24.06.2026
20:10
A U.S. federal court has sentenced 39-year-old Noman Salim of Queens and Levittown. For creating an elaborate fraudulent scheme in which he impersonated well-known crypto influencers, he will serve 15 months in federal prison. Upon release, he faces three years of supervised release. The scheme operated from December 2020 until at least March 2021.
How the Impersonation Scheme Was Built In 2020, Salim copied the username of a popular crypto influencer on Telegram and created a public channel that thousands of users subscribed to...
A New York fraudster who impersonated crypto influencers has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for a fake staking scheme.
A U.S. federal court has sentenced 39-year-old Noman Salim of Queens and Levittown. For creating an elaborate fraudulent scheme in which he impersonated well-known crypto influencers, he will serve 15 months in federal prison. Upon release, he faces three years of supervised release. The scheme operated from December 2020 until at least March 2021.How the Impersonation Scheme Was Built In 2020, Salim copied the username of a popular crypto influencer on Telegram and created a public channel that thousands of users subscribed to...
20:09
The influx of tokenized assets into the DeFi ecosystem could significantly increase the volume of deposits on the Aave platform. This, in turn, would help the protocol regain its leading position in the on-chain lending space. This conclusion is contained in an analytical report prepared by Standard Chartered experts.
According to lead analyst Geoff Kendrick, tokenized assets will be increasingly used as collateral and a source of liquidity...
Standard Chartered forecasts growth in Aave deposits amid influx of tokenized assets
The influx of tokenized assets into the DeFi ecosystem could significantly increase the volume of deposits on the Aave platform. This, in turn, would help the protocol regain its leading position in the on-chain lending space. This conclusion is contained in an analytical report prepared by Standard Chartered experts.According to lead analyst Geoff Kendrick, tokenized assets will be increasingly used as collateral and a source of liquidity...
20:08
The U.S. Department of Justice has dismantled the cloud infrastructure of the cryptocurrency laundering operation Huione Group.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the seizure of a key cloud account that supported the server infrastructure for services linked to laundering funds obtained from cryptocurrency scams and other types of cybercrime. This account belonged to the structures of the notorious Huione Group.
According to the investigation, the seized account served as the foundation for the operation of a number of platforms and channels designed for conducting illegal financial transactions...
According to the investigation, the seized account served as the foundation for the operation of a number of platforms and channels designed for conducting illegal financial transactions...
20:07
The German Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovations (SPRIND) has announced the launch of two specialized support programs focused on projects in the field of quantum sensors. These are devices that exploit fundamental quantum effects to achieve a fundamentally new level of measurement precision.
Quantum sensors are not just laboratory toys. They have the potential to revolutionize navigation systems, where resistance to interference is critical; climate monitoring for ultra-precise analysis of atmospheric composition; and industry, from quality control of materials to detecting minute defects in infrastructure...
Germany is betting on quantum sensors: two funding programs have been launched
The German Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovations (SPRIND) has announced the launch of two specialized support programs focused on projects in the field of quantum sensors. These are devices that exploit fundamental quantum effects to achieve a fundamentally new level of measurement precision.Quantum sensors are not just laboratory toys. They have the potential to revolutionize navigation systems, where resistance to interference is critical; climate monitoring for ultra-precise analysis of atmospheric composition; and industry, from quality control of materials to detecting minute defects in infrastructure...
20:06
The digital currency market in Russia is entering a new phase of control. Rosfinmonitoring has announced comprehensive changes to the rules for crypto asset circulation, which will radically alter the rules of the game for all participants—from brokers to trust managers.
The key innovation is mandatory full client identification for all new players in the crypto market. Now, brokers and trust managers working with bitcoin and digital rights will be required to disclose not only the client's identity but also data on beneficiaries and beneficial owners...
The Federal Financial Monitoring Service (Rosfinmonitoring) is preparing a new wave of regulation: full identification and the Travel Rule for the crypto market.
The digital currency market in Russia is entering a new phase of control. Rosfinmonitoring has announced comprehensive changes to the rules for crypto asset circulation, which will radically alter the rules of the game for all participants—from brokers to trust managers.The key innovation is mandatory full client identification for all new players in the crypto market. Now, brokers and trust managers working with bitcoin and digital rights will be required to disclose not only the client's identity but also data on beneficiaries and beneficial owners...
20:05
On June 24, Binance officially withdrew its application for a MiCA license in Greece, which was under review by the local Hellenic Capital Market Commission. No formal decision was ever made on the application. The exchange stated that it intends to seek authorization in another European Union country, but the specific jurisdiction has not been disclosed.
