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Noticed an interesting movement in the Ethereum market. It seems that major players are currently in a heightened activity mode — simultaneously opening both long and short positions. The market is clearly confused after the release of US macroeconomic data; the price has dropped again below $2k.
What’s interesting: one of the whales just deposited 2.18 million into Hyperliquid and opened a short on Ethereum with 10x leverage. This is definitely a bearish signal. Plus, liquidations of longs have exceeded $56 million, and the long/short ratio has fallen below 1 — participants are clearly bettin

Guys, I just figured out the codes in TapSwap and here's what I found. Turns out, they release new secret codes every day that you can enter in the game to get 200k coins each. Yesterday, there were codes like 3PM71AK03X and delisting — you just watch a video and enter them, done.
So if you're into TapSwap, it makes sense to check the current list of codes every day. I'm now compiling a complete TapSwap codes list so I don't miss anything. There's a "Movies" section in the app, where all the videos with tasks are, watch them and enter the codes.
Besides codes, you can also invite friends throu

I noticed that XRP continues to be in the spotlight of traders. This cryptocurrency reacts particularly strongly to news about regulation. Yesterday, I saw that the price stays around $1.43, even though it dropped 0.34% over the past 24 hours. Interestingly, major investors clearly are not losing interest in this coin. The market capitalization has already reached $88.23 billion, which is quite impressive. It seems that as soon as there is some clarity with legislation, this crypto coin could soar sharply. We are watching more closely 📊

Interesting situation is developing with MATIC right now. I just checked the current data — the token is trading around $0.18, and people are still asking whether Polygon can reach $1 in the next few years. Let’s figure out what’s really behind this.
Polygon positions itself as a leading Layer-2 solution for scaling Ethereum. And it must be acknowledged, the network indeed processes millions of transactions daily, with fees remaining ridiculously low — less than a cent per operation. For comparison, on Ethereum, you pay from $2 to $50 for a single transaction. MATIC token here serves two role

I noticed an interesting trend at the intersection of DeFi and traditional banking. Jupiter, one of the top platforms in the Solana ecosystem, made a move that could change the game for millions of users.
The essence is that they launched an integration with Noah — a company that provides payment infrastructure. The result? Now, through Jupiter Global, users can manage virtual accounts directly within the ecosystem. This is no longer just DeFi; it’s a full-fledged neobank that connects blockchain with real money.
What does this give to users? First, they can hold USD and EUR in virtual account

It's interesting that Scotiabank in Canada has now launched an actively managed ETF with crypto assets. It's somewhat strange to see traditional banks seriously engaging in crypto products. The portfolio includes major cryptocurrencies plus about 10% stocks, and the fee is only 25 basis points — really low for active management in the Canadian market. According to a Bloomberg analyst, such a fee is rare for actively managed crypto funds. It seems banks are beginning to realize that crypto investments are not just a trend but a real asset class. Maybe other Canadian banks will follow suit?

I just found out that Israel has declared a state of emergency and carried out a preemptive strike on Iran. It seems to be a serious escalation point in the Middle East.
According to reports, the strike was aimed at neutralizing perceived threats from Iran. Israel's Defense Minister is urging citizens to prepare for a possible missile and drone retaliatory response from the enemy.
In the face of increasing tensions, authorities are requiring the population to follow the instructions of the Internal Security Command and stay in protected locations. The situation is developing dynamically, and i

I noticed that tokenized U.S. bonds continue to gain momentum — they have already surpassed $10.8 billion in locked value. The beginning of the year brought in $1.9 billion in inflows, which is about a 20% increase over four months. It's interesting to observe how, amid cryptocurrency fluctuations, these types of instruments are attracting more and more attention. It seems investors are looking for more stable options, and the question of which bonds to buy now is becoming more common in conversations. Tokenized Treasury bonds are particularly attractive because they offer stability without ex

I noticed an interesting discussion in the crypto community about why AI agents are so slow to integrate with cryptocurrencies, even though technically it seems like a logical step in development. It turns out, the main issue isn't the technology itself, but the industry's image.
In one of the podcasts, they discussed exactly this topic — how the perception of crypto as a speculative casino deters serious investors and ordinary users. When people hear about cryptocurrency, the first things that come to mind are volatility, risk, and gambling. And that kills any attempts to position crypto tech

I recently read an interesting interview. Zakk, the main leader of X Layer, touched on a very relevant topic — the state of Chinese meme culture in the crypto space. And you know what, he’s right in his observations.
His position is simple but important. Yes, memes are fun and positive phenomena, but the Chinese scene shouldn’t rely solely on hype and speculative frenzy. A healthier approach is needed, where different types of memes can develop in parallel and complement each other.
What’s interesting is that Zakk noticed an asymmetry in development. AI-driven memes are more actively appearing

