Crypto news

23.07.2026
19:10

Bitcoin Security Consortium: Strategy and Industry Giants Invest $15 Million to Protect the Network from Quantum Threats

Bitcoin Security Consortium The largest players in the crypto industry have joined forces for the long-term protection of the Bitcoin blockchain. Strategy has announced the creation of the Bitcoin Security Consortium, a consortium that includes Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, BlackRock, Block, Blockstream, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets, Galaxy, and Strategy itself. Participants have committed to allocating $15 million over three years to ensure network security...
19:09

Wrench attacks on cryptocurrency investors: home invasions have become the main threat, according to Cryptalist

Cryptalist's analytical department has completed a study on the dynamics of physical attacks on cryptocurrency asset owners for the first half of 2024. 52 cases of so-called wrench attacks were recorded — assaults using force or threats aimed at coercing the transfer of digital funds. The number of such incidents increased by 33% compared to the same period last year.
The most alarming trend is a sharp rise in the number of home invasions...
19:08

The UN has estimated the global damage from scam networks at $114 billion: cryptocurrencies have become the financial backbone of crime.

bitcoin_crime The scale of organized fraud in East and Southeast Asia, as well as in Australia and New Zealand, has reached an astronomical $88–114 billion in 2025. These are not just numbers — they are an indicator that the region's criminal economy has transitioned to a new, industrial level. This is not about isolated individual hackers, but about well-organized transnational corporations of evil that effectively use modern technologies, including cryptocurrencies...
19:07

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

The issuer of the USDC stablecoin, Circle, continues its aggressive expansion into Asian markets. This time, the focus is on South Korea, where strategic agreements have been signed with two major players: tech giant Kakao Group and fintech platform Toss Bank.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed with Kakao Group, aimed at jointly exploring and developing blockchain payment infrastructure...
19:05

Analysts at Bernstein: Bitcoin miners are becoming key partners of the AI industry

mining In recent months, the digital asset market has undergone a significant transformation: Bitcoin miners are no longer just cryptocurrency extractors and are increasingly taking on the role of critical infrastructure providers for the artificial intelligence industry. According to my data, the total volume of deals in this direction has already exceeded 7.5 gigawatts of computing power, which is a colossal figure for such a young sector...
19:02

Analysis of the current situation with fund withdrawals in the crypto market: what investors need to know

In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen increased activity related to withdrawals from major exchanges. This is not a random phenomenon—it reflects deep-seated trends that I track as an analyst. The mass outflow of liquidity from centralized platforms such as Binance and Coinbase signals a shift in sentiment among asset holders.
According to my data, the volume of withdrawn funds over the past week has exceeded $1...
19:01

Market Analysis: How Account Top-ups Affect Crypto Investors' Trading Strategies

In the world of cryptocurrencies, the process of funding a trading account is not just a technical procedure, but a key element that determines the effectiveness of an investment strategy. As a leading analyst at Cryptalist, I observe daily how the choice of method and timing for depositing funds can radically change the outcome of a trade.
Speed and Fees: The Main Factors When funding an account, users face a dilemma: bank transfers offer high security but take 1 to 5 business days and may charge a fee of up to 2-3% of the amount...
18:59

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

Over the past 24 hours, three DeFi protocols — AFX, B² Network, and Verus — have collectively lost $35.5 million. Notably, none of the attacks were related to vulnerabilities in smart contract code. Instead, attackers focused on compromising keys and administrative rights, indicating a shift in the threat vector within the industry.
Largest Loss: AFX and $24 Million The most significant attack targeted the AFX protocol, operating on Arbitrum...
18:58

BingX sums up the grand campaign for the 2026 World Cup: sports, Web3, and communities united

The cryptocurrency exchange BingX, firmly established among the top five global leaders in derivatives trading volume, has successfully completed a large-scale marketing campaign timed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The initiative has become a vivid example of how digital assets and global sports can create a unique user experience that extends far beyond traditional trading interfaces.
The key element of the campaign was the EventX platform, allowing users to trade based on the outcomes of real sports events...
18:57

Securitize and Ondo are head and shoulders above Robinhood: the tokenized stock market has reached $3.7 billion

The market capitalization of tokenized stocks on the blockchain has exceeded $3.7 billion. And, contrary to many expectations, the leaders here are not retail apps like Robinhood, but institutional platforms originally focused on real-world assets — Securitize and Ondo Finance. Together, they control nearly 60% of the entire capitalization of this segment.
An analysis of on-chain capital distribution reveals a clear picture: the market for tokenized securities is deeply institutional in nature...
18:56

BMEX crashes by 90%: BitMEX shuts down, and the exchange's token loses all meaning

