Crypto news

26.06.2026
22:01

Strategy holds course amid investigations and capital pressure as Saylor bets on bitcoin

Michael Saylor, founder and visionary of Strategy, has finally broken his silence. On June 26, he published a statement on X confirming that the company remains committed to its Bitcoin strategy despite growing pressure. This is Saylor's first public appearance in a long time, and it coincides with the start of an investigation by the law firm Rosen Law Firm, which is examining whether Strategy's top executives misled investors regarding five securities offerings...
22:00

Four tokens have plummeted to all-time lows following Binance's delisting announcement.

The market once again demonstrates a harsh reality: Binance's announcement of the upcoming delisting of four tokens triggered an immediate crash, sending three of them to absolute price lows. The decision by the largest exchange, which will take effect on July 10, 2026, affected Alchemix (ALCX), Ardor (ARDR), NFPrompt (NFP), and Marlin (POND).
The market reaction was immediate and ruthless. The biggest blow hit small-cap tokens: NFPrompt and Marlin lost about 20% of their value in the first hours after the news was published...
21:59

Qblox and HPE join forces to create hybrid computing systems

quantum computers квантовые компьютеры 2 Dutch quantum processor control system developer Qblox has officially announced a strategic partnership with American technology giant Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). Under this collaboration, the companies plan to integrate Qblox's specialized hardware into HPE's high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure solutions.
The primary focus of the joint effort is to create testbeds for algorithm development, ensure software compatibility, and conduct system benchmarking of hybrid classical-quantum systems...
21:58

Polymarket hits the billion mark: the annual revenue of the prediction platform has exceeded $1 billion.

Polymarket The decentralized event prediction platform Polymarket has reached a significant milestone: its annual revenue has exceeded the $1 billion mark. This impressive result is a logical consequence of aggressive expansion into the U.S. market, which began just six weeks ago—after the platform opened access to users from the United States without a mandatory waiting list.
Sharp Surge in U.S. Activity According to data from the analytics platform Dune Analytics, the daily trading volume on the U...
21:57

Hyperliquid has been added to the MAS "Red List": what this means for the DeFi sector

Singapore cryptocurrency On June 26, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) added the website of the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid to its "Investor Alert List" (IAL). The portal of the Hyper Foundation organization was also included in the same list. This regulatory action is not a direct ban or enforcement measure, but it signals increased scrutiny of platforms that may mislead users regarding their licensing status...
21:56

Shanghai startup Taiyi Quantum has raised $44 million for next-generation quantum computing.

Shanghai-based startup Taiyi Quantum, specializing in the development of quantum computers, has successfully closed a pre-seed funding round of 300 million yuan, equivalent to approximately $44 million. The leading investors were venture capital firms Gaorong Venture Capital and IDG Capital.
The company is led by Liu Hongbin, a former architect of Azure Quantum at Microsoft. Under his leadership, Taiyi Quantum has focused on building a quantum computer based on neutral ytterbium atoms...
21:55

StablecoinX lists on Nasdaq: a new era for public crypto infrastructures

Yesterday, June 26, a landmark event occurred for the digital asset market: StablecoinX completed its merger with the SPAC company TLGY Acquisition Corp. and officially became a public company. From that moment, its shares began trading on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker USDE.
What lies behind this listing? StablecoinX positions itself not just as a stablecoin issuer, but as a full-fledged public infrastructure platform for the Ethena ecosystem...
21:52

Massive capital outflow: Analysis of the current situation with fund withdrawals from crypto exchanges

In recent days, the market has seen a noticeable trend of increasing withdrawal volumes from major cryptocurrency exchanges. This phenomenon certainly deserves close attention from the professional community, as such movements often precede significant changes in market conditions.
Analyzing transaction chains, we see that investors prefer to move their assets to cold wallets and decentralized protocols...
21:51

The market records active replenishment: what is behind the liquidity inflow

Over the past few hours, we have observed a significant inflow of funds into leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This process, which I call "active replenishment," indicates a shift in sentiment among major players.
Volumes and dynamics. The total inflow of stablecoins and base assets (BTC, ETH) exceeded $450 million. This is the highest figure in the last two weeks. Particularly notable is the growth on Binance and Coinbase, where replenishment volumes increased by 37% compared to the average daily value...
21:50

Changpeng Zhao proposes freezing Satoshi's bitcoins: protection against quantum threat

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has made an unexpected proposal: give Satoshi Nakamoto 12 months to move his bitcoins, and if no action is taken, freeze those coins permanently. This suggestion came in the context of an upcoming quantum upgrade to the network, which Zhao believes poses a threat to the security of old wallets.
The Quantum Threat and Why It Matters Zhao warns that if nothing is done, Satoshi's coins stored in Pay-To-Public-Key (P2PK) format will become easy prey for attackers once quantum computing reaches a critical level...
21:48

