10.08.2026
14:51
Withdrawing funds from crypto exchanges: strategies, fees, and risks in 2024
Withdrawing funds is the final and perhaps the most critical stage of interaction with any cryptocurrency platform. For a professional trader, this is not just a technical operation, but an entire process that requires strategic planning. Your real costs and capital safety directly depend on how competently you approach asset withdrawal.
Key channels and their features Today, there are three main ways to withdraw digital assets: fiat transfer to a bank card, a blockchain network transaction (cryptocurrency), and P2P exchange...
Key channels and their features Today, there are three main ways to withdraw digital assets: fiat transfer to a bank card, a blockchain network transaction (cryptocurrency), and P2P exchange...
14:49
How to Safely and Quickly Top Up Your Cryptocurrency Exchange Balance: A Complete Guide
Liquidity management is a fundamental skill for any trader, and topping up your balance on a crypto exchange is the first entry point into the world of digital assets. However, despite its apparent simplicity, this process is fraught with many nuances, from network selection to fee costs. In this material, I will break down the key strategies and pitfalls to consider when depositing funds.
Choosing a method: fiat or cryptocurrency First of all, decide on the type of asset...
Choosing a method: fiat or cryptocurrency First of all, decide on the type of asset...
14:47
The question of true decentralization of stablecoins has once again come to the forefront. Tether Limited, the issuer of the largest stablecoin USDT, retains full control over every issued token, regardless of where it is held. This means the company can freeze the assets of any holder — including Russians — at its own discretion or, even more concerning, at the direct instruction of the U.S. administration...
Tether keeps its finger on the pulse: will the USDT issuer be able to freeze Russians' assets at the command of the United States?
The question of true decentralization of stablecoins has once again come to the forefront. Tether Limited, the issuer of the largest stablecoin USDT, retains full control over every issued token, regardless of where it is held. This means the company can freeze the assets of any holder — including Russians — at its own discretion or, even more concerning, at the direct instruction of the U.S. administration...
14:46
The Russian artificial intelligence market is undergoing a phase of active transformation. By the end of 2025, its volume grew by 29.7% and reached 316.1 billion rubles. Over two years, this figure has doubled, indicating a systemic shift in the economy—from pilot projects to large-scale industrial implementation.
However, behind the average figures lies a structural reorganization. Funds that were previously directed toward purchasing expensive equipment are now increasingly going toward renting computing power and integrating ready-made solutions...
The AI market in Russia: rapid growth to 830 billion rubles by 2030
The Russian artificial intelligence market is undergoing a phase of active transformation. By the end of 2025, its volume grew by 29.7% and reached 316.1 billion rubles. Over two years, this figure has doubled, indicating a systemic shift in the economy—from pilot projects to large-scale industrial implementation.However, behind the average figures lies a structural reorganization. Funds that were previously directed toward purchasing expensive equipment are now increasingly going toward renting computing power and integrating ready-made solutions...
14:44
July 2026 became a landmark month for the stock market: retail investors poured 142.9 billion rubles into securities on the Moscow Exchange. This is an impressive figure that confirms the sustained interest of retail investors in equity instruments, despite volatility and external shocks.
The key trend of the month is a shift in preferences toward the debt market. 100.9 billion rubles were directed into bonds, accounting for more than 70% of the total inflow...
Retail investors directed a record 142.9 billion rubles to the Moscow Exchange in July: a bet on bonds and defensive assets
July 2026 became a landmark month for the stock market: retail investors poured 142.9 billion rubles into securities on the Moscow Exchange. This is an impressive figure that confirms the sustained interest of retail investors in equity instruments, despite volatility and external shocks.The key trend of the month is a shift in preferences toward the debt market. 100.9 billion rubles were directed into bonds, accounting for more than 70% of the total inflow...
14:42
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has again resorted to selling bitcoins to stabilize its preferred stock STRC. During the week from August 3 to 9, 1,690 BTC were sold for $108.6 million, with all proceeds directed toward repurchasing the securities.
