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There are two tax stories in Ukraine—and they’re about two different things. Don’t lump them together as “everything is taxed now.”

From January 1, 2027, income earned through platforms such as OLX, Prom, Uber, or Airbnb will be subject to special rules. Under certain conditions, the rate will be 10% personal income tax, with no additional military levy. A tax-free allowance of up to €2,000 a year will apply to sales of your own second-hand items. In other words, every listing on OLX won’t automatically create a tax debt.

A different story concerns purchases from foreign marketplaces. The VAT exemption for goods worth up to €150 is set to be scrapped: 20% will be included in the purchase price. This will take effect no earlier than July 1, 2027, and only after a government decision. Non-commercial parcels between individuals worth up to €45 will remain exempt.

My takeaway: what matters is not just the percentage, but also who it applies to, who pays the tax, and when the rule takes effect. In tax news, the fine print is often more important than the big headline.

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Ethereum hit pause. And it’s a good thing it didn’t press the “launch anything” button.

The Glamsterdam upgrade was due to activate on the Hoodi testnet on October 26. But developers postponed the launch because of questions about EIP-8037—a change that revises gas costs for creating new blockchain state. There’s no new date yet.

The issue isn’t cosmetic. Security researchers warned that changes to gas accounting could also change how errors are handled in existing smart contracts. In some cases, an operation that would previously have reverted could potentially end differently; in others, a valid execution path could break.

This isn’t proof of an exploit on mainnet. It’s a compatibility risk that the team decided to check before launch. That’s what testnets are for—even if the crypto market sometimes acts as though testing gets in the way of innovation.

My position is simple: a delayed hard fork $ETH is better than a rushed hard fork with a surprise for DeFi. Developers can move the date. The consequences of a mistake are much harder to move.

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Zcash surged 13% in a day. Whales are betting millions, and Crypto Twitter is already reaching for the crown for $ZEC . Let’s not rush.

There’s a specific catalyst behind the rally: developers approved the NU7 activation height — block 3,543,405, expected around November 5. The upgrade is supposed to cut the interval between blocks from 75 to 25 seconds. But activation is still ahead, and technical changes don’t guarantee a price increase.

At the same time, two large wallets opened 10x longs on $ZEC on Hyperliquid, with combined exposure of about $37.57 million. Longs, not shorts, as some people here are saying — that’s a difference of tens of millions.

Privacy interest and talk of quantum resistance are also heating up the market. But a loud narrative doesn’t yet amount to a proven technological advantage.

My favorite thing about rallies like this: when everyone explains why the price has already taken off, it doesn’t mean they know where it’s headed next. 10x leverage works both ways — and liquidations don’t read other people’s threads.

Interested not in crowning another coin, but in the mechanics of the move? Follow @MoonMan567 — here, hype gets a technical inspection.

France wants to tax crypto-to-stablecoin swaps. But it’s not over yet.

France is advancing a tax amendment that could make exchanging crypto assets for stablecoins a taxable event—even if the funds are not transferred to a bank account. Reports cite a 31.4% tax rate on profits.

But there’s a catch: the committee backed the proposal, while the budget section it was part of was later rejected. So it’s too early to present this as a law that has been finally passed, with a guaranteed start date of January 1, 2027.

If such a rule is introduced, it would change how people manage their positions: moving into a stablecoin could trigger a taxable event, even without converting to fiat. This could affect traders’ behavior, but claims that everyone will flock to DeFi or P2P are still just speculation.

What interests me here isn’t the eye-catching figure, but the principle: a taxable event could occur before the money reaches a bank account. In crypto, it’s important to read the wording of the law, not just the headline. Subscribe to @MoonMan567 -—we separate rules that have been passed from political intentions.

Truth Social is losing its audience. And crypto hasn’t helped.

According to Similarweb, in September 2026 Truth Social had an average daily audience of around 260,000 users, down from a peak of 420,000 in June 2025. The year-over-year decline exceeded 30%.

Shares of parent company Trump Media also came under pressure: on October 20, they hit a record low of $6.40. The company tried to expand into crypto assets, financial services, and fusion energy. Now its strategy is shifting back toward the media business and a deal with TAE Technologies.

But let’s not rush to declare Truth Social bankrupt. The drops in traffic and share price are facts; the claim that the platform is doomed because Trump’s political influence is waning is an interpretation. And the November elections haven’t happened yet.

My takeaway is simple: a famous politician’s name can attract attention quickly, but on its own, it doesn’t create a sustainable business model. Even the loudest brand eventually has to answer a quiet question: who is willing to pay, and for what? Follow @MoonMan567 - here, we look at the numbers, not just the political spectacle.