GPT-5.6 from OpenAI: The flagship model Sol is already here, but access to it is strictly limited

OpenAI has officially introduced the GPT-5.6 model family, confirming that this generation will set a new performance benchmark in the artificial intelligence industry. However, access to the new release is currently a strict privilege. Only a narrow circle of verified partners, approved by U.S. government agencies, will be able to evaluate the capabilities of GPT-5.6. Business users and developers will have to wait: a mass launch is expected in the coming weeks...
21:47

Unsecured Crypto Lending: SurfCash Assesses Solvency Based on Wallet History

The traditional financial system is blind to an entire segment of economically active people—those who store and spend money outside of banks. Analyst Stacy Muir has thoroughly examined the SurfCash service, which offers a radically different approach: issuing loans based on a wallet's on-chain history, rather than salary certificates or bank statements.
This is not just a niche solution. It concerns millions of people worldwide...
21:46

Seilor Holds the Line: Strategy Confirms Bitcoin Course Amid Investigation and Capital Pressure

Michael Saylor has emerged from the information shadows for the first time in a long while. On June 26, he published a statement on X confirming that Strategy remains committed to its bitcoin strategy. This public appearance comes amid two alarming signals: an investigation by the law firm Rosen Law Firm and growing pressure on the company's capital structure.
Investigation and Saylor's Silence Lawyers from Rosen Law Firm have initiated proceedings to determine whether Strategy's top management misled investors regarding five securities issuances...
21:45

Four tokens crashed after Binance's delisting announcement: Alchemix, Ardor, NFPrompt, and Marlin set new all-time lows.

Binance has confirmed that it will cease support for four tokens starting July 10, 2026: Alchemix (ALCX), Ardor (ARDR), NFPrompt (NFP), and Marlin (POND). The decision resulted from a routine review in which the exchange assessed liquidity, network security, team activity, and regulatory compliance. This triggered a massive sell-off in the market.
Immediate Market Reaction Immediately after the announcement, three of the four tokens—Alchemix, NFPrompt, and Marlin—hit new all-time lows...
21:44

Qblox and HPE join forces to create hybrid computing systems

quantum computers квантовые компьютеры 2 Dutch company Qblox, specializing in quantum processor control systems, has announced a strategic partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). Under the agreement, the parties intend to integrate Qblox hardware with HPE's high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructures.
This collaboration aims to create testbeds that will enable the development and testing of algorithms, ensure software compatibility, and conduct system benchmarking of hybrid classical-quantum systems...
21:43

Polymarket: The annual revenue of the prediction platform exceeded $1 billion.

Polymarket The decentralized prediction market Polymarket is demonstrating impressive financial results. The platform's annual revenue, calculated based on current indicators, has surpassed the $1 billion mark for the first time. This surge in activity occurred just six weeks after the project team opened access to the American version of the service, removing the waiting list.
Explosive Trading Growth Amid Lifting of Restrictions Analytical data confirms a significant acceleration...
21:42

MAS places Hyperliquid on the "gray list": what this means for DeFi platforms

singapore crypto сингапур криптовалюты The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) continues to tighten the screws on cryptocurrency platforms operating without a local license. On June 26, the popular perp-DEX Hyperliquid, along with the website of its associated organization Hyper Foundation, was added to the so-called "Investor Alert List" (IAL).
It is important to understand that inclusion in the IAL is not a direct ban or sanction...
21:41

Shanghai's Taiyi Quantum raises $44 million for quantum computing: a new round in the technology race

Chinese startup Taiyi Quantum, specializing in the development of quantum computers, has successfully closed a pre-seed funding round of 300 million yuan, equivalent to approximately $44 million. The round was led by leading venture capital firms Gaorong Venture Capital and IDG Capital, highlighting strong investor interest in promising quantum technology fields.
Behind Taiyi Quantum's development is Liu Hongbin, a former Azure Quantum architect at Microsoft, giving the project a solid technological foundation...
21:40

StablecoinX's Debut on Nasdaq: A New Era for Stablecoins and Ethena

IPO-min The digital asset market is experiencing a historic moment: StablecoinX, a company specializing in infrastructure solutions for the Ethena ecosystem, has officially listed on the Nasdaq. The merger with SPAC company TLGY Acquisition Corp. was completed on June 26, and since that day, the platform's shares have been trading under the ticker USDE. This event marks the first time a public company directly associated with stablecoins has been listed on the largest U...
21:38

Capital Outflow Analysis: What Lies Behind the Mass Withdrawal of Funds from Crypto Exchanges

