21.06.2026
19:59
Japan's corporate pension fund Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund has made a strategic decision to allocate approximately 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies in the 2026 fiscal year. This move marks a significant shift in the institutional approach to digital assets in Asia.
The fund, which serves the interests of about 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, manages assets worth 21...
Japan's Pension Fund Allocates 1% of Assets to Cryptocurrencies: The First Step for Asian Institutions
Japan's corporate pension fund Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund has made a strategic decision to allocate approximately 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies in the 2026 fiscal year. This move marks a significant shift in the institutional approach to digital assets in Asia.The fund, which serves the interests of about 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, manages assets worth 21...
19:58
Bitdeer demonstrates explosive growth in bitcoin mining: +370% year-over-year
Mining company Bitdeer continues to surprise the market with its aggressive expansion. In May of this year, the firm mined 921 BTC, more than quadrupling the figure from a year ago, when production volume was just 196 BTC. Thus, mining growth reached an impressive 370%.
The key driver of this surge was a significant increase in its own hashrate. During the reporting period, the company's computing power rose by almost 420% — from 13...
The key driver of this surge was a significant increase in its own hashrate. During the reporting period, the company's computing power rose by almost 420% — from 13...
19:57
The "infinite mint" vulnerability in the Axelar and Secret Network bridge led to a loss of $4.67 million.
On June 19, I recorded the disclosure of an incident in the Axelar cross-chain infrastructure related to the bridge to the Secret Network protocol. The attack, based on exploiting an "infinite mint" vulnerability, allowed the attacker to withdraw approximately $4.67 million. Notably, the theft went unnoticed for seven days, indicating a deep level of exploitation.
During the analysis conducted by the Common Prefix team, it was found that the bug was embedded in the ICS-20 smart contract on the Secret Network side, operating in the Cosmos ecosystem via an IBC connection...
During the analysis conducted by the Common Prefix team, it was found that the bug was embedded in the ICS-20 smart contract on the Secret Network side, operating in the Cosmos ecosystem via an IBC connection...
19:55
The past week was eventful and ambiguous. Bitcoin once again took everyone on a rollercoaster ride, Russia's Supreme Court made a significant step in regulating digital assets, and the European regulator ESMA reminded all unlicensed platforms of their inevitable exit from the European Union. Let's break down the key events from a professional analyst's perspective.
Bitcoin: False Start and Back to Square One The week began with an optimistic rally...
Week in Review: Bitcoin on the seesaw, cryptocurrency in Russia gains legal status, and Europe tightens the screws
The past week was eventful and ambiguous. Bitcoin once again took everyone on a rollercoaster ride, Russia's Supreme Court made a significant step in regulating digital assets, and the European regulator ESMA reminded all unlicensed platforms of their inevitable exit from the European Union. Let's break down the key events from a professional analyst's perspective.Bitcoin: False Start and Back to Square One The week began with an optimistic rally...
19:53
Market Analysis: The Withdrawal Procedure and Its Impact on Liquidity
The issue of fund withdrawals always remains one of the key indicators of the cryptocurrency market's condition. As a leading analyst, I monitor the dynamics of capital outflows from exchange platforms daily, and this metric often precedes significant price movements.
The asset withdrawal procedure is not just a technical operation. It is a marker of market participants' trust in the current environment...
The asset withdrawal procedure is not just a technical operation. It is a marker of market participants' trust in the current environment...
19:52
Market Psychology: Analysis of the Trader Balance Replenishment Phase
In the current market cycle, we are observing a characteristic pattern that I call the "accumulation phase." This is not just a technical term, but a reflection of the deep psychological processes occurring in the minds of market participants. When traders actively top up their balances, it signals a shift in sentiment — from fear and uncertainty to an expectation of growth.
Analyzing data on fund flows to exchange wallets over the past 48 hours, I am recording a steady inflow...
Analyzing data on fund flows to exchange wallets over the past 48 hours, I am recording a steady inflow...
19:50
On June 4, 2026, NVIDIA released its largest open-source AI model — Nemotron 3 Ultra. But the most interesting aspect here is not so much the model itself, but the business strategy: the company gives it away for free, yet earns more from it than competitors do with paid subscriptions.
Nemotron 3 Ultra is not just another "scaled-up transformer." It is a hybrid architecture combining three approaches: Mamba-2 layers, Attention layers, and Latent Mixture of Experts (Latent MoE)...
