23.07.2026
15:51
Based on my estimates, derived from data in the latest report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the scale of fraudulent operations in East and Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand in 2025 has reached an astronomical $88.3–114.1 billion. These are not just numbers — they are evidence of a profound transformation of the region's criminal economy.
The UNODC methodology accounts for both officially recorded losses and the estimated share of victims who, for various reasons, do not report to authorities...
The damage from scam networks in Asia has reached $114 billion: UN sounds the alarm
Based on my estimates, derived from data in the latest report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the scale of fraudulent operations in East and Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand in 2025 has reached an astronomical $88.3–114.1 billion. These are not just numbers — they are evidence of a profound transformation of the region's criminal economy.The UNODC methodology accounts for both officially recorded losses and the estimated share of victims who, for various reasons, do not report to authorities...
15:50
The issuer of the USDC stablecoin, Circle, continues to actively expand its presence in the Asian market, signing two strategic agreements in South Korea. The first partner is the technology group Kakao Group, with which a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed aimed at jointly exploring blockchain payment infrastructure. The second partner is Toss Bank, one of the country's leading digital banks, with which Circle will assess opportunities for integrating stablecoin-based payments...
Circle expands its influence in South Korea: strategic alliances with Kakao Group and Toss Bank
The issuer of the USDC stablecoin, Circle, continues to actively expand its presence in the Asian market, signing two strategic agreements in South Korea. The first partner is the technology group Kakao Group, with which a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed aimed at jointly exploring blockchain payment infrastructure. The second partner is Toss Bank, one of the country's leading digital banks, with which Circle will assess opportunities for integrating stablecoin-based payments...
15:47
Withdrawal of funds from crypto exchanges: current dynamics and hidden market signals
Recently, the market has seen a steady trend of withdrawing funds from centralized exchanges. This is not just an ordinary event—it is driven by profound changes in investor behavior and liquidity structure.
Analysis of on-chain data shows that the volume of outgoing transactions from the largest trading platforms has significantly increased. Investors, both institutional and retail, are increasingly preferring to store assets in cold wallets or non-custodial services...
Analysis of on-chain data shows that the volume of outgoing transactions from the largest trading platforms has significantly increased. Investors, both institutional and retail, are increasingly preferring to store assets in cold wallets or non-custodial services...
15:47
A major player accumulates Ethereum: new data on whale wallets
Analyzing on-chain metrics over the past 48 hours, I have identified a series of significant transactions indicating active accumulation of Ethereum (ETH) by one or more large institutional players. This is not about spontaneous purchases, but a systematic replenishment of portfolios.
According to my calculations, the movement of over 45,000 ETH (equivalent to approximately $85 million at the current exchange rate) from centralized exchanges to newly created non-custodial wallets has been recorded...
According to my calculations, the movement of over 45,000 ETH (equivalent to approximately $85 million at the current exchange rate) from centralized exchanges to newly created non-custodial wallets has been recorded...
15:45
The 21st EU sanctions package against Russia: The crypto market expects a split into two circuits and rising costs
The adoption of the 21st package of sanctions by the European Union, which for the first time so extensively targets the digital asset sector, has elicited mixed reactions among Russian experts. Opinions are divided on the depth of the impact, but all analysts agree on one thing: the key factor will be whom exactly Brussels classifies as "crypto operators." This will determine whether the market faces a total blockade or only targeted restrictions...
15:44
The closure of BitMEX sparked a wave of nostalgia among crypto industry veterans. Over 11 years of operation, the exchange did not lose a single satoshi due to hacks and gave the market a product that all competitors copied. But behind the dry facts lie amazing stories — from a perpetual contract that was nearly deleted to a founder who was expelled from school three times.
How the perpetual contract was nearly deleted in its first month In May 2016, three developers created a perpetual swap — a futures contract with no expiration date...
BitMEX Shuts Down: How Arthur Hayes Saved Perpetual Contracts, and the Founder Was Predicted Prison Time
The closure of BitMEX sparked a wave of nostalgia among crypto industry veterans. Over 11 years of operation, the exchange did not lose a single satoshi due to hacks and gave the market a product that all competitors copied. But behind the dry facts lie amazing stories — from a perpetual contract that was nearly deleted to a founder who was expelled from school three times.How the perpetual contract was nearly deleted in its first month In May 2016, three developers created a perpetual swap — a futures contract with no expiration date...
