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Bitcoin rises 3% amid Iran deal optimism; miners face pressure; BlackRock eyes SpaceX IPO.
Anthropic Is Worth $965 Billion and Still Needs Google to Pay Its Rent
BeInCrypto - Anthropic raised money at a $965 billion valuation last month and is heading toward a public stock listing. But to build the data centers, it needs to stay competitive. The AI company is reportedly asking Google, its most direct rival, to guarantee the bills. Anthropic has signed more than a dozen preliminary agreements to lease The post Anthropic Is Worth $965 Billion and Still Needs Google to Pay Its Rent appeared first on BeInCrypto.
3 Key Metrics Show Bitcoin Miners Are Under Mounting Pressure
CryptoPotato - The latest data suggests pressure is building gradually rather than triggering the widespread shutdowns seen during previous bear markets.
Bitcoin Pops 3% as Trump Cancels Iran Strikes — But One Headwind Stays
BeInCrypto - President Donald Trump announced that he had cancelled planned Iran strikes and that a peace deal is close to being signed. This announcement sent Bitcoin up 3%, but one major headwind for institutional capital remains. Bitcoin climbed from $61,100 to above $63,400 on Thursday, June 11, after Trump said a memo of understanding with Iran The post Bitcoin Pops 3% as Trump Cancels Iran Strikes — But One Headwind Stays appeared first on BeInCrypto.
BlackRock Places $5 Billion Order for SpaceX IPO Ahead of Historic Nasdaq Debut
BeInCrypto - BlackRock placed an order for at least $5 billion in SpaceX IPO shares ahead of the historic Nasdaq debut, according to Bloomberg. The move adds heavyweight institutional backing to what could be the largest IPO ever recorded. The reported bid from the world’s largest asset manager intensifies the spotlight on the listing. What BlackRock’s Bet The post BlackRock Places $5 Billion Order for SpaceX IPO Ahead of Historic Nasdaq Debut appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Coinbase, MassPay Link 180-Country Network to Enterprise USDC Payouts
Bitcoin.com - Coinbase and MassPay are connecting USDC settlement to a payout network spanning 180 countries, giving enterprises a simpler path for global disbursements. The integration supports dollar funding, USDC conversion, digital asset payouts, and local currency delivery through existing MassPay workflows. Stablecoin Payouts Enter Enterprise Payment Workflows Global payout infrastructure is shifting as Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) […]
BOJ rate hike to 1% could reshape Japan’s position in global crypto markets
Cryptopolitan - The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to increase interest rates to a level that has not been seen since 1995 at its upcoming policy meeting scheduled on June 15-16. The increase in rates will mark an acceleration of the country’s monetary policy shift, putting further pressure on crypto trading volumes denominated in yen amid...
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Jump After Trump Sparks Optimism On Iran Deal: Analyst Says SpaceX IPO Would Be 'Tricky' For The Markets
Benzinga - Leading cryptocurrencies climbed alongside stocks on Thursday after President Donald Trump called off “scheduled” strikes on Iran amid hopes for a peace deal. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m. EDT) ...
China Coal Hub Plans to Expand Coal-to-Chemicals Output
Binance News - One of China’s top coal-producing regions plans to expand the use of coal to manufacture chemicals, according to Bloomberg, even as the practice poses a rising threat to the country’s climate goals.
STOCKS | China A-Shares Open Higher as Semiconductor and Metals Sectors Lead Gains
Binance News - China’s A-share market opened higher, with major indexes posting early gains. According to Jin10, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.77% at the open, the Shenzhen Component Index gained 2.00%, and the ChiNext Index climbed 2.88%. Sector themes leading the advance included semiconductors, minor metals, precious metals, advanced packaging, components, and optical fiber-related stocks.
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot Silver Falls 1% to $66.66 an Ounce
Binance News - Spot silver fell 1.00% intraday to $66.66 per ounce. According to Jin10, the decline was recorded during the session.
X Launches Big Charts Feature for Embeddable Crypto and Stock Price Charts
Binance News - X has introduced a Big Charts feature that lets users embed expandable cryptocurrency or stock price charts directly into posts. According to Odaily, the charts can be added via Cashtags and are available on iOS and the web.
Hang Seng Index Futures Rise 1.31% at Day Session Open
Binance News - Hang Seng Index futures opened up 1.31% at 24,480 points, with a premium of 228 points. According to Jin10, the move was reported at the start of the day trading session.
