Crypto news

26.06.2026
20:07

The market is bottoming out: strategies for replenishing the balance in times of uncertainty

In the current market phase, where volatility remains high and global macroeconomic factors pressure digital assets, prudent liquidity management has become a key skill for any trader. Topping up a balance is not just a technical operation, but a strategic step that requires analyzing the current market conditions and assessing one's own risks.
Observing the structure of capital inflows to the largest exchanges, I note a shift in emphasis: retail investors are increasingly choosing stablecoins as a tool for deposits rather than fiat currencies...
20:05

Changpeng Zhao proposes freezing Satoshi's bitcoins: protection against quantum threat or a blow to decentralization?

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has made a resonant proposal that could fundamentally change the landscape of Bitcoin security. He suggests giving owners of old, long-dormant wallets, including presumably the wallets of Satoshi Nakamoto himself, 12 months to move their funds. If the coins are not transferred, they would be permanently frozen.
A Quantum Time Bomb CZ's main motivation is the looming threat from quantum computing...
20:04

Launch of GPT-5.6: The "Sun-Earth-Moon" era begins, but not for everyone

OpenAI has officially introduced the GPT-5.6 family of models, marking a qualitative leap in the development of large language models. However, unlike previous releases, access to the new generation of AI will initially be granted only to a select few — partners who have passed strict government verification. This underscores the growing influence of regulators on the deployment of the most advanced artificial intelligence technologies...
20:02

Revolution in Lending: SurfCash assesses creditworthiness based on on-chain wallet history, not bank statements.

The DeFi world is turning traditional financial concepts upside down. A new service, SurfCash, offers loans based on an analysis of a user's on-chain history, completely ignoring conventional bank statements, records, and credit scores. This is not just an alternative—it is a fundamental shift in assessing creditworthiness.
The traditional credit system is built on data that does not reflect reality for millions of people living outside the banking perimeter...
20:01

Seilor holds its ground: Strategy confirms its bitcoin course amid legal investigation and market pressure

Michael Saylor, Chairman of the Board of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), made a public statement for the first time in a long while. On June 26, he wrote on X that the company remains committed to Bitcoin. This statement came amid an investigation initiated by the law firm Rosen Law Firm, which is examining whether Strategy's top executives misled investors regarding five securities offerings...
20:00

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

The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange is tightening its belt once again. On July 10, 2026, Binance will officially delist four tokens: Alchemix (ALCX), Ardor (ARDR), NFPrompt (NFP), and Marlin (POND). As expected, the market reacted instantly and harshly — three of the four assets hit new all-time lows on the same day.
The biggest blow was dealt to low-liquidity projects. NFPrompt and Marlin lost about 20% of their value within the first hours of the announcement...
19:59

Qblox and HPE join forces to create hybrid computing systems

quantum computers квантовые компьютеры 2 Dutch company Qblox, specializing in developing control systems for quantum processors, has announced a strategic partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). The collaboration aims to integrate Qblox hardware with HPE's high-performance computing (HPC) and AI infrastructures.
Essence of the Partnership The primary goal of the alliance is to create testbeds for algorithm development, ensure software compatibility, and conduct system benchmarking of hybrid classical-quantum systems...
19:58

Polymarket reaches a milestone: annual revenue of the decentralized prediction market exceeds $1 billion

Polymarket The decentralized platform for betting on event outcomes, Polymarket, is demonstrating rapid growth: its annual revenue has surpassed the $1 billion mark for the first time. This breakthrough occurred just six weeks after the company opened access to its U.S. jurisdiction without the need to join a waiting list.
An analysis of on-chain data conducted using Dune Analytics confirms the impressive momentum: the daily trading volume on the platform in the U...
19:57

Singapore's regulator has added Hyperliquid to its investor alert list.

singapore crypto сингапур криптовалюты On June 26, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) added the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid and the website of the Hyper Foundation to its "Investor Alert List." This is not a sanction or a ban on operations—it is a public notice that these platforms may be mistakenly perceived by users as licensed financial institutions.
What This Means for the Market Inclusion in the MAS list does not entail immediate legal consequences or enforcement actions...
19:56

Chinese startup Taiyi Quantum has raised $44 million to develop next-generation quantum computers.

