Crypto news

10.08.2026
15:36

BingX launches protection program: compensation up to 100 USDT for the first trade in US stock futures

The cryptocurrency exchange and platform in the Web3 and artificial intelligence space BingX has announced the launch of a new initiative aimed at attracting beginner traders. As part of a limited-time campaign, new platform clients can receive compensation for losses of up to 100 USDT in the form of a bonus voucher if their first qualified trade in futures on US stocks turns out to be unprofitable...
15:35

MARA sold 23,000 BTC over six months: a survival strategy or a bet on liquidity?

майнинг mining The largest public bitcoin miner, MARA, continues to actively monetize its reserves. In the first half of the year, the company sold 23,093 BTC for approximately $1.6 billion, indicating a radical revision of its capital management approach. The average sale price was $70,631 per coin—noticeably below current market levels, pointing to the forced nature of these transactions.
As of June 30, the company's balance sheet held 35,577 BTC, valued at $2...
15:34

Strategy maneuvers: selling BTC to buy back shares and increasing reserves

Strategy 2025 Last week, from August 3 to 9, Strategy carried out a series of unconventional operations that drew the attention of the entire market. This refers to the sale of 1,690 BTC, with all proceeds subsequently directed toward buying back its own preferred shares of STRC. This is a bold move that demonstrates flexibility in capital management amid volatility in digital assets.
According to my analysis of the filing submitted to the SEC, the company sold bitcoins at an average price of $64,262 per coin, generating $108...
15:32

Attack on Coinsbuy: how hackers withdrew $8 million via TRON and Ethereum

social network hacking The cryptocurrency platform Coinsbuy fell victim to a large-scale coordinated attack, resulting in the theft of $8.07 million. The incident occurred on August 9 and affected two of the largest networks simultaneously — TRON and Ethereum. My analysis of on-chain data allows me to reconstruct the full picture of what happened.
Timeline of the hack: from a test transaction to mass withdrawals The attacker acted methodically and professionally...
15:31

North Korean hackers have armed themselves with local AI: a new era of cyberattacks on the crypto industry

Lazarus Group КНДР хакеры Analysis of recent cyber threats shows that the North Korean group Kimsuky, known for its attacks on the financial sector, has made a qualitative leap in tactics. My research indicates that the attackers are actively integrating local language models into their operations targeting cryptocurrency companies. This is not just experimentation, but a full-scale modernization of their attack arsenal.
Offline Tools: The Main Trump Card Local environments based on Ollama, GPT4All, and Msty have been discovered in the hackers' infrastructure...
15:30

Standard Chartered sees LINK potential at $200: a bet on asset tokenization

RWA tokenization My market analysis points to growing interest from institutional players in infrastructure projects, and the fresh forecast for Chainlink (LINK) is a clear confirmation of this. I have revised the long-term token valuation model and now see growth potential to $200 by the end of 2030. This is roughly a 25-fold increase from current levels around $8, and such optimism is based not on market conditions but on LINK's fundamental role as a key element in the tokenized assets ecosystem...
15:28

Withdrawing funds from crypto exchanges: a security strategy in times of volatility

Liquidity management and secure asset storage issues are coming to the forefront for every participant in the digital market. The withdrawal operation is not just a technical transaction, but a key element of a capital management strategy that requires a professional approach and an understanding of the current market conditions.
Technical aspects and fee costs In the current market phase, characterized by heightened volatility, it is critically important to consider network fees and transaction processing speeds...
15:27

How to properly top up your cryptocurrency exchange balance: expert instructions

Topping up your balance on a cryptocurrency exchange is the first and, perhaps, the most critical step for any trader. This is where the most mistakes are made, which can cost not only time but also money. As an analyst, I see every day how even experienced users overlook key nuances related to this process.
Main methods of depositing funds Today, there are several standard methods for funding a trading account...
15:26

Retail investors increased their investments on the Moscow Exchange to 142.9 billion rubles in July.

July 2026 became a landmark month for the Russian stock market: retail investors directed 142.9 billion rubles to the Moscow Exchange. This is not just a number — it is a marker of sustained retail interest in fixed-income instruments, which continues to reshape the demand structure.
The key driver is bonds. Individuals invested 100.9 billion rubles in debt securities, accounting for more than 70% of the total inflow...
15:24

Strategy is selling bitcoin again: STRC buyback and a new round of financial maneuvering

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has once again resorted to selling part of its bitcoin reserve. This week, the corporation sold 1,690 BTC worth $108.6 million, directing all proceeds to buy back its own preferred shares, STRC. This is already the second such deal in the last two weeks, signaling a fundamental shift in the company's approach to capital management.
After this operation, Strategy retains 840,447 BTC — the largest corporate holding of the leading cryptocurrency in the world...
15:23

