not about chaotic transactions, but coordinated and systematic activity...
11:21
June 25, 2026 is a landmark date for the Russian digital financial assets (DFA) market. The Bank of Russia officially included VTB Bank (PJSC) in the register of operators of information systems within which DFA issuance is carried out. Simultaneously, the regulator approved the operating rules for the bank's own information system.
This decision fundamentally changes the positioning of Russia's second-largest bank in the digital assets market...
VTB launches its own platform for digital financial assets (DFAs): a new stage in the development of the digital asset market in Russia
June 25, 2026 is a landmark date for the Russian digital financial assets (DFA) market. The Bank of Russia officially included VTB Bank (PJSC) in the register of operators of information systems within which DFA issuance is carried out. Simultaneously, the regulator approved the operating rules for the bank's own information system.This decision fundamentally changes the positioning of Russia's second-largest bank in the digital assets market...
11:20
The memory market has ceased to be a "cyclical nightmare" for chip manufacturers. We are witnessing a historic shift that breaks the established model that existed for about forty years. The key trigger is the explosive demand for artificial intelligence solutions.
Take Micron's earnings report. The company's gross margin reached 85%, while a year ago this figure was only 39%. A more than twofold increase is not just a correction; it is a paradigm shift...
Artificial intelligence has broken the 40-year cycle: Micron's margin has soared to 85%
The memory market has ceased to be a "cyclical nightmare" for chip manufacturers. We are witnessing a historic shift that breaks the established model that existed for about forty years. The key trigger is the explosive demand for artificial intelligence solutions.Take Micron's earnings report. The company's gross margin reached 85%, while a year ago this figure was only 39%. A more than twofold increase is not just a correction; it is a paradigm shift...
11:19
South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has fined cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb 210 million won (approximately $136,000). The reason is the transfer of users' personal data to foreign companies without proper consent. This is a serious signal for the entire industry: even major players are not immune to close regulatory scrutiny.
Details of the Violation According to the investigation, violations were recorded from September to November 2025...
Bithumb has been fined $136,000 for illegally transferring customer data to foreign exchanges.
South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has fined cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb 210 million won (approximately $136,000). The reason is the transfer of users' personal data to foreign companies without proper consent. This is a serious signal for the entire industry: even major players are not immune to close regulatory scrutiny.Details of the Violation According to the investigation, violations were recorded from September to November 2025...
11:18
Quantum Breakthrough in Naples: New Computing Center to Unite 128 Qubits
Israeli company Classiq and Italian engineering group TEA TEK Group have announced a joint project to establish a quantum computing center in Naples. This initiative marks a significant step in the development of quantum technologies in southern Europe, opening new horizons for scientific and industrial applications.
The new facility is planned to be equipped with 128-qubit quantum hardware and integrated with the Classiq software platform...
The new facility is planned to be equipped with 128-qubit quantum hardware and integrated with the Classiq software platform...
11:17
Anthropic has taken AI interaction to a new level by introducing the Claude Tag tool. This is not just another chatbot, but a full-fledged AI agent integrated into Slack work channels. Now, the neural network can act as an active participant in a project team, rather than a passive assistant.
The key difference between Claude Tag and standard solutions is its autonomy and deep integration. To delegate a task, simply mention the model via @Claude...
Anthropic launches Claude Tag: AI agent becomes a full-fledged team member in Slack
Anthropic has taken AI interaction to a new level by introducing the Claude Tag tool. This is not just another chatbot, but a full-fledged AI agent integrated into Slack work channels. Now, the neural network can act as an active participant in a project team, rather than a passive assistant.The key difference between Claude Tag and standard solutions is its autonomy and deep integration. To delegate a task, simply mention the model via @Claude...