23.07.2026
17:54
The largest players in the crypto industry have joined forces for the long-term protection of the Bitcoin network. Strategy has announced the creation of the Bitcoin Security Consortium, which includes Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, BlackRock, Block, Blockstream, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets, Galaxy, and Strategy itself. The participants have committed to allocating $15 million to fund blockchain security over the next three years...
The Bitcoin Security Consortium: Strategy and Industry Giants Invest $15 Million in Network Protection
The largest players in the crypto industry have joined forces for the long-term protection of the Bitcoin network. Strategy has announced the creation of the Bitcoin Security Consortium, which includes Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, BlackRock, Block, Blockstream, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets, Galaxy, and Strategy itself. The participants have committed to allocating $15 million to fund blockchain security over the next three years...
17:53
Home invasions have become a major threat: analysis of wrench attacks in the first half of the year
In the first six months of this year, 52 incidents classified as wrench attacks — physical assaults aimed at forcing cryptocurrency owners to transfer their assets — were recorded. The number of such cases increased by 33% compared to the same period last year, indicating a systemic escalation of the threat.
The most alarming trend is a sharp increase in home invasions. While such cases were previously rare (only one in the same period last year), their number has now reached 20...
The most alarming trend is a sharp increase in home invasions. While such cases were previously rare (only one in the same period last year), their number has now reached 20...
17:52
In 2025, losses from scam operations in East and Southeast Asia, as well as Australia and New Zealand, reached a staggering $88.3–114.1 billion. These are not just numbers — they are a marker of a systemic transformation of the criminal economy, where traditional fraud schemes have merged with technological infrastructure.
The assessment methodology takes into account both officially recorded losses and the estimated share of unreported cases, making the figures approximate but highly indicative...
$114 billion in losses from scam networks in Asia: cryptocurrencies and AI have become the main weapons
In 2025, losses from scam operations in East and Southeast Asia, as well as Australia and New Zealand, reached a staggering $88.3–114.1 billion. These are not just numbers — they are a marker of a systemic transformation of the criminal economy, where traditional fraud schemes have merged with technological infrastructure.The assessment methodology takes into account both officially recorded losses and the estimated share of unreported cases, making the figures approximate but highly indicative...
17:51
The issuer of the USDC stablecoin, Circle, continues its active expansion into Asian markets. This time, the focus is on South Korea, where two significant agreements have been signed. The first is with the technology giant Kakao Group, under which a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed. The parties intend to jointly explore the possibilities of creating a blockchain payment infrastructure that could radically change the landscape of digital payments in the region...
Circle strengthens its position in South Korea: strategic alliances with Kakao Group and Toss Bank
The issuer of the USDC stablecoin, Circle, continues its active expansion into Asian markets. This time, the focus is on South Korea, where two significant agreements have been signed. The first is with the technology giant Kakao Group, under which a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed. The parties intend to jointly explore the possibilities of creating a blockchain payment infrastructure that could radically change the landscape of digital payments in the region...
17:50
Mining companies, traditionally associated exclusively with Bitcoin mining, are increasingly transforming into critical infrastructure providers for data centers serving artificial intelligence. Analysts at Bernstein conducted a deep analysis of this trend and concluded that the digital mining sector is becoming a strategic partner for the AI industry.
According to expert estimates, the volume of deals related to providing mining capacity for AI needs has already exceeded 7...
Bitcoin miners are becoming key partners for the AI industry: a Bernstein analysis
Mining companies, traditionally associated exclusively with Bitcoin mining, are increasingly transforming into critical infrastructure providers for data centers serving artificial intelligence. Analysts at Bernstein conducted a deep analysis of this trend and concluded that the digital mining sector is becoming a strategic partner for the AI industry.According to expert estimates, the volume of deals related to providing mining capacity for AI needs has already exceeded 7...
17:48
Market Analysis: Key Withdrawal Metrics and Their Impact on Liquidity
In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen a significant increase in the withdrawal of funds from centralized exchanges. This process, traditionally interpreted as a signal of capital moving to cold storage, takes on special significance amid the current macroeconomic uncertainty.
On-Chain Analytics Data According to my calculations, the net outflow of funds from the largest trading platforms over the past week exceeded $1...
On-Chain Analytics Data According to my calculations, the net outflow of funds from the largest trading platforms over the past week exceeded $1...
17:47
Analysis of Current Top-Up: What Drives Fund Movements in the Market
In recent days, the cryptocurrency market has seen notable activity related to liquidity replenishment. This is not just about random transactions, but a structured inflow of capital that could signal a shift in sentiment among major players.
