Crypto news

19.06.2026
08:16

Altcoin selling pressure has collapsed to 2020 lows: Is alt season on the horizon?

The altcoin market is sending mixed signals. On one hand, selling pressure on spot exchanges has dropped to a five-year low—a level last seen in 2020. On the other hand, the Altcoin Season Index from CryptoQuant is nearing a historical threshold that traditionally precedes a trend reversal and the start of a massive capital shift from Bitcoin to altcoins.
Let's break down what's really happening...
08:15

Morning Crypto Market Digest: HIVE's AI Bet, Morgan Stanley's Record-Low ETF Fees, and Ledn's Tokenized Gold

The digital asset market greeted the morning of June 19 in a consolidation mode. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading near the $62,688 mark, showing minimal volatility in the range of $62,201 – $64,552 over the past 24 hours. Ether (ETH) is also moving sideways at the $1,695 level. However, the true drivers of movement today lie not in the charts, but in fundamental news that is shaping a new market architecture...
08:14

Ripple and Matt Damon: How Blockchain and Water.org Will Fight the Water Crisis

Hollywood star Matt Damon will join Ripple at the upcoming Swell 2026 conference in New York, which will take place from October 27 to 29. This is not just a publicity appearance — Damon will present his charitable foundation Water.org, which he founded to address the global problem of drinking water scarcity. Over the years, the organization has already helped 70 million people gain access to clean water...
08:12

Midjourney Scanner: Complete Full-Body Scan in One Minute Without Radiation

Midjourney, a company known for its image generators, is making a breakthrough in medical diagnostics. Its division Midjourney Medical is developing a unique device for comprehensive body examinations. The device can create highly accurate images in less than a minute, completely eliminating radiation exposure.
This step is not a coincidence but a natural development of the market. The integration of advanced technologies into medicine is gaining momentum...
08:11

New Standards for Disclosure of Information on Digital Financial Assets: What Will Change from October 1, 2026

Starting October 1, 2026, fundamentally new requirements for issuers will come into effect on the digital financial assets (DFA) market. The regulator is introducing a mandatory expanded set of data that companies must provide to investors before purchasing the instrument. This is a significant step towards increasing transparency and reducing information asymmetry in the young but rapidly growing market...
08:09

The G7 declares war on North Korean hackers: $2 billion stolen in 2025

северокорейские хакеров North Korean hackers Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations adopted a strong statement at the Evian summit, aimed at strengthening joint efforts to combat cryptocurrency thefts and cyberattacks organized by North Korea. The document emphasizes that these actions pose a direct threat to global financial stability and require a coordinated response from the world's leading economies.
Scale of the Threat: A Record $2...
08:08

Kalshi prepares for stock exchange debut: prediction platform in IPO negotiations

рынки предсказаний prediction markets The prediction platform Kalshi is taking its first steps toward a public offering. Market insiders report that the company has already begun preliminary discussions with major investment banks regarding a potential IPO. However, based on current plans, a stock market listing is unlikely to occur before late 2027 or 2028 — a strategically measured move given the volatility of both traditional and cryptocurrency markets...
08:07

The founder of Celsius has permanently lost the right to trade on U.S. markets: CFTC ruling

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has officially approved the settlement agreement between the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Alexander Mashinsky, the founder of the bankrupt platform Celsius Network. Under this ruling, he has been issued a lifetime ban from any operations in markets under CFTC jurisdiction, as well as from registering with this regulator...
08:06

The 98-qubit Helios quantum computer: Sandia and Quantinuum publish record accuracy results

img-2fbcc06c92bd6c31-5319907652450067 On June 17, Sandia National Laboratories, one of the leading national laboratories of the U.S. Department of Energy, together with quantum systems developer Quantinuum, published a peer-reviewed paper on the 98-qubit quantum processor Helios. This is not just another report — it is official confirmation that commercial quantum computing technology is reaching a fundamentally new level of reliability...
08:05

Ethereum on the brink: former EF employee warns of 'funding crisis' in the coming months

логотип эфира, плавящийся на жаре ethereum logo melting in heat 2 The Ethereum ecosystem could find itself in a serious financial trap within the next three to nine months. Trent Van Epps, who worked at the Ethereum Foundation (EF) from May 2021 to April 2026, is sounding the alarm: a "slowly escalating funding crisis" is already knocking at the door. Over five years, he coordinated protocol development, oversaw grants through Protocol Guild, and conducted economic research — his words carry weight...
08:02

Key aspects of withdrawing funds in the cryptocurrency environment: expert analysis

