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Regional crypto publisher marks eight years of coverage
2049.news · 09.07.2026, 17:05:03

Regional crypto publisher marks eight years of coverage The publisher reported 8 years of continuous reporting on cryptocurrencies and related technologies across multiple channels and formats. It maintains a network of editorial and community products aimed at different segments of the regional cry…

Ethereum user lost almost 999,999 USDT to phishing
2049.news · 09.07.2026, 12:30:03

Ethereum user lost almost 999,999 USDT to phishing On 08.07.2026 an Ethereum wallet holder signed a malicious transaction and subsequently lost 999 999 USDT to attackers. Incident details Security analysts at Scam Sniffer reported that a phishing signature provided attackers with control over the vi…

Union launches AI Hub and Early/Drops communities
2049.news · 09.07.2026, 11:55:03

Union launches AI Hub and Early/Drops communities Union announced two active branches aimed at different participant profiles: AI Hub for builders and Early/Drops for project discovery and informal exchange. The announcement outlines leadership, goals and expected formats for both communities. AI Hu…

Multicoin Capital outlines Hyperliquid's market strategy and projections
2049.news · 08.07.2026, 11:55:02

Multicoin Capital outlines Hyperliquid's market strategy and projections Multicoin Capital published a 43 page research note assessing Hyperliquid’s business model, product roadmap and market potential. Research overview The firm analysed Hyperliquid’s positioning within decentralized finance and ou…

Alleged Market Manipulation Drops Kalshi Song to No.1
2049.news · 06.07.2026, 11:55:01

Alleged Market Manipulation Drops Kalshi Song to No.1 A trader allegedly manipulated streaming counts and prediction-market positions, pushing Malcolm Todd's song to number one on Kalshi. Sequence of events On 22.06 a Kalshi market tied to Malcolm Todd’s track "Earrings" showed open interest of $2 K…

Sberbank plans integrated crypto wallet launch by 01.12
2049.news · 06.07.2026, 11:45:03

Sberbank plans integrated crypto wallet launch by 01.12 Sberbank announced plans to introduce a built‑in crypto wallet for clients, targeting launch by 01.12 subject to regulatory timing. Launch conditions and timing At the Bank of Russia Financial Congress, first deputy chairman Kirill Tsaryov stat…

Billion dollars from crypto disclosed in 2025 filing
2049.news · 04.07.2026, 12:05:03

Billion dollars from crypto disclosed in 2025 filing The 2025 financial disclosure lists $1.4 B in cryptocurrency-related income, raising questions about sources and structure. Income breakdown The filing attributes $635 M to royalties from the token branded as $TRUMP, issued by an entity without a …

Metaplanet Increases Bitcoin Reserves to 43,000 BTC
2049.news · 03.07.2026, 09:55:01

Metaplanet Increases Bitcoin Reserves to 43,000 BTC Metaplanet reported acquiring 2,823 BTC in the first half of the year, raising its total reserves to 43,000 BTC . Acquisitions and cost The firm spent about $4.1 billion to build the position, according to the disclosure, and closed the latest tran…

How Tether Is Building Business Beyond USDT
2049.news · 02.07.2026, 16:10:03

How Tether Is Building Business Beyond USDT Tether has expanded operations beyond issuing USDT , reallocating revenues into multiple asset classes and technology ventures. Revenue and reserve management The company monetizes its stablecoin reserves by placing capital into yield-generating instrument…

Fable 5 Returns with New Safety Controls and Limits
2049.news · 02.07.2026, 11:55:02

Fable 5 Returns with New Safety Controls and Limits Fable 5 is again available on multiple Claude endpoints under tightened access rules and operational restrictions imposed after a jailbreak report. Availability and main changes Fable 5 can now be deployed on Claude Platform, Claude.ai, Claude Code…

Replacing paid AI subscriptions with free alternatives
2049.news · 01.07.2026, 10:40:03

Replacing paid AI subscriptions with free alternatives Paid AI subscriptions can accumulate to a significant amount for individual users, sometimes reaching $200 per month . Below are six free or low-cost alternatives to popular AI services that retain core functionality while reducing recurring exp…

Why the World's Richest Person Appears in the Red
2049.news · 30.06.2026, 10:15:02

Why the World's Richest Person Appears in the Red After SpaceX's public debut on 12.06.2026 , Elon Musk's paper wealth could theoretically buy Gazprom about eighteen times over. Consolidated losses and recent results SpaceX disclosed an accumulated deficit of $41.3B , reporting a $4.94B loss in 2025…

BitMine Raises Ethereum Holdings to 5.7 Million ETH
2049.news · 30.06.2026, 09:10:02

BitMine Raises Ethereum Holdings to 5.7 Million ETH BitMine Immersion Technologies has increased its treasury Ethereum holdings to 5.7 million ETH , representing about 4.7% of the circulating supply of 120.7 million coins . Recent purchases and valuation The company’s latest acquisition cost was $43…

OpenAI announces GPT‑5.6 family: Sol, Terra and Luna
2049.news · 29.06.2026, 11:25:03

OpenAI announces GPT‑5.6 family: Sol, Terra and Luna On 26.06.2026 OpenAI disclosed a GPT‑5.6 lineup consisting of three models — Sol, Terra and Luna — and published initial pricing and capability claims. Model positioning and cost OpenAI presented Sol as the flagship, positioned for agentic coding,…

Multicoin Capital forecasts HYPE token above $300 by 2028
2049.news · 28.06.2026, 09:35:03

Multicoin Capital forecasts HYPE token above $300 by 2028 According to Multicoin Capital, the HYPE token could exceed $300 by 2028 based on the firm’s proprietary valuation work and market observations. Fund position and accumulation Multicoin Capital reports having monitored the HYPE project since …

Four eight‑year dormant wallets sold 33,623 ETH for $52.5M
2049.news · 28.06.2026, 07:55:01

Four eight‑year dormant wallets sold 33,623 ETH for $52.5M Analysts at Lookonchain tracked transfers from four addresses that were inactive for about eight years before liquidating holdings recently. Transaction details The four wallets sold a combined 33,623 ETH , raising roughly $52.5 M in proceed…

Which crypto projects are generating real revenue today
2049.news · 27.06.2026, 13:35:03

Which crypto projects are generating real revenue today An infographic profiles the 15 largest on-chain protocols by revenue over the last 12 months, including reported valuations and revenue multiples across the sector. The report also summarizes Grayscale’s findings on potential undervaluation and…

How Funds Make 1000x and Retail Loses 95%
2049.news · 26.06.2026, 12:35:02

How Funds Make 1000x and Retail Loses 95% Market price charts are visible to everyone, but a token’s fate is frequently defined well before public trading begins. Token distribution shapes outcomes Initial allocations, lockups and release schedules determine supply pressure after listing and can exp…

Prediction Markets, Polymarket and Geopolitical Betting
2049.news · 26.06.2026, 11:10:03

Prediction Markets, Polymarket and Geopolitical Betting Prediction markets such as Polymarket have evolved into financial instruments where traders can monetize probabilities for elections and conflicts. Market growth and structure The niche grew rapidly, attracting both retail participants and larg…

Former YouTube engineering lead sells all his bitcoin holdings
2049.news · 26.06.2026, 07:40:03

Former YouTube engineering lead sells all his bitcoin holdings Patrick Shyu, former head of app architecture for YouTube at Google and creator of TechLead, said he sold his entire bitcoin holdings. Sale and motivation Shyu announced the exit amid a market downturn, attributing the sale primarily to …