On-chain analytics data records an increase in the volume of incoming transfers to major exchanges. Over the past 48 hours, the total inflow into BTC and ETH has exceeded the average figures of the previous week by 15-20%...
On-chain analytics data records an increase in the volume of incoming transfers to major exchanges. Over the past 48 hours, the total inflow into BTC and ETH has exceeded the average figures of the previous week by 15-20%...
17:46
Creating fully autonomous AI assistants capable of independently navigating websites, clicking buttons, filling out forms, and collecting data is no longer science fiction. Recent tests show that the Grok model from xAI demonstrates the highest efficiency in this segment, outperforming solutions from OpenAI and Anthropic.
The tool built on the Grok model achieved an impressive result of 76.42% successfully completed tasks...
Grok 4.5 tops the AI agent ranking: a new stage of autonomous browser navigation
Creating fully autonomous AI assistants capable of independently navigating websites, clicking buttons, filling out forms, and collecting data is no longer science fiction. Recent tests show that the Grok model from xAI demonstrates the highest efficiency in this segment, outperforming solutions from OpenAI and Anthropic.The tool built on the Grok model achieved an impressive result of 76.42% successfully completed tasks...
17:45
Cryptocurrency and Cockroach Protests in India: Data Does Not Confirm Mass Funding
Controversy has erupted in India surrounding the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement over possible foreign funding via cryptocurrencies. A petition filed in the Delhi High Court on July 22 demands an investigation into alleged inflows of funds from abroad. However, my detailed analysis of open data from May 15 to July 22 found no evidence of large-scale cryptocurrency use to support the protests.
Decline in crypto interest amid rising protest attention Google Trends data shows a stark contrast...
Decline in crypto interest amid rising protest attention Google Trends data shows a stark contrast...
17:43
In one day, three DeFi protocols — AFX, B² Network, and Verus — lost a total of $35.5 million. None of these hacks were related to a bug in smart contract code. This is not a coincidence, but a clear signal of a shift in attack vectors.
According to my data, the biggest blow hit the AFX protocol, which lost about $24 million in USDC on the Arbitrum network. The attacker compromised the bridge validator keys, transferred the funds to Ethereum, exchanged them for 12,467...
$35.5 million per day: Hackers attack DeFi bridges not through code, but through keys
In one day, three DeFi protocols — AFX, B² Network, and Verus — lost a total of $35.5 million. None of these hacks were related to a bug in smart contract code. This is not a coincidence, but a clear signal of a shift in attack vectors.According to my data, the biggest blow hit the AFX protocol, which lost about $24 million in USDC on the Arbitrum network. The attacker compromised the bridge validator keys, transferred the funds to Ethereum, exchanged them for 12,467...
17:42
BingX, a cryptocurrency exchange known for its ambitious integrations into the world of sports and Web3, has completed a global marketing campaign timed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The initiative became a vivid example of how digital assets and sports emotions can create a unified community, bringing together fans from different corners of the planet.
The key element of the campaign was the EventX platform, which allows users to trade based on the outcomes of real sports events...
BingX summarizes the results of its large-scale campaign for the 2026 World Cup: a synthesis of crypto trading and football culture
BingX, a cryptocurrency exchange known for its ambitious integrations into the world of sports and Web3, has completed a global marketing campaign timed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The initiative became a vivid example of how digital assets and sports emotions can create a unified community, bringing together fans from different corners of the planet.The key element of the campaign was the EventX platform, which allows users to trade based on the outcomes of real sports events...
17:41
The market for tokenized stocks on the blockchain has confidently surpassed the $3.7 billion mark, and its structure turned out to be completely different from what most retail investors expected. Contrary to the hype around popular applications, the real leaders here are platforms originally designed for working with real-world assets — Securitize and Ondo Finance. Together, they control about 60% of the total market capitalization in this segment...
Securitize and Ondo have captured 60% of the tokenized stock market: Robinhood ranks only tenth.
The market for tokenized stocks on the blockchain has confidently surpassed the $3.7 billion mark, and its structure turned out to be completely different from what most retail investors expected. Contrary to the hype around popular applications, the real leaders here are platforms originally designed for working with real-world assets — Securitize and Ondo Finance. Together, they control about 60% of the total market capitalization in this segment...
