The Cryptonomist

The Cryptonomist

The Cryptonomist is a top tier media outlet based in Switzerland, focused on the digital economy and blockchain evolution. Known for exclusive interviews and high profile event coverage, it stands as one of the most influential sources in Europe and globally.

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Base mainnet outage strikes on upgrade day, halting deposits

Base mainnet outage strikes on upgrade day, halting deposits

Something went wrong inside Base’s blockchain on June 25 — and it wasn’t a minor hiccup. The Base mainnet outage froze block production entirely, cutting off deposits

Brent Crude Forecasts Drop From $100: Is the Oil Crisis Over?

Brent Crude Forecasts Drop From $100: Is the Oil Crisis Over?

When UBS was projecting Brent crude at roughly $100 per barrel in May 2026, the energy market looked genuinely alarming. Conflict had choked one of the world’s

IBM sub-1nm chip packs 100B transistors — can it extend Moore’s Law?

IBM sub-1nm chip packs 100B transistors — can it extend Moore’s Law?

IBM has just done something the semiconductor industry thought was still years away: demonstrated a working chip technology that breaks the 1-nanometer barrier.

Qualcomm AI Data Center Bet Lands Meta Deal, Stock Jumps 15%

Qualcomm AI Data Center Bet Lands Meta Deal, Stock Jumps 15%

Qualcomm just made its most credible move yet into the Qualcomm AI data center market — and Wall Street noticed immediately. Shares jumped 15% in extended trading

Bitcoin Liquidation Wave Wipes $1.48B — Is $50K the Next Stop?

Bitcoin Liquidation Wave Wipes $1.48B — Is $50K the Next Stop?

When Bitcoin slips below $60,000, it rarely happens quietly. This week, a sharp breakdown to an intraday low of $58,188 set off a bitcoin liquidation wave that

Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs, Doubles Down on AI Security Strategy

Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs, Doubles Down on AI Security Strategy

When attackers can move from identifying a weakness to launching a full exploit in under 30 minutes, the old security playbook starts to look dangerously outdated

Federal Reserve Jiko Enforcement Ends — Now It Has What Circle and Paxos Don’t

Federal Reserve Jiko Enforcement Ends — Now It Has What Circle and Paxos Don’t

When the Federal Reserve Board terminated its enforcement action against Jiko Group, Inc., it did more than clear a regulatory cloud. It effectively handed one

Strategy MSTR dividend risk: 10 months of cash, zero confidence

Strategy MSTR dividend risk: 10 months of cash, zero confidence

Strategy’s MSTR stock crashing to its lowest level since February 2024 sounds alarming. But analysts who have looked closely at the numbers say the real problem

AI incident reporting bill demands 7-day alerts after Anthropic crisis

AI incident reporting bill demands 7-day alerts after Anthropic crisis

A new piece of federal legislation could soon require AI companies to sound the alarm — fast — whenever their systems show signs of going dangerously off the rails

Apple Stock Breaks Below Key EMAs — Does $275 Support Hold?

Apple Stock Breaks Below Key EMAs — Does $275 Support Hold?

Apple stock is under meaningful pressure, trading at $279.30 as of June 25. AAPL has broken decisively below its key daily moving averages and is now approaching