A dispute over the topological qubit: a physicist has questioned Microsoft's key claims
The scientific community is once again at the center of a debate on quantum computing. Physicist Henry Legg from the University of St Andrews has criticized the work of Microsoft Azure Quantum, published in Nature on February 19, 2025. In his commentary, published in the same journal on June 24, he challenged the findings on which the corporation partially based its claims about creating a topological qubit...Kalshi on the verge of a new round: the prediction platform's valuation could reach $40 billion
The prediction platform Kalshi, which has established itself as one of the key players at the intersection of finance and event forecasting, has entered an active phase of negotiations to raise a new round of funding. According to my data, the company's preliminary valuation in this round could be around $40 billion.This figure looks impressive, especially considering that just a few months ago, in May of this year, Kalshi closed a previous round at $1 billion with a valuation of $22 billion...
Democrats demand that the SEC immediately regulate AI trading: a threat to the market or an inevitability?
A group of Democrats from the U.S. House of Representatives has sent an official letter to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins. The focus is on the rapid growth of AI agents that execute trades on behalf of retail investors in financial and cryptocurrency markets. Lawmakers are raising the alarm: in their view, the current legal framework does not cover the activities of these services, creating systemic risks...Bitcoin crashed to $59,000 amid the dollar rally: DXY reached a 13-month peak
At the time of writing this analysis, BTC has partially recovered, trading around $61,700...
Market Analysis: Key Trends in Withdrawing Funds from Crypto Exchanges
According to my data, the volume of outgoing transactions from major trading platforms has increased by 15-20% compared to the previous month. Bitcoin stands out in particular: over the past seven days, more than 50,000 BTC have been withdrawn from exchanges...
Analysis of the current situation with cryptocurrency balance replenishment: what lies behind the movement of funds
Key figures and dynamics
Over the past 48 hours, the volume of incoming transactions to exchanges has increased by 12-15% compared to the average of the previous week...
Micron breaks records: how AI, Wall Street, and Solana created a perfect storm for the chip manufacturer
The crypto market at a crossroads: Ripple conquers Japan, stablecoin MIM collapses, and Kalshi aims for unicorn status
Market in a Sideways Trend: BTC and ETH Marking Time Bitcoin (BTC) started the day with sideways movement...
Bitcoin has fallen to October 2024 lows: reasons for the crash and scenarios
Crypto market crashes: forced liquidations exceed $993 million
A Red Wave Sweeps the Market The decline affected virtually all leading digital assets...
Coinbase establishes itself in the EU through Luxembourg: Binance loses ground amid MiCA
Japan has given the green light to Ripple's stablecoin RLUSD — a new stage for institutional settlements.
Japan's regulatory body, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), has officially registered Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin as an electronic payment instrument. This means the token can now be legally used for both institutional settlements and retail transactions within the country.Access to RLUSD for Japanese users will be provided through the SBI VC Trade platform, a subsidiary of the financial giant SBI Holdings...
A quantum scandal surrounding Microsoft: physicist debunks the myth of the topological qubit
Microsoft's bold claims about creating a topological qubit, which were supposed to mark a breakthrough in quantum computing, have faced a serious challenge. Physicist Henry Legg from the University of St Andrews published a critical analysis in Nature of Microsoft Azure Quantum's key paper from February 2025, questioning the interpretation of the experimental data.Dubious Signals and the Absence of a Gap Legg analyzed the transport characteristics of the device described in Microsoft's work...
Kalshi platform targets $40 billion valuation: new funding round on the horizon
The prediction market platform Kalshi, which specializes in trading contracts on the outcomes of political and economic events, is actively negotiating a new funding round. According to my data, the company is targeting a valuation of approximately $40 billion, nearly double its previous figure.As a reminder, back in May of this year, Kalshi successfully closed a major round of $1 billion at a valuation of $22 billion...
Democrats in the U.S. Congress are demanding strict regulation of AI trading from the SEC.
A group of Democrats from the U.S. House of Representatives has sent an official letter to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, expressing serious concern over the complete lack of oversight of AI agents that are already actively executing trades on behalf of retail investors. This is not just a bureaucratic request — it is a signal of an impending regulatory battle at the intersection of artificial intelligence and financial markets...Bitcoin crashed to $59,000: DXY at its peak, while whales buy the panic
On the evening of June 24, the leading cryptocurrency took a sharp dive, reaching the $59,060 mark. This drop occurred against the backdrop of a strengthening U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which soared to a 13-month high. Such synchronicity is a classic signal of capital flowing from risk assets into the "safe haven" of the dollar.At the time of writing this analysis, Bitcoin has partially recovered, trading around $61,700...
The market at a crossroads: Analysis of the current liquidity outflow and its consequences
Data on stablecoin movements confirm this trend...
The market is on the verge of overheating: Analysis of the current liquidity inflow
Where is the money going? The main flow is directed toward top-tier altcoins...
A fake crypto influencer from New York received 15 months in prison: a lesson in online trust
Micron breaks records: earnings exceed forecasts amid AI boom and tokenization on Solana
Micron's revenue for the reporting period was $41...
Ripple enters the Japanese market with the RLUSD stablecoin, Kalshi targets $40 billion, and MIM loses its peg — digest for June 25
Crypto Market: Sideways Movement Without a Clear Trend Bitcoin (BTC) started the day with sideways movement...
Bitcoin has fallen to October 2024 lows: a fundamental analysis of the crisis
The current drop is the third time in the past year that Bitcoin has fallen below the psychological mark of $60,000...
Panic in the crypto market: liquidations have reached nearly $1 billion — a detailed breakdown
The price decline turned out to be truly widespread...
Germany is betting on quantum sensors: applications for funding are now open
Germany's Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation SPRIND is launching two parallel support programs for projects related to quantum sensors. This is a strategic move that could fundamentally change the landscape of precision measurements in industry and scientific research.Quantum sensors are devices that leverage fundamental quantum effects, such as superposition and entanglement, to achieve previously unattainable accuracy...
Rosfinmonitoring introduces strict rules for crypto business: full identification and Travel Rule
The key innovation is mandatory full client identification for all new entrants to the crypto market...
Binance withdraws its MiCA application in Greece: a strategic maneuver or an admission of failure?
On June 24, Binance officially withdrew its application for a license under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation in Greece. At first glance, this move looks like a tactical retreat, but, as I believe, it actually signals a deep reassessment of the exchange's European strategy. Instead of waiting for a decision from the Greek Capital Market Commission, which had not yet issued a verdict, Binance announced its intention to seek authorization in another European Union country, without disclosing the specific jurisdiction...Ripple gets the "green light" in Japan: stablecoin RLUSD recognized as official means of payment
Access via SBI VC Trade According to available data, RLUSD will be accessible to clients through the SBI VC Trade platform, a subsidiary of Japanese giant SBI Holdings...
A physicist questions Microsoft's breakthrough in topological qubits: analysis of criticism and the corporation's response
The scientific community has been stirred once again by a debate surrounding Microsoft's quantum technologies. Physicist Henry Legg from the University of St Andrews has questioned the key conclusions of a Microsoft Azure Quantum paper published in Nature in February 2025, on which the corporation based its claims of creating a topological qubit. Legg presented his critical analysis in the same journal on June 24, to which Microsoft promptly responded, defending its results...Market Analysis: Mass Withdrawal of Funds Signals a Shift in Investor Sentiment
The total volume of withdrawn funds has exceeded the average figures for the past week by 40%...
The market is on the verge of replenishment: Analysis of liquidity inflow and new signals for investors
A key indicator is the dynamics of volumes on spot and derivative platforms...