Alibaba Offers $1.5 Billion to Buy Grocery Delivery Firm Pupu
Binance News - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is offering $1.5 billion to acquire Chinese grocery delivery firm Pupu, kicking off a bidding war as it seeks to take market share from Meituan in online commerce, according to Bloomberg.
Strategy's Michael Saylor Says Firm Could Sell Bitcoin Holdings If Needed
Binance News - Michael Saylor said Strategy could sell its Bitcoin holdings if necessary. According to NS3.AI, Saylor said his earlier “never sell” guidance was intended for individual investors rather than the company. The report said Strategy sold 32 BTC earlier this month at an average price of $77,135.
STOCKS | Hong Kong ADRs Rise 306 Points; HSI Night Futures Up 213
Binance News - Hong Kong stock ADRs rose 306 points, or 1.26%, to 24,555 after U.S. stocks moved higher. According to Ming Pao, the near-month Hang Seng Index night futures gained 213 points to 24,376, implying a 127-point premium over the cash index.
STOCKS | Logory Logistics Places 42.15 Million Shares at HK$3.30, Raising HK$137 Million Net
Binance News - Logory Logistics (2490) said it placed 42.1536 million shares at HK$3.30 each, a discount of about 17.09% to the previous day’s price. According to Ming Pao, the new shares represent about 6.86% of the enlarged share capital and the placement is expected to raise net proceeds of about HK$137 million.
STOCKS | Ferretti Denies Talks With The Italian Sea Group on Potential Acquisition
Binance News - Ferretti (9638) said it has not held any discussions on a potential acquisition with The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. or its major shareholders. According to Ming Pao, the Italian yacht maker said it continues to evaluate and review potential opportunities that may arise in the market as part of its outward expansion strategy.
Hanmi Semiconductor to Buy 50 Billion Won Stake in SpaceX
Binance News - Hanmi Semiconductor said it would spend 50 billion won to buy shares in SpaceX, according to a company statement dated June 12. According to Jin10, the company described the investment as an early strategic move driven by SpaceX’s growth and the Terafab project.
CME group plans to expand its 24/7 trading to Gold and WTI crude
Cryptopolitan - Round-the-clock trading is coming to the WTI crude oil and Gold futures market on the CME group’s trading platform, the company has announced. This move is intended to give traders an option to react to market moving events 24/7, even outside traditional trading hours. ...
STOCKS | South Korean Stocks Jump After Trump Says US Nearing Iran Deal to End War
Binance News - South Korean stocks jumped as risk appetite improved after US President Donald Trump said the US was nearing an agreement with Iran to end the war. According to Bloomberg, the comments boosted investor sentiment.
STOCKS | KOSPI 200 Futures Rise 5%, Triggering Upward Circuit Breaker on Korea Exchange
Binance News - Korea Exchange triggered an upward circuit breaker after KOSPI 200 futures rose 5%, leading to a temporary halt in certain trading activity. According to NS3.AI, the move prompted a suspension of program trading for 5 minutes.
Goldman Sachs Cuts 2027 Average Brent Oil Price Forecast To $80 a Barrel
Binance News - Goldman Sachs lowered its forecast for the average Brent crude oil price in 2027 to $80 per barrel. According to Jin10, the bank cited rising supply and weaker demand as the reasons for the downgrade.
STOCKS | Stock Connect Data: CITIC Financial Asset Adds 39.85M Shares; Southbound Cuts 876M
Binance News - Data compiled from HKEX Disclosure of Interests on Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect shareholding records showed that on the previous day (shareholding date: 2026/06/11), CITIC Financial Asset (2799) recorded the largest increase in holdings, up 39.853 million shares. The biggest reduction was in Southern Hang Seng TECH (3033), down 876 million shares, according to Ming Pao.
Parataxis Ethereum Adds 398 ETH, Bringing Total Holdings to 9,399 ETH
Binance News - KOSDAQ-listed Parataxis Ethereum recently purchased an additional 398 ETH, bringing its total holdings to 9,399 ETH. According to NS3.AI, the latest acquisition increased the company’s Ethereum position to 9,399 ETH.
CFTC Chair Mike Selig Says Agency Is Working to Bring Crypto Perpetual Futures Into Regulated U.S. Market
Binance News - CFTC Chairman Mike Selig said the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is working to bring crypto perpetual futures trading into the regulated U.S. market. According to NS3.AI, Selig said popular financial products should be available to the American public under U.S. laws and regulations. Selig also claimed the Biden administration pushed these products into jurisdictions with no investor protection.