In the context of the modern cryptocurrency market, the withdrawal procedure remains one of the most critical stages for any trader or investor. This process requires not only an understanding of technical nuances but also an awareness of the risks associated with liquidity, fees, and transaction security.
In practice, the speed and cost of withdrawal depend on many factors: blockchain congestion, the chosen network (e...
08:01

The market records active replenishment: Analysis of liquidity inflow and its consequences

Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has demonstrated a notable replenishment, reflected in a significant inflow of fresh liquidity. As a leading analyst at cryptalist.io, I closely monitor these movements, and current data indicates a shift in sentiment among major players.
The net inflow volume of funds to spot and derivative exchanges increased by 12.4%, reaching $1.8 billion. This is not merely a random fluctuation, but a clear signal of preparation for an active trading phase...
07:59

Refusal to use AI at work: the risk of dismissal in IT has tripled — new data

The labor market in the technology sector is experiencing a tectonic shift. According to a fresh analysis, professionals who neglect to use artificial intelligence (AI) or use it less than once a month face a risk of layoff that is three times higher than their colleagues who actively integrate these tools into their daily routine. This is not just a statistic—it is a direct signal that a new level of digital literacy is becoming a critical factor for survival in the profession...
07:58

The altcoin index is at 2020 lows: is the market preparing for a reversal?

The altcoin market is sending contradictory but extremely important signals. Analyzing on-chain metrics data, I see that selling pressure on spot exchanges for altcoins (excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum) has dropped to its lowest levels since 2020. At the same time, the Altcoin Season Index from CryptoQuant over 180 days is approaching historical threshold levels that traditionally precede the start of an active altcoin rally...
07:57

Morning Crypto Market Overview: AI Bet HIVE, Record-Low ETF Fees from Morgan Stanley, and Ledn's Tokenized Gold

The digital asset market continues to show mixed dynamics amid significant institutional shifts. While retail investors observe Bitcoin's sideways movement, major players are actively restructuring their strategies, betting on artificial intelligence and fee reductions to attract capital.
Mining Evolution: HIVE Bets on AI Canadian Bitcoin miner HIVE Digital Technologies has signed a three-year, $220 million contract through its BUZZ HPC division...
07:56

Matt Damon at Ripple Swell: How Blockchain and RLUSD Are Solving the Global Water Crisis

Hollywood star and philanthropist Matt Damon will be one of the key speakers at the upcoming Ripple Swell conference, which will be held in New York from October 27 to 29. Damon, founder of the non-profit organization Water.org, will deliver a speech on how distributed ledger technology and digital assets can radically accelerate solving the global clean drinking water crisis.
Water.org, founded by Damon, has already helped improve access to clean water for 70 million people worldwide...
07:55

Midjourney storms into medicine: AI body scanner in 60 seconds without radiation

Midjourney, the company globally renowned for its image generator, is making an unexpected yet highly logical strategic move. Their new division, Midjourney Medical, has unveiled a prototype of a revolutionary medical scanner capable of performing a full body scan in under one minute. This device not only accelerates diagnostics but completely reimagines the very approach to internal organ visualization...
07:54

The G7 declares war on North Korea's crypto army: the scale of the threat and the reaction of world leaders

северокорейские хакеров North Korean hackers Global powers have finally turned their close attention to what I and my colleagues have been warning about for years: North Korean hackers have turned cryptocurrencies into the main tool for financing their nuclear program. Following the G7 summit in Évian, the leaders of the "Group of Seven" nations issued a joint statement directly pointing to the need for coordinated action against cryptocurrency thefts carried out by groups linked to North Korea...
07:53

Kalshi prepares for stock exchange debut: event betting platform discusses IPO

рынки предсказаний prediction markets The prediction market platform Kalshi, which allows users to bet on the outcomes of real-world events, has entered the initial stage of negotiations with major investment banks regarding a potential initial public offering (IPO). The company is not expected to go public before late 2027 or 2028, as the process of coordination and preparation for listing requires significant time.
According to my data, Kalshi's annualized revenue based on the current run rate has already exceeded $2 billion...
07:52

The founder of Celsius has been permanently banned from CFTC markets: the outcome of a years-long investigation

The Federal Court for the Southern District of New York has finally approved the settlement agreement between the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Alexander Mashinsky, the founder of the bankrupt Celsius Network platform. According to the ruling, Mashinsky is permanently banned from trading on markets regulated by the CFTC and from registering as a participant with this regulator...
07:51

The 98-qubit Helios from Sandia and Quantinuum: a breakthrough in the accuracy of quantum computing

img-2fbcc06c92bd6c31-5319907652450067 On June 17, 2025, Sandia National Laboratories — one of the leading national laboratories of the U.S. Department of Energy — together with quantum systems developer Quantinuum, presented peer-reviewed results of the 98-qubit quantum processor Helios. This step marks a milestone in the commercialization of quantum computing, where precision becomes a critical factor.
Helios, built on barium ions with a QCCD (Quantum Charge-Coupled Device) architecture, demonstrates impressive metrics: average single-qubit gate fidelity reaches 99...
07:50

