24.06.2026
13:10
A discussion is heating up on Reddit about an incident that should alert all users of non-custodial wallets. A user under the nickname Smart-Rip5467 reported that after buying Bitcoin through the MoonPay service within the Trust Wallet app, their coins ended up at an address they do not control.
According to them, they did not manually enter the recipient address. However, 0.00387670 BTC, purchased on June 19, arrived at an address unknown to them...
Alarming incident in Trust Wallet: purchased Bitcoin disappeared to an unknown address
A discussion is heating up on Reddit about an incident that should alert all users of non-custodial wallets. A user under the nickname Smart-Rip5467 reported that after buying Bitcoin through the MoonPay service within the Trust Wallet app, their coins ended up at an address they do not control.According to them, they did not manually enter the recipient address. However, 0.00387670 BTC, purchased on June 19, arrived at an address unknown to them...
13:09
The market for second citizenship services has become fertile ground for scammers who skillfully exploit clients' desire to simplify and expedite bureaucratic procedures. In 2026, criminals are actively integrating cryptocurrency into their schemes, turning digital assets into a tool for extorting advance payments and completely draining the wallets of Russians.
As I analyze the situation, the key element of the new scam is a phishing attack disguised as a legitimate request...
Cryptocurrency Trap for a "Second Passport": A New Scam Scheme Targeting Russians
The market for second citizenship services has become fertile ground for scammers who skillfully exploit clients' desire to simplify and expedite bureaucratic procedures. In 2026, criminals are actively integrating cryptocurrency into their schemes, turning digital assets into a tool for extorting advance payments and completely draining the wallets of Russians.As I analyze the situation, the key element of the new scam is a phishing attack disguised as a legitimate request...
13:08
Binance is making another attempt to obtain a license under the MiCA regulation, despite a recent rejection by the Greek regulator. The largest cryptocurrency exchange clearly has no intention of leaving the European market and is seeking alternative paths for legal operation within the European Union's jurisdiction.
As a reminder, the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) rejected Binance's application for a MiCA license, which was submitted back in January 2026...
Binance does not give up in the EU: new MiCA license application after failure in Greece
Binance is making another attempt to obtain a license under the MiCA regulation, despite a recent rejection by the Greek regulator. The largest cryptocurrency exchange clearly has no intention of leaving the European market and is seeking alternative paths for legal operation within the European Union's jurisdiction.As a reminder, the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) rejected Binance's application for a MiCA license, which was submitted back in January 2026...
13:07
Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank, pointed out in a recent public speech a fundamental legal issue blocking the integration of stablecoins into the traditional banking system. According to her, the key stumbling block is the lack of a clearly defined property right for assets like USDC.
Long emphasizes that most stablecoins today exist in a "gray" legal zone. In a decentralized environment, this doesn't particularly bother anyone—market participants don't sue each other...
Large banks cannot use USDC: a legal dead end for stablecoins
Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank, pointed out in a recent public speech a fundamental legal issue blocking the integration of stablecoins into the traditional banking system. According to her, the key stumbling block is the lack of a clearly defined property right for assets like USDC.Long emphasizes that most stablecoins today exist in a "gray" legal zone. In a decentralized environment, this doesn't particularly bother anyone—market participants don't sue each other...
13:06
An analysis of the latest fee data from 36 leading crypto protocols has revealed a clear leader: Tether. With $489 million in monthly fees, the USDT stablecoin issuer leaves all competitors far behind. This metric is the purest signal of real demand, reflecting users' actual willingness to pay for network usage.
According to my calculations, based on data from aggregators, Circle ranks second with $194 million in fees...
Tether dominates: $489 million in monthly fees — an absolute record among all crypto protocols
An analysis of the latest fee data from 36 leading crypto protocols has revealed a clear leader: Tether. With $489 million in monthly fees, the USDT stablecoin issuer leaves all competitors far behind. This metric is the purest signal of real demand, reflecting users' actual willingness to pay for network usage.According to my calculations, based on data from aggregators, Circle ranks second with $194 million in fees...