The crypto community witnessed a dramatic collapse of the native token of one of the oldest derivatives exchanges. The price of BMEX crashed nearly 90% in a day following BitMEX's official announcement of its shutdown, scheduled for September 23. At the time of writing this analysis, the token is trading around $0.0059, with its fully diluted market capitalization estimated at just $592,000.
To understand the scale of the disaster: BMEX is currently approximately 98% below its levels from a year ago...
18:55

SpaceX's stock package has brought Google $94 billion in paper profits: what lies behind the numbers

Ten years ago, in January 2015, Google and Fidelity invested $1 billion in SpaceX, acquiring nearly 10% of the company. At that time, Elon Musk's startup was valued at just over $10 billion. Today, that stake is worth approximately $94 billion — a 100-fold increase.
But behind these impressive numbers lies a complex financial reality. Each subsequent funding round diluted Google's stake. It now owns about 5% of the shares...
18:54

Bitcoin Security Consortium: Strategy and Industry Giants Unite $15 Million to Protect the Network

Major players in the crypto industry have united for the long-term protection of the Bitcoin network. Strategy, a company known for its massive BTC holdings, initiated the creation of the Bitcoin Security Consortium. Consortium members have committed to investing $15 million over three years to fund developers and researchers, as well as to educate the community on the state of blockchain security...
18:53

Wrench attacks break records: CertiK analysts record a sharp 33% spike and a shift toward home invasions

hack The first half of 2024 was marked by an alarming trend in the world of crypto security: the number of so-called wrench attacks — physical assaults aimed at forcing owners to transfer digital assets — increased by 33% compared to the same period last year. A total of 52 such incidents were recorded, indicating a systematic shift by attackers from digital hacks to brute physical force.
The most notable change was a sharp rise in the number of home invasions...
18:52

Asia's Criminal Economy: Damage from Scam Networks Reaches $114 Billion in 2025, with Cryptocurrencies Becoming Its Financial Backbone

bitcoin_crime The scale of organized online fraud in East and Southeast Asia, as well as Australia and New Zealand, is estimated to range between $88.3 billion and $114.1 billion for 2025. This is based on an analysis conducted using official data and estimates of unrecorded losses. The methodology accounts for both registered incidents and the presumed share of victims who, for various reasons, do not contact law enforcement...
18:51

Circle strengthens its position in South Korea: partnerships with Kakao Group and Toss Bank

USDC_Circle The issuer of the USDC stablecoin, Circle, is making another strategic move in the Asian market, announcing two new partnerships in South Korea. Agreements with tech giant Kakao Group and fintech bank Toss Bank mark the expansion of Circle's presence in one of the world's most dynamic crypto ecosystems.
Infrastructure Alliance with Kakao Group A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed with Kakao Group, aimed at exploring and developing blockchain payment infrastructure...
18:50

Bitcoin miners are becoming key partners for the AI industry: a market capacity analysis

The digital asset market continues to demonstrate unexpected synergies. Bernstein analysts have identified a fundamental shift: Bitcoin miners are no longer just cryptocurrency extractors and are transforming into critically important infrastructure providers for data centers (DCs) serving artificial intelligence.
In my estimation, this trend has already led to deals covering more than 7.5 gigawatts (GW) of energy capacity...
18:47

Analysis of the current state of cryptocurrency exchange withdrawals: trends and signals for the market

In recent days, we have observed an intensification of the withdrawal process from major centralized exchanges. This phenomenon, which I call the "crypto exodus," is becoming increasingly noticeable against the backdrop of tightening regulatory policies in several jurisdictions and the growing popularity of self-custody of assets.
According to my data, withdrawal volumes from platforms such as Binance and Coinbase have increased by 23% over the past week compared to the average for the previous month...
18:46

Market Analysis: New Liquidity Influx and Its Impact on the Cryptocurrency Landscape

The digital asset market continues to show signs of revival, and one of the key drivers of this process is a significant replenishment of liquidity. As an analyst, I closely monitor capital flows, and the latest data indicates that major players — institutional investors and market makers — are actively increasing their positions. This is not just a speculative surge, but a strategic accumulation of assets that could lay the foundation for a new upward trend...
18:46

Keys, not code: three DeFi bridges lost $35.5 million in a day due to access compromise

In a single day, three DeFi protocols — AFX, B² Network, and Verus — collectively lost $35.5 million. Notably, none of the attacks were related to vulnerabilities in smart contracts. The hackers operated more subtly: they seized control of keys and administrative privileges, rather than exploiting errors in the code.
Details of Each Attack The largest blow was dealt to the AFX protocol on the Arbitrum network: attackers stole approximately $24 million in USDC using compromised bridge validator keys...
18:44

BingX has summarized the results of a large-scale campaign for the 2026 World Cup: crypto trading and football have found common ground.