AI assistant in Moscow region medicine: over a million prescriptions checked by neural network

The digital transformation of healthcare in the Moscow region has reached a new level. Over six months of operation, artificial intelligence has taken control of prescriptions, checking over one million medical orders. This is not just an experiment, but a truly working tool that is already integrated into the daily practice of Moscow region doctors.
How the verification system works The implementation of the assistant began in February 2026...
15:22

Katie Wood: Open AI is not a threat, but a catalyst for superprofits for OpenAI and Anthropic

Contrary to the dominant narrative, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood argues that the proliferation of open models with public weights is not an existential threat to industry leaders, but rather a powerful driver of their future dominance. The logic I see in this analysis flips conventional investor assumptions about competitive dynamics in the AI market on their head.
Wood's key thesis is built not on the traditional "displacement" model, but on a security paradox...
15:21

BingX launches First Trade Protection Program: up to 100 USDT compensation for beginners in US stock futures trading

The cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 and artificial intelligence company BingX has announced the launch of a new initiative aimed at attracting users to trade futures on shares of American companies. As part of a limited-time campaign, new platform clients can receive compensation for losses of up to 100 USDT in the form of a bonus voucher if their first qualifying trade turns out to be unprofitable...
15:19

MARA sold 23,093 BTC for $1.6 billion over six months: a survival strategy or a bet on liquidity?

майнинг mining From the beginning of January to the end of June, one of the largest public miners — MARA — carried out a massive sell-off of its bitcoin reserves. Over the six months, the company sold 23,093 BTC worth approximately $1.6 billion. This is not a spontaneous decision, but part of a well-thought-out strategy to finance operational activities, support expansion, and manage liquidity in a volatile market...
15:18

Strategic Maneuver: Strategy liquidated 1,690 BTC to strengthen its capital base

Strategy 2025 During the next phase of corporate balance sheet optimization, Strategy carried out a series of operations aimed at converting part of its crypto assets into liquidity. Between August 3 and 9, the firm sold 1,690 BTC, directing all proceeds to buy back its own preferred shares of class STRC. This move reflects management's drive to fine-tune the capital structure amid market volatility.
According to the disclosed information in the filing with the U...
15:17

Attack on Coinsbuy: how hackers withdrew $8 million via TRON and Ethereum — a detailed analysis

social network hacking The crypto platform Coinsbuy fell victim to a well-coordinated attack, resulting in the theft of $8.07 million on August 9. The incident affected two of the largest networks simultaneously—TRON and Ethereum—indicating a high level of preparedness on the part of the attackers. My analysis of on-chain data allows me to reconstruct the full picture of what happened.
Timeline and scale of the hack The attack began with a test transfer of 5 USDT on the TRON network—a typical technique for verifying control over a wallet...
15:16

Kimsuky masters offline AI: a new attack vector on the crypto industry

Lazarus Group КНДР хакеры The North Korean hacker group Kimsuky, known for its attacks on the financial sector, is moving to a new level of technological sophistication. During an analysis of their infrastructure, I discovered the use of local environments based on large language models (LLMs)—specifically, the Ollama, GPT4All, and Msty frameworks. This fundamentally changes the threat landscape for cryptocurrency companies...
15:15

Standard Chartered sees LINK potential at $200 by 2030: a bet on tokenization

RWA tokenization My market analysis shows that Chainlink (LINK) is becoming one of the most discussed assets in the context of institutional tokenization. According to the latest estimates I have reviewed in professional circles, the target price for LINK by the end of 2030 could reach $200. This implies a growth of roughly 25 times from current levels around $8, which looks ambitious but has real fundamental foundations behind it...
15:09

Withdrawing funds in cryptocurrency: everything an investor needs to know

Withdrawing funds is one of the key stages of working with digital assets, requiring special attention. In my practice, I have repeatedly observed how even experienced traders lose significant sums due to carelessness or a lack of understanding of transaction mechanics. Today, we will examine this process in detail, from the perspective of a professional analyst.
Main withdrawal methods There are several standard ways to withdraw funds from cryptocurrency platforms...
15:08

How to properly top up your crypto account balance: instructions for investors

The issue of liquidity management is one of the key aspects in the work of any crypto investor. Topping up a balance is the first and, perhaps, the most critical operation that every market participant encounters. The speed of entering a position, the size of fees, and the safety of funds depend on how correctly it is performed.
Main ways to deposit funds Today, there are several standard methods of depositing: bank transfer (SEPA, SWIFT), depositing fiat money through P2P platforms, as well as a direct cryptocurrency transaction from an external wallet...
15:07

The AI market in Russia: a leap to 830 billion rubles by 2030 — my scenario analysis

