Crypto news

23.07.2026
22:23

Market Analysis: Major Liquidity Injection and Its Impact on Altcoins

Last week, the cryptocurrency market recorded a significant inflow of funds, which I consider one of the key indicators of a shift in sentiment among institutional investors. The total volume of replenishments into major stablecoins and leading altcoins exceeded $1.2 billion, which is 34% higher than the average over the past three months.
The distribution of funds is of particular interest. While transfers into Bitcoin and Ethereum dominated at the beginning of the month, we are now seeing diversification toward first- and second-layer projects...
22:22

New era of DeFi hacks: $35.5 million stolen without a single code error — keys become the main target

In a single day, three DeFi protocols — AFX, B² Network, and Verus — lost a combined total of $35.5 million. However, unlike the vast majority of previous attacks, none of them were related to smart contract vulnerabilities. This is not a coincidence, but a persistent trend that I, as an analyst, have been pointing out for several quarters.
Attackers are no longer spending time searching for bugs in the code...
22:21

BingX summarizes the results of its large-scale campaign for the 2026 World Cup: sports, Web3, and communities in one ecosystem

The cryptocurrency exchange BingX, already established as a key player at the intersection of Web3, artificial intelligence, and sports partnerships, has successfully completed a global campaign timed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The initiative spanned several regions and demonstrated how digital assets can seamlessly integrate into cultural and sporting events on a global scale.
The key driver of engagement was the EventX platform—BingX's proprietary tool for trading based on real-world event outcomes...
22:20

The tokenized stock market has reached $3.7 billion: Securitize and Ondo surpass Robinhood by 40 times.

The market for tokenized stocks on the blockchain has confidently surpassed the $3.7 billion mark in total market capitalization. However, the main surprise lies not in the volume itself, but in who is dictating the rules of the game today. Contrary to many expectations, the leaders are not retail giants like Robinhood, but platforms originally designed for real-world assets — Securitize and Ondo Finance...
22:18

BMEX Crash: BitMEX Token Plummets 90% Amid Exchange Closure Announcement

The crypto derivatives market is experiencing a historic moment: the legendary exchange BitMEX has announced its closure. The market reaction was immediate — the platform's native token, BMEX, crashed nearly 90% in a single day. This is a clear example of how fundamental changes in a project's business can instantly destroy the value of its native asset.
At the time of writing this analysis, the BMEX token is trading near $0...
22:17

Google's investment in SpaceX: a paper profit of $94 billion and 100-fold growth over a decade

Google's stake in SpaceX is now valued at approximately $94 billion. However, this figure is not the result of a fresh funding round, but a reflection of a long-term strategy laid out back in 2015.
How Google Entered SpaceX's Capital In January 2015, Google, together with Fidelity, invested $1 billion in SpaceX, acquiring nearly 10% of the company. At that time, the entire SpaceX was valued at just over $10 billion...
22:15

Strategy forms an alliance to protect Bitcoin: $15 million for quantum resistance

Bitcoin Security and Quantum Computing
Strategy has officially introduced the Bitcoin Security Consortium — a strategic alliance uniting leading financial institutions and key players in the crypto industry. Consortium members have committed to investing $15 million over three years to strengthen the long-term security of the Bitcoin network.
The founding members include Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, BlackRock, Block, Blockstream, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets, Galaxy, and Strategy itself...
22:14

Home break-ins became the primary type of wrench attacks in 2024 — CertiK report

Analysts at CertiK have presented alarming statistics for the first half of 2024: 52 cases of so-called wrench attacks have been recorded — physical assaults aimed at forcing cryptocurrency asset owners to transfer funds. This is a 33% increase compared to the same period last year.
A particularly concerning trend is the sharp rise in home invasions. While only one such incident was registered in the first half of 2023, the number skyrocketed to 20 in 2024...
22:12

East Asia's Scam Empire: $114 Billion in Damages, Cryptocurrencies as the Circulatory System, and Crime Franchising

bitcoin_crime The scale of the organized scam industry in East and Southeast Asia, as well as Australia and New Zealand, has reached astronomical levels. In 2025, the total damage from fraudulent network operations is estimated to range between $88.3 billion and $114.1 billion. These figures are the result of an analysis that accounts for both officially recorded losses and latent crime, where victims do not report to authorities...
22:11

Circle expands its presence in South Korea: partnerships with Kakao Group and Toss Bank

USDC_Circle Major stablecoin issuer Circle continues its aggressive expansion into South Korea. This time, the company has entered into strategic agreements with two key players in the local market — technology giant Kakao Group and digital bank Toss Bank.
Infrastructure Alliance with Kakao A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed with Kakao Group, aimed at jointly exploring and developing blockchain payment infrastructure...
22:10