This is the second consecutive week the company has acted as a net seller: previously, it disposed of 1,638 BTC. As a result, Strategy's balance sheet holds 840,447 BTC — the largest corporate reserve of the leading cryptocurrency in the world...
Strategy is selling bitcoin again: STRC buyback and dollar reserve growth to $4.65 billion
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has again resorted to selling bitcoins to stabilize its preferred stock STRC. During the week from August 3 to 9, 1,690 BTC were sold for $108.6 million, with all proceeds directed toward repurchasing the securities.This is the second consecutive week the company has acted as a net seller: previously, it disposed of 1,638 BTC. As a result, Strategy's balance sheet holds 840,447 BTC — the largest corporate reserve of the leading cryptocurrency in the world...
14:41
The digital transformation of healthcare in the Moscow region has reached a fundamentally new level. Over six months of operation, the neural network assistant has checked over 1 million medical prescriptions, which has become an important marker of the maturity of the Russian medical AI market.
The system, launched in February 2026, automatically evaluates each prescription against 15 key criteria...
AI assistant in the Moscow region has checked over a million medical prescriptions: a new standard of digital medicine
The digital transformation of healthcare in the Moscow region has reached a fundamentally new level. Over six months of operation, the neural network assistant has checked over 1 million medical prescriptions, which has become an important marker of the maturity of the Russian medical AI market.The system, launched in February 2026, automatically evaluates each prescription against 15 key criteria...
14:40
Swedish investment company H100 Group has completed the strategic acquisition of NSD (formerly known as WR Start), increasing its bitcoin reserve by 2,455.37 BTC to reach 3,506.4 BTC. This deal marks the largest acquisition in the European segment of public bitcoin treasuries, confirming the growing market consolidation among institutional holders of digital assets.
Deal Mechanics and Key Metrics Notably, the transaction was structured on a "Bitcoin-for-Bitcoin" basis — without involving fiat currency...
H100 Group has grown its bitcoin reserve to 3,506 BTC: the largest deal in the European treasury segment.
Swedish investment company H100 Group has completed the strategic acquisition of NSD (formerly known as WR Start), increasing its bitcoin reserve by 2,455.37 BTC to reach 3,506.4 BTC. This deal marks the largest acquisition in the European segment of public bitcoin treasuries, confirming the growing market consolidation among institutional holders of digital assets.Deal Mechanics and Key Metrics Notably, the transaction was structured on a "Bitcoin-for-Bitcoin" basis — without involving fiat currency...
14:39
An analysis of the operating activities of one of the largest public miners demonstrates massive pressure on the industry. From January to June, MARA sold 23,093 BTC for approximately $1.6 billion. These funds were used to cover operating costs, finance expansion programs, and maintain liquidity — a standard set of measures for miners in a volatile market.
The average selling price for the half-year was recorded at $70,631 per coin...
MARA sold 23,093 BTC for $1.6 billion over six months: a liquidity strategy or a risk to the balance sheet?
An analysis of the operating activities of one of the largest public miners demonstrates massive pressure on the industry. From January to June, MARA sold 23,093 BTC for approximately $1.6 billion. These funds were used to cover operating costs, finance expansion programs, and maintain liquidity — a standard set of measures for miners in a volatile market.The average selling price for the half-year was recorded at $70,631 per coin...
14:38
Between August 3 and 9, Strategy, a company known for its massive investments in the first cryptocurrency, carried out an uncharacteristic operation: it sold 1,690 BTC, directing all proceeds to buy back its own preferred shares, STRC. This is a step I view as a fine-tuning of the capital structure amid market turbulence.
According to my analysis of data from the quarterly report filed with the SEC, revenue from the bitcoin sale amounted to $108...
