Crypto news

25.06.2026
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...
10:25

The deadline for the crypto law in Russia is being postponed: situation analysis and forecasts

The anticipated adoption of Bill No. 1194918-8 "On Digital Currency and Digital Rights" is not meeting the established timeline. Despite successfully passing the first reading on April 21, the document will not be approved by the initially planned deadline of July 1. This information has been officially confirmed by representatives of the Ministry of Finance.
Alexei Yakovlev, Director of the Financial Policy Department at the Ministry of Finance, stated on the sidelines of the PMYUF-2026 forum that the document is generally ready, but the procedure is being delayed...
10:23

The merger of BSTR with Cantor has been delayed: Adam Back's bitcoin ambitions face market reality

Investment company Cantor Equity Partners I has postponed its shareholder meeting, which was set to approve the merger with Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR). The vote was originally scheduled for June 26 but will now take place on July 2. The reason is the need to clarify details related to previous private placements. This move temporarily stalls Adam Back's ambitious plan to list BSTR on the Nasdaq...
10:22

Bithumb paid the price: a record fine of $136,000 for leaking customer data abroad

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has issued a strict ruling against the cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb. The platform is required to pay a fine of 210 million won, equivalent to approximately $136,000. The reason is the illegal transfer of users' personal information to foreign platforms without their proper consent.
This is not just a technical violation but a serious failure in the compliance system...
10:21

The Reddit army is back in action: Wendy’s stock surged 30% in a GameStop-style scenario

The market has once again witnessed a classic meme rally. This time, the spotlight fell on the burger chain Wendy's. Its stock (WEN) surged nearly 30% in a single trading session, reaching $8.89. Notably, this surge occurred against the backdrop of the company's ongoing decline in operational performance, immediately suggesting a purely speculative nature to the movement.
The rally was initiated by the WallStreetBets community on Reddit...
10:19

A harsh blow to crypto advertising: Russia prepares a total ban

The Russian cryptocurrency advertising market is on the verge of radical changes. Authorities intend to completely ban the promotion of digital assets to a broad audience, and this measure will be part of a large-scale crypto regulation package. Key norms are expected to be adopted by July 1, 2026, although the exact timeline remains flexible.
From Gaps to Total Control Recall that a partial ban on cryptocurrency advertising has been in effect in Russia since August 19, 2024...
10:18

Euro-stablecoins lost the race before it even began: an analysis of the catastrophic lag.

The stablecoin market is showing a striking imbalance: tokens pegged to the Turkish lira are confidently outpacing their "European" competitors in terms of on-chain transaction volume. In 2025, the volume of transfers in lira reached $3.4 billion, pushing the Turkish currency into second place after the dollar. So where has the euro gone? The answer is disappointing — the gap between dollar and euro stablecoins is a 200-fold chasm, and it continues to widen...
10:17

A Claude Code leak hints at the imminent launch of Fable 5 — what is Anthropic hiding?

Claude Code interface mentioning Fable 5 During an analysis of the latest version of the Claude Code tool 2.1.190, I discovered hidden lines of code that clearly indicate the integration of a new model, Fable 5. This concerns a weekly usage limit within the subscription — a mechanic typical of premium AI products where control over computational resources is critical.
These lines are present in the macOS package downloaded from the npm repository, confirming their authenticity...
10:17

Bithumb fined $136,000: South Korean regulator reveals massive customer data leak

South Korea cryptocurrency 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 companies without obtaining proper consent.
The regulator's investigation revealed that violations occurred between September and November 2025. Bithumb transmitted order book information for trading pairs with USDT to third parties...
10:16

Quantum Hub in Naples: Classiq and TEA TEK Group Build the Future of High-Tech Computing

A new point of attraction is appearing on the world map of quantum technologies — and it is Naples. The Israeli company Classiq, known for its advanced platform for designing quantum algorithms, is joining forces with the Italian engineering group TEA TEK Group. Together, they are launching an ambitious project to create a regional quantum computing center.
The new hub will become a unique ecosystem where 128-qubit hardware will be integrated with the Classiq software platform...
10:15

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

ИИ-агенты AI agents Anthropic has introduced Claude Tag — an innovative tool that turns the neural network into an active participant in team collaboration within Slack. Now, to delegate a task to artificial intelligence, simply mention it via @Claude. The model independently breaks down the assignment into stages and executes them in the background, using connected databases, code, and third-party applications.
Key Features of Claude Tag The tool stands out with several unique functions...
10:12

Key aspects of withdrawing funds in cryptocurrency: analysis of liquidity and security