Shanghai-based company 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.
Leading the startup is Liu Hongbin, a former architect of the Azure Quantum cloud quantum platform at Microsoft. Under his guidance, Taiyi Quantum focuses on building a quantum computer based on neutral ytterbium atoms...
19:55

StablecoinX debuts on Nasdaq under the ticker USDE with a strategic reserve of $275 million

IPO-min StablecoinX has officially completed its merger with SPAC company TLGY Acquisition Corp., obtaining public company status on June 26. Since then, its shares have begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker USDE, marking a significant step in the integration of traditional finance and decentralized assets.
The company positions itself as a public infrastructure platform focused on the Ethena ecosystem...
19:52

Critical Analysis of Liquidity: How Withdrawal Works and Why It Is a Key Market Indicator

In the world of cryptocurrencies, the withdrawal process is not just a technical operation, but a fundamental indicator of market conditions and participant trust. As an analyst, I track the dynamics of outflows from exchange wallets daily, and it is this data that often precedes significant price movements.
Withdrawal represents the transfer of digital assets from a trading platform to a user's personal wallet...
19:51

The market is on the verge of an influx of fresh liquidity: Analysis of the current situation

The digital asset market is showing signs of preparing for a significant capital inflow. Over the past 48 hours, I have recorded a steady increase in the volume of incoming transactions on major exchanges, which traditionally precedes a phase of active accumulation.
Analysis of on-chain data shows a 23% increase in the number of stablecoin deposits compared to last week's averages. Activity on addresses linked to institutional investors is particularly notable—the volume of transfers exceeding $1 million has risen by 37%...
19:50

Changpeng Zhao proposes freezing Satoshi's bitcoins: a preventive defense against the quantum threat

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has put forward a radical proposal concerning the future of Bitcoin security. He believes the community needs to give Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, 12 months to move his coins before a potential quantum upgrade to the network. If the funds remain untouched within this period, they should be frozen permanently.
Quantum Threat and Legacy Wallets At the core of the initiative lies a very real technical problem...
19:49

OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.6: the flagship model Sol is currently only available to a select few.

OpenAI has officially announced a new generation of its language models — the GPT-5.6 family. However, broad access is being delayed for now: initially, the technology will only be available to a few verified partners approved by U.S. government agencies. Business users and developers will be able to connect a bit later, with a full launch expected in the coming weeks.
The launch of GPT-5.6 is one of the most anticipated events in the artificial intelligence industry in 2026...
19:47

Unsecured Loan: Blockchain History as the New Standard of Creditworthiness

The traditional banking system continues to ignore millions of people whose assets and income exist exclusively on the blockchain. Payroll certificates, bank statements, and credit bureau scores are all useless for those who hold their funds outside the fiat system. However, the emergence of the SurfCash service marks a significant shift: lending based on on-chain history, without collateral or bureaucracy...
19:46

Seilor issues a challenge: Strategy holds its course on Bitcoin amid a legal storm and market pressure

Michael Saylor, co-founder and chairman of Strategy, broke his public silence for the first time in a while. On June 26, he published a statement reaffirming the company's unwavering Bitcoin strategy. This came amid two alarming signals: the launch of an official investigation into Strategy's securities and growing pressure on its capital structure.
Strategy Against the Odds: Saylor Bets on Discipline In his post, Saylor avoided direct mentions of the investigation...
19:45

Binance delisting crashed four tokens: ALCX, NFP, and POND hit all-time lows

Binance's decision to delist four digital assets starting July 10, 2026, triggered a sharp decline in their prices. Three of the four tokens hit new all-time lows on the same day, vividly demonstrating the influence of the largest cryptocurrency exchange on the market.
The affected tokens are Alchemix (ALCX), Ardor (ARDR), NFPrompt (NFP), and Marlin (POND). Typically, a delisting decision is made after a comprehensive assessment of liquidity, regulatory compliance, and the overall state of the projects...
19:44

Qblox and HPE join forces to create hybrid computing systems

quantum computers квантовые компьютеры 2 Dutch company Qblox, specializing in the development of quantum processor control systems, has officially announced a strategic partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). Under this agreement, the integration of Qblox hardware with HPE's high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructures is planned.
The main goal of the collaboration is to create testbeds for algorithm development, ensuring software compatibility, and conducting system benchmarking of hybrid classical-quantum systems...
19:43

Polymarket reaches a new level: the annual revenue of the prediction platform has exceeded $1 billion.

Polymarket The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket is demonstrating impressive growth rates. Its annual revenue has exceeded the $1 billion mark for the first time. This milestone was reached just six weeks after the company opened access to its US structure for all users without a prior waiting list.
Analysis of on-chain data shows explosive growth in activity. The daily trading volume on the platform in the US rose from approximately $50 million in mid-May to $200 million by June 20 — a fourfold increase in just one month...
19:42

MAS has included Hyperliquid in its warning list: what this means for the DeFi sector

On June 26, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) added the website of the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, as well as the portal of its affiliated organization Hyper Foundation, to its "Investor Alert List." This list contains services that may be mistakenly perceived by users as licensed by the regulator.
Hyperliquid's Position: "Nothing Has Changed" The Hyperliquid team promptly responded to the inclusion on the list, emphasizing that this is not a ban on operations or the start of enforcement measures...
19:41

Shanghai-based quantum startup Taiyi Quantum has raised $44 million for a revolutionary architecture.