Strategy maneuvers: selling BTC to buy back STRC and building up the dollar reserve
Between August 3 and 9, Strategy, a company known for its massive investments in the first cryptocurrency, carried out an uncharacteristic operation: it sold 1,690 BTC, directing all proceeds to buy back its own preferred shares, STRC. This is a step I view as a fine-tuning of the capital structure amid market turbulence.According to my analysis of data from the quarterly report filed with the SEC, revenue from the bitcoin sale amounted to $108...
14:36
The cryptocurrency platform Coinsbuy fell victim to a large-scale coordinated attack that simultaneously affected the TRON and Ethereum networks. The total damage amounted to $8.07 million, and my analysis of on-chain data allows me to reconstruct the details of this complex multi-step operation that occurred on August 9.
Timeline of the attack: from a test transfer to a large-scale withdrawal of funds The attacker acted methodically...
$8 Million Coinsbuy Hack: Attack on Two Blockchains and Strange Team Behavior
Coinsbuy, a cryptocurrency payment platform, has suffered a security breach resulting in losses of approximately $8 million. The attack targeted two blockchains, and the team's subsequent actions have raised questions within the community.
The cryptocurrency platform Coinsbuy fell victim to a large-scale coordinated attack that simultaneously affected the TRON and Ethereum networks. The total damage amounted to $8.07 million, and my analysis of on-chain data allows me to reconstruct the details of this complex multi-step operation that occurred on August 9.Timeline of the attack: from a test transfer to a large-scale withdrawal of funds The attacker acted methodically...
14:35
Analysis of recent cyber threats shows that the North Korean group Kimsuky has shifted to a new tactic: integrating local large language models (LLMs) into its attack chains. The focus is on cryptocurrency exchanges, fintech platforms, and investment companies where significant liquid assets circulate. This is not just reconnaissance, but systematic preparation for high-precision operations.
During a technical investigation of the attackers' infrastructure, isolated LLM environments based on open-source solutions Ollama, GPT4All, and Msty were discovered...
Kimsuky: North Korean hackers have armed themselves with local AI to strike the crypto industry
Analysis of recent cyber threats shows that the North Korean group Kimsuky has shifted to a new tactic: integrating local large language models (LLMs) into its attack chains. The focus is on cryptocurrency exchanges, fintech platforms, and investment companies where significant liquid assets circulate. This is not just reconnaissance, but systematic preparation for high-precision operations.During a technical investigation of the attackers' infrastructure, isolated LLM environments based on open-source solutions Ollama, GPT4All, and Msty were discovered...
14:29
Withdrawing Cryptocurrency: A Complete Guide to Security and Transaction Speed
The question of withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets is not just a technical procedure, but a key element of capital management strategy. In my practice, I constantly encounter the fact that even experienced traders underestimate the nuances of this process, which leads to losses of time and money. Today we will analyze all aspects: from fees to security.
Main withdrawal methods: fiat and cryptocurrency There are two fundamentally different paths...
Main withdrawal methods: fiat and cryptocurrency There are two fundamentally different paths...
14:28
How to safely and quickly top up a crypto account: an analyst's guide
The issue of funding a trading account is the first thing everyone entering the world of cryptocurrencies encounters. At first glance, the procedure seems trivial, but in practice, there are many hidden pitfalls: from fees and processing speed to risks associated with choosing the wrong method. I will break down the key aspects you need to consider to ensure your funds reach the exchange or wallet without losses or delays...
14:26
The issuer of the largest stablecoin, Tether Limited, retains full control over every issued USDT, regardless of where the token is stored. This means that any Russian holder of the asset could face a freeze of funds by the company's decision. This statement was made by the Chairman of PSB, Petr Fradkov, whose bank is actively developing its own payment infrastructure, A7.
The banker emphasized that such precedents have already occurred, and this concerns not only owners involved in illegal activities...
Critical vulnerability: Tether is able to freeze the USDT of any Russian citizen at the command of the United States.