Whale Deposits 810 Bitcoin to a Centralized Exchange at a Loss
Binance News - A whale deposited 810 bitcoin to a centralized exchange (CEX). According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the transfer was monitored by OnchainLens on June 12. The deposit involved 810 bitcoin and was reported to have been made at a loss of $9.4 million.
Equatorial Energia to Buy 30% Stake in Copasa in Privatization
Binance News - Equatorial Energia SA will buy a 30% stake in Copasa as part of the privatization of the Brazilian water and sewage utility, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter.
Indonesian Wealth Fund Danantara Raises $1.5 Billion in Debut Global Dollar Bond Sale
Binance News - Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara raised $1.5 billion in a debut global dollar bond sale. According to Bloomberg, the successful offering offers relief to President Prabowo Subianto’s government as it seeks to stem a selloff in the nation’s assets.
CFTC Chair Selig Says He Wants Crypto Rules to Withstand a Potentially Hostile Next Administration
Binance News - CFTC Chair Selig said he wants to ensure that if the next U.S. administration is hostile to cryptocurrencies, it cannot overturn all existing rules. According to Odaily, the remarks were shared in a post by Bitcoin News on X.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says U.S. Has Ended War With Iran After Claimed Memorandum
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said on the 11th in U.S. Eastern time that the United States has “ended” its war with Iran, after claiming both sides agreed to a “very strong memorandum of understanding” to stop the fighting. According to Odaily, Trump made the remarks during a phone rally supporting Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones’ campaign for governor. Trump said Iran had agreed not to possess nuclear weapons, describing that point as the U.S. position and the main objective, and saying it accounted for “95%” of the agreement. ...
STOCKS | Japanese Equities Rally After Trump Signals US Near Deal With Iran
Binance News - Japanese equities rallied after US President Donald Trump signaled the US is close to signing a deal with Iran, fueling expectations the Middle East conflict is nearing an end. In comments, according to Bloomberg, Trump’s remarks boosted risk sentiment across markets.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Lets Plus and Pro Users Invite Up to Three Friends to Try Codex
Binance News - OpenAI said that Plus and Pro users can invite up to three friends to try Codex over the next two weeks. According to Jin10, the company described the change as a limited-time invitation option for those subscription tiers.
BlackRock Files 8-A for iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, BITA
Binance News - BlackRock has filed an 8-A registration form for its iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, BITA. According to NS3.AI, ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said an 8-A filing typically leads to an exchange listing within a week. Balchunas added that BITA could launch as early as June 18, though he noted that remains uncertain.
Bitcoin Holds Above $62,500 as Trump’s Truth Social Post Sparks $63K Recovery
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Political tensions and market volatility often move in tandem, yet Bitcoin’s recent stability amid escalating geopolitical and economic… Read the original on Bitcoin Holds Above $62,500 as Trump’s Truth Social Post Sparks $63K Recovery. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
XRP Eyes $2 as Binance Data Shows No Aggressive Whale Selling
Bitcoin.com - XRP is trying to regain momentum toward $2 as Binance inflow data shows no fresh spike in large-holder deposits. Cryptoquant analysis found whale-sized transfers have eased after a 2025 peak, suggesting recent weakness may be tied more to liquidations and broader market pressure. Binance XRP Inflows Show Whale Selling Pressure May Be Easing XRP could […]
AI | MediaTek Shares Poised for Best Quarter on Record on AI Chip Shift
Binance News - MediaTek Inc. shares are poised for their best quarter on record as investors bet its shift into artificial intelligence chips can help offset weakness in its older-technology business. According to Bloomberg, the move is seen as a way to reduce the overhang from the company’s struggling legacy operations.
UK to Vaccinate About 1 Million Young People With GSK Meningitis Shot
Binance News - The UK is rolling out a meningitis vaccination program to around 1 million young people using GSK Plc’s shot. According to Bloomberg, the move follows unusual clusters of the disease in the country.
Bipartisan House bill proposes special federal task force to fight crypto theft
Cryptopolitan - Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers have introduced legislation to establish a cross-agency federal body dedicated to investigating cryptocurrency fraud and hacking. The proposed force would be led by the attorney general and staffed across the DOJ, FBI, DHS, and Treasury. The aim of this group is to give a method of reporting losses for victims who are...
STOCKS | Japanese Stocks Set to Rise After Trump Signals US Near Deal With Iran
Binance News - Japanese stocks are poised to rise after US President Donald Trump signaled the US is close to signing a deal with Iran. According to Bloomberg, the comments boosted investor confidence.