Bitcoin miners are becoming key players in AI infrastructure: Bernstein analysis

mining In recent months, a fundamental shift has occurred in the cryptocurrency and high-tech market: Bitcoin miners are no longer just miners of digital gold. Analysts at Bernstein conducted an in-depth study and concluded that mining companies are transforming into critically important infrastructure providers for data centers serving artificial intelligence.
According to my calculations, based on industry data, the volume of deals in this sector has already exceeded 7...
22:08

Market Analysis: How to Properly Withdraw Funds in Volatile Conditions

The issue of withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency exchanges becomes especially relevant during periods of high volatility. As an analyst with many years of experience, I observe that many traders make critical mistakes precisely at the stage of profit-taking or emergency exit from positions.
Main risks when withdrawing funds The first thing to consider is network liquidity. During peak hours, transfer fees can increase several times over...
22:07

Major Player Strengthens Positions: Analysis of the Latest Crypto Whale Accumulation

In recent hours, a series of transactions has been recorded on the blockchain, indicating active position building by a large, previously undisclosed holder. This involves a balance top-up equivalent to tens of millions of dollars in stablecoins and leading altcoins.
An analysis of the fund movement chain shows that an address that had been in a "dormant" mode for a long time suddenly became active...
22:06

Three DeFi protocols lost $35.5 million in one day: hackers attack not the code, but the governance

Over the past 24 hours, the crypto community has faced three coordinated attacks on DeFi bridges, resulting in a total of $35.5 million being stolen. Notably, none of the incidents involved the exploitation of vulnerabilities in smart contracts. The attackers acted more subtly—through the compromise of access keys and administrative privileges.
Biggest Blow: AFX Protocol Loses $24 Million The greatest damage was suffered by the AFX protocol, operating on Arbitrum...
22:05

BingX sums up the grand campaign for the 2026 World Cup: cryptocurrencies and football unite millions

Leading crypto exchange and Web3 & AI player, BingX, has successfully completed a large-scale marketing campaign timed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This initiative serves as a vivid example of how digital assets can seamlessly integrate into global sports culture, creating a unique user experience.
The campaign spanned multiple regions and united football fans worldwide. The key driver of engagement was the EventX platform, an event-based trading tool...
22:03

Securitize and Ondo have outpaced Robinhood by 40 times: who truly rules the market for tokenized stocks

The market for tokenized stocks on the blockchain has surpassed the $3.7 billion mark, and this growth has turned out to be quite different from what many expected. Contrary to popular opinion, the main driving forces here have not been retail applications like Robinhood, but institutional platforms originally designed for working with real-world assets. The leaders are Securitize and Ondo Finance...
22:02

BMEX collapse by 90%: The crash of BitMEX and the demise of its native token — analysis by Cryptalist

The crypto derivatives market is losing a legend. BitMEX, the pioneer of perpetual futures, has officially announced it will cease operations on September 23. The market's reaction was swift and merciless: the exchange's native token, BMEX, crashed nearly 90% in a single day. This is a classic example of how a utility token, lacking fundamental value beyond its ecosystem, turns to ashes at the first signs of that ecosystem's decline...
22:01

Google's Investment in SpaceX: $94 Billion Paper Profit and Hidden Risks

Alphabet Corporation, the parent company of Google, has publicly disclosed the value of its SpaceX stock package for the first time. The $94 billion valuation is not the result of a recent deal, but rather the outcome of a decade-long investment strategy that has yielded a hundredfold increase. However, behind these numbers lies an important nuance: most of the profit is paper-based and not yet available for realization...
21:59

Strategy leads the Bitcoin Security Consortium: $15 million to protect the network from quantum threats

Экспертное_мнение_Mixer.Money_про_квантовые_компьютеры_и_биткоин_quantum_computers Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has announced the creation of the Bitcoin Security Consortium — a consortium aimed at strengthening the long-term security of the first cryptocurrency's network. The initiative's participants have committed to allocating $15 million over the next three years.
Leading Industry Players Join Forces The founding members of the consortium include giants such as Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, BlackRock, Block, Blockstream, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets, Galaxy, and Strategy itself...
21:58

Home invasions have become the dominant type of wrench attack: CertiK's first-half analysis

An analysis of security incidents in the crypto sphere for the first half of the year has revealed an alarming trend: the number of so-called wrench attacks — physical assaults aimed at forcing owners to transfer digital assets — has sharply increased. 52 such cases were recorded, which is 33% higher than the figures for the previous period.
The most significant change was the structure of these attacks...
21:57