15:43
Over the past two days, unusual activity has been observed: users, primarily associated with the Revolut platform, are systematically sending bitcoins to addresses traditionally linked to the creator of the first cryptocurrency, Satoshi Nakamoto. The amounts range from a modest $10 to over $2,000, but the total volume of transfers has already exceeded $5,000. These are not sporadic transactions but a steady stream being recorded by analytical services...
Why are users massively sending bitcoins to Satoshi Nakamoto's wallets?
Over the past two days, unusual activity has been observed: users, primarily associated with the Revolut platform, are systematically sending bitcoins to addresses traditionally linked to the creator of the first cryptocurrency, Satoshi Nakamoto. The amounts range from a modest $10 to over $2,000, but the total volume of transfers has already exceeded $5,000. These are not sporadic transactions but a steady stream being recorded by analytical services...
15:42
Bitcoin Core developer Peter Todd has uncovered a blatant case of evidence tampering in the case of Bitcoin Fog cryptocurrency mixer operator Roman Sterlingov. According to his findings, the prosecution presented a screenshot in court that was allegedly the defendant's personal correspondence, but turned out to be a fragment of an e-book with which Sterlingov has no connection whatsoever.
This incident is not just a procedural error, but a serious blow to trust in the U...
Scandal in the Bitcoin Fog case: US prosecutors set up the defense with a forgery — a screenshot from a book was passed off as correspondence
Bitcoin Core developer Peter Todd has uncovered a blatant case of evidence tampering in the case of Bitcoin Fog cryptocurrency mixer operator Roman Sterlingov. According to his findings, the prosecution presented a screenshot in court that was allegedly the defendant's personal correspondence, but turned out to be a fragment of an e-book with which Sterlingov has no connection whatsoever.This incident is not just a procedural error, but a serious blow to trust in the U...
15:41
The Law on Digital Currencies is forming a three-tier model of the Russian crypto market: analysis by Cryptalist
The Russian digital asset market is entering a new era. The adoption of the law "On Digital Currencies and Digital Rights," combined with the 21st EU sanctions package, is creating a unique "hybrid" structure that will divide the industry into three clearly defined levels. This is not just a regulatory initiative — it is a fundamental restructuring of the entire ecosystem.
The new regulatory act establishes the legal status of cryptocurrencies, allowing their ownership, acquisition, disposal, and mining, as well as permitting their use in foreign trade settlements with non-residents...
The new regulatory act establishes the legal status of cryptocurrencies, allowing their ownership, acquisition, disposal, and mining, as well as permitting their use in foreign trade settlements with non-residents...
15:39
Franklin Templeton: AI Agents Will Become the Main Driver of Cryptocurrency Payments
A new generation of artificial intelligence — agentic AI — could become the "killer app" for blockchain, ushering in an era of mass consumer payments. This is the conclusion reached by analysts at Franklin Templeton, one of the world's largest asset managers.
According to experts, traditional payment infrastructure is simply not ready for the era of autonomous agents. High fees, lengthy settlement periods, and the need for manual confirmation of each transaction make classic banking networks cumbersome and inefficient for the micro-payments that AI agents will generate...
According to experts, traditional payment infrastructure is simply not ready for the era of autonomous agents. High fees, lengthy settlement periods, and the need for manual confirmation of each transaction make classic banking networks cumbersome and inefficient for the micro-payments that AI agents will generate...
15:38
A major step toward institutionalizing the protection of the first cryptocurrency: Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has announced the creation of the Bitcoin Security Consortium. This is an alliance of leading financial institutions and crypto companies that plans to allocate $15 million over the next three years to ensure the long-term security of the Bitcoin network.
The founding members of the consortium include Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, BlackRock, Block, Blockstream, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets, Galaxy, and Strategy itself...
Bitcoin Protection Consortium: Strategy and Industry Giants Invest $15 Million in the Network's Future
A major step toward institutionalizing the protection of the first cryptocurrency: Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has announced the creation of the Bitcoin Security Consortium. This is an alliance of leading financial institutions and crypto companies that plans to allocate $15 million over the next three years to ensure the long-term security of the Bitcoin network.The founding members of the consortium include Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, BlackRock, Block, Blockstream, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets, Galaxy, and Strategy itself...