The issuer of the largest stablecoin, Tether Limited, retains full control over every issued USDT, regardless of where the token is stored. This means that any Russian holder of the asset could face a freeze of funds by the company's decision. This statement was made by the Chairman of PSB, Petr Fradkov, whose bank is actively developing its own payment infrastructure, A7.The banker emphasized that such precedents have already occurred, and this concerns not only owners involved in illegal activities...
14:25
The Russian artificial intelligence market is demonstrating impressive momentum: by the end of 2025, it grew by 29.7%, reaching 316.1 billion rubles. Over the past two years, the market has doubled in size—this is not just statistics, but a marker of deep structural changes that I observe in the industry.
Behind the average figures lies a shift in development phases. Funds that were previously directed toward purchasing expensive equipment are now increasingly flowing into renting computing capacity and implementing ready-made solutions...
The AI market in Russia: a leap to 830 billion rubles by 2030 — my analysis
The Russian artificial intelligence market is demonstrating impressive momentum: by the end of 2025, it grew by 29.7%, reaching 316.1 billion rubles. Over the past two years, the market has doubled in size—this is not just statistics, but a marker of deep structural changes that I observe in the industry.Behind the average figures lies a shift in development phases. Funds that were previously directed toward purchasing expensive equipment are now increasingly flowing into renting computing capacity and implementing ready-made solutions...
14:24
In July 2026, retail investors directed a record 142.9 billion rubles to the Moscow Exchange stock market. This figure reflects not just an influx of liquidity, but a clear shift in retail preferences: debt instruments continue to dominate, while interest in equities shows explosive but targeted growth.
Investment Structure: A Conservative Lean The bulk of the funds — 100.9 billion rubles — was placed in bonds...
Retail investors increased their investments on the Moscow Exchange to 142.9 billion rubles: a bet on bonds and a turning point in the trading structure
In July 2026, retail investors directed a record 142.9 billion rubles to the Moscow Exchange stock market. This figure reflects not just an influx of liquidity, but a clear shift in retail preferences: debt instruments continue to dominate, while interest in equities shows explosive but targeted growth.Investment Structure: A Conservative Lean The bulk of the funds — 100.9 billion rubles — was placed in bonds...
14:22
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) continues to offload its bitcoin reserves. 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 serious pressure on the company's capital.
Strategy retains 840,447 BTC — the largest corporate stockpile of the leading cryptocurrency in the world...
Strategy is selling bitcoin again: emergency support for STRC or a forced measure?
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) continues to offload its bitcoin reserves. 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 serious pressure on the company's capital.Strategy retains 840,447 BTC — the largest corporate stockpile of the leading cryptocurrency in the world...
14:21
Artificial intelligence in the Moscow region has checked over a million medical prescriptions.
The Moscow region continues to actively implement artificial intelligence technologies in the healthcare system. Since February 2026, an AI-based digital assistant has been helping local doctors, and during this time it has already checked over one million medication prescriptions. This is a significant step in automating routine processes that directly affects the quality of medical care.
How the verification system works The developed algorithm operates in automatic mode and analyzes each prescription against 15 key criteria...
How the verification system works The developed algorithm operates in automatic mode and analyzes each prescription against 15 key criteria...
14:20
The Swedish company H100 Group has completed the acquisition of NSD (formerly known as WR Start), marking a significant event for the European market of public bitcoin treasuries. As a result of the deal, the company's reserve increased by 2,455.37 BTC, reaching an impressive 3,506.4 BTC.
This transaction stands out not only for its scale but also for its structure. The acquisition was carried out under a "Bitcoin-for-Bitcoin" scheme, meaning without traditional cash payments — the assets were exchanged directly for cryptocurrency...