Asia Investors Seek Workarounds to Bet on SpaceX’s $75 Billion IPO
Binance News - Investors across Asia have been largely shut out of the world’s largest-ever initial public offering, forcing them to find alternative ways to bet on SpaceX’s $75 billion IPO. In the absence of direct access, according to Bloomberg, some investors have sought exposure through other vehicles tied to the company.
Blackrock Files Final Pre-Launch Form for Bitcoin Covered-Call ETF, Analyst Gives 1-Week Window
Bitcoin.com - Bloomberg Intelligence senior exchange-traded fund (ETF) analyst Eric Balchunas said on Thursday that Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF could be live on Nasdaq within a week after the firm filed a Form 8-A with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Balchunas Calls the Date “Blackrock filed an 8-A for the Bitcoin Premium Income […]
Poland's crypto bill faces third presidential veto as parliament drama rolls on
Cryptopolitan - Polish President Karol Nawrocki has blocked a cryptocurrency regulation bill for the third time, saying the government ignored nearly all of the changes his office proposed during months of legislative back-and-forth. The veto leaves Poland as the only EU member state without a national framework implementing the bloc’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) rules. The EU...
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Gold Holdings Hold Steady at 1,013.640 Tons
Binance News - SPDR Gold Trust, the world’s largest gold ETF, reported holdings of 1,013.640 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day. According to Jin10, the fund’s reported position showed no day-over-day change.
Bithumb CEO Booked for Bribery as South Korean Authorities Raid Exchange Again
TheCurrencyAnalytics - South Korean police have booked Bithumb CEO Lee Jae-won on bribery allegations. He’s accused of offering employment to a lawmaker’s… Read the original on Bithumb CEO Booked for Bribery as South Korean Authorities Raid Exchange Again. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | Asian Stocks Seen Higher After Wall Street Rally on Trump Iran Deal Comments
Binance News - Asian stocks were set to rise Friday, tracking a Wall Street rally after US President Donald Trump said the US was nearing an agreement with Iran. In comments raising hopes for a diplomatic end to a conflict that has rattled global markets, according to Bloomberg, Trump’s remarks helped lift sentiment.
Fed Rate Hold Seen as Most Likely Outcome for June and July, CME Data Shows
Binance News - CME FedWatch data showed a 98.5% probability that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates unchanged through June, with a 1.5% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate cut. According to Jin10, the same tool showed a 91.3% probability that the Fed would keep rates unchanged through July, alongside a 7.4% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate hike and a 1.4% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate cut.
World Cup Winner Bets Top $2 Billion Across Polymarket and Kalshi as Tournament Opens
Binance News - Crypto prediction markets topped $2 billion in bets on the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner as the tournament opened in Mexico City, with traders split on the favorite. According to BeInCrypto, Polymarket has $1.9 billion in volume and Kalshi $132 million, making it the largest single prediction market event in crypto history. Spain and France lead at about 16% each, while defending champion Argentina is at 9%. Polymarket runs 328 live World Cup markets and saw $66 million traded in the last 24 hours, with $352.7 million in funds behind those bets. FIFA is also using on-chain prediction infrastructure via ADI Predictstreet, powered by Chainlink.
Bitcoin Must Prepare for Quantum Threat Now, Coinbase Says
Decrypt - Coinbase's quantum advisory council says crypto developers should begin post-quantum migration work now, warning that unresolved questions around abandoned and vulnerable coins could become one of Bitcoin's biggest battles.
'Bitcoin Is The Monetary Reflection Of Truth,' Strike Founder Jack Mallers Says
Benzinga - Strike founder Jack Mallers said at BTC Prague that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) trading below $63,000 is not a sentiment problem but the only honest signal in a global financial system that has run out of liquidity. Bitcoin Is Telling The Truth That Equity Markets Cannot Mallers pointed to a striking contradiction. University of Michigan consumer sentiment sits at its lowest level ever recorded, below 2008, below 2000, below the 1980s, while the S&P 500 (NYSE:SPY) trades near all-time highs. He argued central intervention has broken equity as a reliable signal, leaving Bitcoin as the only unmanipulated read on actual financial conditions. “Bitcoin is the closest thing we have to the monetary reflection of truth,” ...
BlackRock is seeking at least $5 billion of SpaceX shares before the IPO
Cryptopolitan - Larry Fink’s BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) is trying to buy at least $5 billion of SpaceX stock before the rocket company starts trading as soon as tomorrow, putting one of Wall Street’s biggest money managers right in the middle of the IPO frenzy. Before SpaceX, the largest IPO of the year belonged to the chip-maker Cerebras,...
