Crypto news

21.06.2026
17:46

NVIDIA is giving away powerful AI for free — and making more money than its competitors from it

On June 4, 2026, NVIDIA released Nemotron 3 Ultra, the largest open-source artificial intelligence model in the Nemotron 3 line. The model weights, training data, and training methodologies have been made publicly available under a permissive 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 proprietary data, and run on your own infrastructure...
17:45

Scandalous blunder: scammer turned himself in by asking ZachXBT to unlock bitcoins

A story that could serve as the plot of a detective series unfolded in the cryptocurrency space. On-chain detective ZachXBT received a message from a user under the nickname AmanKesar11 complaining about the "unfair" freezing of 5.73 BTC (approximately $475,000) on the Changelly platform. However, the investigation revealed something far more serious: these funds were directly linked to a series of thefts targeting U...
17:43

Euro stablecoins and the digital euro: why confusing them is a fatal mistake for regulators

A conceptual fork is brewing in Europe's digital asset market, which many are still ignoring. This concerns the fundamental difference between euro stablecoins (e-money tokens under the MiCA classification) and the upcoming digital euro from the European Central Bank (ECB). Confusing these two instruments is not just a terminological oversight, but a costly policy mistake that could distort the entire trajectory of European crypto regulation...
17:42

US Market Overheating: McGlone and Dalio Warn of Risks for Bitcoin

Two authoritative analysts simultaneously point to a critical overvaluation of U.S. stock markets. Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone speaks of a "once-in-a-lifetime reversal," while Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio forecasts negative real returns for U.S. stocks for years to come. Both agree on one thing: markets are dangerously overheated.
McGlone: Bitcoin as a harbinger of a crash McGlone notes that the market "dominoes" have already begun to fall...
17:41

Liquidity is drying up, the era of bonds is over: what this means for bitcoin

The financial system is undergoing a fundamental shift that could rewrite the rules of the game for all asset classes, including Bitcoin. Two independent analytical signals indicate that the familiar paradigm, based on an abundance of cheap money, is coming to an end.
The Disappearance of Excess Liquidity A key indicator — the measure of excess cash in the financial system — has turned negative for the first time since 2021...
17:39

The literary magazine Granta terminates partnership due to AI dispute: details of the scandal

AI fake news fakes The British literary magazine Granta has decided to stop publishing stories by winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a high-profile scandal involving suspicions of using artificial intelligence in creating one of the competition entries. This decision highlights the growing tension in the literary world surrounding the adoption of generative models.
The magazine stated that it is withdrawing from any external publishing partnerships where it does not have full editorial control...
17:38

Japan's pension fund allocates 1% of assets to cryptocurrencies — a new signal of institutional adoption

Venture, Institutional digest The Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund, a corporate pension fund serving approximately 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises in Japan, has made a strategic decision to allocate about 1% of its assets to cryptocurrency investments. This investment is expected to be implemented in the 2026 fiscal year.
The fund manages 21.3 billion yen, equivalent to approximately $130 million. Thus, the planned investment volume in digital assets will amount to around $1...
17:38

Bitdeer demonstrates explosive growth in bitcoin mining: +370% year-over-year

mining May 2024 became a landmark month for the mining company Bitdeer. According to my calculations based on operational data, the volume of mined coins increased by 370% year-over-year — from 196 BTC in May 2023 to 921 BTC in May 2024. This is one of the highest growth rates among public miners in the current cycle.
The driver of this growth was a massive expansion of its own hashrate. Over the year, the company increased it by nearly 420% — from 13...
17:36

Axelar Bridge and Secret Network Hack: 'Infinite Mint' Vulnerability Leads to $4.67 Million Loss

hackers, fund transfer On June 19, the blockchain project Axelar officially confirmed the hack of the cross-chain bridge connecting its network with the Secret Network protocol. The attacker managed to withdraw approximately $4.67 million by exploiting a critical vulnerability known as the "infinite mint bug."
Attack Details According to an analysis conducted by the Common Prefix team, the primary developer of Axelar, the bug was found in a modified ICS-20 smart contract operating on the Secret Network side within the Cosmos IBC connection...
17:35

Weekly results: Bitcoin on an emotional rollercoaster, while in Russia cryptocurrency has been equated to property

Weekly Summary The digital asset market wrapped up another week full of contrasts. The leading cryptocurrency experienced classic "roller coaster" movements, Russia's legal system took a significant step in recognizing cryptocurrencies, and the European regulator finally tightened the rules of the game. We break down the key events.
Bitcoin: False Start and Back to Square One The beginning of the week inspired optimism: Bitcoin surged from $64,000 to a local high of $67,278 on Binance...
17:29