This move is not a coincidence. A few days before the withdrawal, on June 16, Reuters reported, citing sources, that the Greek regulator was preparing to reject Binance's documents...
Binance withdraws its MiCA application in Greece: a strategic maneuver or a forced move?
On June 24, Binance officially withdrew its application for a MiCA license in Greece, which was under review by the local Hellenic Capital Market Commission. No formal decision was ever made on the application. The exchange stated that it intends to seek authorization in another European Union country, but the specific jurisdiction has not been disclosed.This move is not a coincidence. A few days before the withdrawal, on June 16, Reuters reported, citing sources, that the Greek regulator was preparing to reject Binance's documents...
20:02
Market Analysis: Key Trends in Withdrawals and Their Impact on Liquidity
In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen a notable increase in the process of withdrawing funds from centralized exchanges. This phenomenon, often interpreted as a signal of investors shifting to a "cold storage" strategy, deserves close professional attention.
Analyzing on-chain data, several key factors driving this trend can be identified. First, growing concerns about the security of funds on exchanges following a series of high-profile incidents in the past...
Analyzing on-chain data, several key factors driving this trend can be identified. First, growing concerns about the security of funds on exchanges following a series of high-profile incidents in the past...
20:01
The market records an influx of liquidity: Analysis of the current replenishment of cryptocurrency exchange balances
Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has seen a significant inflow of funds onto trading platforms. Analyzing on-chain metrics, I see a clear signal: major players and retail traders are actively topping up their balances, preparing for a new wave of volatility. This is not just a random movement—it is a systemic shift in capital behavior.
The volume of incoming transactions to major exchanges has increased by 18-22% compared to the average figures of the previous week...
The volume of incoming transactions to major exchanges has increased by 18-22% compared to the average figures of the previous week...
19:59
For over two years, Bitcoin's annual inflation has remained below the 1% mark. If current trends continue, this figure could drop below 0.5% in less than two years. Double-digit issuance was last seen more than a decade ago — today, miners receive only 3.125 BTC for each block found, corresponding to an annual supply increase of about 0.8%. For comparison, this is noticeably lower than the equivalent figure for gold...
The inflation rate of Bitcoin is approaching 0.5% — what this means for the market
For over two years, Bitcoin's annual inflation has remained below the 1% mark. If current trends continue, this figure could drop below 0.5% in less than two years. Double-digit issuance was last seen more than a decade ago — today, miners receive only 3.125 BTC for each block found, corresponding to an annual supply increase of about 0.8%. For comparison, this is noticeably lower than the equivalent figure for gold...
19:58
GameStop (NYSE: GME) CEO Ryan Cohen made an unexpected and bold move: he asked the board of directors to withdraw the vote on his potential compensation, which could have reached $35 billion if all conditions were met. This decision, in my view, demonstrates not just altruism but strategic calculation — Cohen intends to focus the entire team's energy on a single goal: acquiring eBay.
The board of directors approved this compensation back in January 2026, before GameStop announced plans to buy eBay...
GameStop CEO turned down $35 billion for eBay: a signal for the market or a risky move?
GameStop (NYSE: GME) CEO Ryan Cohen made an unexpected and bold move: he asked the board of directors to withdraw the vote on his potential compensation, which could have reached $35 billion if all conditions were met. This decision, in my view, demonstrates not just altruism but strategic calculation — Cohen intends to focus the entire team's energy on a single goal: acquiring eBay.The board of directors approved this compensation back in January 2026, before GameStop announced plans to buy eBay...
19:57
CFTC Sues Kentucky: Battle for Control Over Prediction Markets Heats Up
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially filed a lawsuit against the state of Kentucky, accusing it of attempting to drive federally regulated prediction markets out of business through exorbitant fines and additional taxes. This marks another escalation in the battle between the federal regulator and individual states over jurisdiction in the rapidly growing sector of prediction contracts...
19:56
Starting June 29, 2026, Alphabet (GOOGL) will officially replace Verizon Communications in the Dow Jones Industrial Average index. The decision by S&P Dow Jones Indices, made on June 23, marks a significant shift in the structure of this historic benchmark. Verizon, whose share in the index was only 0.5% due to its low stock price, is giving way to a tech giant whose shares are valued significantly higher, automatically increasing Alphabet's weight in the DJIA calculation...