Ecuador Cuts Beer Prices Over 20% With Temporary Tax Cut, Noboa Says
Binance News - Ecuador is cutting beer prices by more than 20% through a temporary tax cut to rally “extra support” for the national football team during the World Cup, President Daniel Noboa said. According to Bloomberg, the measure is aimed at boosting backing for the team.
Crypto Just Put $2 Billion on the World Cup Winner, and It’s a Draw
BeInCrypto - Crypto prediction markets crossed $2 billion in World Cup winner bets as the tournament opened in Mexico City today, and millions of traders still can’t agree on who will lift the trophy. Spain and France share the lead at around 16%, while defending champion Argentina sits at just 9%. The combined total across Polymarket ($1.9 The post Crypto Just Put $2 Billion on the World Cup Winner, and It’s a Draw appeared first on BeInCrypto.
SpaceX prices IPO at $135 per share in preparation for record $75 billion offering
Cryptopolitan - Elon Musk’s SpaceX has officially set its initial public offering at a price of $135 per share on Thursday, setting projections of a $75 billion raise in the largest stock market debut in history and valuing Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company at almost $1.77 trillion. The offering eclipses Saudi Aramco’s December 2019 IPO, which...
PRECIOUS METALS | CME to Expand Nearly 24-Hour Trading for WTI Crude and Gold
Binance News - CME will expand the nearly 24-hour trading hours for WTI crude oil and gold. According to Jin10, the change will extend the around-the-clock trading sessions for both products.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO fever sparks $1 billion crypto bet before Nasdaq debut
CryptoSlate - Crypto traders have turned Elon Musk’s expected SpaceX listing into a round-the-clock proxy market, pushing more than $1 billion through SpaceX-linked perpetual futures in the last three days as investors try to front-run one of the largest public offerings in Wall Street history. The shift comes as retail investors face limited allocations in a heavily […] The post Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO fever sparks $1 billion crypto bet before Nasdaq debut appeared first on CryptoSlate.
El Salvador Cuts Temporary Resident Presence Requirement to 90 Days Under Decreto 531
Binance News - El Salvador’s Decreto 531, effective March 31, 2026, reduces the physical presence requirement for temporary residents from nine months to 90 calendar days per year. According to NS3.AI, El Salvador operates a territorial tax system that exempts foreign-source income for both residents and non-residents. The update also notes that Bitcoin gains are not subject to capital gains tax under the country’s Bitcoin Law.
Canada’s Carney Government Unveils Plan to Address Food Security, Grocery Costs
Binance News - Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government rolled out a plan to address food security and affordability as high grocery costs remain a major concern for Canadian consumers. According to Bloomberg, the move targets food security and aims to ease affordability pressures tied to the cost of groceries.
Adobe CFO to Depart After CEO Shantanu Narayen Said He Would Step Aside
Binance News - Adobe Inc. said its chief financial officer will depart. In March, according to Bloomberg, Chief Executive Officer Shantanu Narayen announced he would step aside, leaving the company without a top tier of veteran leadership.
Ripple Nemesis to Run US Intelligence
U.Today - Jay Clayton, the former SEC chairman infamous for launching the high-stakes lawsuit against Ripple, has been nominated to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence. Jay Clayton, the former SEC chairman infamous for launching the high-stakes lawsuit against Ripple, has been nominated to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence.
U.S. Users Linked to $11 Billion to $34 Billion in Offshore Prediction Market Volume, Report Says
Binance News - A report said U.S. users were responsible for between $11 billion and $34 billion in offshore prediction market trading volume. According to NS3.AI, Crane Zeng claimed Polymarket represented between $11 billion and $27 billion of that activity. The report said Dune Analytics data supported its analysis of trading volumes.
AI TRENDS | Alphabet Shareholders Reject Proposals on Water Use and AI Reporting
Binance News - Alphabet shareholders did not approve proposals related to water resource use and artificial intelligence reporting at the company’s annual shareholder meeting. According to Jin10, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings showed the shareholder proposals were not approved.
Victoria’s Secret Investors Reelect All Nine Directors After Proxy Fight
Binance News - Victoria’s Secret & Co. investors reelected all nine board members, including the board chair who faced a proxy contest, the company said Thursday. According to Bloomberg, the vote keeps the retailer’s board unchanged after the challenge.
