Crypto news

19.06.2026
01:37

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

AI agents The digital payments market is taking another step into the era of autonomous systems. Alchemy platform, together with Visa, has introduced the AgentCard service — an infrastructure solution that allows artificial intelligence to conduct online transactions on behalf of the user. This is not just an experiment, but a full-fledged tool that could change the approach to financial management in the age of AI...
01:36

Butan transfers 533 BTC to Binance: a sell signal or liquidity management?

Бутан Bhutan cryptocurrency Wallets linked to the government of Bhutan have made a major transfer: 533 BTC (approximately $34.5 million) were sent to Binance. Analytical platform Arkham recorded this transaction, and after it, about 1750 BTC remained in the addresses. This is not the first time the state has interacted with exchanges, but the scale of the operation is attracting market attention.
Bhutan's Bitcoin reserve was formed in a unique way: the country used surplus hydroelectric power for mining...
01:35

The G7 declares war on North Korean hackers: crypto thefts in the crosshairs of world leaders

северокорейские хакеров North Korean hackers The global threat from cybercriminals operating under the auspices of North Korea is forcing the world's leading economies to join forces. The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) at a recent summit in Evian adopted a joint statement emphasizing the need for coordinated action against cryptocurrency theft and other cybercrimes originating from North Korea.
In the official document published following the meeting, special attention is paid to the growing activity of hacker groups linked to Pyongyang...
01:32

Capital Outflow Analysis: What Lies Behind the Withdrawal Figures

Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market has recorded a significant outflow of liquidity. This refers to the net withdrawal of funds from centralized exchanges, which has exceeded the $500 million mark. Such capital movements traditionally signal a shift in sentiment among large asset holders.
The data speaks for itself Analysis of on-chain metrics shows that the bulk of the withdrawn funds are in Bitcoin and Ether...
01:31

Key aspects of replenishing a cryptocurrency balance: strategies and risks

In the world of digital assets, the deposit procedure is a fundamental operation, and the security and efficiency of all subsequent transactions depend on its correct execution. As an analyst, I encounter situations daily where even experienced traders make mistakes at this stage, leading to loss of funds or delays in trading.
Main Deposit Methods Today, the most common ways to deposit funds remain bank transfers, P2P platforms, and direct transactions from external wallets...
01:30

OKX CEO Star Xu: Strengthening regulation of Binance is a benefit for the entire crypto industry, not a threat

OKX founder and CEO Star Xu made an unexpected but highly telling statement: the global regulatory pressure on Binance is one of the best events for the crypto market in recent years. In his view, the era of "regulatory arbitrage," which has long been a key competitive advantage for the largest exchange, is coming to an end. And paradoxically, this benefits the entire ecosystem.
The discussion was sparked by reports that the Greek regulator HCMC may reject Binance's application for a MiCA license...
01:29

Musk's $60 Billion Deal: How the Cursor Acquisition Hit Anthropic's IPO

Elon Musk pulled off one of the boldest deals of the year: acquiring Anysphere, the developer of the popular AI coding tool Cursor, for $60 billion. The payment was made in SpaceX shares — not a single dollar in cash. The deal was closed literally just days before Anthropic, Cursor's key partner, filed for an initial public offering (IPO). This is not just an acquisition, but a strategic strike that could significantly alter the balance of power in the artificial intelligence market...
01:27

Mining in Russia: Legalization as an Inevitability and the Tax Arithmetic of Survival

Russian mining has finally ceased to be a "gray" zone. Since the end of 2024, the industry has received clear legal contours, and now attempts to conceal cryptocurrency mining are not just a risk, but an economically unviable strategy. The key factor making the shadows impossible is the colossal and easily detectable energy consumption.
Regulatory Vise: Limits, Registries, and Tax "Amnesty" The basic law, which came into force at the end of 2024, allowed legal entities to officially mine cryptocurrency after being included in a special registry...
01:26

Rejection of AI: Risk of dismissal for tech specialists triples

The labor market in the technology sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Fresh data unequivocally indicates that specialists who ignore artificial intelligence (AI) are three times more at risk for their careers compared to those who actively integrate these tools into their daily work. This is not just a trend—it is a new reality where AI proficiency becomes a critical survival factor...
01:25

CryptoQuant indicators signal an imminent start of the altcoin season: selling pressure has dropped to 2020 lows

The altcoin market is sending contradictory but extremely important signals. According to my analysis of data from the CryptoQuant platform, two key indicators paint a picture that has historically preceded powerful altcoin rallies. Selling pressure on spot exchanges for altcoins (excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum) has collapsed to a five-year low — levels last seen in 2020.
This means that the volume of spot sales has exceeded the volume of purchases for an extended period...
01:24

Oman centralizes mining: all licensed companies are required to operate through a state pool

майнинг mining Oman is taking a decisive step toward state regulation of cryptocurrency mining. The Sultanate has officially launched a national mining pool, which all licensed digital asset miners in the country are required to join. This is the first such precedent in the Persian Gulf region and could set a trend for other oil monarchies.
The project was initiated by Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology in partnership with the local company Frontier Technologies...
01:23

Chinese AI giant Zhipu AI has unveiled GLM-5.2: 1 million tokens of context and 753 billion parameters — a new standard for open-source models.