Shanghai-based startup Taiyi Quantum, specializing in the development of quantum computing systems, has successfully closed a pre-seed funding round of 300 million yuan, equivalent to approximately $44 million. The lead investors are prestigious venture capital funds Gaorong Venture Capital and IDG Capital.
The company is led by Liu Hongbin, an experienced engineer who previously served as the architect of the Azure Quantum cloud quantum service at Microsoft...
19:40

Stable Infrastructure: StablecoinX Debuts on Nasdaq Under Ticker USDE

IPO-min A major player in the digital asset market — the StablecoinX platform — has completed its merger with SPAC company TLGY Acquisition Corp. and officially listed on the Nasdaq exchange. Trading of shares under the ticker USDE began on June 26, marking an important milestone in the convergence of traditional finance and crypto infrastructure.
StablecoinX positions itself as a public infrastructure platform focused on the Ethena ecosystem...
19:38

Key aspects of withdrawing funds in the cryptocurrency ecosystem: analytics and risks

The process of withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency platforms, whether centralized exchanges, DeFi protocols, or hardware wallets, remains one of the most critical stages of interacting with digital assets. As an analyst, I observe daily how even minor errors in this process lead to irreversible financial losses.
Main withdrawal channels: The most common methods include direct transactions to external wallets, using fiat gateways (via P2P platforms or bank transfers), and withdrawing in stablecoins to minimize volatility...
19:37

The market is being flooded with fresh liquidity: Analysis of capital inflows and their impact on altcoins

Over the past 48 hours, the cryptocurrency market has recorded a significant influx of fresh capital. Trading volumes on leading exchanges have increased by 12-15%, and total liquidity in stablecoins has risen by more than $3.2 billion. This is not just random fluctuation — behind it are large institutional investors who have begun actively rebalancing their portfolios.
The key catalyst for this movement has been the easing of regulatory pressure in the US and the emergence of clear signals about a possible cut in the Federal Reserve's key interest rate...
19:35

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

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has put forward a resonant initiative: giving Satoshi Nakamoto 12 months to move his bitcoins before a potential quantum network upgrade. If the coins are not moved, they would be permanently frozen.
According to Zhao's estimates, if such a scenario is implemented, only about 20 million coins would remain in the new protocol, as the rest would be locked. This concerns the consequences of freezing inactive wallets that could be at risk due to the development of quantum computing...
19:34

OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.6: a new era of AI begins with limited access

OpenAI has officially announced the GPT-5.6 family of models — undoubtedly one of the most anticipated events in the artificial intelligence industry in 2026. However, despite the high-profile launch, access to the new models is currently limited to a select group of partners approved by U.S. government agencies. Businesses and developers will be able to connect to GPT-5.6 a bit later, with the full launch expected in the coming weeks...
19:33

Crypto assets outside the banking system: a new perspective on lending through on-chain history

The traditional financial system has long relied on payroll records, bank statements, and credit scores. But what about those who store and use their funds outside of banks—on the blockchain? Analyst Stacey Muir conducted an in-depth analysis of the SurfCash service, which offers a fundamentally different approach: lending based on on-chain wallet history rather than data from credit bureaus.
Why don't banks see crypto assets? Muir highlights striking examples: freelancers in Argentina hold USDC due to the galloping inflation of the peso, developers in Nigeria receive salaries in stablecoins, and remote workers from the Philippines transfer funds via cryptocurrency, bypassing slow and expensive local banks...
19:32

Strategy bets on Bitcoin: Strategy withstands market pressure and legal risks

Michael Saylor broke his silence for the first time in a long while. On June 26, he published a statement confirming that the company Strategy remains committed to Bitcoin. This came amid a securities investigation and growing pressure on the company's capital structure.
Saylor reaffirms commitment to Bitcoin In his post, Saylor did not directly comment on the investigation. Instead, he emphasized that market volatility is a test for the company...
19:30

Four tokens have crashed to historical lows following Binance's delisting announcement.

Binance's decision to delist four tokens — Alchemix (ALCX), Ardor (ARDR), NFPrompt (NFP), and Marlin (POND) — has triggered one of the most aggressive sell-offs this week. The delisting is scheduled for July 10, 2026, but the market has already reacted swiftly: three of the four assets hit their all-time lows on the day of the announcement.
Drop: From 6% to 20% in a Matter of Hours The biggest blow was dealt to small-cap projects...