Adobe Expects Third-Quarter Revenue of $6.67 Billion to $6.72 Billion
Binance News - Adobe said it expects third-quarter revenue of $6.67 billion to $6.72 billion. According to Jin10, the company’s prior estimate was $6.51 billion.
GEOPOLITICS | Appeals Court Lets Trump Administration Enforce 10% Global Tariffs During Legal Challenge
Binance News - A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration can keep enforcing the 10% global tariffs instituted in February while a lawsuit from states and small businesses proceeds. According to Bloomberg, the decision gives the administration a key procedural win in the case.
STOCKS | US Stocks Rally as Oil Sinks After Trump Signals US Near Iran Deal
Binance News - US stocks rallied and oil prices fell after US President Donald Trump signaled the US is close to a deal with Iran. In comments reported by Bloomberg, the signal fueled hopes for an end to the war that has rattled global markets.
Researcher “Pliny the Liberator” Claims to Crack Anthropic’s Fable 5 Safety System
TheCurrencyAnalytics - An AI researcher going by “Pliny the Liberator” says he’s found real holes in Anthropic’s Fable 5 — a system… Read the original on Researcher “Pliny the Liberator” Claims to Crack Anthropic’s Fable 5 Safety System. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says U.S. Reached War Settlement With Iran
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has just reached a war settlement with Iran and that a final agreement may be reached in the coming days. According to Odaily, Trump described the settlement as significant and said a final deal could be concluded within the next few days.
U.S. Dollar Index Falls 0.1% to 99.852 on June 12
Binance News - The U.S. dollar index, which tracks the dollar against six major currencies, fell 0.1% on June 12, ending the session at 99.852. According to ChainCatcher, the euro rose to $1.1558 from $1.1548 in the previous session, while the British pound increased to $1.3398 from $1.338. The dollar weakened against the Japanese yen to 160.08 from 160.5 and slipped versus the Swiss franc to 0.797 from 0.7994. Against the Canadian dollar, the greenback strengthened to 1.3981 from 1.3937. The dollar also declined versus the Swedish krona to 9.4759 from 9.4948.
Blackstone in Talks With H&R REIT on Potential Acquisition
Binance News - Blackstone Inc. is in discussions with Canada’s H&R Real Estate Investment Trust about a potential acquisition, according to people with knowledge of the matter. According to Bloomberg, the talks are ongoing and there is no certainty they will result in a transaction.
Fed to Buy About $10 Billion of Treasury Bills This Period
Binance News - The Federal Reserve said Thursday it will buy about $10 billion of Treasury bills this period, unchanged from the previous cycle. According to Bloomberg, policymakers are seeking to bolster reserves in anticipation of a liquidity drain in the coming months.
GEOPOLITICS | Lexington Institute’s Grant Says US Could Take Over Iran’s Kharg Island
Binance News - Rebecca Grant of the Lexington Institute said the US is better positioned to take over Iran’s Kharg Island than it was at the start of the war. According to Bloomberg, she said it would be “very doable” for US Central Command forces in the region because the US has air dominance and controls approaches to the island, limiting the need for a large American troop presence on the island itself.
Crypto Platforms Offer Retail Products Linked to SpaceX’s $1.75 Trillion IPO
Binance News - Crypto platforms are expanding retail access to SpaceX’s $1.75 trillion IPO through crypto-based products tied to the company’s performance. According to NS3.AI, these offerings include prediction market wagers, perpetual futures, and synthetic assets designed to mirror SpaceX. Many of the products do not provide dividends, voting rights, or any direct claim on SpaceX assets. The report also notes that several of these offerings are not available in the U.S., citing a shifting regulatory backdrop around tokenized assets.
U.S. Accepts Iran-Proposed Text, Fars News Agency Reports
Binance News - Fars News Agency reported that the United States has accepted a text proposed by Iran, and said the text is highly likely to be approved by Iran. According to Odaily, Iranian officials have not yet issued a final response.
Brazil Seeks Deal With Congress to Block Bills Adding 170 Billion Reais to Budget
Binance News - Brazil’s economic team is seeking to negotiate with Congress to prevent final approval of three bills that would add more than 170 billion reais ($33 billion) to the nation’s budget over the next 10 years, Planning Minister Bruno Moretti said. According to Bloomberg, the measures would increase fiscal costs over the coming decade.
Crypto Platforms Broaden Access to Elon Musk's SpaceX Ahead of $1.75 Trillion IPO
Decrypt - With the help of crypto rails, retail investors have a variety of ways to bypass traditional Wall Street gatekeepers to get SpaceX exposure.