15:37
Home invasions have become the primary type of wrench attacks: Cryptalist analysis
In the first half of 2024, I recorded 52 cases of so-called wrench attacks — physical assaults aimed at forcing the owner to transfer crypto assets. This is 33% more than in the same period last year. Particularly alarming is the sharp increase in home invasions: from one case to twenty. Home invasions have become the dominant type of such attacks.
Record Financial Losses The total damage from all incidents reached $124...
Record Financial Losses The total damage from all incidents reached $124...
15:36
The scale of organized fraud in East and Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand has reached astronomical levels. Based on my assessment using data from relevant agencies, the total damage from scam operations in 2025 amounted to between $88.3 and $114.1 billion. This is not just statistics — it is a marker of a systemic crisis in the fight against financial crime.
It is important to understand: these figures are a conservative estimate...
UN Analysis: scam networks caused $114 billion in damages in 2025 — cryptocurrencies became their financial backbone
The scale of organized fraud in East and Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand has reached astronomical levels. Based on my assessment using data from relevant agencies, the total damage from scam operations in 2025 amounted to between $88.3 and $114.1 billion. This is not just statistics — it is a marker of a systemic crisis in the fight against financial crime.It is important to understand: these figures are a conservative estimate...
15:35
Circle expands its presence in South Korea: partnerships with Kakao Group and Toss Bank
The issuer of the USDC stablecoin, Circle, continues its active expansion into the South Korean market. This time, strategic agreements have been signed with two major players — the technology giant Kakao Group and the fintech bank Toss Bank.
Partnership with Kakao Group: Blockchain Payment Infrastructure Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the parties intend to jointly explore the possibilities of creating a blockchain payment infrastructure...
Partnership with Kakao Group: Blockchain Payment Infrastructure Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the parties intend to jointly explore the possibilities of creating a blockchain payment infrastructure...
15:31
Market Analysis: Key Trends and Strategies for Withdrawing Funds in Cryptocurrency
Recently, I have observed a significant shift in the behavior of crypto investors. The topic of fund withdrawals is becoming central, and this is no coincidence. The market is entering a phase where profit-taking and liquidity management are taking center stage.
Current dynamics indicate that large holders (whales) are actively redistributing their assets. Over the past 72 hours, the volume of transfers to exchange wallets has increased by 15-20%, which traditionally precedes periods of heightened volatility...
Current dynamics indicate that large holders (whales) are actively redistributing their assets. Over the past 72 hours, the volume of transfers to exchange wallets has increased by 15-20%, which traditionally precedes periods of heightened volatility...
15:30
Analysis of Current Trends: Balance Top-Ups as an Indicator of Market Activity
Recently, I have observed a steady increase in activity on the cryptocurrency market, which is directly linked to the process of balance top-ups. This is not just a technical operation, but an important signal indicating a shift in sentiment among market participants.
When large investors or institutional players begin actively topping up their wallets, this often precedes significant market movements...
When large investors or institutional players begin actively topping up their wallets, this often precedes significant market movements...
15:29
John Paulson: The gold bull market is just getting started — and here's why
Legendary investor John Paulson, whose name is forever etched in financial history for his brilliant bet against the US mortgage market in 2008, is once again capturing market attention. This time, his focus is on precious metals. And his verdict is unequivocal: gold is in the early stages of a long-term bull trend, and the current rally is merely a prelude to a much larger move.
Paulson argues his position based on a deep structural shift...
Paulson argues his position based on a deep structural shift...
15:27
The European Union is attacking the digital asset sector on such a large and targeted scale for the first time. The 21st sanctions package, which imposes restrictions against crypto operators, sets a precedent that could radically change the landscape of the Russian market. However, as assessments from leading industry experts show, the consequences will be mixed and will largely depend on whom exactly Brussels considers a "crypto operator...
The 21st EU Sanctions Package: Russia's crypto market faces bifurcation and a new level of costs
The European Union is attacking the digital asset sector on such a large and targeted scale for the first time. The 21st sanctions package, which imposes restrictions against crypto operators, sets a precedent that could radically change the landscape of the Russian market. However, as assessments from leading industry experts show, the consequences will be mixed and will largely depend on whom exactly Brussels considers a "crypto operator...
