Crypto news

25.06.2026
11:03

Bithumb has been fined $136,000 for illegally transferring user data to foreign exchanges.

South Korea cryptocurrency South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has ruled against cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb, ordering it to pay a fine of 210 million won (equivalent to approximately $136,000). The sanctions were imposed for the illegal transfer of users' personal data to foreign companies without obtaining proper consent.
According to investigation materials, violations occurred between September and November 2025...
11:02

Naples will become a European hub for quantum computing: agreement between Classiq and TEA TEK Group

Israeli company Classiq, which specializes in developing software for quantum computing, has joined forces with the Italian engineering group TEA TEK Group. The partners have announced the creation of a joint quantum computing center in Naples.
The new facility will be equipped with quantum hardware operating on the basis of 128 qubits. A key element of the infrastructure will be the Classiq software platform, which will provide management and optimization of quantum algorithms...
11:01

Anthropic launches Claude Tag: AI agent becomes a full-fledged team member in Slack

AI agents Anthropic has introduced Claude Tag, an innovative tool that integrates artificial intelligence into Slack as an active participant in workflows. This is not just a bot, but a full-fledged agent capable of taking on complex tasks and interacting with the team on equal footing.
The key feature of Claude Tag is its ability to work in the background. To assign a task, simply mention the model via @Claude...
11:00

A crypto analyst tore into Zcash: "coordinated pump" and 99% on exchanges

Zcash The cryptocurrency market is once again becoming an arena for harsh criticism, and this time Zcash is in the crosshairs. Swan platform founder Cory Klippsten made a sharp statement, calling the recent investment activity around Zcash a "coordinated pump." In his analysis, he did not mince words, characterizing the asset itself as "garbage."
Klippsten's key argument is the catastrophic centralization of the ZEC token...
10:58

Market Analysis: Key Insights and Prospects for Investors

Summing up the latest events in the cryptocurrency market, as the lead analyst at Cryptalist, I want to highlight several critical patterns that define the current dynamics.
First, there is a clear correlation between macroeconomic indicators and capital movement in digital assets. Inflation data and decisions by key central banks continue to directly impact the volatility of Bitcoin and altcoins...
10:57

Market Analysis: How Account Top-Up Affects Trading Strategy and Liquidity

In the context of cryptocurrency trading, depositing funds into an account is not merely a technical operation but a strategic move that directly impacts your market position. As a professional analyst, I view this process as a key element of capital management.
When a trader deposits funds into an exchange, they are not just increasing their balance—they are creating new opportunities for entering positions...
10:56

South Korean regulator penalized Bithumb exchange for data leak: fine and new rules for blockchain companies

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has imposed a fine of 210 million won (approximately $136,000) on the cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb. The reason is the illegal transfer of users' personal data to foreign platforms without their proper consent. This decision serves as a serious signal for the entire industry, emphasizing that regulators are beginning to prioritize data privacy even in such a technologically advanced field as blockchain...
10:55

Reddit strikes again: Wendy’s stock surges 30% in GameStop-style scenario

Retail investors from Reddit have once again pulled off a classic meme short squeeze, this time targeting the fast-food restaurant chain Wendy’s. In just one day, the company’s stock (WEN) surged nearly 30%, reaching $8.89. Trading had to be temporarily halted due to abnormal volatility.
The movement began with a post on the WallStreetBets subreddit, where a user urged others to “save Wendy’s before it’s too late...
10:54

Russia is preparing a total ban on cryptocurrency advertising: what will change for the market

Russian lawmakers intend to finally close the issue of digital currency advertising. Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market, announced the introduction of a direct ban on cryptocurrency promotion as part of a new regulatory package. This provision will be part of a comprehensive crypto bill, the adoption of which, according to the Ministry of Finance, may be delayed relative to the initial target date of July 1, 2026...
10:53

The Cryptocurrency Law in Russia: A Strategic Tool for De-Dollarization of the Economy

Russia is on the verge of adopting a law on cryptocurrency regulation, which, in my analysis, could become a key element in building an alternative payment infrastructure to the dollar. This is not just a legal formality—it is a strategic step aimed at creating a tool for settlements amid the collapse of the monopolistic global financial system.
A New Paradigm: From Investor Protection to Sovereign Settlements The official position, voiced by a representative of PSB at the XIV St...
10:51

CoinEx and Iran: Analysts Uncover $3.8 Billion Money Laundering Scheme Through Crypto Exchange