17:40
The largest players in the crypto industry have joined forces for the long-term protection of the Bitcoin network. Strategy, a company known for its massive BTC holdings, has announced the creation of the Bitcoin Security Consortium — a consortium with an ambitious goal: to ensure the security of the first cryptocurrency for decades to come.
The founding members include institutional giants such as Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, BlackRock, Block, Blockstream, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets, Galaxy, and, of course, Strategy itself...
Bitcoin Security Consortium: Strategy Unites Giants to Protect the Network from Quantum Threats
The largest players in the crypto industry have joined forces for the long-term protection of the Bitcoin network. Strategy, a company known for its massive BTC holdings, has announced the creation of the Bitcoin Security Consortium — a consortium with an ambitious goal: to ensure the security of the first cryptocurrency for decades to come.The founding members include institutional giants such as Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, BlackRock, Block, Blockstream, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets, Galaxy, and, of course, Strategy itself...
17:39
Home invasions have become a major threat: analysis of wrench attacks in the first half of the year
In the first six months of this year, the number of wrench attacks — physical assaults aimed at forcibly seizing crypto assets — reached 52 incidents. This is 33% higher than in the same period last year. Particularly alarming is the sharp increase in home invasions: their number skyrocketed from one to twenty cases.
The total damage from these incidents amounted to $124.1 million. This trend indicates a shift in attackers' methods: whereas attacks previously occurred more often in public places or through digital channels, criminals are now increasingly breaking into victims' homes, leveraging the element of surprise and isolation...
The total damage from these incidents amounted to $124.1 million. This trend indicates a shift in attackers' methods: whereas attacks previously occurred more often in public places or through digital channels, criminals are now increasingly breaking into victims' homes, leveraging the element of surprise and isolation...
17:37
The scale of organized crime in the field of digital fraud has reached alarming proportions. According to my estimates, based on analytics from specialized agencies, the total damage from scam operations in East and Southeast Asia, as well as in Australia and New Zealand, for 2025 amounted to between $88.3 and $114.1 billion. These are not just numbers — they are an indicator of how disparate criminal groups have transformed into a single, highly organized cross-border network...
Southeast Asia's Criminal Economy: Scam Losses Exceed $114 Billion in 2025, with Cryptocurrencies Becoming Its Financial Backbone
The scale of organized crime in the field of digital fraud has reached alarming proportions. According to my estimates, based on analytics from specialized agencies, the total damage from scam operations in East and Southeast Asia, as well as in Australia and New Zealand, for 2025 amounted to between $88.3 and $114.1 billion. These are not just numbers — they are an indicator of how disparate criminal groups have transformed into a single, highly organized cross-border network...
17:36
The issuer of the USDC stablecoin, Circle, continues its aggressive expansion in the Asian market. This time, the focus is on South Korea, where strategic agreements have been signed with two key players: the technology giant Kakao Group and the fintech bank Toss Bank.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed with Kakao Group, aimed at jointly exploring and developing blockchain payment infrastructure...
Circle expands its presence in South Korea: partnerships with Kakao Group and Toss Bank
The issuer of the USDC stablecoin, Circle, continues its aggressive expansion in the Asian market. This time, the focus is on South Korea, where strategic agreements have been signed with two key players: the technology giant Kakao Group and the fintech bank Toss Bank.A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed with Kakao Group, aimed at jointly exploring and developing blockchain payment infrastructure...
17:35
In recent months, a significant shift has been observed in the digital asset market: Bitcoin mining companies are increasingly acting as strategic partners for giants in the artificial intelligence industry. My analysis shows that this is not just a temporary trend, but the formation of a new economic model where the energy intensity of mining becomes a competitive advantage.
According to my data, the total volume of deals for providing infrastructure for AI data centers has already exceeded 7...
Bitcoin miners are becoming key players in AI infrastructure: an analytical overview
In recent months, a significant shift has been observed in the digital asset market: Bitcoin mining companies are increasingly acting as strategic partners for giants in the artificial intelligence industry. My analysis shows that this is not just a temporary trend, but the formation of a new economic model where the energy intensity of mining becomes a competitive advantage.According to my data, the total volume of deals for providing infrastructure for AI data centers has already exceeded 7...
17:33
Market Analysis: Mass Withdrawal of Funds Signals a Shift in Investor Sentiment
The cryptocurrency market is once again demonstrating the classic behavioral pattern of institutional and retail investors. Over the past 24 hours, we have observed a significant outflow of liquidity from the largest centralized exchanges. This process, known as "withdrawal of funds," is often interpreted as a bullish signal, but in the current context, it requires a deeper analysis.