$114 billion: UN records explosive growth of Asian scam networks and the transformation of cryptocurrencies into their financial backbone

bitcoin_crime The scale of organized digital crime in the Asia-Pacific region has reached an unprecedented level. According to the latest estimates, the total damage from scam operations in East and Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand for 2025 ranges from $88.3 to $114.1 billion. This figure includes both officially recorded losses and the estimated "gray zone" — victims who, for various reasons, do not contact law enforcement agencies...
21:56

Circle expands its presence in South Korea: partnerships with Kakao Group and Toss Bank open new horizons for USDC

USDC_Circle The issuer of the USDC stablecoin, Circle, continues to aggressively expand its presence in Asia. This time, strategic alliances have been formed with South Korean giants: the technology conglomerate Kakao Group and the digital bank Toss Bank. This is another step in Circle's large-scale expansion into one of the world's most dynamic crypto markets.
Partnership with Kakao Group: Infrastructure for Blockchain Payments The agreement with Kakao Group is formalized as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
21:55

Bitcoin miners are key allies of the AI industry: expert analysis

mining Analysts at Bernstein conducted an in-depth market study and concluded that bitcoin mining companies are becoming strategic partners for artificial intelligence. This is not just about electricity suppliers, but about full-fledged infrastructure hubs for AI-powered data centers (DCs).
According to our estimates, the volume of deals between mining firms and the AI sector has already exceeded 7...
21:51

Critical analysis of withdrawal mechanisms: what every investor should know

In the world of cryptocurrencies, the withdrawal process is not just a technical operation, but a key indicator of a platform's health and the level of trust in it. As an analyst with many years of experience, I strongly recommend paying primary attention to this aspect.
Modern exchanges and DeFi protocols offer various withdrawal mechanisms: from instant transactions to multi-stage procedures with verification...
21:50

Massive Bitcoin Wallet Top-Ups: Analysis of Market Momentum

There is a significant inflow of funds into Bitcoin wallets, indicating increased activity from major players. This process, which I call "high-intensity accumulation," often precedes periods of volatility or trend reversals.
Over the past 24 hours, the net inflow of Bitcoin to exchange and over-the-counter addresses has exceeded 12,000 BTC. For comparison, the weekly average was around 4,500 BTC...
21:49

Keys, not code: Hackers stole $35.5 million from three DeFi protocols in one day

Over the past 24 hours, three DeFi protocols — AFX, B² Network, and Verus — collectively lost $35.5 million. Notably, none of the attacks involved exploiting errors in smart contracts. Hackers focused on seizing administrative control and compromising access keys, rather than breaking the code.
The largest blow hit the AFX protocol on Arbitrum. According to my data, attackers stole about $24 million in USDC, transferring the funds to Ethereum and exchanging them for 12,467...
21:48

BingX summarizes the results of its large-scale campaign for the 2026 World Cup: sports, Web3, and communities united in a single impulse.

Major cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 and AI player, BingX, has successfully completed its ambitious campaign timed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This initiative serves as a vivid example of how digital assets and sports passions can intersect, creating a unique user experience. As part of the campaign, the platform united football fans from around the world, utilizing a full arsenal of tools: from collaborations with ambassadors and content creators to offline events and interactive trading opportunities...
21:47

The tokenized stock market has surpassed $3.7 billion: Securitize and Ondo have outperformed Robinhood by a factor of 40.

The market capitalization of tokenized stocks on the blockchain has exceeded $3.7 billion. And, contrary to many expectations, the key players here are not retail platforms, but institutional giants originally focused on real-world assets — Securitize and Ondo.
Together, these two platforms account for nearly 60% of the total market capitalization of tokenized stocks. This is a massive lead, clearly demonstrating where the main flows of institutional capital are directed...
21:46

End of an era: BMEX token crashes 90% amid BitMEX closure announcement

The legendary crypto exchange BitMEX, which gave the world perpetual futures, has announced its closure. The market reaction was swift and ruthless: the platform's native token, BMEX, collapsed nearly 90% in a single day. This is a classic example of how the fundamental value of a utility token directly depends on the viability of its ecosystem.
At the time of writing this analysis, the BMEX price is hovering around $0...
21:44

Google's investment in SpaceX: $1 billion turned into $94 billion over a decade

In the world of corporate finance, it's rare to come across a story where a strategic bet pays off a hundredfold. That's exactly what happened with Google's investment in SpaceX. My analysis of Alphabet's latest quarterly report shows that the SpaceX stake, acquired back in 2015, is now valued at approximately $94 billion. At first glance, it might seem like a fresh, large investment, but that's not the case...