Tool_AI Chinese startup Zhipu AI has officially unveiled its new flagship language model — GLM-5.2. This is not just another update, but a significant step forward in the segment of long agentic tasks and programming. The open-source model features a context window of 1 million tokens and is distributed under the MIT license, opening up broad possibilities for local deployment.
According to the documentation on Hugging Face, GLM-5...
01:22

Alchemy and Visa introduce AgentCard: AI agents gain access to global payments

AI agents Payment infrastructure for artificial intelligence is taking another step forward. The Alchemy platform, together with Visa, has launched the AgentCard service — a solution that allows AI agents to independently make online purchases on behalf of users.
The integration with Visa Intelligent Commerce provides neural networks with a full set of digital tools: a virtual Visa card, an email address, a phone number, and a cryptocurrency wallet...
01:21

Butan moved 533 BTC: a signal to sell or a planned operation?

Bhutan and its bitcoin reserves The government of Bhutan has made a major bitcoin transfer: 533 BTC, equivalent to approximately $34.5 million, were sent to Binance. Analytical tools, including Arkham, recorded this movement from wallets associated with the kingdom's government entities. After the transaction, about 1,750 BTC remained at these addresses, indicating the preservation of a significant reserve.
How did Bhutan accumulate its bitcoin stockpile? Unlike many states that purchase cryptocurrency on the open market, Bhutan built its reserve exclusively through mining...
01:20

The G7 has declared war on North Korean hackers: crypto thefts have reached a new level.

North Korean hackers The G7 summit in Évian concluded with a strong statement: the leaders of the "Group of Seven" acknowledged for the first time at such a high level that cryptocurrency thefts carried out by hacker groups linked to North Korea pose a systemic threat to global financial stability. The final document emphasizes the need for coordinated action to curb these cyberattacks, although no specific mechanisms or sanctions against the crypto industry were proposed...
01:16

Market Analysis: Bitcoin Volatility and Profit-Taking Strategies

The cryptocurrency market is currently exhibiting dynamics characteristic of the end of a bullish cycle. After reaching local highs, we are observing increased activity from large holders who are beginning to gradually lock in their positions. This is confirmed by exchange outflow data — withdrawal volumes over the last 72 hours have exceeded the average figures for the past month by 18%.
Special attention should be paid to the behavior of institutional investors...
01:15

Market Analysis: New Capital Inflows Reshape the Balance of Power

The digital asset market is experiencing a significant influx of fresh capital. This process, which I call structural liquidity replenishment, has a direct impact on price dynamics and overall market capitalization. It is important to understand that such capital injections come not only from retail investors but also from institutional players, lending particular resilience to the current movement...
01:14

OKX CEO Star Xu: Regulatory pressure on Binance is a benefit for the entire crypto industry

The founder and long-time leader of the crypto exchange OKX, Star Xu, made an unexpected but highly revealing statement. In his deep conviction, the intensifying regulatory pressure on Binance worldwide is one of the most positive developments for the cryptocurrency industry in recent years. Xu believes that the era of "regulatory arbitrage," which has long been the largest exchange's main trump card, is rapidly coming to an end...
01:13

Musk's $60 Billion Deal: How the Acquisition of Cursor Undermines Anthropic's IPO

Elon Musk executed one of the most high-profile and strategically calculated deals of the year, acquiring Anysphere — the developer of the popular AI coding tool Cursor — for $60 billion. The payment was made in SpaceX shares, and the entire transaction was completed just days before the anticipated Anthropic IPO. This event instantly reshaped the balance of power in the AI coding market and dealt a blow to one of Anthropic's key revenue sources...
01:11

Mining in Russia: from the gray zone to a transparent business — tax amnesty and bitcoin at $250,000

Russia's mining industry has finally emerged from the shadows. Since the end of 2024, it is no longer just a hobby for enthusiasts, but a full-fledged, regulated sector of the economy. However, the transition to the "light side" has been fraught with bureaucratic complexities and new risks, which, however, are more than compensated for by tax incentives.
Regulation: A liberal approach and tax optimization The basic law, which came into force at the end of 2024, has radically changed the rules of the game...
01:10