Interesting news from the world of financial markets. Nasdaq is filing an application with the SEC to launch binary options on the CSI 100 index — essentially a simplified version of options trading for retail traders.
The product's concept is simple: binary trading contracts will operate on a "yes or no" basis for major stock indices. The price of each contract ranges from 1 cent to 1 dollar depending on the probability the market assigns to a certain outcome. This is Nasdaq's first experience in this area.
What’s important to note: these instruments will be regulated by the SEC, not the CFTC

I've noticed an interesting trend in the market — altcoins are now the ones truly moving. Bitcoin remains around 78,800 dollars, but everything else is firing on all cylinders. Ether is up 3.17%, Solana gained 1.97%, and Cardano is also in the green. It seems traders have started loading up on risky assets, as they were too conservative before.
I think this is related to the wave of liquidations weakening. When positions stop closing in panic, there's room for altcoins to show their potential and volatility. People are looking for more aggressive moves, and this is the result.
But there's a ca

The cryptocurrency market in 2026 already looks very different from what it was before. It's clear that a major transformation has taken place — clear regulatory rules have emerged, institutional money has flooded into the industry, and now it appears much more solid.
Looking at the top cryptocurrencies now, several obvious trends are visible. First, ETF products are expanding, stablecoins are becoming more compliant with requirements, and blockchain is seriously integrating with artificial intelligence. These are not just trends — they are fundamental shifts in how the ecosystem is structured

I noticed an interesting discussion in the crypto community — it turns out that quantum computers pose quite different levels of threat to various types of encryption. And this is more important than it seems at first glance.
Here's the gist: asymmetric encryption like ECDSA and RSA is under real threat. Quantum computing can fundamentally undermine these algorithms because they are based on mathematical problems that quantum computers solve much faster. This is a serious issue, and the industry understands it.
But with symmetric encryption, the situation is different. Take AES — here, quantum

Interesting news from South Korea. Toss, one of the leading fintech services in the region, is seriously exploring the idea of launching its own blockchain network. It could be either a full-fledged Layer 1 or a more compact second-layer solution.
What’s important here? The company is not just considering a cryptocurrency project in theory. Toss is already at the stage of serious evaluation of options. The choice between Layer 1 and Layer 2 is not trivial; it determines the entire architecture of the ecosystem.
However, there is one catch. The regulatory environment in South Korea is moving sl

I noticed an interesting movement in the bond market. The yield on 2-year U.S. bonds suddenly spiked and is now trading around 4% — the highest level since mid-2025. At the same time, long-term 30-year bonds also increased, approaching 5%. It seems investors are rethinking their portfolios in light of new market conditions. Interestingly, the yield on 2-year U.S. bonds is becoming increasingly attractive for those seeking relatively reliable instruments. Maybe it's worth looking into long-term debt instruments? The market is clearly signaling an overestimation of risks.

I remember Raul Pal sharing an interesting observation about ETH/BTC a few years ago. A guy from Real Vision, who previously worked at Goldman Sachs, noted that the pair is quite indicative of current business cycles and market liquidity.
His main point was that Ethereum has maintained its value relative to Bitcoin since 2017, and if this trend continues, Ether could eventually turn the situation around. Raul Pal sees logic in this — Ethereum is not just a coin, it’s a whole platform with smart contracts, opening up a completely different target market than Bitcoin with its store of value func

I’ve been watching the oil market situation for a week now, and it’s becoming increasingly tense. After failed negotiations between the США and Иран, spot oil prices literally took off—Brent surged above 103 dollars, WTI to 104.6. Трамп is threatening to take control of the Ормузский пролив if Иран doesn’t make concessions. Макуэри warns in particular that if the conflict drags on until июнь, the real-time oil price could cross 200 dollars. Asian oil refineries are currently buying oil in any quantities; the spot premium over futures has already exceeded 30 dollars.
Against this backdrop, cryp

I noticed an interesting move by the Solana Foundation. They are seriously tackling the security of the ecosystem, and this could be a significant turning point for the entire DeFi segment. Together with Asymmetric Research, they launched a whole set of initiatives that cover not only audits but also continuous monitoring and standardization of approaches.
The STRIDE program is essentially a comprehensive protection system for decentralized protocols. The key feature is that they introduced a multi-layered approach: for projects with a TVL over 10 million, constant threat monitoring, and for m

I’m looking at the ASIC miner market and I see an interesting picture. Which ASIC is the most profitable this year? It depends on how cheap your electricity is, but if we calculate using the standard $0.02/kWh, then the leaders are completely different from what they were before.
Based on the data from asicminervaly for August 2025, I analyzed the top 50 devices. The picture is this: Bitmain clearly dominates — almost half of the ranking is made up of their models. But what’s interesting is that Auradine and Microbt are already seriously pushing the leader.
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