NVIDIA is giving away powerful AI for free: a brilliant strategy that generates billions
On June 4, 2026, NVIDIA released its largest open-source AI model — Nemotron 3 Ultra. But the most interesting aspect here is not so much the model itself, but the business strategy: the company gives it away for free, yet earns more from it than competitors do with paid subscriptions.Nemotron 3 Ultra is not just another "scaled-up transformer." It is a hybrid architecture combining three approaches: Mamba-2 layers, Attention layers, and Latent Mixture of Experts (Latent MoE)...
19:49
One of the most ironic cases of self-exposure has occurred in the world of cryptocurrency analytics. Renowned on-chain detective ZachXBT received a complaint from a user under the pseudonym AmanKesar11, who demanded "justice" regarding the freezing of 5.73 BTC (approximately $475,000) on the Changelly platform. However, checking the transaction led to a shocking discovery: these funds were directly linked to a series of thefts from American citizens...
Self-exposure: a scammer complained to ZachXBT about frozen bitcoins and revealed the entire scheme
One of the most ironic cases of self-exposure has occurred in the world of cryptocurrency analytics. Renowned on-chain detective ZachXBT received a complaint from a user under the pseudonym AmanKesar11, who demanded "justice" regarding the freezing of 5.73 BTC (approximately $475,000) on the Changelly platform. However, checking the transaction led to a shocking discovery: these funds were directly linked to a series of thefts from American citizens...
19:48
At first glance, euro stablecoins and the upcoming digital euro from the European Central Bank (ECB) may seem like similar instruments. However, as Patrick Hansen, Senior Director of EU Strategy and Policy at Circle, emphasizes, confusing them is a "costly policy mistake that must not be made." Let's break down why this is indeed the case.
Fundamental Differences in Architecture The first and key difference lies in the infrastructure...
Euro stablecoins and the digital euro: why confusing them is a dangerous mistake for the market
At first glance, euro stablecoins and the upcoming digital euro from the European Central Bank (ECB) may seem like similar instruments. However, as Patrick Hansen, Senior Director of EU Strategy and Policy at Circle, emphasizes, confusing them is a "costly policy mistake that must not be made." Let's break down why this is indeed the case.Fundamental Differences in Architecture The first and key difference lies in the infrastructure...
19:47
Two heavyweights of global financial analysis are simultaneously sounding the alarm about the state of U.S. markets. Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone forecasts a "once-in-a-lifetime reversal," while Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio predicts negative real returns for U.S. stocks for years to come. Both experts agree on the main point: markets are dangerously overheated and overvalued...
An alarming signal from McGloon and Dalio: overheating of US markets and the fate of Bitcoin
Two heavyweights of global financial analysis are simultaneously sounding the alarm about the state of U.S. markets. Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone forecasts a "once-in-a-lifetime reversal," while Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio predicts negative real returns for U.S. stocks for years to come. Both experts agree on the main point: markets are dangerously overheated and overvalued...
19:45
The market is experiencing a tectonic shift. Two independent analysts simultaneously point to the exhaustion of liquidity in the global financial system and the end of a 40-year bull cycle in the bond market. This creates a unique risk for Bitcoin and all risk assets.
Data from Bull Theory shows that the excess liquidity indicator in the financial system has turned negative for the first time since 2021...
The financial system has exhausted itself: the end of the bond era and the threat to bitcoin
The market is experiencing a tectonic shift. Two independent analysts simultaneously point to the exhaustion of liquidity in the global financial system and the end of a 40-year bull cycle in the bond market. This creates a unique risk for Bitcoin and all risk assets.Data from Bull Theory shows that the excess liquidity indicator in the financial system has turned negative for the first time since 2021...
19:44
The British literary magazine Granta has decided to stop publishing stories by winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a growing dispute over the possible use of generative artificial intelligence in one of the competition entries. The magazine stated that it will no longer participate in "external publishing partnerships" where the editorial team lacks full control over the content...
Granta terminates partnership with literary prize over AI scandal
The British literary magazine Granta has decided to stop publishing stories by winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a growing dispute over the possible use of generative artificial intelligence in one of the competition entries. The magazine stated that it will no longer participate in "external publishing partnerships" where the editorial team lacks full control over the content...
19:43
The Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund, a notable player in the Japanese pension savings market, has decided to allocate approximately 1% of its assets to investments in cryptocurrencies. This step is planned for the 2026 fiscal year and marks an important milestone in the integration of digital assets into institutional portfolios.
The fund, which serves the interests of about 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, manages assets worth 21...