Alphabet enters the Dow Jones but loses $250 billion in market capitalization: a paradox of prestige and talent crisis
Starting June 29, 2026, Alphabet (GOOGL) will officially replace Verizon Communications in the Dow Jones Industrial Average index. The decision by S&P Dow Jones Indices, made on June 23, marks a significant shift in the structure of this historic benchmark. Verizon, whose share in the index was only 0.5% due to its low stock price, is giving way to a tech giant whose shares are valued significantly higher, automatically increasing Alphabet's weight in the DJIA calculation...
19:55
A New York resident, Noman Salim, 39, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for orchestrating a fraudulent staking scheme on Telegram. Posing as well-known crypto influencers, he deceived dozens of investors, swindling over $1.4 million in cryptocurrency and fiat money. This case is a stark example of how Telegram's anonymity and trust in "star" names are exploited for financial fraud...
15 months in prison for fake staking: how a scammer impersonated crypto influencers
A New York resident, Noman Salim, 39, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for orchestrating a fraudulent staking scheme on Telegram. Posing as well-known crypto influencers, he deceived dozens of investors, swindling over $1.4 million in cryptocurrency and fiat money. This case is a stark example of how Telegram's anonymity and trust in "star" names are exploited for financial fraud...
19:54
The flow of tokenized assets into the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has the potential to fundamentally reshape the landscape of on-chain lending. My analysis confirms that Aave, one of the leading protocols in this niche, is on the verge of a significant recovery. The key catalyst will be the influx of real-world assets (RWA), which will be used as collateral and a source of liquidity.
Analysts at Standard Chartered, particularly Geoff Kendrick, note that tokenized instruments will become the main driver of deposit growth...
Standard Chartered forecasts significant growth in deposits on Aave: tokenized assets as a new driver
The flow of tokenized assets into the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has the potential to fundamentally reshape the landscape of on-chain lending. My analysis confirms that Aave, one of the leading protocols in this niche, is on the verge of a significant recovery. The key catalyst will be the influx of real-world assets (RWA), which will be used as collateral and a source of liquidity.Analysts at Standard Chartered, particularly Geoff Kendrick, note that tokenized instruments will become the main driver of deposit growth...
19:53
The U.S. Department of Justice officially announced the seizure of a cloud account that served as a key hub for Huione Group's infrastructure. This account supported servers used to organize illegal financial flows, including laundering funds obtained from cryptocurrency scams and other cybercrimes.
The investigation established that the Huione Group ecosystem provided large-scale services to organizers of investment fraud, theft of crypto assets, trading of personal data, and activities of fraudulent call centers...
The U.S. Department of Justice has dealt a devastating blow to the infrastructure of the crypto laundering group Huione Group.
The U.S. Department of Justice officially announced the seizure of a cloud account that served as a key hub for Huione Group's infrastructure. This account supported servers used to organize illegal financial flows, including laundering funds obtained from cryptocurrency scams and other cybercrimes.The investigation established that the Huione Group ecosystem provided large-scale services to organizers of investment fraud, theft of crypto assets, trading of personal data, and activities of fraudulent call centers...
19:52
Germany launches state funding for quantum sensors: betting on ultra-precise measurements
The German Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation (SPRIND) has announced the launch of two new support programs focused on the development of quantum sensors. These are technologies that utilize fundamental quantum effects — superposition and entanglement — to achieve a fundamentally new level of measurement precision.
Quantum sensors have the potential to radically transform a range of industries: from navigation systems resistant to GPS signal jamming, to climate monitoring and industrial quality control...
Quantum sensors have the potential to radically transform a range of industries: from navigation systems resistant to GPS signal jamming, to climate monitoring and industrial quality control...
19:51
Rosfinmonitoring is preparing a new wave of control over cryptocurrency transactions: what will change for the market
The Russian financial regulator, Rosfinmonitoring, has announced sweeping changes to the rules governing the circulation of digital currencies. This is not just another bureaucratic initiative — it is a systemic step towards integrating the crypto market into the strict framework of financial monitoring, similar to those already in place in the traditional banking sector.
The key innovation: all new participants in the crypto market, including brokers and trust managers planning to work with digital assets and rights, will be required to conduct full client identification...
The key innovation: all new participants in the crypto market, including brokers and trust managers planning to work with digital assets and rights, will be required to conduct full client identification...
19:50
On June 24, Binance officially withdrew its application for a license under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), which had been submitted to the Hellenic Capital Market Commission. No formal decision was ever made on this request. The exchange confirmed that it intends to seek authorization in another EU country, but the specific jurisdiction has not yet been disclosed.