13:04
Financial giant SBI Holdings and fintech company Startale Group have officially unveiled JPYSC — Japan's first yen-denominated stablecoin issued under a trust model. Since June 24, the asset has been available to clients of the SBI VC Trade crypto platform, marking a significant step in integrating digital currencies into the country's traditional financial infrastructure.
JPYSC is issued by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank, with distribution handled by SBI VC Trade...
SBI and Startale launch JPYSC: the first trust-based yen stablecoin changes the game for Japan
Financial giant SBI Holdings and fintech company Startale Group have officially unveiled JPYSC — Japan's first yen-denominated stablecoin issued under a trust model. Since June 24, the asset has been available to clients of the SBI VC Trade crypto platform, marking a significant step in integrating digital currencies into the country's traditional financial infrastructure.JPYSC is issued by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank, with distribution handled by SBI VC Trade...
13:03
South Korea includes tokenized securities in its capital market reform strategy.
South Korea's financial market regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), has officially integrated the infrastructure for tokenized securities into a large-scale plan to modernize the national capital market. This move entails not only the adoption of blockchain solutions but also a radical acceleration of settlement cycles and an extension of trading hours for traditional instruments.
The key implementation mechanism will be a public-private council led by the FSC Vice Chairman...
The key implementation mechanism will be a public-private council led by the FSC Vice Chairman...
13:02
A new round of confrontation is brewing around the CLARITY Act, a bill aimed at streamlining cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. This time, a powerful coalition of 80 Catholic leaders and activists specializing in the fight against human trafficking has emerged as the opponent. Their criticism is directed at Section 604, which they argue creates dangerous loopholes for financial criminals...
The Catholic Coalition sounds the alarm: Section 604 of the CLARITY Act threatens the fight against human trafficking
A new round of confrontation is brewing around the CLARITY Act, a bill aimed at streamlining cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. This time, a powerful coalition of 80 Catholic leaders and activists specializing in the fight against human trafficking has emerged as the opponent. Their criticism is directed at Section 604, which they argue creates dangerous loopholes for financial criminals...
13:01
Bitcoin network activity has surged to a two-year record: the Runes protocol is changing the game.
On June 23, the Bitcoin network recorded over 820,000 transactions in a single day — the highest figure since April 2024. Data obtained through my own market analysis indicates a sharp surge in activity occurring against the backdrop of a prolonged bearish trend. At the time of writing this report, the price of BTC is hovering around $62,000, approximately 50% below its all-time high.
The main catalyst for this growth was the Runes protocol...
The main catalyst for this growth was the Runes protocol...
13:00
The Defense Innovation Unit of the U.S. Department of Defense has officially launched the Farseer program, aimed at developing quantum sensors and portable atomic clocks for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance needs. Up to $200 million may be allocated to this initiative over the next year.
This step is a direct consequence of President Donald Trump's executive order of June 22, 2026, which mandates the accelerated commercialization of quantum technologies — computing, sensors, and networks — as well as an update to the U...
The Pentagon will allocate up to $200 million for quantum sensors and atomic clocks for military intelligence.
The Defense Innovation Unit of the U.S. Department of Defense has officially launched the Farseer program, aimed at developing quantum sensors and portable atomic clocks for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance needs. Up to $200 million may be allocated to this initiative over the next year.This step is a direct consequence of President Donald Trump's executive order of June 22, 2026, which mandates the accelerated commercialization of quantum technologies — computing, sensors, and networks — as well as an update to the U...
12:57
The inner workings of crypto exchanges: how the withdrawal process is structured and why it is a critical moment for a trader
Withdrawing funds from a cryptocurrency exchange is not just a technical operation. It is one of the most vulnerable stages in the lifecycle of digital assets, where risks of liquidity, security, and human error converge. As an analyst, I observe daily how traders lose access to their funds precisely at this stage, and this compels me to pay close attention to the details.
Anatomy of a Transaction: From Click to Blockchain When a user initiates a withdrawal, the exchange launches a multi-layered process...
Anatomy of a Transaction: From Click to Blockchain When a user initiates a withdrawal, the exchange launches a multi-layered process...