H100 Group strengthens its position: bitcoin reserve reaches 3,506 BTC after record deal
The Swedish company H100 Group has completed the acquisition of NSD (formerly known as WR Start), marking a significant event for the European market of public bitcoin treasuries. As a result of the deal, the company's reserve increased by 2,455.37 BTC, reaching an impressive 3,506.4 BTC.This transaction stands out not only for its scale but also for its structure. The acquisition was carried out under a "Bitcoin-for-Bitcoin" scheme, meaning without traditional cash payments — the assets were exchanged directly for cryptocurrency...
14:19
From January to June of this year, one of the largest public miners — MARA — carried out a large-scale sell-off of its bitcoin reserves. Over six months, the company sold 23,093 BTC, raising approximately $1.6 billion. The average sale price was $70,631 per coin. These funds were directed toward covering operating costs, financing growth programs, and maintaining liquidity.
At the end of the reporting period, June 30, MARA's balance sheet held 35,577 BTC, equivalent to $2...
MARA sold 23,093 BTC worth $1.6 billion over six months — a survival strategy or a bet on liquidity?
From January to June of this year, one of the largest public miners — MARA — carried out a large-scale sell-off of its bitcoin reserves. Over six months, the company sold 23,093 BTC, raising approximately $1.6 billion. The average sale price was $70,631 per coin. These funds were directed toward covering operating costs, financing growth programs, and maintaining liquidity.At the end of the reporting period, June 30, MARA's balance sheet held 35,577 BTC, equivalent to $2...
14:17
During the latest phase of financial maneuvering, covering the period from August 3 to August 9, Strategy decided to sell part of its bitcoin reserve. The volume of coins sold amounted to 1,690 BTC, and all proceeds were directed toward the buyback of its own preferred shares, STRC. This is a step that I view as a fine-tuning of the balance between liquidity and the long-term strategy of accumulating the digital asset...
Buyback strategy: Strategy realized 1,690 BTC to strengthen capital
During the latest phase of financial maneuvering, covering the period from August 3 to August 9, Strategy decided to sell part of its bitcoin reserve. The volume of coins sold amounted to 1,690 BTC, and all proceeds were directed toward the buyback of its own preferred shares, STRC. This is a step that I view as a fine-tuning of the balance between liquidity and the long-term strategy of accumulating the digital asset...
14:16
The cryptocurrency platform Coinsbuy fell victim to a well-coordinated hacking operation, resulting in $8.07 million being withdrawn from its wallets on the TRON and Ethereum blockchains on August 9. My analysis of on-chain data shows that the attack was carefully planned and executed with a high degree of technical preparation.
Timeline and scale of the hack The attacker began with a reconnaissance transaction of 5 USDT on the TRON network to test control over the wallets...
Attack on Coinsbuy: 8 million dollars evaporated in TRON and Ethereum networks
The cryptocurrency platform Coinsbuy fell victim to a well-coordinated hacking operation, resulting in $8.07 million being withdrawn from its wallets on the TRON and Ethereum blockchains on August 9. My analysis of on-chain data shows that the attack was carefully planned and executed with a high degree of technical preparation.Timeline and scale of the hack The attacker began with a reconnaissance transaction of 5 USDT on the TRON network to test control over the wallets...
14:15
A worrying trend has emerged in the world of cyber threats: the North Korean group Kimsuky, known for its attacks on the financial sector, is actively integrating local artificial intelligence systems into its operations. My colleagues at the South Korean analytics center Genians conducted an in-depth study of this hacker group's infrastructure and found that it has moved from simply testing AI to fully deploying large language models (LLMs) in combat conditions...
Kimsuky's AI arsenal: North Korean hackers shift to local language models for attacks on the crypto industry
A worrying trend has emerged in the world of cyber threats: the North Korean group Kimsuky, known for its attacks on the financial sector, is actively integrating local artificial intelligence systems into its operations. My colleagues at the South Korean analytics center Genians conducted an in-depth study of this hacker group's infrastructure and found that it has moved from simply testing AI to fully deploying large language models (LLMs) in combat conditions...