This decision followed a Reuters report on June 16, which, citing insiders, claimed that the Greek regulator was preparing to reject Binance's documents...
Binance withdraws its MiCA application in Greece: a strategic maneuver or a forced move?
On June 24, Binance officially withdrew its application for a license under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), which had been submitted to the Hellenic Capital Market Commission. No formal decision was ever made on this request. The exchange confirmed that it intends to seek authorization in another EU country, but the specific jurisdiction has not yet been disclosed.This decision followed a Reuters report on June 16, which, citing insiders, claimed that the Greek regulator was preparing to reject Binance's documents...
19:47
The market is recording a liquidity outflow: what is behind the massive withdrawal of funds?
Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has experienced a notable increase in capital outflows from major exchange platforms. Analyzing on-chain data, I observe a significant excess of withdrawal volumes over deposits. This is a signal that cannot be ignored.
The current dynamics indicate a shift in sentiment among large position holders. Instead of accumulating on exchanges, which typically precedes a rally, we are witnessing the movement of assets to cold wallets or decentralized protocols...
The current dynamics indicate a shift in sentiment among large position holders. Instead of accumulating on exchanges, which typically precedes a rally, we are witnessing the movement of assets to cold wallets or decentralized protocols...
19:46
Market Analysis: Mass Deposit Inflows and Their Impact on Liquidity
Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has seen a significant inflow of funds: the total volume of deposits on centralized exchanges has exceeded $1.2 billion. This is the highest figure in the last three months, indicating the return of institutional capital.
The bulk of this came from Bitcoin (BTC) — about $780 million, accounting for 65% of the total inflow. Ethereum (ETH) showed a more modest but still significant increase of $340 million...
The bulk of this came from Bitcoin (BTC) — about $780 million, accounting for 65% of the total inflow. Ethereum (ETH) showed a more modest but still significant increase of $340 million...
19:45
The inflation rate of Bitcoin has fallen below 0.5%: what this means for the market and why old cycles are dying
Bitcoin's key macroeconomic parameter — its annual issuance rate — has remained below 1% for over two years. According to my calculations, if current block mining rates persist, this figure will drop below 0.5% in just two years. This is an all-time low that fundamentally changes the perception of BTC as an asset.
It is important to understand: Bitcoin inflation is not a price increase, but a purely technical rate of growth in the total coin supply...
It is important to understand: Bitcoin inflation is not a price increase, but a purely technical rate of growth in the total coin supply...
19:44
GameStop (NYSE: GME) CEO Ryan Cohen made an unexpected and bold move by asking the board of directors to cancel the vote on his bonus program, which could have reached an astronomical $35 billion if fully executed. The reason is his desire to fully focus the company's efforts on a potential acquisition deal with eBay.
The board of directors approved this bonus back in January 2026, before GameStop announced plans to acquire eBay...
Ryan Cohen forfeits $35 billion bonus to focus on acquiring eBay
GameStop (NYSE: GME) CEO Ryan Cohen made an unexpected and bold move by asking the board of directors to cancel the vote on his bonus program, which could have reached an astronomical $35 billion if fully executed. The reason is his desire to fully focus the company's efforts on a potential acquisition deal with eBay.The board of directors approved this bonus back in January 2026, before GameStop announced plans to acquire eBay...
19:42
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against the state of Kentucky. The federal regulator insists that the state's actions, aimed at imposing sanctions and additional fees on operators of prediction markets, constitute a direct encroachment on the CFTC's exclusive jurisdiction.
Kentucky has become the latest state to enter into an open conflict with the federal regulator over the regulation of platforms for event outcome contracts...
Kentucky vs. CFTC: Escalation of Conflict Over Prediction Markets and the Supremacy of Federal Law
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against the state of Kentucky. The federal regulator insists that the state's actions, aimed at imposing sanctions and additional fees on operators of prediction markets, constitute a direct encroachment on the CFTC's exclusive jurisdiction.Kentucky has become the latest state to enter into an open conflict with the federal regulator over the regulation of platforms for event outcome contracts...
19:41
Starting June 29, 2026, Alphabet (GOOGL) will officially take a place in the Dow Jones Industrial Average index, replacing Verizon Communications. This is a landmark event for the stock market, but it occurs during an extremely challenging period for the company.
The decision by S&P Dow Jones Indices, made on June 23, reflects fundamental changes in the structure of the American economy. Verizon's weight in the index was only 0...