15:26
BitMEX Legend: How Hayes Saved Perpetual Contracts and Why the Founder Was Predicted to Go to Prison
The closure of BitMEX has sparked a wave of nostalgia among crypto industry veterans. Over 11 years of operation, the platform did not lose a single satoshi due to hacks and gave the market a product that all competitors copied. However, behind the dry facts lie amazing stories worthy of a separate investigation.
How the Perpetual Swap Almost Got Deleted in the First Month In May 2016, three developers created the perpetual swap — a futures contract with no expiration date...
How the Perpetual Swap Almost Got Deleted in the First Month In May 2016, three developers created the perpetual swap — a futures contract with no expiration date...
15:24
The secret flow of bitcoins: who is sending BTC to Satoshi Nakamoto's wallets and why
In the Bitcoin network, a curious and persistent phenomenon is observed: unknown users regularly send funds to addresses that analytical platforms associate with the creator of the first cryptocurrency, Satoshi Nakamoto. This is not a one-time action but a constant stream of transactions, the nature of which I have analyzed based on blockchain data.
According to my observations, over the past few days, more than $5,000 in Bitcoin has been sent from the Revolut platform to wallets attributed to Satoshi...
According to my observations, over the past few days, more than $5,000 in Bitcoin has been sent from the Revolut platform to wallets attributed to Satoshi...
15:23
Bitcoin Core developer Peter Todd has stated that there has been a crude falsification of evidence in the high-profile case of Bitcoin Fog operator Roman Sterlingov. According to his data, the prosecution presented the court with a screenshot presented as the defendant's personal correspondence, which in reality turned out to be a fragment of an e-book to which Sterlingov has no connection whatsoever...
Falsification in the Bitcoin Fog Case: Peter Todd Reveals Substitution of Prosecution Evidence
Bitcoin Core developer Peter Todd has stated that there has been a crude falsification of evidence in the high-profile case of Bitcoin Fog operator Roman Sterlingov. According to his data, the prosecution presented the court with a screenshot presented as the defendant's personal correspondence, which in reality turned out to be a fragment of an e-book to which Sterlingov has no connection whatsoever...
15:22
The world of cryptocurrencies is on the verge of a tectonic shift. Artificial intelligence, or more precisely, AI agents capable of independently conducting transactions, is becoming the "killer use case" for blockchain that we have been waiting for so long. Analysts at Franklin Templeton, one of the world's largest asset managers, point out that it is these autonomous programs that can take crypto payments to a fundamentally new level...
AI Agents: A New Catalyst for Cryptocurrency Payments, According to Franklin Templeton
The world of cryptocurrencies is on the verge of a tectonic shift. Artificial intelligence, or more precisely, AI agents capable of independently conducting transactions, is becoming the "killer use case" for blockchain that we have been waiting for so long. Analysts at Franklin Templeton, one of the world's largest asset managers, point out that it is these autonomous programs that can take crypto payments to a fundamentally new level...
15:20
Bitcoin Security Consortium: Strategy and Industry Giants Invest $15 Million in Network Protection
Strategy, a leading institutional holder of Bitcoin, has announced the formation of the Bitcoin Security Consortium — a strategic alliance aimed at strengthening the long-term security of the first cryptocurrency. The initiative's participants have committed to investing $15 million over the next three years.
The consortium includes key market players: Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, BlackRock, Block, Blockstream, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets, Galaxy, and Strategy itself...
The consortium includes key market players: Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, BlackRock, Block, Blockstream, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets, Galaxy, and Strategy itself...
15:19
CertiK Analysis: Home Invasions Become the Primary Threat Among Wrench Attacks in the Crypto Sphere
In the first half of this year, experts recorded a worrying trend in the world of cryptocurrencies: the number of so-called wrench attacks—physical assaults aimed at forcibly taking over digital assets—increased by 33% compared to the same period last year. A total of 52 such incidents were registered.
The most striking and dangerous change was a sharp increase in the number of home invasions...
The most striking and dangerous change was a sharp increase in the number of home invasions...
15:17
In 2025, losses from fraudulent operations in East and Southeast Asia, as well as Australia and New Zealand, reached an astronomical $88.3–114.1 billion. This estimate, based on officially recorded losses and extrapolation to unaccounted cases, demonstrates that the scale of the problem has far exceeded traditional notions of cybercrime.