Analysts are most optimistic about $HYPE . But that’s no guarantee it will rise.

CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju drew attention to Hyperliquid: according to the analyst sentiment index, $HYPE outperformed other major crypto assets. On the CryptoQuant chart, it has a reading of +2.3σ — far above its own historical average.

What does this mean? Not that $HYPE will necessarily rise. The index shows how optimistic analysts’ assessments are compared with the asset’s typical level, not the likelihood of a profit.

And there’s an irony: according to BeInCrypto, at the time of publication, HYPE had lost about 15% over the month, despite analysts’ optimism.

I’d look not only at the green indicator, but also at whether it’s backed by demand, fee-funded buybacks, and actual price momentum. Even expert consensus can be wrong.

Sentiment is data, not a buy signal. Subscribe to @MoonMan567 — we look at what’s behind the numbers, not just the headlines.

Your phone number can become the key to your money. And scammers don’t have to steal your smartphone.

SIM swapping is a scam in which criminals take control of someone else’s number by getting a replacement SIM card issued. They can intercept SMS codes, try to regain access to online banking, or take out a loan in someone else’s name.

What to do:

* Register the number in your name or switch to a contract plan, if available.
* Ask your mobile operator about protection against unauthorized SIM replacement.
* Never share SMS codes with anyone, even “bank employees.”
* When changing your number, update it with your banks and important accounts first.

Suddenly lost your signal for no obvious reason? It’s not necessarily an attack, but contact your mobile operator right away. If you suspect your number has been hijacked, notify your bank and secure your accounts.

We protect our passwords, but forget that our phone number is often the way to recover account access. Digital security starts with the right settings. Subscribe to @MoonMan567 — here, we break down risks before they become a problem.

Fidelity sees the beginning of a new cycle $BTC . But a model is no crystal ball.

Jurrien Timmer, Fidelity’s director of global macro, believes Bitcoin may have moved into a new four-year bull cycle. One argument is the Power Law, a model that describes the long-term price trajectory of $BTC .

The chart shows how historical peaks and declines have lined up with the model’s support and resistance lines. But there’s a catch: a line that describes the past well isn’t necessarily going to predict the future accurately.

Fidelity itself reminds us that four-year cycles don’t follow an exact calendar. And price also depends on liquidity, monetary policy, and investor behavior—not just a pretty curve on a chart.

What interests me here isn’t whether a new bull run has begun. It’s how quickly an analytical model turns into a promise of growth on social media. A model is a way to interpret data, not a guarantee of profit.

So, less faith in magic lines, more context. That’s what I write about—follow along at @MoonMan567

35.7K $ZEC amid the bridge incident at ILITY. But has the connection been proven?

On-chain researcher Specter Investigation reported the movement of 35,714 $ZEC —approximately $41 million. According to their account, the funds passed through NEAR Intents and were then directed to Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Separately, the ILITY team confirmed a security incident on the network and temporarily halted the bridge. Specter linked a suspicious address to the incident and reported the withdrawal of 4.1 million ILY tokens.

But this calls for a level head. ILITY’s statement confirms an incident, and on-chain data shows the movement of funds. However, this still doesn’t prove that all 35.7K ZEC were stolen through the ILITY bridge. Zcash’s privacy features also make it harder to establish where the funds came from.

I’ve seen more than once how, in crypto, an investigative theory becomes a “proven fact” within a few hours. A transaction trail is a lead, not a verdict. If you care about evidence, not sensational headlines, subscribe to @MoonMan567

American inflation has gained another argument in its favor. And it’s not very welcome news for those hoping for the Fed to ease policy soon.

In September, PPI—the Producer Price Index—jumped 1.3% month over month, versus a forecast of 0.6%. Core PPI rose 0.7%, against expectations of 0.3%.

Retail sales also beat forecasts: +0.8% versus the expected +0.3%. But there’s a catch: higher gasoline prices accounted for a significant share of the increase. So nominal sales growth doesn’t mean an equivalent rise in real demand.

Together with yesterday’s CPI, these figures make the case for rapid rate cuts more difficult. That could put pressure on the crypto market, but it’s not a ready-made trading signal.

I wouldn’t mistake hot figures for an overheated economy as a whole. In macroeconomic data, the headline often shouts louder than the details.

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Your bStocks can serve as collateral for margin trading instead of just sitting in your balance. In simple terms, collateral is assets you leave in Margin as security so you can trade with more than you have. You don't need to sell your tokenized stock to do this.

According to Binance's FAQ, bStocks are supported as collateral in Cross Margin, Portfolio Margin, and Portfolio Margin Pro. The current list of tokens and collateral ratios is on the Margin Data page.