Analysis of the Withdrawal Procedure: Key Aspects and Risks for Investors

In the world of cryptocurrencies, the withdrawal process is one of the most critical operations requiring heightened attention. As a leading analyst at Cryptalist, I observe daily how even experienced traders make mistakes at this stage, leading to asset loss or transaction delays.
Key Stages and Technical Nuances Withdrawing funds from crypto exchanges or wallets involves several mandatory steps: identity verification, confirmation of the destination address, and setting the transaction fee...
17:28

Current Market Analysis: Key Trends and Forecasts

The cryptocurrency market continues to show signs of recovery after the recent correction. Over the past 24 hours, the total market capitalization has increased by 3.2%, reaching $2.1 trillion. Bitcoin, the flagship asset, is trading near the $67,500 level, which is 2.8% higher than the previous close.
Altcoin Dynamics Ethereum is showing steady growth, rising 4.1% to $3,450. Among the leaders in growth are Solana (+6...
17:27

Free AI Monster from NVIDIA: How Nemotron 3 Ultra Turns Openness into Gold

On June 4, 2026, NVIDIA did something that turned the AI market upside down: it released Nemotron 3 Ultra, the largest open model in the Nemotron 3 line. Weights, training data, and training methodologies—all of this was made publicly available under a free license. But don't rush to think this is just an act of charity. Behind it lies a cold-blooded business calculation that brings NVIDIA more than any paid service from its competitors...
17:25

A crypto scammer turned himself in by complaining to ZachXBT about the blocking of 5.73 BTC

A major failure in the world of cybersecurity: an attacker who lost access to 5.73 BTC (approximately $475,000) on the Changelly platform himself sought help from the well-known on-chain detective ZachXBT, unaware that he would thereby expose his criminal activity.
The incident, already dubbed one of the most bizarre in the crypto community, began with a complaint from a user under the nickname AmanKesar11...
17:24

Euro stablecoins vs. Digital Euro: Why confusing them is a critical mistake for the market

Recently, a dangerous trend has emerged in the market: many participants are beginning to confuse the concepts of euro stablecoins and the upcoming digital euro from the European Central Bank (ECB). From a professional perspective, this is not just a terminological inaccuracy, but a fundamental misconception that could lead to serious miscalculations in strategy and regulation.
These two instruments are fundamentally different entities operating in parallel but non-overlapping planes...
17:22

Overheating of US Markets: Risk Analysis for Bitcoin from McGlone and Dalio

Two leading global analysts — Mike McGlone from Bloomberg Intelligence and Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates — are nearly simultaneously warning about a critical overheating in U.S. markets. Their conclusions complement each other and create an alarming backdrop for the entire spectrum of risk assets, including Bitcoin (BTC).
McGlone: "Dominoes" Are Falling, Bitcoin Is First In my assessment, based on McGlone's analysis, we are witnessing a classic "once-in-a-lifetime reversal" scenario...
17:21

Liquidity running out: why the end of the bond era threatens Bitcoin

The U.S. financial system is sending alarming signals that directly impact the cryptocurrency market. Two independent analysts agree: we are witnessing a fundamental shift that calls into question the continued growth of risk assets, including Bitcoin. This is not about a temporary correction, but a structural change—the depletion of excess liquidity and the end of a 40-year bull market in bonds...
17:20

The literary magazine Granta terminates its partnership with the award due to an AI scandal: Cryptalist expert on the consequences

AI fake news fakes The British literary magazine Granta has decided to stop publishing stories by winners of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason was a heated dispute over the possible use of generative artificial intelligence in one of the competition entries.
Conflict over AI: What happened Granta's official position is to withdraw from "external publishing partnerships" where the magazine does not have editorial control...
17:19

Japan's pension fund allocates 1% of assets to cryptocurrencies: a new phase of institutional adoption

Venture, Institutional digest Japan's Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund has decided to allocate approximately 1% of its assets to cryptocurrency investments in the 2026 fiscal year. This move marks a significant shift in the approach of traditional institutional investors toward digital assets.
The fund, which serves the interests of approximately 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, manages assets worth 21...
17:18

Bitdeer ramps up: Bitcoin mining surged 370% year-over-year

майнинг mining The mining market continues to demonstrate impressive consolidation metrics, and Bitdeer is a prime example. According to my calculations based on the latest operational data, the company mined 921 BTC in May of this year. For comparison, in May of last year, this figure was only 196 BTC. Thus, the growth in mining output over 12 months reached a colossal 370%.
The key driver of this explosive growth was the rapid increase in its own hashrate...
17:17

Axelar and Secret Network Bridge Exploit: $4.67 Million "Infinite Mint" Vulnerability