The Russian artificial intelligence market ended 2025 with an impressive result: volume grew by 29.7%, reaching 316.1 billion rubles. Over two years, the figure has doubled, indicating a structural rather than a cyclical acceleration. However, behind these numbers lies a deeper transformation: companies are shifting from purchasing expensive equipment to renting computing power and implementing ready-made solutions...
15:05

Retail investors poured 142.9 billion rubles into the Moscow Exchange: record demand for bonds

July 2026 became a landmark month for the Russian stock market: retail investors channeled 142.9 billion rubles into the Moscow Exchange. This is not just a number — it is a marker of shifting sentiment in the retail segment, where priorities are increasingly moving toward debt instruments.
The key driver is bonds. Individuals invested 100.9 billion rubles in them, accounting for more than 70% of the total volume...
15:04

Forced Maneuver Strategy: Strategy sells Bitcoin again to save preferred shares STRC

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has again resorted to selling part of its bitcoin reserve. This week, the corporation sold 1,690 BTC for $108.6 million, directing all proceeds to buy back its own preferred shares STRC. This move is not a whim but a forced measure to support a financial instrument that the market stubbornly refuses to value at par.
After this transaction, Strategy retains 840,447 BTC — the largest corporate stockpile of the first cryptocurrency in the world...
15:02

AI assistant in Moscow region medicine: over a million prescriptions have passed digital control

An AI-powered digital assistant, deployed in the Moscow region's healthcare system in February 2026, has checked over one million medical prescriptions in six months. This is a significant milestone that demonstrates how algorithms are gradually becoming an integral part of clinical practice.
The tool operates in two modes — during in-person patient visits and during telemedicine consultations when a current prescription needs to be extended or adjusted...
15:01

Katie Wood: open AI models are not a threat, but a growth catalyst for OpenAI and Anthropic

Contrary to the widespread fear that publishing open weights of AI models undermines the business of leading labs, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood offers a radically different view. In her conviction, open source is not a "time bomb" for OpenAI and Anthropic, but a powerful lever that will only strengthen their market dominance.
Wood argues that the main danger of open models lies not in competition at all...
15:00

MARA sold 23,093 BTC over six months: $1.6 billion for operational needs and a strategic maneuver

майнинг mining Major public miner MARA sold 23,093 BTC worth approximately $1.6 billion in the first half of 2025. These funds were used to cover operating expenses, finance expansion, and optimize liquidity. The average sale price was $70,631 per coin—an important marker reflecting market conditions amid volatility.
As of June 30, the company held 35,577 BTC on its balance sheet, valued at $2.08 billion. Of this amount, 9,270 BTC were allocated to an asset management program: 4,742 BTC were lent to third parties, and 4,528 BTC were used as collateral...
14:59

Strategic Maneuver: Strategy sold 1,690 BTC to buy back STRC

Strategy 2025 Last week, from August 3 to 9, Strategy carried out a significant market operation: it sold 1,690 bitcoins, directing all proceeds to buy back its own preferred shares STRC. This decision reflects a fine-tuning of capital amid volatility in digital assets, and I see this not merely as a liquidation of a position, but as a well-considered step to optimize the financing structure.
According to my analysis of data from the SEC filing, revenue from BTC sales amounted to $108...
14:57

Attack on Coinsbuy: how hackers withdrew $8 million via TRON and Ethereum

social network hacking The crypto platform Coinsbuy fell victim to a coordinated attack, resulting in attackers withdrawing $8.07 million from the TRON and Ethereum networks. The incident occurred on August 9, and my analysis of on-chain data allows me to reconstruct the full picture of what happened.
Timeline of the hack: from a test transaction to a large-scale withdrawal The attacker acted methodically. The first step was a test transaction of 5 USDT on the TRON network — a typical technique for verifying control over a wallet...
14:56

North Korean hackers have armed themselves with local AI for attacks on the crypto industry.

Lazarus Group КНДР хакеры An analysis of the latest cyber threats reveals a troubling trend: the North Korean group Kimsuky, known for its operations against the financial sector, is actively integrating local artificial intelligence systems into its attack chains. This is no longer just experimentation, but a full-scale rearmament of the hacker arsenal.
Offline AI in the hands of attackers My research, based on data from South Korean cybersecurity experts, has revealed that Kimsuky's infrastructure hosts local environments for large language models (LLMs) built on platforms such as Ollama, GPT4All, and Msty...
14:55

Standard Chartered sees potential for LINK to rise to $200: a bet on asset tokenization

RWA tokenization My market analysis indicates that Chainlink (LINK) is becoming one of the key beneficiaries of the global trend toward tokenization of real-world assets (RWA). In my latest review, I estimate the growth potential of this token at approximately 25 times from current levels around $8, which implies reaching the $200 mark by the end of 2030.
At the core of this optimistic scenario lies Chainlink's positioning as critically important infrastructure for the entire tokenized asset ecosystem...