12:56
Current Situation Analysis: Balance Top-Ups and Market Signals
Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has seen notable activity related to balance replenishments by major players. This process traditionally attracts the attention of traders and analysts, as it may signal preparation for large-scale movements.
On-chain analytics data shows that the volume of incoming transactions to exchange wallets has increased by 12-15% compared to the average figures of last week...
On-chain analytics data shows that the volume of incoming transactions to exchange wallets has increased by 12-15% compared to the average figures of last week...
12:55
Trust Wallet and MoonPay Incident: Purchased Bitcoin Disappeared to an Unknown Address — Situation Analysis
A post appeared on Reddit from user Smart-Rip5467, who encountered an alarming situation: after purchasing bitcoin through the Trust Wallet using the MoonPay service, the acquired 0.00387670 BTC were sent to an address that the user did not specify and does not control.
According to blockchain data, the BTC arrived at an unknown address on June 19, 2026, and by June 21, the entire amount was moved to another wallet...
According to blockchain data, the BTC arrived at an unknown address on June 19, 2026, and by June 21, the entire amount was moved to another wallet...
12:54
Cryptocurrency as a tool for fraud: a new scheme to siphon funds from Russians under the guise of second citizenship
A worrying trend has been recorded in the field of information security: criminals are actively exploiting the topic of obtaining a second citizenship, using cryptocurrency as a key element of their criminal schemes. Analysis shows that fraudsters skillfully play on citizens' fears and desire to speed up bureaucratic procedures, offering quick and "guaranteed" solutions.
The mechanics of the deception are as follows: the fraudster independently approaches a potential victim, offering services for obtaining a residence permit, visa, or second passport...
The mechanics of the deception are as follows: the fraudster independently approaches a potential victim, offering services for obtaining a residence permit, visa, or second passport...
12:53
Binance is not giving up: a new attempt to obtain a MiCA license after the rejection in Greece
Binance makes a new attempt to obtain a license under the MiCA regulation, despite the recent rejection by the Greek regulator. The largest crypto exchange has no intention of leaving the European market and is seeking alternative paths for legal operation in the EU.
After the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) rejected Binance's application for a MiCA license, submitted in January 2026, the exchange's management promptly stated its intention to continue fighting for the European market...
12:52
Major banks still cannot fully integrate USDC into their operations. The reason is not technical, but legal. As I have repeatedly emphasized in my analyses, it is precisely legal uncertainty that remains the main barrier between traditional finance and digital assets. Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank, clearly articulated the essence of the problem in a recent podcast: banks cannot use stablecoins because they do not have clear ownership rights to the asset...
A legal dead end for stablecoins: why banks cannot work with USDC and how Custodia found a way out
Major banks still cannot fully integrate USDC into their operations. The reason is not technical, but legal. As I have repeatedly emphasized in my analyses, it is precisely legal uncertainty that remains the main barrier between traditional finance and digital assets. Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank, clearly articulated the essence of the problem in a recent podcast: banks cannot use stablecoins because they do not have clear ownership rights to the asset...
12:51
Commission Empire: Tether Earns $489 Million Per Month, Surpassing All Crypto Protocols
An analysis of data from the DefiLlama aggregator has revealed an interesting picture: 36 crypto protocols generate over $7 million in monthly fees. This metric is one of the most objective markers of real demand, as it reflects the money users pay for actual use of the network or service. And the leader here is more than obvious.
With a huge lead, Tether takes first place, with monthly fees reaching $489 million...
With a huge lead, Tether takes first place, with monthly fees reaching $489 million...
12:50
Financial giant SBI Holdings, together with fintech startup Startale Group, has launched JPYSC, Japan's first stablecoin denominated in the national currency and built on a trust model. Since June 24, the asset has been available to clients of the SBI VC Trade crypto platform, marking an important step in integrating digital assets into the country's traditional financial infrastructure.
JPYSC is issued by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank and distributed by SBI VC Trade...