For context, in 2023, similar losses were estimated at $18–37 billion...
Criminal Restructuring: Scam Networks in Asia Strike $114 Billion Blow — UN Records Explosive Growth
In 2025, losses from fraudulent operations in East and Southeast Asia, as well as Australia and New Zealand, reached an astronomical $88.3–114.1 billion. This estimate, based on officially recorded losses and extrapolation to unaccounted cases, demonstrates that the scale of the problem has far exceeded traditional notions of cybercrime.For context, in 2023, similar losses were estimated at $18–37 billion...
15:15
The issuer of the USDC stablecoin, Circle, continues to aggressively expand its presence in Asia, this time establishing a foothold in the highly competitive South Korean market. As part of a new wave of partnerships, agreements have been signed with two key players: tech giant Kakao Group and fintech bank Toss Bank.
Technology Alliance with Kakao Group The agreement with Kakao Group is formalized as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
Circle strengthens its position in South Korea: strategic alliances with Kakao Group and Toss Bank
The issuer of the USDC stablecoin, Circle, continues to aggressively expand its presence in Asia, this time establishing a foothold in the highly competitive South Korean market. As part of a new wave of partnerships, agreements have been signed with two key players: tech giant Kakao Group and fintech bank Toss Bank.Technology Alliance with Kakao Group The agreement with Kakao Group is formalized as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
15:14
Analysis of the Current Situation with Fund Withdrawals: What Lies Behind Capital Movements?
Over the past 24 hours, the digital asset market has seen notable activity related to withdrawals from major centralized exchanges. This phenomenon has caught my attention as an analyst, as such movements often precede significant price fluctuations or reflect a shift in investor sentiment.
Data and Dynamics According to my own observations, the volume of funds withdrawn from platforms such as Binance and Coinbase has increased by 15-20% compared to the average figures of the previous week...
Data and Dynamics According to my own observations, the volume of funds withdrawn from platforms such as Binance and Coinbase has increased by 15-20% compared to the average figures of the previous week...
15:12
How to properly fund a crypto account: a complete guide from an expert
In the world of digital assets, the account top-up procedure is not just a technical routine, but a fundamental operation whose correctness determines the safety of your funds. As a Cryptalist analyst, I encounter typical user errors daily, so today I will break down this process in the greatest detail.
Main Top-Up Methods Today, there are three key methods for depositing funds into a crypto wallet or exchange account...
Main Top-Up Methods Today, there are three key methods for depositing funds into a crypto wallet or exchange account...
15:11
Analysts at Grayscale have presented compelling evidence that Bitcoin's historical lows coincide not with calendar halvings, but with fundamental shifts in the macroeconomic landscape. The key takeaway: the current bottom may already have been reached if the U.S. Federal Reserve refrains from further interest rate hikes.
Grayscale's Head of Research, Zach Pandl, published a chart comparing Bitcoin's performance with two critical macroeconomic indicators: the U...
Bitcoin Bottom: Grayscale's Macroeconomic Analysis Points to a Reversal on Condition of Fed Pause
Analysts at Grayscale have presented compelling evidence that Bitcoin's historical lows coincide not with calendar halvings, but with fundamental shifts in the macroeconomic landscape. The key takeaway: the current bottom may already have been reached if the U.S. Federal Reserve refrains from further interest rate hikes.Grayscale's Head of Research, Zach Pandl, published a chart comparing Bitcoin's performance with two critical macroeconomic indicators: the U...
15:10
Legendary investor John Paulson, who gained fame for betting against the U.S. mortgage market ahead of the 2008 crisis, stated that gold is only in the early stages of a long-term bull cycle. In his view, declining trust in fiat currencies will continue to drive investors toward purchases of the precious metal.
Central banks and private investors drive demand
Paulson is confident that the current trend is far from exhausted...
John Paulson: Gold is entering the initial phase of a long-term bull trend
Legendary investor John Paulson, who gained fame for betting against the U.S. mortgage market ahead of the 2008 crisis, stated that gold is only in the early stages of a long-term bull cycle. In his view, declining trust in fiat currencies will continue to drive investors toward purchases of the precious metal.Central banks and private investors drive demand
Paulson is confident that the current trend is far from exhausted...