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Europe's crypto rules boost BitGo; Bitcoin eyes $69K breakout; Ethereum struggles as sellers dominate.
Europe's Crypto Rule Reset Gives BitGo A New Growth Catalyst
Benzinga - BitGo Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ) stock rose in Thursday’s premarket session as the company expanded its regulated crypto infrastructure offering in Europe. Launches MiCAR-Compliant CaaS Platform BitGo said its subsidiary, BitGo Europe GmbH, has launched a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR)-compliant Crypto-as-a-Service platform for eligible virtual asset service providers (VASPs), fintechs and digital asset platforms across the European Economic Area. The launch comes as legacy national VASP registration regimes are phased out under MiCAR. The transition is especially important for crypto firms in Poland and Lithuania, where businesses are moving to the EU’s harmonized licensing ...
Michaël van de Poppe Says Crucial Level Will ‘Decide Everything’ for Bitcoin in the Coming Weeks – Here’s His Outlook
DailyHODL - Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe believes that Bitcoin and other digital assets will soon print massive gains if BTC holds one key level as support. Van de Poppe tells his 820,000 followers on X that if Bitcoin stays above $64,000, the crypto market will soar in the coming weeks. “That’s the incoming test for […] The post Michaël van de Poppe Says Crucial Level Will ‘Decide Everything’ for Bitcoin in the Coming Weeks – Here’s His Outlook appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Ethereum Price Analysis: Sellers Remain in Control as ETH Recovery Hits a Wall
CryptoPotato - Ethereum has been under pressure across higher and lower timeframes over the past few weeks. While the price has staged a relief bounce from recent lows near $1.5K, the broader structure continues to favor sellers as ETH trades beneath major moving averages and inside a long-term descending channel. At the same time, exchange reserve data […]
A Hollywood Star Is Joining Ripple’s Stage — Here’s Why
BeInCrypto - Matt Damon speaks at Ripple Swell 2026 in NYC, showcasing how Water.org uses RLUSD to fund clean water access worldwide. The post A Hollywood Star Is Joining Ripple’s Stage — Here’s Why appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Capital B shareholders approve up to $120B in financing capacity for Bitcoin strategy
CoinTelegraph - Capital B shareholders approved up to $120 billion in financing capacity, including equity and credit instruments, to support the company's Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
Phemex’s 2026 Ultimate Championship Signals a More Connected Exchange Experience
BeInCrypto - Phemex’s 2026 Ultimate Championship uses global football attention to show how the exchange wants traders to move across one connected ecosystem. The campaign features a $7 million prize pool, a $6 million Trading Showdown allocation, prediction contracts, spot and futures trading, Mystery Boxes, rewards, and country-based competition. At the center is Golden Ball, a shared The post Phemex’s 2026 Ultimate Championship Signals a More Connected Exchange Experience appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Ethereum derivatives activity weakens as traders await a fresh catalyst
CoinJournal - Key takeaways While momentum indicators suggest downside pressure is easing, ETH remains trapped below multiple key moving averages. Until buyers reclaim resistance levels above $1,800, the broader technical outlook remains cautious, with support around $1,741 likely to play a crucial role in determining the next major move. ETH Open Interest falls to a multi-week low […] The post Ethereum derivatives activity weakens as traders await a fresh catalyst appeared first on CoinJournal.
Ireland Tightens Crypto Safeguards in New Financial Crime Action Plan
Decrypt - A new National Risk Assessment names crypto-asset misuse among Ireland's top threats, as a 30-point plan tightens checks on crypto funds.
Trapped oil barrels expected to flood markets once Strait of Hormuz reopens on Friday
Cryptopolitan - The Strait of Hormuz could reopen on Friday and release crude trapped across the Persian Gulf. Traders expect the extra supply to push Middle Eastern oil prices lower. Gulf producers already increased exports this month through ship-to-ship transfers near the United Arab Emirates and Oman, pushing regional grades below benchmark prices on Tuesday. The reopening...
Trump’s Threats to Bomb Iran Could Keep Markets in Flux
BeInCrypto - Trump signed the Iran peace deal, then warned he'd bomb Iran if it broke. Here's what oil, gold, and Bitcoin do if he follows through. The post Trump’s Threats to Bomb Iran Could Keep Markets in Flux appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Eyes $69,000 as 7% Breakout Pattern Takes Shape
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin is knocking on a door it hasn’t opened in a while. A bullish chart pattern spotted in recent analysis… Read the original on Bitcoin Eyes $69,000 as 7% Breakout Pattern Takes Shape. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Eyes $69,000 Next but on One Condition: Analyst
U.Today - Bitcoin may be preparing for another price rally to $69,000 as latest analysis spots Bitcoin forming a potential bullish structure that could trigger about a 7% price surge. Bitcoin may be preparing for another price rally to $69,000 as latest analysis spots Bitcoin forming a potential bullish structure that could trigger about a 7% price surge.