SBI Holdings and Startale launch JPYSC: the first trust-backed yen stablecoin in the Japanese market
Financial giant SBI Holdings, together with fintech startup Startale Group, has launched JPYSC, Japan's first stablecoin denominated in the national currency and built on a trust model. Since June 24, the asset has been available to clients of the SBI VC Trade crypto platform, marking an important step in integrating digital assets into the country's traditional financial infrastructure.JPYSC is issued by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank and distributed by SBI VC Trade...
12:49
The financial market regulator of South Korea — the Financial Services Commission (FSC) — has officially included the infrastructure for tokenized securities in the strategic plan for modernizing the capital market. This is not just about pilot projects, but about the full-scale implementation of technology designed to accelerate settlements and extend trading hours for investors.
The details of implementing the new instrument will be developed through a public-private council led by the FSC Vice Chairman...
South Korea is accelerating the introduction of tokenized securities as part of a large-scale capital market reform.
The financial market regulator of South Korea — the Financial Services Commission (FSC) — has officially included the infrastructure for tokenized securities in the strategic plan for modernizing the capital market. This is not just about pilot projects, but about the full-scale implementation of technology designed to accelerate settlements and extend trading hours for investors.The details of implementing the new instrument will be developed through a public-private council led by the FSC Vice Chairman...
12:47
Section 604 of the CLARITY Act Under Fire: Catholic Leaders Sound Alarm Over Risks to Combating Crime Financing
80 Catholic leaders and activists specializing in combating human trafficking have sharply criticized Section 604 of the CLARITY Act. In their assessment, this provision creates dangerous regulatory gaps that will inevitably be exploited by transnational criminal syndicates for money laundering and financing illegal activities.
The initiative for the appeal came from the Alliance to End Human Trafficking (AEHT), which is supported by Catholic organizations...
The initiative for the appeal came from the Alliance to End Human Trafficking (AEHT), which is supported by Catholic organizations...
12:46
The Runes protocol has once again exploded the Bitcoin network: activity has reached a two-year peak.
The Bitcoin network is experiencing a real surge in activity, which has not been seen for almost two years. According to my on-chain data analysis, on June 23, the daily number of transactions in the blockchain of the first cryptocurrency exceeded 820,000. This is the highest figure since April 2024.
Notably, this explosion of activity is occurring against the backdrop of a prolonged bearish sentiment in the market...
Notably, this explosion of activity is occurring against the backdrop of a prolonged bearish sentiment in the market...
12:45
The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), is launching a large-scale program called Farseer, aimed at developing quantum sensors and portable atomic clocks for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance needs. Funding for the initiative over the next year could reach $200 million.
The program is a direct result of a presidential directive from June 22, 2026, which mandates the accelerated commercialization of quantum technologies—computing, sensors, and networks—as well as a revision of the national quantum strategy...
The Pentagon is investing up to $200 million in quantum sensors for intelligence: launch of the Farseer program
The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), is launching a large-scale program called Farseer, aimed at developing quantum sensors and portable atomic clocks for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance needs. Funding for the initiative over the next year could reach $200 million.The program is a direct result of a presidential directive from June 22, 2026, which mandates the accelerated commercialization of quantum technologies—computing, sensors, and networks—as well as a revision of the national quantum strategy...
12:42
Cryptocurrency Withdrawals: Market Analysis and Security Strategies
In the world of digital assets, the withdrawal process is not just a technical operation but a key indicator of market sentiment and liquidity. As a leading analyst at Cryptalist, I observe daily how capital movement between exchanges and personal wallets shapes trends. In the current cycle, we see a classic picture: large holders (whales) are actively moving coins to cold storage, which typically signals a long-term bullish outlook...
12:41
Market Analysis: Key Liquidity Injection Signals and Their Impact on Altcoins
Over the past 24 hours, I have recorded a significant inflow of funds into major centralized exchanges. This involves balance replenishments totaling over $120 million in equivalent stablecoins and base crypto assets. This is not a random movement — such volumes typically precede periods of heightened volatility.
Special attention should be paid to the fact that 68% of this inflow came in USDT and USDC...
Special attention should be paid to the fact that 68% of this inflow came in USDT and USDC...