Ark’s Brett Winton: SpaceX Could Reach $300 Billion Annual Revenue by Late 2020s
Binance News - Ark Investment Management’s Brett Winton said SpaceX could generate $300 billion in annual revenue by deploying tens of gigawatts of orbital data center capacity by the late 2020s at current rental rates. In his comments, according to Bloomberg, Winton tied the estimate to SpaceX building out large-scale orbital data center capacity.
Anthropic Apologizes for Claude Fable 5 Secret Censorship—But the Fix Has a Catch
Decrypt - One day after the AI community erupted over invisible performance sabotage, Anthropic reversed course. Visible safeguards are coming—and so are more false positives.
Iran Has Not Reached Agreement on Any Memorandum of Understanding With the U.S., Sources Say
Binance News - Iran has not reached an agreement on any document related to signing a memorandum of understanding with the United States, citing informed sources. According to Odaily, Iran’s Fars News Agency quoted people familiar with the matter as saying Iran has not approved any agreement text.
Israel Says It Has Not Been Notified of Finalized U.S.-Iran Agreement
Binance News - An Israeli senior official said Israel has not received any notification that a U.S.-Iran agreement has been finalized. According to Odaily, the comment, reported on local time June 11, contradicted a statement made earlier by U.S. President Donald Trump. Earlier the same day, Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that discussions with Iran and the final terms had been approved by relevant parties, including Israel.
LG Electronics Develops Arbitrum-Based Ad Trading System, Targets Commercialization Review by End of 2026
Binance News - LG Electronics is developing an Arbitrum-based advertising trading system and plans to review commercialization by the end of 2026. According to NS3.AI, the company has already started a pilot program with a Japanese advertising agency. The update indicates LG Electronics is testing blockchain infrastructure for ad trading as it evaluates whether to move the system toward broader commercial use after the pilot phase.
Nakamoto Sells Bitcoin
U.Today - Corporate gloss and "capital strengthening" rhetoric couldn't hide a harsh reality for Nakamoto. Corporate gloss and "capital strengthening" rhetoric couldn't hide a harsh reality for Nakamoto.
GEOPOLITICS | Ohio Rep. Landsman Warns Foreign Surveillance Law Lapse Hurts US Safety
Binance News - Representative Greg Landsman, an Ohio Democrat, said the lapse of a law permitting foreign surveillance will make it harder for law enforcement to keep the country safe. According to Bloomberg, Landsman said that during the World Cup and the ongoing conflict with Iran, concerns about US safety are “very serious,” and he urged someone in the intelligence community or Congress to “be the adult in the room.”
Ex-Brooklyn Preschool Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $2.75 Million in Tuition
Binance News - The former director of a private preschool in Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighborhood pleaded guilty to stealing more than $2.75 million in tuition payments. In the case, according to Bloomberg, she spent the money on luxury goods, first-class travel and tickets to professional wrestling events.
Bond Investors Watch Fed Meeting for Signals From New Chair Kevin Warsh, Pimco Says
Binance News - Bond investors will watch next week’s Federal Reserve meeting for signs of how quickly new Chair Kevin Warsh puts his stamp on the central bank, Pacific Investment Management Co. officials said. According to Bloomberg, investors are looking for clues on the pace and direction of any policy shift under Warsh.
Entities Revamping New York’s Penn Station to Learn Federal Funding in About Six Months
Binance News - The entities transforming New York’s Penn Station are slated to learn how much federal money will be directed to the project in about six months. According to Bloomberg, Peter Cipriano, CEO of the Halmar-Skanska consortium, said the consortium is the renovation’s master developer.
STOCKS | Virgin Galactic Shares Rise 21% Ahead of SpaceX Listing
Binance News - Virgin Galactic shares rose 21% ahead of SpaceX’s listing. According to Jin10, the move occurred before SpaceX goes public.
China leads the US in everyday AI use, but adoption is quietly killing white-collar jobs
Cryptopolitan - China’s AI boom is reaching millions of people, but it is also cutting jobs and fueling tensions with the United States. China has pulled ahead of the United States in putting AI tools into everyday use, according to tech industry leaders and investors gathered in Shenzhen this week. But those same voices are sounding alarms...
Iran Responds to Trump’s Claim That an Agreement Has Been Reached
Binance News - Iran responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that an agreement had been reached, saying he had made the same assertion 38 times. According to Odaily, Iran said Trump’s remarks should be treated like what it described as his past lies.