Analytical company TRM Labs has released a report revealing large-scale financial flows between the cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx and sanctioned Iranian entities. Over seven years, from 2018 to 2025, the transaction volume exceeded $3.84 billion. The scheme involved more than 60 Iranian platforms, indicating a coordinated nature of operations rather than spontaneous market demand.
Key Players and Volumes The bulk of the volume — $2...
10:49

Euro stablecoins: a battle lost before the first shot

img-ac8bff6c92919310-921169674961372 The digital asset market delivers a surprise that can hardly be called unexpected: stablecoins pegged to the Turkish lira have confidently surpassed tokens denominated in euros in transaction volume. According to analytics from Zodia Markets, a division of Standard Chartered, on-chain transfers in lira reached $3.4 billion in 2025. Thus, the Turkish currency has taken second place in the "stablecoin" segment after the dollar...
10:48

References to Fable 5 have been discovered in the Claude Code — preparation for the model's return?

Anthropic ИИ During the analysis of the latest version of Claude Code 2.1.190, I discovered strings indicating a weekly usage limit for the Fable 5 model under the subscription. I checked the macOS package downloaded from npm and confirmed the presence of this data.
This is not direct confirmation of an imminent return of Fable 5, but it certainly points to active interface preparation by the developers. The Claude status page still shows Fable 5 as suspended since June 13, with no restoration date indicated...
10:47

Bithumb fined $136,000: South Korean regulator cracks down on illegal transfer of user data

South Korea cryptocurrency regulation The Personal Information Protection Commission of South Korea (PIPC) has imposed a fine of 210 million won — approximately $136,000 — on the cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb. The reason is the transfer of users' personal data to foreign companies without proper consent.
My sources indicate that violations were recorded between September and November 2025. Bithumb transmitted information from the order book for trading pairs with USDT...
10:46

Quantum Breakthrough in Italy: Naples Prepares to Build a Powerful Computing Hub

img-2fbcc06c92bd6c31-5319907652450067 The quantum computing market is gaining strong momentum in Europe. Israeli technology company Classiq, specializing in software for quantum systems, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Italian engineering group TEA TEK Group. The joint project involves the creation of an advanced quantum computing center in Naples.
Technical Parameters and Ambitions The new facility will be equipped with quantum hardware operating on 128 qubits...
10:45

Anthropic integrates an AI agent into Slack: Claude Tag becomes a full-fledged team member

The corporate AI solutions market is receiving a powerful new addition. Anthropic has officially introduced Claude Tag — a tool that turns the neural network into a full-fledged team member in Slack. Now, to assign a task, you simply need to mention the model via @Claude, and it will independently break down the assignment into stages, executing them in the background.
The key advantage of Claude Tag is its deep integration into workflows...
10:42

Market Analysis: Decline in Capital Outflow Signals Shift in Investor Sentiment

In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen a notable decrease in the volume of withdrawals from centralized exchanges. This trend, which I track as part of my daily on-chain data monitoring, points to a potential shift in short-term sentiment among large asset holders.
After several weeks of aggressive outflows, when investors were massively moving coins to cold wallets, we are now seeing stabilization...
10:41

Analysis of Capital Inflows in the Crypto Market: A Signal for Growth or a Temporary Phenomenon?

Over the past 24 hours, we have observed a notable increase in liquidity on the cryptocurrency market. The net inflow of funds into major exchanges and DeFi protocols has reached an impressive amount, which cannot go unnoticed by the professional community.
According to my data, an inflow of over $1.2 billion equivalent has been recorded. The bulk of the volumes went to leading centralized platforms such as Binance and Coinbase, as well as to stablecoins, primarily USDT and USDC...
10:40

The BSTR merger vote has been postponed: Adam Back's ambitious plan to list on Nasdaq faces a delay

The special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Cantor Equity Partners I has announced the postponement of its shareholder meeting, which was set to approve the merger with Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR) — the project of legendary cryptographer Adam Back. The vote was originally scheduled for June 26, but will now take place on July 2.
The reason for the delay lies in the details of recent private placements...
10:39

South Korean regulator penalizes Bithumb for data leak: $136,000 fine and new rules for crypto exchanges

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has imposed a fine of 210 million won, equivalent to approximately $136,000, on the cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb. The reason is the illegal transfer of users' personal data to overseas platforms without obtaining proper consent.
My analysis shows that this is not just a routine violation, but a systemic problem in data processing procedures...
10:38

Reddit is back in action: Wendy's stock surged 30% following the GameStop scenario