On June 19, I recorded an incident in the cross-chain bridge between Axelar and the Secret Network protocol. The attacker, exploiting a critical vulnerability, withdrew approximately $4.67 million. The attack was based on an "infinite mint bug" — a classic but highly dangerous vector for cross-chain infrastructure.
The exploit remained undetected for seven days, indicating insufficient monitoring by the teams...
17:15

Weekly Review: Bitcoin at a Crossroads, While Russia Takes a Major Step in Cryptocurrency Regulation

Weekly Summary The past week was rich in events that once again confirmed: the crypto market remains extremely sensitive to macroeconomic and geopolitical triggers. The leading cryptocurrency gave investors a real roller-coaster ride, while Russia saw a landmark shift in its legal framework, changing the rules of the game for digital asset owners.
Bitcoin: Swings Amid Politics and Macroeconomics The week started with optimism: Bitcoin surged from around $64,000 to a local high of $67,278...
17:09

Cryptocurrency Market Analysis: Withdrawal Mechanisms and Their Impact on Liquidity

In the world of cryptocurrencies, the withdrawal process is not just a technical operation, but a key indicator of market conditions and investor behavior. As a leading analyst, I track outflow dynamics daily to understand where capital is moving and what sentiments prevail among major players.
Withdrawals from centralized exchanges traditionally signal two opposing trends. On one hand, this may indicate a shift to a long-term holding strategy (HODL) — when investors move assets to cold wallets, anticipating price growth...
17:08

Market Analysis: Are Large Investors Intensifying Accumulation — A Signal for a Trend Reversal?

Last week, I recorded a significant increase in the volume of balance top-ups on large wallets. This is not an isolated case, but a steady pattern we have been observing for several consecutive days. Such activity by "whales" (large holders) often precedes substantial market movements.
On-chain metrics data show that the inflow of funds to exchange wallets has decreased, while the volume of transfers to cold wallets and DeFi protocols has, on the contrary, increased...
17:06

NVIDIA is giving away powerful AI for free — and making more money than its competitors from it

On June 4, 2026, NVIDIA released Nemotron 3 Ultra, the largest open AI model in the Nemotron 3 line. The company made the model weights, training data, and training methodologies publicly available under a free license. The model is designed for long-running autonomous agents and complex reasoning.
Unlike closed flagship models such as ChatGPT or Claude, Nemotron 3 Ultra can be downloaded, fine-tuned on proprietary data, and deployed on your own infrastructure...
17:05

The scammer completely turned himself in by complaining to ZachXBT about the freezing of bitcoins.

A notable incident in the world of cryptocurrency security once again proves that stupidity can sometimes be more dangerous than any malware. Renowned on-chain detective ZachXBT received a complaint from a user under the nickname AmanKesar11, who was outraged by the "unfair" freezing of 5.73 BTC (approximately $475,000) on the Changelly platform. The scammer, without realizing it, came for help to someone who specializes in exposing people like him...
17:04

Euro stablecoins and the ECB's digital euro: why they should not be confused

The digital asset market in Europe is experiencing a phase of rapid development, but with it comes confusion in terminology. The issue of distinguishing between private euro stablecoins and the state-backed digital euro is particularly acute. This is not just a theoretical debate—mixing these two instruments could lead to serious regulatory and strategic miscalculations.
As a professional analyst, I cannot help but agree with the key thesis currently being actively discussed in the industry: euro stablecoins and the digital euro are fundamentally different entities...
17:02

Analysts are sounding the alarm: American markets are overheated. What does this mean for Bitcoin?

The US market is in a zone of extreme overheating. This is the conclusion reached by two authoritative analysts whose forecasts make one think about the future not only of the stock market but also of cryptocurrencies. We are talking about Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone and Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio. Both agree on one thing: the current situation resembles the prelude to a major reversal...
17:01

Exhausted liquidity and the death of the 40-year bull market in bonds: a double blow to Bitcoin

The financial system is undergoing a structural shift that could fundamentally change the rules of the game for all risk assets, including Bitcoin. Two independent analytical signals indicate that the era of cheap money and falling interest rates has definitively ended, replaced by a period of harsh selection and liquidity scarcity.
The first warning sign comes from the analytical platform Bull Theory...
16:59

The literary world versus algorithms: Granta magazine terminates contract with award due to AI scandal

AI fake news fakes The British literary magazine Granta has made a radical decision: it is ceasing publication of works by winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The reason is a scandal that erupted over the possible use of generative artificial intelligence in one of the winning stories.
Granta's official position is unequivocal: the magazine is withdrawing from all "external publishing partnerships" where it does not have full editorial control...