In the world of digital assets, the withdrawal process is not just a technical operation but a critically important stage of portfolio management that directly impacts liquidity and capital preservation. As an analyst, I observe daily how investors underestimate the nuances of this process, leading to wasted time or, in the worst case, loss of funds.
Basic Withdrawal Mechanisms Most centralized exchanges offer a standard withdrawal interface: the user specifies the wallet address, the amount, and confirms the transaction via two-factor authentication...
10:11

Market Analysis: Accumulation Phase by Major Players Sets a New Trend

Observing capital movements over the last 24 hours, I am recording a clear signal: "smart" liquidity is entering the market. This is not about retail traders, but about structured actions by institutional investors and large holders who are consistently increasing their positions.
On-chain metrics confirm this: the volume of transfers to exchanges has decreased, while the outflow of funds from trading platforms to cold wallets shows steady growth...
10:10

Coinbase strengthens its position in the EU through MiCA, while Binance faces regulatory obstacles

Crypto exchange Coinbase officially opened a new office in Luxembourg on June 24, establishing a European hub to fully comply with MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulations. This move demonstrates the company's strategic approach to regulation in the region. Meanwhile, its main competitor, Binance, continues to struggle to obtain a license, facing serious obstacles.
These events clearly highlight the key role of transparency and experience in dealing with government authorities...
10:09

The postponement of cryptocurrency legislation in Russia: a prolonged pause

Bill No. 1194918-8 "On Digital Currency and Digital Rights," which successfully passed its first reading on April 21, will not be adopted by the planned deadline of July 1. This has been officially confirmed by the Ministry of Finance.
Alexei Yakovlev, Director of the Financial Policy Department at the Ministry of Finance, stated on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum (SPILF) 2026: "Overall, everything is ready...
10:08

The postponement of the BSTR vote is slowing down Adam Back's ambitious Bitcoin project.

Investment company Cantor Equity Partners I, established with the support of financial giant Cantor Fitzgerald, has announced the postponement of a shareholder meeting regarding the merger with Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR). The vote was originally scheduled for June 26 but will now take place on July 2. Management attributes the delay to the need to clarify details related to recent private placements...
10:07

South Korean regulator penalizes Bithumb for data leak: $136,000 fine and new rules for the blockchain industry

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has imposed a fine of 210 million won (approximately $136,000) on the Bithumb exchange. The reason is the transfer of users' personal data to foreign platforms without their proper consent.
This precedent is important not only for the size of the penalty but also because it has exposed systemic problems in the procedures of cryptocurrency exchanges handling confidential information...
10:05

Reddit sparked a meme boom: Wendy’s stock surged 30% following the GameStop scenario.

The market has once again witnessed a classic meme assault. Shares of the burger chain Wendy’s (WEN) surged nearly 30% in a single trading session, reaching $8.89. The driving force behind this rally was the Reddit community, specifically the subreddit WallStreetBets, which decided to replicate the scenario of the legendary GameStop short squeeze.
The wave began with a forum post where a user urged to "save Wendy’s before it’s too late...
10:04

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

img-ac8bff6c92919310-921169674961372 The stablecoin market is delivering a surprise that should alarm European regulators: tokens pegged to the Turkish lira have surpassed euro stablecoins in on-chain transaction volume. In 2025, the volume of lira transfers reached $3.4 billion, placing the Turkish currency second only to the dollar in this segment. Where does the euro stand in this hierarchy? The answer is disappointing.
The gap between dollar and euro stablecoins is not just a percentage difference but a 200-fold one...
10:03

A Claude Code leak hints at the return of the Fable 5 model.

ии-стартап Anthropic AI During a routine analysis of the Claude Code codebase version 2.1.190, I discovered strings indicating the presence of a weekly limit for the Fable 5 model under a subscription. This finding is not a coincidence — it indicates that developers are actively preparing the infrastructure for deploying this model.
After checking the macOS package downloaded from the npm repository, I confirmed the presence of these strings in the executable code...
10:02

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

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 was a violation of procedures for processing and transferring users' personal data to foreign companies without obtaining proper consent.
The scale of the violations was significant: from September to November 2025, Bithumb transmitted order book information for trading pairs involving USDT...
10:01

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

Italy's Naples is preparing to become one of Europe's key centers for quantum technology. Israeli company Classiq, which specializes in developing software for quantum computers, is joining forces with the Italian engineering group TEA TEK Group to create a new computing cluster.
The project involves deploying a facility equipped with quantum hardware boasting 128 qubits. A key element will be the integration of the hardware with the Classiq software platform, which allows for the design and optimization of quantum algorithms without deep immersion in the physics of the process...