Federal Inspectors Find No Evidence ByHeart Process Caused Botulism Outbreak
Binance News - Federal inspectors found no evidence that ByHeart Inc.’s infant formula production process caused a botulism outbreak that sickened dozens of babies. According to Bloomberg, a new report said contaminated ingredients were a more likely culprit.
$15 Trillion ETF Industry Eyes Leveraged Trading Product Tied to SpaceX
Binance News - The $15 trillion exchange-traded fund industry is moving to create a leveraged trading vehicle tied to SpaceX without waiting long to see how the company performs, according to Bloomberg.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally Over 2.5% As Analyst Flags 'Imminent' Breakout
Benzinga - Bitcoin held above $63,000 as cooler-than-expected inflation data eased concerns over aggressive Federal Reserve tightening, helping lift sentiment across the cryptocurrency market. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price ...
Senate Democrats Urge USDA to Expand Sterile-Fly Effort Against US Screwworm Outbreak
Binance News - A group of Senate Democrats urged the US Department of Agriculture to step up efforts to tackle the screwworm outbreak in the US, including using more sterile flies to fight the cattle parasite. In a letter, according to Bloomberg, the lawmakers pressed the agency to expand the sterile-insect program aimed at curbing the deadly pest.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Jumps Most in a Month After Trump Says He Canceled Planned Iran Strikes
Binance News - Gold jumped the most in a month after US President Donald Trump said he canceled planned military strikes against Iran. In a statement, according to Bloomberg, the move fueled hopes for a diplomatic way out of the war that has rattled global markets.
X Product Head Nikita Bier Defends Zuckerberg After 'The Social Reckoning' Trailer
Binance News - X head of product Nikita Bier publicly defended Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg after a new trailer for The Social Reckoning portrayed Meta as ignoring teen mental health. According to BeInCrypto, Sony released the trailer this week for the Aaron Sorkin sequel to The Social Network, due in theaters this fall, which dramatizes the Facebook Files and a whistleblower who leaks internal research that later drew regulators and US Senate scrutiny. Bier said Meta had multiple teams of $1m/yr engineers focused on teen mental health with authority to override major product decisions.
Schwab Cuts Fees on Four Equity Index ETFs, Deepening Race to Zero
Binance News - Schwab Asset Management cut fees on four equity index ETFs, lowering its U.S. mid-cap and small-cap funds to 0.03% and its international small-cap and emerging markets funds to 0.06%. According to BeInCrypto, the reductions took effect June 11 and apply to SCHM, SCHA, SCHC and SCHE, intensifying a price war with Vanguard and BlackRock that has pushed core index costs toward zero. Schwab said 16 of its 24 market-cap weighted index ETFs now charge three basis points. Bloomberg Intelligence’s Eric Balchunas said the cuts only tie the cheapest rivals.
Coinbase eyes World Cup boost as prediction markets surge: Bernstein
CoinTelegraph - Bernstein says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could inject billions into prediction markets, with Coinbase and Robinhood positioned to capture a wave of new users.
STOCKS | US Stocks Rise After Trump Says He Called Off Planned Strikes on Iran
Binance News - US stocks climbed to session highs after two straight losing days. According to Bloomberg, US President Donald Trump said he called off planned military strikes on Iran hours after threatening to escalate the three-month war.
Marathon Asset Management’s Richards Calls SpaceX a Top Credit ‘Rising Star’ Ahead of IPO
Binance News - Marathon Asset Management LP Chairman Bruce Richards said SpaceX is already the “biggest rising star of all time” in credit as the company readies a record initial public offering. In his comments, according to Bloomberg, Richards highlighted SpaceX’s standing in credit markets ahead of the planned IPO.
STOCKS | Wall Street Lifts Stocks as Oil Falls After Trump Says He Canceled Iran Strikes
Binance News - Wall Street traders pushed stocks higher and oil fell after US President Donald Trump said he canceled scheduled strikes against Iran. In a move that fueled hopes for a diplomatic way out of the war that has rattled global markets, according to Bloomberg, Trump’s comments helped shift sentiment toward risk assets.
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot Gold Jumps $30 to Above $4,130 an Ounce
Binance News - Spot gold rose $30 in a short-term move, breaking above $4,130 per ounce and gaining 1.4% on the day. According to Jin10, WTI crude fell $1 in a short-term drop, while Brent crude’s intraday decline widened to $4. Brent was last reported at $89.74 a barrel, down 4.27% on the day.