Over the past 24 hours, we have observed a significant outflow of liquidity from major centralized platforms. The net withdrawal volume exceeded $500 million, making it one of the highest figures in the last quarter. This is not a random fluctuation — it is a clear signal of a shift in sentiment among institutional and retail market participants.
Analyzing the structure of the outflow, two key factors stand out...
21:37

Key point: Analysis of the current dynamics of replenishing balances on cryptocurrency exchanges

In recent hours, the market has seen a significant influx of funds onto trading platforms. On-chain indicator data records a steady increase in the volume of incoming transactions to the largest centralized exchanges. This is a classic signal that, in my practice, often precedes periods of heightened volatility.
Analyzing the structure of these transfers, one can highlight the dominance of large "whale" wallets...
21:36

Changpeng Zhao proposes freezing Satoshi's bitcoins: protection from quantum threat or violation of principles?

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has made a radical proposal: give Satoshi Nakamoto 12 months to move his bitcoins before a quantum network upgrade. If the coins are not moved, they would be frozen forever.
According to Zhao's estimates, only about 20 million coins would remain in the new protocol, as the rest would be locked. This is how he describes the consequences of the proposed freeze on inactive wallets...
21:34

OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.6: exclusive access for a select few and hidden risks for the market.

OpenAI has officially announced GPT-5.6 — a new generation of language models that promises to be a breakthrough in the artificial intelligence industry. However, despite the bold claims, only a select few will gain access to the new model at launch: a narrow circle of verified partners approved by U.S. government agencies. Business users and developers will be able to connect to GPT-5.6 only in the coming weeks, and in my opinion, this signals a fundamental shift in OpenAI's strategy toward strict control over technology...
21:33

Unsecured loans: how on-chain history replaces bank statements

The traditional financial system assesses creditworthiness through salary certificates, bank statements, and bureau scoring. But what about those whose income and expenses occur exclusively on the blockchain? The market is finding a solution: services that analyze a wallet's on-chain history to issue loans are becoming a new frontier in DeFi lending.
This refers to the SurfCash platform, which offers a completely different approach to evaluating a borrower...
21:31

Strategy holds its ground: Strategy reaffirms commitment to Bitcoin amid investigation and stock crash

Michael Saylor broke his silence for the first time in a long while. On June 26, he published a statement confirming that Strategy remains unwavering in its bet on Bitcoin. This statement came amid two alarming signals simultaneously: a legal investigation by Rosen Law Firm and growing pressure on the company's capital structure.
Lawyers at Rosen Law Firm are investigating whether Strategy's top management misled investors regarding five securities offerings...
21:30

Four tokens collapsed after the delisting announcement on Binance: NFPrompt and Marlin updated their historical lows.

Binance has decided to delist four tokens, and the market reacted with an immediate crash. Trading of Alchemix (ALCX), Ardor (ARDR), NFPrompt (NFP), and Marlin (POND) will be suspended starting July 10, 2026. On the very day of the announcement, three of the four assets hit new all-time lows, confirming extremely low liquidity and a lack of buying interest.
Mass Exodus: Traders Abandon Positions The most painful blow hit the smaller tokens...
21:29

Qblox and HPE join forces to create hybrid computing systems

Dutch company Qblox, specializing in the development of quantum processor control systems, has officially announced a strategic partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). As part of this collaboration, deep integration of Qblox hardware with HPE's high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructures is planned. This event marks an important step towards creating practical hybrid computing that combines classical and quantum approaches...
21:28

Polymarket reaches $1 billion in annual revenue: analytics and trends

Polymarket The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket has reached a significant milestone: its annual revenue has exceeded $1 billion. This threshold was crossed just six weeks after the company opened access to U.S. users without a prior waitlist. Such rapid growth indicates the maturity of the prediction market and growing trust in crypto-oriented solutions.
According to Dune Analytics data, the daily trading volume on the U...
21:27

Singapore's regulator has placed Hyperliquid on its "red list": what this means for DeFi

singapore crypto сингапур криптовалюты On June 26, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) added the website of the perpetual DEX Hyperliquid, as well as the portal of the Hyper Foundation organization, to its "Investor Alert List." This list includes services that may be mistakenly perceived by users as licensed and regulated entities.
Source: MAS. It is important to emphasize: being placed on this list is not a block, a ban on activity, or the application of enforcement measures...
21:26

Quantum startup Taiyi Quantum has raised $44 million to build a next-generation computer.

Shanghai-based startup Taiyi Quantum has successfully closed a pre-seed funding round of 300 million yuan, equivalent to approximately $44 million. The round was led by renowned venture capital firms Gaorong Venture Capital and IDG Capital, reflecting strong investor interest in quantum computing in China.
Who is behind the project The company is led by Liu Hongbin, a former Azure Quantum architect at Microsoft...