Outflow Dynamics and Their Interpretation The volume of withdrawn funds exceeded the average weekly figures by 40%...
Outflow Dynamics and Their Interpretation The volume of withdrawn funds exceeded the average weekly figures by 40%...
17:32
A key factor for trading: how to properly fund a crypto account
Balance replenishment is not just a technical operation, but a fundamental stage on which the effectiveness of the entire trading strategy depends. In my practice as an analyst, I have repeatedly observed how an incorrect choice of replenishment method negates potential profits due to hidden fees or delays.
First of all, it is necessary to clearly distinguish between methods of depositing funds...
First of all, it is necessary to clearly distinguish between methods of depositing funds...
17:30
The market for AI agents capable of autonomously interacting with websites is rapidly evolving. These digital assistants no longer just generate text—they open pages, click buttons, fill out forms, and collect data, acting on behalf of the user. A recent comparative test conducted by Gregor Zunic, founder of the Browser Use service, has identified a clear leader in this category: the Grok 4.5 model from xAI...
Grok 4.5 tops the ranking of AI assistants for the browser: a new standard of autonomy
The market for AI agents capable of autonomously interacting with websites is rapidly evolving. These digital assistants no longer just generate text—they open pages, click buttons, fill out forms, and collect data, acting on behalf of the user. A recent comparative test conducted by Gregor Zunic, founder of the Browser Use service, has identified a clear leader in this category: the Grok 4.5 model from xAI...
17:29
Clone tokens and falling demand: what the audit of cryptocurrency financing for the Cockroach protests in India revealed
Rumors are actively circulating online that the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest movement in India is generously funded from abroad using cryptocurrencies. However, a thorough analysis of public data conducted by me paints a completely different picture. Contrary to loud claims, no traces of organized mass fundraising in cryptocurrency were found.
Declining interest in cryptocurrencies amid rising protest activity Logic suggests that if protesters were massively buying cryptocurrency to fund actions, we would see a surge in search queries and trading volumes...
Declining interest in cryptocurrencies amid rising protest activity Logic suggests that if protesters were massively buying cryptocurrency to fund actions, we would see a surge in search queries and trading volumes...
17:27
In the past 24 hours, three DeFi protocols — AFX, B² Network, and Verus — collectively lost $35.5 million. Notably, none of these incidents were related to vulnerabilities in smart contracts. The attackers operated under a new scheme: instead of searching for bugs in the code, they seized control of administrative keys and management rights.
Biggest Blow to AFX The most significant damage was suffered by the AFX protocol on the Arbitrum network — approximately $24 million in USDC...
$35.5 million in one day: three DeFi protocols fell victim to an attack on access keys, not code
In the past 24 hours, three DeFi protocols — AFX, B² Network, and Verus — collectively lost $35.5 million. Notably, none of these incidents were related to vulnerabilities in smart contracts. The attackers operated under a new scheme: instead of searching for bugs in the code, they seized control of administrative keys and management rights.Biggest Blow to AFX The most significant damage was suffered by the AFX protocol on the Arbitrum network — approximately $24 million in USDC...
17:26
BingX, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges and companies in the Web3 and AI sectors, has successfully completed its global campaign timed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As part of this initiative, the platform united football fans from around the world, offering them a unique experience: from meetings with ambassadors and collaborations with content creators to offline events and interactive trading opportunities...
BingX summarizes the results of its large-scale campaign for the 2026 World Cup: how the crypto exchange united football communities
BingX, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges and companies in the Web3 and AI sectors, has successfully completed its global campaign timed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As part of this initiative, the platform united football fans from around the world, offering them a unique experience: from meetings with ambassadors and collaborations with content creators to offline events and interactive trading opportunities...
17:25
The market for tokenized stocks on the blockchain has reached an impressive $3.7 billion and shows a clear institutional bias. Contrary to many expectations, the leaders are not retail applications, but platforms initially focused on real-world assets — Securitize and Ondo. Together, they control about 60% of the total market capitalization in this segment, leaving giants like Robinhood far behind...
Securitize and Ondo dominate the tokenized stock market: Robinhood lags by 40 times
The market for tokenized stocks on the blockchain has reached an impressive $3.7 billion and shows a clear institutional bias. Contrary to many expectations, the leaders are not retail applications, but platforms initially focused on real-world assets — Securitize and Ondo. Together, they control about 60% of the total market capitalization in this segment, leaving giants like Robinhood far behind...