14:09
Crypto Asset Withdrawal: A Complete Guide to Safely Securing Your Profits
The issue of withdrawing funds is one of the key aspects of managing digital assets. It is the final stage of any successful investment strategy, and it should not be underestimated. In my practice, I have repeatedly observed how a poorly chosen moment or method of transferring funds negated weeks of expectations and market analysis.
Main channels and their features Today, a trader has access to two fundamentally different paths: withdrawing to a bank card or account, and transferring to a cryptocurrency exchange for subsequent conversion...
Main channels and their features Today, a trader has access to two fundamentally different paths: withdrawing to a bank card or account, and transferring to a cryptocurrency exchange for subsequent conversion...
14:07
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 crucial step for any trader, regardless of their experience. How competently you approach this process determines not only how quickly you can start trading, but also the safety of your funds. In my practice, I have repeatedly seen even experienced investors lose money due to an incorrectly chosen deposit method...
14:06
Issuer control over a stablecoin is not an abstraction but a harsh reality. Tether Limited, which issues USDT, retains full authority over every token, regardless of where it is held. This means that any Russian holder of the asset could face a unilateral freeze of funds. This state of affairs was stated directly by PSB Chairman Petr Fradkov, whose bank is actively developing its own settlement infrastructure based on the ruble stablecoin A7...
Tether keeps everyone on the hook: why Russians' USDT is under threat of blocking at the command of the United States
Issuer control over a stablecoin is not an abstraction but a harsh reality. Tether Limited, which issues USDT, retains full authority over every token, regardless of where it is held. This means that any Russian holder of the asset could face a unilateral freeze of funds. This state of affairs was stated directly by PSB Chairman Petr Fradkov, whose bank is actively developing its own settlement infrastructure based on the ruble stablecoin A7...
14:05
The Russian artificial intelligence market ended 2025 with an impressive result: growth reached 29.7%, and the volume hit 316.1 billion rubles. This means the market has doubled in two years—a dynamic that points to structural transformation, not mere inertia.
Behind the average figures lies a shift in development phases. Funds previously directed toward purchasing expensive equipment are now flowing into renting computing capacity and deploying ready-made solutions...
AI Market in Russia: Breakthrough to 830 Billion Rubles by 2030 — My Analysis of Three Scenarios
The Russian artificial intelligence market ended 2025 with an impressive result: growth reached 29.7%, and the volume hit 316.1 billion rubles. This means the market has doubled in two years—a dynamic that points to structural transformation, not mere inertia.Behind the average figures lies a shift in development phases. Funds previously directed toward purchasing expensive equipment are now flowing into renting computing capacity and deploying ready-made solutions...
14:03
July 2026 became a landmark month for the Russian stock market: retail investors channeled 142.9 billion rubles into the Moscow Exchange. This is an impressive figure that demonstrates sustained retail interest in domestic securities, despite volatility and external challenges. Particularly noteworthy is the growth in equity investments—it reached 25.1 billion rubles, 1.9 times higher than the figures for the same period last year...
Retail investors increased their investments: July inflow on the Moscow Exchange reached 142.9 billion rubles
July 2026 became a landmark month for the Russian stock market: retail investors channeled 142.9 billion rubles into the Moscow Exchange. This is an impressive figure that demonstrates sustained retail interest in domestic securities, despite volatility and external challenges. Particularly noteworthy is the growth in equity investments—it reached 25.1 billion rubles, 1.9 times higher than the figures for the same period last year...
14:02
Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has once 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 is already the second such deal in the last two weeks, signaling a shift in capital management priorities.
According to my analysis of the filing submitted to the SEC, the sales were carried out between August 3 and 9 at an average price of $64,262 per coin...
Strategy is selling bitcoin again: STRC buyback and a new round of treasury strategy
Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has once 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 is already the second such deal in the last two weeks, signaling a shift in capital management priorities.According to my analysis of the filing submitted to the SEC, the sales were carried out between August 3 and 9 at an average price of $64,262 per coin...