Alphabet joins the Dow Jones: a historic moment amid Google's personnel crisis
Starting June 29, 2026, Alphabet (GOOGL) will officially take a place in the Dow Jones Industrial Average index, replacing Verizon Communications. This is a landmark event for the stock market, but it occurs during an extremely challenging period for the company.The decision by S&P Dow Jones Indices, made on June 23, reflects fundamental changes in the structure of the American economy. Verizon's weight in the index was only 0...
19:40
15 months for fake staking: how a Telegram scammer defrauded investors of $1.4 million
New York scammer Noman Salim has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for a large-scale fraud scheme in which he impersonated well-known crypto influencers. The scheme, which operated from December 2020 to March 2021, netted the perpetrator at least $1.4 million in cryptocurrency and fiat dollars.
Salim's method was cynically simple but effective. He copied the usernames of popular crypto opinion leaders on Telegram, creating fake public channels...
Salim's method was cynically simple but effective. He copied the usernames of popular crypto opinion leaders on Telegram, creating fake public channels...
19:39
The influx of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) into the DeFi sector could fundamentally reshape the balance of power in on-chain lending. My analysis confirms that Aave is at the epicenter of this transformation.
Key Growth Drivers Analysts at a major financial institution expect a significant increase in the deposit base of the Aave protocol. The main catalyst is the growing use of tokenized assets as collateral and a source of liquidity...
Standard Chartered predicts an Aave deposit boom amid asset tokenization
The influx of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) into the DeFi sector could fundamentally reshape the balance of power in on-chain lending. My analysis confirms that Aave is at the epicenter of this transformation.Key Growth Drivers Analysts at a major financial institution expect a significant increase in the deposit base of the Aave protocol. The main catalyst is the growing use of tokenized assets as collateral and a source of liquidity...
19:38
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the seizure of a cloud account that served as a key piece of infrastructure for Huione Group, a large network involved in laundering funds obtained from cryptocurrency scams and other cybercrimes. This move directly targets the operational capabilities of one of the world's most dangerous "crypto laundries."
The seized account was critical for the functioning of a range of servers and platforms that ensured the uninterrupted operation of services for transferring and legalizing illegal assets...
The U.S. Department of Justice has dealt a devastating blow to the money laundering infrastructure of the Huione Group.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the seizure of a cloud account that served as a key piece of infrastructure for Huione Group, a large network involved in laundering funds obtained from cryptocurrency scams and other cybercrimes. This move directly targets the operational capabilities of one of the world's most dangerous "crypto laundries."The seized account was critical for the functioning of a range of servers and platforms that ensured the uninterrupted operation of services for transferring and legalizing illegal assets...
19:37
Germany is betting on quantum sensors: two support programs have been launched
Germany continues to actively invest in quantum technologies, but this time the focus is shifting from computing power to sensors. The German Agency for Breakthrough Innovations SPRIND has announced the launch of two programs aimed at developing projects in the field of quantum sensors. This is a strategic move that could fundamentally change the approach to precision measurements in industry, navigation, and climate monitoring...
19:36
The Russian regulator, represented by Rosfinmonitoring, has announced a significant tightening of rules for working with digital currencies. This is not just another bureaucratic amendment—it is a signal that the state intends to completely bring crypto turnover out of the shadows, subordinating it to the standards of traditional financial monitoring.
Total Identification: Who Is Under Threat The key innovation is mandatory full client identification for new market participants...
Rosfinmonitoring is preparing a major crackdown: new rules for identification and control in the crypto market
The Russian regulator, represented by Rosfinmonitoring, has announced a significant tightening of rules for working with digital currencies. This is not just another bureaucratic amendment—it is a signal that the state intends to completely bring crypto turnover out of the shadows, subordinating it to the standards of traditional financial monitoring.Total Identification: Who Is Under Threat The key innovation is mandatory full client identification for new market participants...
19:35
On June 24, Binance officially withdrew its application for a license under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation in Greece. This move came as a surprise, given that the application was under review by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission but had not received a formal decision. The exchange announced its intention to seek authorization in another European Union country, though the specific jurisdiction has not yet been disclosed...
Binance withdraws its MiCA license application in Greece: what is behind this decision?
On June 24, Binance officially withdrew its application for a license under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation in Greece. This move came as a surprise, given that the application was under review by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission but had not received a formal decision. The exchange announced its intention to seek authorization in another European Union country, though the specific jurisdiction has not yet been disclosed...