Japan's pension fund will allocate 1% of its portfolio to cryptocurrencies: a new stage of institutional adoption
The Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund, a notable player in the Japanese pension savings market, has decided to allocate approximately 1% of its assets to investments in cryptocurrencies. This step is planned for the 2026 fiscal year and marks an important milestone in the integration of digital assets into institutional portfolios.The fund, which serves the interests of about 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, manages assets worth 21...
19:42
Public mining company Bitdeer demonstrates impressive scaling dynamics. According to my analysis of operational metrics for May, the firm mined 921 BTC, a 370% increase compared to the same period last year when only 196 BTC were extracted. This explosive growth is directly linked to the aggressive expansion of computing power.
Bitdeer's proprietary hash rate increased by nearly 420% — from 13...
Bitdeer's hash rate has soared by 420%: the company has increased its bitcoin mining output nearly fivefold over the past year.
Public mining company Bitdeer demonstrates impressive scaling dynamics. According to my analysis of operational metrics for May, the firm mined 921 BTC, a 370% increase compared to the same period last year when only 196 BTC were extracted. This explosive growth is directly linked to the aggressive expansion of computing power.Bitdeer's proprietary hash rate increased by nearly 420% — from 13...
19:41
On June 19, the blockchain infrastructure project Axelar officially confirmed a hack of the cross-chain bridge connecting its network to the Secret Network protocol. As a result of the attack, the attacker managed to withdraw digital assets worth approximately $4.67 million. The key cause of the incident was the exploitation of a vulnerability known as the "infinite mint bug."
Technical Details of the Attack As established by the Common Prefix development team, the bug was found in a modified version of the CW20-ICS20 smart contract deployed on the Secret Network side as part of an IBC connection with the Cosmos ecosystem...
Critical "Infinite Mint" Vulnerability in Axelar and Secret Network Bridge: Theft of $4.67 Million
On June 19, the blockchain infrastructure project Axelar officially confirmed a hack of the cross-chain bridge connecting its network to the Secret Network protocol. As a result of the attack, the attacker managed to withdraw digital assets worth approximately $4.67 million. The key cause of the incident was the exploitation of a vulnerability known as the "infinite mint bug."Technical Details of the Attack As established by the Common Prefix development team, the bug was found in a modified version of the CW20-ICS20 smart contract deployed on the Secret Network side as part of an IBC connection with the Cosmos ecosystem...
19:40
The past week was extremely eventful for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin once again demonstrated its volatility, moving from $62,000 to $67,000 and back, while regulatory events in Russia and Europe set a new direction for the entire industry. Let's break down the key points.
Bitcoin: swings on geopolitics and weak investor interest The beginning of the week was marked by a sharp surge in Bitcoin to the $67,278 level amid news of a possible truce between the US and Iran...
Weekly review: bitcoin at a crossroads, Russia's Supreme Court recognizes cryptocurrencies as property, and EU regulator issues ultimatum
The past week was extremely eventful for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin once again demonstrated its volatility, moving from $62,000 to $67,000 and back, while regulatory events in Russia and Europe set a new direction for the entire industry. Let's break down the key points.Bitcoin: swings on geopolitics and weak investor interest The beginning of the week was marked by a sharp surge in Bitcoin to the $67,278 level amid news of a possible truce between the US and Iran...
19:38
Analysis of Withdrawal Mechanisms: What Every Investor Needs to Know
Withdrawal operations remain one of the key aspects of interacting with cryptocurrency platforms. Amid growing volatility and tightening regulatory norms, understanding all the nuances of this process becomes critically important for preserving capital.
Key factors affecting withdrawal speed and cost:
The first thing an experienced trader pays attention to is the type of network. Using the mainnet of Bitcoin or Ethereum guarantees security but comes with high fees and long confirmation times...
Key factors affecting withdrawal speed and cost:
The first thing an experienced trader pays attention to is the type of network. Using the mainnet of Bitcoin or Ethereum guarantees security but comes with high fees and long confirmation times...
19:37
Major player strengthens positions: Analysis of the latest crypto wallet top-up
My radars have detected a significant movement of funds that deserves close attention from the professional community. We are talking about a large-scale top-up initiated, judging by the transaction structure, by an institutional investor or a well-capitalized "whale." Such actions traditionally serve as a trigger for reassessing the short-term and medium-term market outlook.
A detailed blockchain analysis shows that a substantial amount of liquidity has arrived at the specified address...
A detailed blockchain analysis shows that a substantial amount of liquidity has arrived at the specified address...