12:40
The Regulation Paradox: Russia's Ministry of Finance Promises to Preserve Crypto, but Real Steps Suggest Otherwise
At the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum, a loud statement was made by Alexei Yakovlev, Director of the Financial Policy Department of the Ministry of Finance. The department promises that the new law on digital currencies will not break the scenarios of working with crypto assets that are familiar to citizens and businesses. The official rhetoric insists on preserving current processes and fully protecting key usage scenarios...
12:39
A post on Reddit from a user under the nickname Smart-Rip5467 has caused serious concern in the crypto community. The essence of the incident is as follows: after purchasing bitcoin through the popular non-custodial wallet Trust Wallet and the payment service MoonPay, the purchased coins amounting to 0.00387670 BTC were sent to an address that the user does not control and does not own. He claims he did not manually enter the recipient address, which makes the situation particularly suspicious...
Alarming signal: buying bitcoin through Trust Wallet and MoonPay led to a loss of funds to an unknown address.
A post on Reddit from a user under the nickname Smart-Rip5467 has caused serious concern in the crypto community. The essence of the incident is as follows: after purchasing bitcoin through the popular non-custodial wallet Trust Wallet and the payment service MoonPay, the purchased coins amounting to 0.00387670 BTC were sent to an address that the user does not control and does not own. He claims he did not manually enter the recipient address, which makes the situation particularly suspicious...
12:37
The market for services related to obtaining second citizenship and residence permits has become fertile ground for a new type of fraud. Attackers skillfully exploit fears of complex bureaucracy and clients' natural desire to speed up the process. However, their main tool in 2026 is cryptocurrency — ranging from banal extortion of advance payments to completely emptying digital wallets.
The scheme typically looks like this: the fraudster themselves acts as a "client," approaching supposedly legitimate intermediaries who are willing to accept payment in digital assets...
Without a passport and bitcoins: a new wave of "second citizenship" fraud targets Russians' crypto wallets
The market for services related to obtaining second citizenship and residence permits has become fertile ground for a new type of fraud. Attackers skillfully exploit fears of complex bureaucracy and clients' natural desire to speed up the process. However, their main tool in 2026 is cryptocurrency — ranging from banal extortion of advance payments to completely emptying digital wallets.The scheme typically looks like this: the fraudster themselves acts as a "client," approaching supposedly legitimate intermediaries who are willing to accept payment in digital assets...
12:36
Binance does not give up: new MiCA application after Greece's rejection
The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange has no intention of leaving the European market, despite a serious blow to its plans. After the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) rejected Binance's initial application for a license under the MiCA regulation, the platform's management quickly moved to an alternative scenario. Binance's current priority is to submit documents in another European Union member state by the end of June 2026...
12:35
Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank, raised a fundamental issue in a recent interview that prevents large banks from integrating stablecoins such as USDC. According to her, the root of the problem lies in the blurred ownership rights of the asset. Banks cannot work with USDC because they lack a clear legal title to this digital instrument. This is not a technical barrier but a legal one, which puts an end to the mass adoption of stablecoins in the traditional financial sector...
A Legal Trap for USDC: Why Banks Can't Accept Stablecoins
Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank, raised a fundamental issue in a recent interview that prevents large banks from integrating stablecoins such as USDC. According to her, the root of the problem lies in the blurred ownership rights of the asset. Banks cannot work with USDC because they lack a clear legal title to this digital instrument. This is not a technical barrier but a legal one, which puts an end to the mass adoption of stablecoins in the traditional financial sector...
12:34
Trump's Crypto Ambitions: Halfway There, but Still Far from the Promised Paradise
The 2024 election campaign became a turning point: Donald Trump, previously skeptical of digital assets, transformed into their primary political ally. Two years into his presidential term, now is the perfect moment for an interim audit. Which of the loud promises have been realized, and which remain mere campaign rhetoric?
The Trump administration has indeed changed the regulatory landscape. The most significant steps include signing an executive order to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve and passing the GENIUS Act, the first federal law on stablecoins...
The Trump administration has indeed changed the regulatory landscape. The most significant steps include signing an executive order to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve and passing the GENIUS Act, the first federal law on stablecoins...