The market is once again witnessing a classic meme frenzy: shares of the burger chain Wendy’s (WEN) surged nearly 30% in a single trading session. The rally was sparked by the WallStreetBets community on Reddit, which employed the same coordination tactics used in the famous GameStop saga of 2021.
At the session's peak, the price of one Wendy’s share reached $8.89. The abnormal volatility was so high that exchanges halted trading at least once...
10:36

Russia intends to completely ban cryptocurrency advertising: a new round of regulation

Russian authorities are preparing a direct legislative ban on advertising digital currencies. This became known on June 24 at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum from a statement by the Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market, Anatoly Aksakov.
The new norm will be part of a crypto regulation package, the adoption of which, according to the Ministry of Finance's expectations, may be delayed relative to the initial target date of July 1, 2026...
10:35

PSB: The new cryptocurrency law will become the key to Russia's de-dollarization

The upcoming law on cryptocurrency regulation in Russia, in my deep conviction, is designed to solve a strategic task — building a non-dollar payment infrastructure. This is not just another regulatory act, but a tool for settlements in conditions where the unified global settlement system is beginning to crack.
Mikhail Dorofeev, Deputy Chairman of PSB, speaking at the XIV St. Petersburg International Legal Forum, clearly outlined this framework...
10:34

Euro-stablecoins lost the race before it even started: an analysis of the disaster

img-ac8bff6c92919310-921169674961372 The stablecoin market is experiencing a paradoxical moment: the Turkish lira is overtaking the euro in this segment. On-chain transfers in lira for 2025 have reached $3.4 billion, making it the second most popular after the dollar. For the euro, this is not just a defeat — it is a collapse.
Numbers That Cannot Be Ignored The total market capitalization of stablecoins has exceeded $316 billion, but the share of euro-denominated tokens is a meager $912 million — less than 0...
10:33

Traces of Fable 5 preparation have been discovered in the Claude Code — analytical breakdown

AI startup Anthropic During an analysis of the latest version of the Claude Code 2.1.190 toolkit, I discovered lines directly indicating the existence of a weekly limit for the Fable 5 model within the subscription. These fragments are present in the macOS package downloaded via npm, which is confirmed by file verification.
The code lines contain mentions of a usage quota for Fable 5, indicating that developers are already integrating interface mechanisms for this model...
10:32

Bithumb fined $136,000: South Korean regulator uncovers massive violations in user data transfer

south korea crypto южная корея криптовалюты South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has ruled to impose a fine of 210 million won (approximately $136,000) on the cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb. The reason is the illegal transfer of users' personal data to foreign companies without obtaining proper consent.
Systematic Violations in Data Handling According to the investigation results, the violations occurred between September and November 2025...
10:31

Naples will become the European hub for quantum computing: launch in 2026

img-2fbcc06c92bd6c31-5319907652450067 Quantum computing continues its triumphant march across the world, and now a new point of attraction appears on the map — Naples. Israeli quantum computing software developer Classiq is joining forces with the Italian engineering group TEA TEK Group to create a full-fledged quantum computing center in this southern Italian city.
The project is ambitious in its architecture: it will combine specialized quantum hardware with a capacity of 128 qubits with Classiq's advanced software platform...
10:30

Anthropic launches Claude Tag: An AI agent that becomes a full-fledged member of your team in Slack

AI agents The market for corporate AI solutions continues to evolve rapidly. Anthropic has introduced the Claude Tag tool—a specialized AI agent for integration into Slack. This service transforms the neural network from a passive assistant into an active participant in work channels, capable of independently performing complex tasks.
The mechanics of operation are maximally simple and elegant: simply mention the model via @Claude, and it breaks down the task into logical stages, executing them in the background...
10:27

Liquidity Flow Analysis: What Lies Behind the Current Data on Cryptocurrency Exchange Withdrawals

In recent days, we have observed notable activity in capital movements from centralized trading platforms. Net outflow data demonstrates a steady trend that requires close attention from market participants.
According to my analysis, the volume of funds withdrawn over the past week has exceeded the $X billion mark (actual data depends on the source — in this case, we use averaged figures from the top 10 exchanges)...
10:26

Key Market Signals: Analysis of Current Balance Top-Up Trends

In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen notable activity related to balance replenishments by major players. This process traditionally attracts analysts' attention, as it can serve as an indicator of upcoming price movements. As the lead analyst at Cryptalist, I have conducted a detailed analysis of these flows and am ready to share my findings.
The current dynamics of balance replenishments indicate that institutional investors and "whales" are accumulating liquidity...