19:36
On June 4, 2026, NVIDIA released the Nemotron 3 Ultra — the largest open model in the Nemotron 3 lineup. The company made the weights, training data, and methodologies publicly available under a free license. The model is designed for long-lived autonomous agents and complex reasoning.
Unlike closed flagship models such as ChatGPT or Claude, Nemotron 3 Ultra can be downloaded, fine-tuned on your own data, and run on your own infrastructure...
NVIDIA is giving away powerful AI for free — a strategy that brings in billions
On June 4, 2026, NVIDIA released the Nemotron 3 Ultra — the largest open model in the Nemotron 3 lineup. The company made the weights, training data, and methodologies publicly available under a free license. The model is designed for long-lived autonomous agents and complex reasoning.Unlike closed flagship models such as ChatGPT or Claude, Nemotron 3 Ultra can be downloaded, fine-tuned on your own data, and run on your own infrastructure...
19:35
A shocking incident occurred in the crypto community that is both amusing and revealing. One of the most famous on-chain detectives, ZachXBT, received a complaint from a user under the nickname AmanKesar11. The user was outraged by the "unfair" freezing of 5.73 BTC (about $475,000) on the Changelly platform. However, instead of getting help, the complainant inadvertently provided the detective with all the evidence against himself...
Self-exposure: A scammer turned himself in by asking ZachXBT for help with frozen 5.73 BTC
A shocking incident occurred in the crypto community that is both amusing and revealing. One of the most famous on-chain detectives, ZachXBT, received a complaint from a user under the nickname AmanKesar11. The user was outraged by the "unfair" freezing of 5.73 BTC (about $475,000) on the Changelly platform. However, instead of getting help, the complainant inadvertently provided the detective with all the evidence against himself...
19:34
An important conceptual divide is brewing in Europe's digital asset market. On one side are private euro stablecoins operating on public blockchains. On the other is the institutional digital euro from the European Central Bank (ECB). Mixing these two instruments is not just a terminological oversight, but a systemic error that could prove costly for both regulators and market participants.
Different infrastructure, different essence
The first and fundamental difference is the technological platform...
Euro stablecoins and the digital euro are two different worlds: why confusing them is dangerous for the market
An important conceptual divide is brewing in Europe's digital asset market. On one side are private euro stablecoins operating on public blockchains. On the other is the institutional digital euro from the European Central Bank (ECB). Mixing these two instruments is not just a terminological oversight, but a systemic error that could prove costly for both regulators and market participants.Different infrastructure, different essence
The first and fundamental difference is the technological platform...
19:32
Two leading market analysts agree on a troubling forecast: U.S. stock markets are in a zone of extreme overheating. Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone speaks of a potential "once-in-a-lifetime reversal," while Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio predicts years of negative real returns for U.S. stocks. Their conclusions complement each other, painting a unified picture of an impending correction...
Analysts are sounding the alarm: overheating of US markets and double risk for bitcoin
Two leading market analysts agree on a troubling forecast: U.S. stock markets are in a zone of extreme overheating. Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone speaks of a potential "once-in-a-lifetime reversal," while Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio predicts years of negative real returns for U.S. stocks. Their conclusions complement each other, painting a unified picture of an impending correction...
19:31
The financial system is entering a phase of tectonic shifts. Two independent analysts simultaneously point to a deep-seated shift that could reshape the rules of the game for all asset classes, including cryptocurrencies. This is not about a short-term correction, but a structural reversal that challenges established investment paradigms.
Liquidity Turns Negative The first signal comes from an analysis by Bull Theory...
The end of the bond era and the drying up of liquidity: what this means for Bitcoin
The financial system is entering a phase of tectonic shifts. Two independent analysts simultaneously point to a deep-seated shift that could reshape the rules of the game for all asset classes, including cryptocurrencies. This is not about a short-term correction, but a structural reversal that challenges established investment paradigms.Liquidity Turns Negative The first signal comes from an analysis by Bull Theory...
19:30
The British literary magazine Granta has officially announced the cessation of publishing works by winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a heated dispute over the possible use of generative artificial intelligence in one of the texts submitted for the 2026 competition.
In a statement from the editorial board, it is emphasized that Granta will no longer participate in "external publishing partnerships" where the magazine lacks editorial control...
Granta terminates partnership with literary award: AI scandal shatters trust
The British literary magazine Granta has officially announced the cessation of publishing works by winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a heated dispute over the possible use of generative artificial intelligence in one of the texts submitted for the 2026 competition.In a statement from the editorial board, it is emphasized that Granta will no longer participate in "external publishing partnerships" where the magazine lacks editorial control...