17:24
Strategy, a leading institutional player in the digital asset market, has announced the creation of the Bitcoin Security Consortium — a consortium focused on the long-term security of the Bitcoin network. Alliance members have committed $15 million to fund development and research over the next three years.
Who is part of the consortium? The founders of the initiative are Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, BlackRock, Block, Blockstream, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets, Galaxy, and Strategy itself...
Strategic Alliance: $15 Million to Protect Bitcoin from the Quantum Threat
Strategy, a leading institutional player in the digital asset market, has announced the creation of the Bitcoin Security Consortium — a consortium focused on the long-term security of the Bitcoin network. Alliance members have committed $15 million to fund development and research over the next three years.Who is part of the consortium? The founders of the initiative are Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, BlackRock, Block, Blockstream, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets, Galaxy, and Strategy itself...
17:23
In the first half of 2024, the cryptocurrency market faced an alarming trend: the number of so-called wrench attacks—physical assaults aimed at forcing victims to transfer digital assets—rose by 33% compared to the same period last year. A total of 52 incidents were recorded, with home invasions being the key driver of this increase.
The number of home attacks surged from one case in the first half of 2023 to 20 in 2024...
Home invasions became the dominant type of wrench attack in 2024 — CertiK analysis
In the first half of 2024, the cryptocurrency market faced an alarming trend: the number of so-called wrench attacks—physical assaults aimed at forcing victims to transfer digital assets—rose by 33% compared to the same period last year. A total of 52 incidents were recorded, with home invasions being the key driver of this increase.The number of home attacks surged from one case in the first half of 2023 to 20 in 2024...
17:22
The scale of organized crime in the field of cryptocurrency fraud has reached alarming proportions. According to the latest analysis conducted by experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the total damage from scam operations in East and Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand in 2025 amounted to between $88.3 and $114.1 billion. These are not just numbers—they are an indicator of a complete transformation of the region's criminal economy...
The UN has revealed the scale of crypto scams in Asia: losses in 2025 exceeded $114 billion, with USDT becoming the primary tool.
The scale of organized crime in the field of cryptocurrency fraud has reached alarming proportions. According to the latest analysis conducted by experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the total damage from scam operations in East and Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand in 2025 amounted to between $88.3 and $114.1 billion. These are not just numbers—they are an indicator of a complete transformation of the region's criminal economy...
17:21
The issuer of the USDC stablecoin, Circle, is taking a significant step in strengthening its position in the Asian market by entering into two strategic partnerships in South Korea. The first agreement is a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the tech giant Kakao Group, under which the parties intend to jointly explore and develop blockchain infrastructure for payment solutions. The second alliance is with the fintech platform Toss Bank, where the focus is on assessing the possibilities of integrating stablecoins into everyday payment scenarios...
Circle expands its presence in South Korea: strategic alliances with Kakao Group and Toss Bank
The issuer of the USDC stablecoin, Circle, is taking a significant step in strengthening its position in the Asian market by entering into two strategic partnerships in South Korea. The first agreement is a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the tech giant Kakao Group, under which the parties intend to jointly explore and develop blockchain infrastructure for payment solutions. The second alliance is with the fintech platform Toss Bank, where the focus is on assessing the possibilities of integrating stablecoins into everyday payment scenarios...
17:20
Bitcoin miners are becoming key partners of the AI industry: Cryptalist analytics
The artificial intelligence industry is increasingly seeking reliable sources of energy and infrastructure, and, as my analysis shows, Bitcoin miners are becoming natural allies in this process. According to the data I have collected and analyzed, mining companies have already signed deals covering over 7.5 GW of capacity designated for AI data centers.
This partnership is no coincidence. Bitcoin miners have unique experience in managing energy-intensive operations and have access to cheap electricity, which is critically important for AI infrastructure...
This partnership is no coincidence. Bitcoin miners have unique experience in managing energy-intensive operations and have access to cheap electricity, which is critically important for AI infrastructure...
17:17
Analysis of Current Trends: Massive Withdrawal of Funds Signals a Shift in Market Sentiment
Over the past 24 hours, a significant outflow of liquidity has been recorded in the cryptocurrency market. On-chain indicator data suggests that large holders, or "whales," are actively moving their assets from exchanges to cold wallets. This pattern is traditionally interpreted as preparation for long-term storage, which reduces selling pressure on the spot market.
Key figures: The net withdrawal volume from centralized platforms exceeded average weekly levels by 40%...
Key figures: The net withdrawal volume from centralized platforms exceeded average weekly levels by 40%...