Ethereum on the brink of a funding crisis: former EF employee sounds the alarm

логотип эфира, плавящийся на жаре ethereum logo melting in heat 2 The Ethereum ecosystem, in my estimation, is entering a zone of turbulence. In the next three to nine months, we may face a "slowly escalating funding crisis." This is not just a hypothesis — this is the view of Trent Van Epps, who spent five years at the Ethereum Foundation (EF) coordinating key areas: protocol development, the Protocol Guild program, and economic research.
In his article "Succession After Subtraction," he uncovers a fundamental problem...
07:46

Market Analysis: Massive Withdrawal of Funds Signals a Shift in Investor Sentiment

Over the past 24 hours, a significant outflow of liquidity has been recorded on leading cryptocurrency exchanges. According to my data, the net withdrawal of funds from trading platforms has exceeded the equivalent of $500 million. This event deserves close attention, as such capital movements often precede periods of increased volatility.
The most notable outflow is observed in Bitcoin and Ether...
07:45

Key point for the market: balance sheet replenishment and liquidity signals

In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen notable activity related to the replenishment of large wallet balances. This process, traditionally interpreted as preparation for major transactions or asset redistribution, is now gaining particular significance amid the unstable macroeconomic environment.
On-chain data analysis shows that the volume of incoming transactions to exchange wallets has increased by 15-20% compared to the average figures of last week...
07:44

Rejecting AI in IT: Risk of dismissal triples — shocking data from a new study

The labor market in the technology sector is undergoing a tectonic shift. According to a fresh large-scale survey, specialists who ignore artificial intelligence tools or use them less than once a month face a risk of layoff three times higher than their colleagues who actively integrate AI into their daily work. This is not just a trend—it is a new reality where AI proficiency becomes not an advantage, but a basic requirement for survival...
07:43

Two faces of the market: altcoin selling pressure has dropped to 2020 lows, but the season index is preparing for a breakout

The altcoin market is sending contradictory yet highly intriguing signals. On one hand, selling pressure on spot exchanges has reached levels not seen since 2020. On the other, CryptoQuant's key altcoin season index is closely approaching historical threshold levels that have traditionally preceded the start of a massive rally.
Let's break down this data. The indicator tracking the difference between altcoin buy and sell volumes (excluding BTC and ETH) has plummeted to a five-year low...
07:41

Crypto Morning: HIVE bets on AI, Morgan Stanley dumps fees, and Ledn launches loans backed by gold tokens

The market enters Wednesday, June 19, in a state of sideways drift. Bitcoin (BTC) started at around $62,688, recording a 24-hour low of $62,201 and a high of $64,552. Ethereum (ETH) also shows little activity, trading near $1,695. However, the true drivers of movement today are not in the charts, but in corporate boardrooms and regulatory documents.
HIVE Digital: A Miner That Retrained as an AI Giant Canadian miner HIVE Digital Technologies has signed a three-year contract worth $220 million through its BUZZ HPC division...
07:40

Matt Damon and Ripple join forces: blockchain against the global water crisis

Hollywood star and Water.org founder Matt Damon will be a special guest at the upcoming Ripple Swell conference, to be held in New York from October 27 to 29. This is not just a social event — behind this partnership lies a deep strategic synergy between global philanthropy and cutting-edge blockchain technology.
Water.org: 70 million lives with access to clean water The Water.org foundation, founded by Damon, has already helped improve living conditions for 70 million people by providing them with access to clean drinking water...
07:39

Midjourney bursts into medicine: a full-body ultrasound scanner in 60 seconds without radiation

Midjourney, the company known for its generative image models, is making an unexpected yet logical strategic move. Its division, Midjourney Medical, has announced the development of a revolutionary diagnostic device capable of performing a full body scan in under a minute. The key advantage is the complete absence of ionizing radiation, making the procedure safe for repeated use.
How it works: Ultrasound on steroids The technology is based on a fundamentally new architecture...
07:38

Alchemy and Visa launch AgentCard: AI agents get their own payment tools

Blockchain infrastructure platform Alchemy has partnered with payment giant Visa to launch AgentCard, an innovative service that empowers artificial intelligence to conduct online transactions on behalf of users. This is not just another step in automation, but a fundamental shift in the role of AI in the economy.
How It Works The solution is based on integration with Visa Intelligent Commerce, providing neural networks with a full set of digital tools: a virtual Visa card, an email address, a phone number, and a cryptocurrency wallet...