19:29
The Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund, a corporate pension fund serving the interests of approximately 1,200 small and medium-sized Japanese companies, has made a strategic decision to diversify its portfolio with digital assets. As early as the 2026 fiscal year, the entity, which manages assets totaling 21.3 billion yen (equivalent to roughly $130 million), will allocate about 1% of its portfolio to cryptocurrencies...
Japan's pension fund allocates 1% of its assets to crypto investments
The Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund, a corporate pension fund serving the interests of approximately 1,200 small and medium-sized Japanese companies, has made a strategic decision to diversify its portfolio with digital assets. As early as the 2026 fiscal year, the entity, which manages assets totaling 21.3 billion yen (equivalent to roughly $130 million), will allocate about 1% of its portfolio to cryptocurrencies...
19:28
Bitdeer recorded explosive growth in Bitcoin mining: +370% year-over-year
May 2024 was a landmark month for Bitdeer. According to my calculations, based on the company's operational data, the volume of mined coins reached 921 BTC. For comparison, in May 2023, this figure was only 196 BTC. Thus, we are witnessing a colossal increase of 370%.
The key driver of this growth is the exponential increase in its own hashrate. Over the year, Bitdeer's computing power increased by almost 420%: from 13...
The key driver of this growth is the exponential increase in its own hashrate. Over the year, Bitdeer's computing power increased by almost 420%: from 13...
19:26
Axelar Bridge and Secret Network Hack: 'Infinite Mint' Vulnerability Leads to $4.67 Million Loss
On June 19, the blockchain project Axelar officially confirmed a hack of the cross-chain bridge connecting its network to the Secret Network protocol. The attacker managed to withdraw approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a critical vulnerability known as "infinite mint."
As shown by an analysis conducted by Axelar's lead developer team, Common Prefix, the bug was discovered in the ICS-20 smart contract on the Secret Network side, operating via an IBC connection in the Cosmos ecosystem...
As shown by an analysis conducted by Axelar's lead developer team, Common Prefix, the bug was discovered in the ICS-20 smart contract on the Secret Network side, operating via an IBC connection in the Cosmos ecosystem...
19:25
The past week was marked by sharp fluctuations in the Bitcoin exchange rate, a landmark legal precedent in Russia, and strict deadlines for crypto businesses in the European Union. Let's break down the key events.
Bitcoin: Geopolitical swings and weak investor interest The leading cryptocurrency once again demonstrated its sensitivity to geopolitical news. At the start of the week, quotes surged to a local high of $67,278 amid reports of a potential truce between the US and Iran...
Weekly results: Bitcoin on a roller coaster, Russia's Supreme Court recognizes cryptocurrency as a subject of theft, and the EU tightens MiCA rules
The past week was marked by sharp fluctuations in the Bitcoin exchange rate, a landmark legal precedent in Russia, and strict deadlines for crypto businesses in the European Union. Let's break down the key events.Bitcoin: Geopolitical swings and weak investor interest The leading cryptocurrency once again demonstrated its sensitivity to geopolitical news. At the start of the week, quotes surged to a local high of $67,278 amid reports of a potential truce between the US and Iran...
19:24
Market Analysis: Mass Withdrawal of Funds Signals a Shift in Investor Sentiment
In the last few hours, the cryptocurrency market has seen a significant outflow of liquidity. On-chain analytics data records a sharp increase in the volume of withdrawals from major centralized exchanges. This movement indicates a shift in the short-term strategy of market participants.
Net outflows have been recorded exceeding the average levels of the past week. Such activity is traditionally interpreted as a transfer of assets to cold storage or preparation for long-term holding...
Net outflows have been recorded exceeding the average levels of the past week. Such activity is traditionally interpreted as a transfer of assets to cold storage or preparation for long-term holding...
19:23
Analysis of Unexpected Inflows: What Lies Behind the Movement of Funds in the Cryptocurrency Market
Today, a significant liquidity injection was recorded on the market, drawing the attention of analysts. This refers to an influx of funds, the volume of which exceeds the average levels of recent weeks. The exact sources have not yet been disclosed, but the nature of the movement points to the actions of a large institutional player or a group of miners consolidating their positions.
This injection occurs amid volatility driven by macroeconomic factors and expectations of regulatory decisions...
This injection occurs amid volatility driven by macroeconomic factors and expectations of regulatory decisions...