Here are some terms to know in advance. You can't borrow bStocks themselves; they can only be used as collateral. Binance can change the collateral ratio at any time. Liquidation is possible if your margin level falls below the threshold. VIP 0–2 users must first pass an eligibility test, and additional restrictions apply to their accounts if bStocks make up a large share of their collateral and they use high leverage.

A detail from the October 12 announcement about dividend $MUB : dividends from assets held in Margin are credited to Spot, not kept in Margin.

Collateral isn't a free bonus—it's a tool that comes with the risk of liquidation. Check whether this feature is available in your jurisdiction, and keep an eye on your margin level, not just the stock price. This is not financial advice.

Would you use bStocks as collateral knowing these terms? #BinanceAngels #bStocks

Inflation in the US has reminded the market once again that cutting interest rates will be no easy task for the Fed.

September CPI rose to 3.7% year over year, against a forecast of 3.6%. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, reached 2.6%, versus expectations of 2.5%.

Month over month, headline CPI increased by 0.6%, while core CPI rose by 0.3%. Gasoline accounted for more than half of the monthly increase in the headline index.

This is neither a death sentence nor a gift for the crypto market. Persistent inflation could force the Fed to keep financial conditions tight for longer. And that affects investors’ willingness to take risks.

I wouldn’t rush to turn a single macro report into a forecast for $BTC . The more important question is whether the Fed sees a temporary spike in energy prices or signs of broader inflationary pressure.

In macroeconomics, the number makes the headline, but its composition determines what happens next. We break down the context instead of reading tea leaves in candlestick charts—subscribe to @MoonMan567

Binance is shutting down its mining pool. But it’s too soon to explain this as a move into DeFi.

On November 10 at 07:00 UTC, Binance will shut down Binance Pool and related services: Pool Savings, Cloud Mining, and Transaction Accelerator. Mining APIs and notifications will also be disabled. The company says the decision is part of a review of its product portfolio, without disclosing specific reasons.

For miners, the impact is practical: they need to reconfigure their equipment to use another pool before the deadline. After the shutdown, Binance will no longer accept new mining shares or distribute new rewards.

Some of the hashrate may shift to competitors, but it’s not yet clear how significant that shift will be.

I’ve long noticed one thing: when a major platform shuts down a product, the market immediately invents a new strategy for it. Sometimes, though, a company simply decides that a particular business line is no longer worth the resources it takes.

Let’s follow the decisions, not speculate about the motives. Subscribe to @MoonMan567 for this kind of analysis of the crypto market.

Bought a Ledger in Europe? Don’t confuse the list of retailers with a list of infected devices.

Amid reports of a spyware module in some hardware wallets, CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost reportedly drew attention to the European retail chains MediaMarkt, Saturn, Fnac/Darty, Boulanger, and MediaMarkt Suisse. The distributor Aqipa has also been mentioned in public discussions.

But there’s an important distinction: a retailer appearing on such a list does not prove that modified devices were sold through it. Ledger said that all confirmed cases in the latest incident were linked to the seller CryptoBilis in Southeast Asia.

I wouldn’t start hunting down retailers based on a single social media post. When it comes to security, what matters isn’t how loudly a suspicion is voiced, but the evidence concerning a specific device.

That’s why, in crypto, I recommend checking the facts first and drawing conclusions afterward. If you’re on the same page, subscribe to @MoonMan567

Imagine a system with a strict issuance limit, where a bug is discovered that could potentially allow coins to be created beyond that limit. That’s the kind of problem found in the XRP Ledger.

On September 25, RippleX released xrpld 3.4.1 to fix critical security bugs. One of them involved an overflow during calculations in the payment engine. Under certain conditions, this could have bypassed safeguards against creating $XRP beyond the existing supply.

On October 9, XRPL published a technical report. There is no evidence that the vulnerability was exploited to create an additional $XRP .

I don’t consider every bug that’s found a catastrophe. But when it comes to protecting the supply, what matters isn’t just whether anyone exploited the vulnerability, but also how quickly it was detected and fixed.

Even the strongest protocol rules are only as good as their implementation in code. That’s why I prefer to understand what actually happened rather than be frightened by sensational headlines. If you share this approach to crypto, subscribe to @MoonMan567

A hardware wallet can be offline. But its supply chain isn’t.

Ledger is investigating reports that customers had their crypto assets stolen after buying devices through the CryptoBilis reseller in Southeast Asia. One on-chain analyst estimated losses at approximately $86.9 million across 98 addresses. Another study counted $92.9 million across 311 wallets. The final figures have yet to be confirmed.