Major cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 and AI player BingX has officially completed its global campaign tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This initiative serves as a vivid example of how digital finance can seamlessly weave into the fabric of mainstream culture, uniting millions of fans worldwide.
EventX: When Predictions Turn into Profit The key driver of engagement was the EventX platform — the exchange's tool for trading based on real-world event outcomes...
18:43

The tokenized stock market: Securitize and Ondo surpass Robinhood by 40 times — a new order in blockchain finance

The total market capitalization of tokenized stocks on the blockchain has exceeded the $3.7 billion mark. This is no longer just an experimental niche — we are looking at a full-fledged, institutional market where the main roles are played not by retail applications, but by specialized platforms for real-world assets. The leaders in market capitalization are Securitize and Ondo, which account for approximately 60% of the total market value...
18:42

The 90% collapse of BMEX: The death of the BitMEX token and the decline of a legendary era

The cryptocurrency derivatives market witnessed a dramatic finale. After the official announcement of the BitMEX platform's closure, its native token BMEX crashed nearly 90% in a single day. This is not just a correction—it is a complete loss of the fundamental value of an asset tied to the exchange's existence.
At the time of writing this analysis, the token is trading near $0.0059. The total market capitalization of the entire issuance stands at a meager $592,000...
18:41

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

The market was shaken by the news that Google's stake in SpaceX is estimated at approximately $94 billion. However, behind this impressive figure lies not a fresh investment, but a story from a decade ago that clearly demonstrates how strategic patience and a bet on innovation can yield phenomenal, yet largely virtual, profits.
How it began: the brilliant bet of 2015
In January 2015, Google, together with Fidelity, invested $1 billion in SpaceX, receiving in return nearly 10% of the company's shares...
18:40

The Bitcoin Security Consortium: Strategy and Industry Giants Invest $15 Million in Network Protection

Analysis of quantum threats to Bitcoin The largest players in the crypto industry have united to protect the future of Bitcoin. Strategy has announced the creation of the Bitcoin Security Consortium, a consortium with an ambitious goal: to ensure the long-term cryptographic resilience of the first cryptocurrency. The total budget for the initiative over the next three years is $15 million.
The founding members include Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, BlackRock, Block, Blockstream, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets, Galaxy, and Strategy itself...
18:39

CertiK Analysis: Home Invasions Became the Dominant Type of Wrench Attack in 2024

Analytical platform CertiK has presented alarming statistics on physical attacks against crypto asset holders. In the first half of 2024, 52 incidents classified as wrench attacks were recorded — violent actions aimed at forcing victims to transfer access to digital funds. This is 33% more than in the same period last year.
Sharp Increase in Home Invasions The most significant change was a sharp rise in the number of residential break-ins...
18:37

Asia's Criminal Economy: Damage from Scam Networks Reaches $114 Billion, with Cryptocurrencies Becoming Its Financial Backbone

bitcoin_crime The scale of organized fraud in East and Southeast Asia, as well as in Australia and New Zealand, has reached alarming proportions. Based on my estimates derived from analysis by relevant agencies, the total damage from scam operations in 2025 amounted to between $88.3 billion and $114.1 billion. These are not just numbers — they are an indicator of a systemic crisis in regional security.
It is important to understand: these data are approximate estimates, taking into account both officially recorded losses and the presumed share of victims who do not report to authorities...
18:36

Circle strengthens its position in South Korea: strategic alliances with Kakao Group and Toss Bank

USDC_Circle The issuer of the USDC stablecoin, Circle, continues its active expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, this time focusing on the South Korean market. I have recorded two key agreements that significantly expand Circle's presence in one of the most technologically advanced economies in the world.
The first partnership is with the technology giant Kakao Group. The parties signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at jointly exploring and developing blockchain payment infrastructure...
18:35

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

Analysts at Bernstein have presented a fresh perspective on the transformation of the cryptocurrency industry: in their assessment, Bitcoin miners are evolving into strategic partners for the artificial intelligence sector. This is not just about electricity suppliers, but about full-fledged infrastructure hubs for AI data centers.
According to the analysis conducted, the volume of deals between mining companies and the AI sector has already exceeded 7...
18:33

Withdrawal of Funds: Key Aspects and Market Implications

The issue of fund withdrawal is a central topic for any cryptocurrency platform. This process, technically simple at first glance, actually carries deep economic and psychological implications, affecting exchange liquidity and user trust.
Mechanics and Time — the first critical factor. The speed of processing a withdrawal request directly depends on blockchain congestion, the fee amount, and the platform's internal policies...