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Anton Kryshtal - Staff News Journalist - The Coinomist

Anton Kryshtal

News Writer

Anton Kryshtal is a news writer with a sharp eye on the world of cryptocurrencies. His focus spans everything from major political decisions that impact the market to the more technical side of things like analytics and statistics. He has a knack for cutting through the noise, delivering the essentials with clarity, precision, and the right amount of context. For Anton, writing the news isn’t just about stating the facts — it’s about showing why they matter and what they could lead to. In his spare time, he explores the world of NFT art, with a special interest in the artists themselves and the stories behind them.

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Mystery Coder Burns $7M in ETH—Calls Out Brain-Tech ‘Weapons’

Mystery Coder Burns $7M in ETH—Calls Out Brain-Tech ‘Weapons’

A mysterious figure, Hu Lezhi, has publicly burned millions in ETH, alleging the existence of an underground organization manipulating human consciousness.

Anton Kryshtal
Lawmaker Attacks Trump’s Meme Coin, Musk’s DOGE

Lawmaker Attacks Trump’s Meme Coin, Musk’s DOGE

Democratic Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley has criticized the DOGE agency and Trump’s meme coin, arguing they represent a dangerous shift in financial oversight.

Anton Kryshtal
Scammers Tricked Investors with a Fake Saudi Meme Coin

Scammers Tricked Investors with a Fake Saudi Meme Coin

Scammers impersonating Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on X claimed to launch an “official” KSA meme coin. Spoiler alert: It was a total scam.

Anton Kryshtal
Italy Moves to Rein In Crypto as EU, U.S. Rules Diverge

Italy Moves to Rein In Crypto as EU, U.S. Rules Diverge

The Bank of Italy, together with the Italian securities regulator Consob, met with industry leaders to discuss the evolving rules for digital assets.

Anton Kryshtal
HashFlare: The Story Behind the Infamous Crypto Ponzi Scheme

HashFlare: The Story Behind the Infamous Crypto Ponzi Scheme

The HashFlare cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme is coming to a close, with its founders admitting to a $577 million fraud. Let’s take a look back at how this infamous platform started and operated.

Anton Kryshtal
Solana Outpaces Rivals as App Revenues Surge in Crypto Revival

Solana Outpaces Rivals as App Revenues Surge in Crypto Revival

Messari reports that Solana-based apps saw an unbelievable 213% revenue spike, making Solana the top blockchain for app-generated earnings.

Anton Kryshtal
FTX to Start Creditor Payouts in 2025—Here’s What to Expect

FTX to Start Creditor Payouts in 2025—Here’s What to Expect

On February 18, 2025, some creditors of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX will start receiving payments, signaling one of the final steps in the company’s financial restructuring.

Anton Kryshtal
Hacker Behind SEC Breach Faces $50,000 Forfeiture Deal

Hacker Behind SEC Breach Faces $50,000 Forfeiture Deal

A plea deal could be on the table for the hacker behind the SEC account breach, but it comes at a price—a $50,000 asset forfeiture.

Anton Kryshtal
GTA 6 Rumored to Feature Crypto Payments and Play-to-Earn Model

GTA 6 Rumored to Feature Crypto Payments and Play-to-Earn Model

The internet is buzzing once again with speculation that Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) might introduce cryptocurrency payments and implement Play-to-Earn (P2E) mechanics.

Anton Kryshtal
Trump Jr. States That Crypto Is America’s Path to Global Dominance

Trump Jr. States That Crypto Is America’s Path to Global Dominance

The crypto community has taken notice of Donald Trump Jr.’s latest remarks. Speaking at the Ondo Finance Summit in New York, he asserted that cryptocurrencies will play a crucial role in maintaining America’s global economic leadership.

Anton Kryshtal
MicroStrategy Reports Loss but Holds Firm on Bitcoin Stash Worth Watching

MicroStrategy Reports Loss but Holds Firm on Bitcoin Stash Worth Watching

Q4 2024 wasn’t kind to Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), which reported a staggering $670.8M loss ($3.03 per share). Yet, instead of scaling back, the company is doubling down on its Bitcoin holdings.