One theory is that devices were tampered with before being sold, including modifications to the circuit board that could have exposed the seed phrase. But this has not yet been established as the cause. Ledger itself asked CryptoBilis to stop sales and warned customers who had bought devices there in the past 90 days.

CZ also drew attention to the risk of a supply chain attack.

Here’s what often gets lost in the phrase “cold wallet”: protecting your keys won’t help if someone got your seed phrase before you even started using the device. At the same time, this incident does not prove that all Ledger devices are unsafe.

My simple security habit: check not only the technology, but also the path it took to get to me. In crypto, sometimes the weakest link isn’t the code—it’s the box.

$OGN nearly doubled in a day. And there’s a mechanism here that’s more interesting than the green candle itself.

On October 8, Origin Protocol surged: the price $OGN rose from around $0.023 to $0.053. But can the entire move be explained by the buyback program?

The mechanism does exist. Origin uses fees from its products to buy OGN on the open market, then distributes the purchased tokens among xOGN stakers. So this isn’t just a promise to “support the price,” but a concrete model for returning protocol revenue to stakers.

At the same time, I couldn’t independently verify the figures claiming that exactly 56.2 million OGN were bought back for $1.26 million. And even a real buyback doesn’t prove that it caused the entire rally.

There’s another side to this: after such a sharp move, the price can become much more volatile. Technical indicators like MACD don’t guarantee where the next candle will go.

I think that with $OGN , it’s worth looking not only at the percentage gain, but also at whether the protocol generates enough fees for regular buybacks. A sustainable source of demand is one thing; a one-off price explosion is quite another.

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$NEAR +140% in a month. But what exactly is the market buying?

NEAR Protocol has entered the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization after rallying approximately 140% in 30 days.

Against this backdrop, two important factors have emerged.

First, Bitwise launched a spot product for NEAR in the U.S. under the ticker NRR. Investors can now gain exchange-traded exposure to the token without buying it directly.

Second, NEAR Intents, an interchain exchange protocol, has processed more than $31 billion in cumulative transaction volume. But volume is not the same as protocol revenue.

And there’s a detail that’s especially interesting to us: NEAR co-founder Illia Polosukhin is Ukrainian and co-authored the research paper Attention Is All You Need, which laid the foundation for the Transformer architecture—the technology behind today’s large language models.

So the connection between $NEAR and artificial intelligence has a real history behind it, not just a marketing slogan.

At the same time, NEAR Intents suffered a $3.8 million exploit; the team reported that all funds had been fully returned.

I don’t see NEAR as just another AI token “riding a narrative.” The key question is whether real infrastructure usage will translate into lasting economic value for the token.

Its Ukrainian roots add a sense of pride to this story. But its market valuation still needs to be backed by results.

Europe has taken another step toward the crypto market without USDT.

Today, ESMA published an Opinion according to which MiCA-authorised crypto platforms must stop providing EU clients with services involving non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins.

The regulator does not name specific tokens. But the main candidate is obvious here—$USDT from Tether, which does not have MiCA authorisation.

It’s not only about trading. The restrictions cover exchange, order execution, transfers, custody, investment advice, and portfolio management.

For existing positions, a transition period is provided: they must be settled no later than January 8, 2027. At the same time, operations necessary to sell, convert, withdraw, or transfer such assets will be allowed.

I wouldn’t call this a “USDT ban.” Formally, the EU is doing something else—it is closing the regulated gateways for stablecoins that do not meet its rules.

And this is much more important. In crypto, you can keep a token alive, but cut off its infrastructure access to millions of users.

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The U.S. just gave the Fed another reason not to rush.

New claims for unemployment benefits for the week ending October 3 came in at 197,000. The market expected around 200,000, while the previous figure was revised to 199,000.

In other words, layoffs aren’t increasing. On the contrary, initial claims are once again staying near historically low levels.

The four-week average also fell, to 198,000.

But there’s another side to the story: the number of people continuing to receive benefits rose to 1.716 million, up from a revised 1.699 million.

And that’s more interesting.

The U.S. labor market currently looks neither like “everything is great” nor like “a recession is starting.” Rather, companies aren’t rushing to lay people off, but they’re not eager to hire aggressively either.

For $BTC , this matters because of the Fed. Strong initial claims give the Fed fewer reasons to cut rates quickly. And with 10-year Treasuries holding near 5.3%, the market isn’t getting cheap liquidity.

I’ve always liked data like this for its ability to shatter neat, one-line conclusions.

197,000 is a good number for a worker. But for a trader waiting for a dovish Fed, it tells a very different story.