Rejection of AI has become the #1 risk factor for layoffs: Gallup data shows a threefold gap

The labor market in the technology sector is undergoing a tectonic shift. A new large-scale study has revealed a stark correlation: professionals who use artificial intelligence tools less than once a month face a risk of layoffs three times higher than their colleagues who actively integrate AI into their daily work. This is not just a statistic—it is a signal of a new class divide forming within the industry...
01:09

Altcoin season is on the horizon: Indicators have hit 2020 lows

The altcoin market is sending contradictory but extremely important signals. According to my analysis of CryptoQuant data, we are witnessing a rare situation: two key indicators are painting diametrically opposite pictures, which often precedes major reversals.
The first indicator — the difference between spot buying and selling volumes of altcoins (excluding BTC and ETH) — has fallen to its lowest levels since 2020...
01:08

Oman centralizes mining: all licensed companies are required to operate through a national pool

A sovereign approach to cryptocurrency mining regulation is reaching a new level. The Sultanate of Oman has officially launched a national mining pool, which all licensed mining companies operating in the country are required to join.
The project is implemented under the auspices of Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology in partnership with Frontier Technologies...
01:08

GLM-5.2 from Zhipu AI: A New Era of Open Models with a 1 Million Token Context

GLM-5.2 Chinese startup Zhipu AI has officially unveiled its flagship language model GLM-5.2, designed for solving complex agent tasks and programming. The main feature of the new model is a context window of 1 million tokens, allowing it to process vast amounts of data at once. The model is distributed as open source under the MIT license and supports local deployment, making it accessible to a wide range of developers...
01:07

AI agents are getting their own payment cards: Alchemy and Visa launch AgentCard

AI agents The world of cryptocurrencies and payment systems is taking another step toward financial automation. Alchemy platform, together with Visa, has introduced the AgentCard service — an innovative solution that endows artificial intelligence with the ability to independently make online purchases on behalf of the user.
AgentCard is based on integration with Visa Intelligent Commerce. This provides AI agents with a full digital profile, including a virtual Visa card, email address, phone number, and cryptocurrency wallet...
01:06

Bhutan transferred 533 BTC to Binance: what lies behind the Himalayan kingdom's decision

Butan Bhutan cryptocurrency According to blockchain analytics, the government of Bhutan has made a major bitcoin transfer worth approximately $34.5 million. This involves 533 BTC sent to a deposit address on the Binance exchange. After this transaction, about 1,750 BTC remained in state-controlled wallets.
Hydropower Mining: How Bhutan Built Its Reserve Bhutan is a unique example of a state building its bitcoin reserve not through market purchases but through its own mining...
01:05

G7 declares war on North Korean crypto hackers: $2 billion stolen in a year

северокорейские хакеров North Korean hackers The criminal activity of hacker groups linked to North Korea has reached a fundamentally new level of threat to the global crypto industry. Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) at a recent summit in Évian adopted a tough statement on the need for coordinated counteraction against cryptocurrency thefts and cybercrimes originating from Pyongyang. The final document emphasizes that the illegal mining and theft of digital assets directly finance North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, posing a direct threat to international security...
01:01

Liquidity Outflow Analysis: What Lies Behind the Withdrawal of Funds from Crypto Exchanges

The digital asset market is once again demonstrating a characteristic pattern: a significant outflow of funds from centralized trading platforms is being recorded. This trend, observed in recent weeks, signals a shift in sentiment among large holders and institutional participants.
According to my observations, the volume of outgoing transactions from major exchanges such as Binance and Coinbase has exceeded monthly averages by 15-20%...
01:00

How to properly top up a crypto account: strategies, fees, and risks

The question of how to fund a cryptocurrency account is key for any trader or investor. Choosing the wrong method can lead to wasted time, lost funds, or even a blocked transaction. Today, I will break down the main funding methods, their hidden costs, and optimal use cases.
Main Funding Methods There are three main ways to deposit funds on the market: bank transfers (SEPA, SWIFT), P2P platforms, and direct cryptocurrency deposits...
00:59

Binance Regulatory Pressure: OKX CEO Sees This as a Benefit for the Entire Industry

OKX founder and CEO Star Xu has unexpectedly praised the tightening of regulations targeting Binance. In his view, the global pressure on the largest crypto exchange is one of the best developments for the industry. Xu claims that the era of so-called "regulatory arbitrage," which has long served as Binance's main competitive advantage, is coming to an end.
The End of the "Regulatory Arbitrage" Era Xu emphasizes that over the past decade, competition in the crypto sector has largely been driven not by product quality, but by the ability to operate in jurisdictions with minimal restrictions...