Anton Kryshtal
Bitcoin’s Meteoric Rise to $100K: What Investors Need to Know Now

Bitcoin’s Meteoric Rise to $100K: What Investors Need to Know Now

Bitcoin has once again demonstrated its ability to defy expectations, soaring past $100,000 just weeks after a steep decline that triggered over $2.3 billion in liquidations.

Anton Kryshtal
Web3 Goes Mainstream: Ethereum-Powered Moonray Takes On Console Gaming

Web3 Goes Mainstream: Ethereum-Powered Moonray Takes On Console Gaming

The multiplayer battle arena game Moonray, built on the Ethereum blockchain and currently available on Epic Games Store, is scheduled to launch on Xbox and PlayStation by the end of 2025.

Anton Kryshtal
Trump Signs Executive Order on Bitcoin—What It Means for U.S. Investors

Trump Signs Executive Order on Bitcoin—What It Means for U.S. Investors

President Donald Trump has signed a decree establishing the first U.S. sovereign wealth fund, which will be responsible for managing government reserves and directing future investments.

Anton Kryshtal
Eponym: A Symphony of AI and Community

Eponym: A Symphony of AI and Community

Eponym is a community-driven decentralized NFT collection, created with the help of a generative model developed by the AI experts at EpoLabs.

Anton Kryshtal
Jiannan Huang: The Master Painter Who Conquered the Blockchain

Jiannan Huang: The Master Painter Who Conquered the Blockchain

Believe that blockchain only appeals to the young? Let us introduce you to Jiannan Huang—a celebrated Chinese artist and master of calligraphy who enthusiastically embraces NFTs, age notwithstanding.

Anton Kryshtal
Claire Silver: The Enigmatic Leader in AI Art

Claire Silver: The Enigmatic Leader in AI Art

Claire Silver is an anonymous American artist leveraging artificial intelligence to create stunning images and animations released as NFT collections.

Anton Kryshtal
Astrographz: The Whisper of Stars on Blockchain

Astrographz: The Whisper of Stars on Blockchain

Astrographz is a unique NFT collection that features authentic and captivating photographs of space, from nebulae to entire galaxies.

Anton Kryshtal
Reader.Gallery: The Portal to the Story Inscriptions’ Realm

Reader.Gallery: The Portal to the Story Inscriptions’ Realm

Reader.Gallery offers an open-source platform for browsing text and images integrated with the decentralized Story Inscriptions protocol.

Anton Kryshtal
From Programming to Art: The Story of Justin Kalland

From Programming to Art: The Story of Justin Kalland

Justin Kalland is a software engineer and artist, known by the nickname nix.eth. He crafts NFT collections using specialized algorithms.

Anton Kryshtal
Transient Labs: One-Click Digital Art Creation

Transient Labs: One-Click Digital Art Creation

Transient Labs, a US-based company, provides tools for building NFT projects without the need for programming skills.

Anton Kryshtal
Story Inscriptions: Embedding Messages in NFTs

Story Inscriptions: Embedding Messages in NFTs

Story Inscriptions is a decentralized protocol that enables attaching immutable text messages or images to specific NFTs. It was developed by Transient Labs in collaboration with Michelle Viljoen.

Anton Kryshtal
Kjetil Golid: A Bright Star in Generative Art

Kjetil Golid: A Bright Star in Generative Art

Interested in generative art and bright, saturated colors? Let us introduce you to Kjetil Golid, a Norwegian artist and programmer who crafts NFTs with the help of algorithms.

Anton Kryshtal
Nyan Cat’s Originator: Chris Torres’ Creative Journey

Nyan Cat’s Originator: Chris Torres’ Creative Journey

Chris Torres, also known by his alias PRguitarman, is the artist famous for creating the beloved Nyan Cat meme and becoming a trailblazer in the NFT meme arena.

Anton Kryshtal
Nyan Cat NFT: Soaring Through Starry Skies

Nyan Cat NFT: Soaring Through Starry Skies

Nyan Cat is an animated pixel art NFT collection created by the artist behind the iconic internet meme.

Anton Kryshtal