Crypto Card Spending Nears $10 Billion, Quadrupling in a Year
Cryptopolitan - Crypto cards and its usage has gained significant traction over the past year and the total volume in this sector is about to reach a massive milestone. As of June 17, cumulative crypto card volumes are on the verge of breaking the $10 billion mark, currently sitting at $9.898 billion according to data from paymentscan.xyz....
G7 calls for joint action on North Korean crypto theft, cybercrime
CoinTelegraph - G7 leaders broadened their warning over North Korean crypto theft to include wider cybercrime as researchers link DPRK-affiliated actors to billions of dollars in stolen digital assets.
Bitcoin ETFs Lose $82M as Ark and Blackrock Reverse Prior Session Gains
Bitcoin.com - Crypto ETF flows turned negative again on Wednesday, June 17, as bitcoin and ether funds reversed the prior session’s broad gains. Still, HYPE and solana ETFs attracted fresh capital, showing that modest demand remains alive beneath the market’s choppy headline flows. HYPE ETFs Add $2.1M as Bitcoin and Ether Funds Return to Outflows The crypto […]
President Trump sparks pre-market Intel surge with Apple deal announcement
Cryptopolitan - Intel shares jumped as much as 9% in premarket trading after President Trump said on Truth Social that Apple has agreed to work with Intel inside the US.
CME to Sue CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval: CEO
Decrypt - Outgoing CME chief Terry Duffy says perpetual futures are actually swaps under Dodd-Frank, and that the exchange will file suit Thursday.
Real Finance puts $20,000 up for grabs in new $ASSET rewards campaign
CoinJournal - Real Finance launches REAL Competition for the $ASSET ecosystem. Users can earn points by trading, staking and holding $ASSET. A $3400 raffle pool gives more community members a chance to win. Real Finance has launched the REAL Competition, a community rewards campaign aimed at increasing participation across the $ASSET ecosystem. The Sofia-based company said the […] The post Real Finance puts $20,000 up for grabs in new $ASSET rewards campaign appeared first on CoinJournal.
Bitcoin Is Stuck Near $64,000, But These Crypto Stocks Are Flashing Strong Momentum
Benzinga - Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is pulling back near the $64,000 level, but some crypto-linked equities are telling a stronger story: Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GLXY) and BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) have climbed into top-tier momentum zones. At last check, Bitcoin traded around $64,200, down about 1.9% over 24 hours, with the world's largest cryptocurrency still nearly 49% below its all-time high of $126,198.07. Crypto Stocks Outrun Bitcoin According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, BitMine Immersion Technologies posted a week-on-week jump in its momentum score from 80.29 to 91.08. The stock was ...
Bitget Moves AI Trading From Prompts to Playbooks
BeInCrypto - Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), officially launched GetAgent Playbook, a new strategy workflow layer within GetAgent and Bitget AI that moves AI trading beyond conversational interfaces. The launch also marks the first user-facing implementation of Agent Harness, Bitget’s framework for organising AI reasoning, execution, and risk management into structured trading workflows. While recent The post Bitget Moves AI Trading From Prompts to Playbooks appeared first on BeInCrypto.
54% of Aspiring Web3 Professionals Can’t Land Their First Job: Bitget Report
BeInCrypto - Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released its Web3 Next-Gen Talent Intelligence Report, finding that hiring barriers, not a lack of talent, are one of the industry’s biggest workforce challeng es. Conducted under Bitget’s Blockchain4Youth (B4Y) initiative, the study surveyed aspiring and early-career professionals across multiple regions and found that while Web3 continues attracting The post 54% of Aspiring Web3 Professionals Can’t Land Their First Job: Bitget Report appeared first on BeInCrypto.
AI Holdouts in Tech Face 3 Times Higher Layoff Odds, Gallup Finds
BeInCrypto - Tech workers who used artificial intelligence (AI) less than monthly faced triple the layoff risk of peers who used it at least monthly, according to Gallup’s survey. The finding points to a divide inside an industry already showing higher layoff exposure than others. It suggests regular AI use, not just role or sector, helped shape The post AI Holdouts in Tech Face 3 Times Higher Layoff Odds, Gallup Finds appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Legal battle brews as CME targets CFTC’s perpetual futures ruling
Cryptopolitan - CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy says the exchange will sue the CFTC on Thursday, arguing that bitcoin perpetual futures approved for Kalshi and Coinbase should not be considered futures.
Crypto PACs are helping Senators win US primaries faster than the Senate can move the law they want
CryptoSlate - Fairshake, the crypto industry's flagship super PAC, put more than $12 million behind Barry Moore's run for an open Alabama Senate seat, the largest single-candidate spend of its 2026 campaign, and on Tuesday, Moore won the Republican runoff with about 56% of the vote. In a state this deeply red, where no Democrat has won […] The post Crypto PACs are helping Senators win US primaries faster than the Senate can move the law they want appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Andrew Tate Liquidated 8 Times in 16 Hours, Arthur Hayes Buys More ETH: Quick Bits
CryptoPotato - On-chain data shows Tate is left with under $15,000 in his account after the latest liquidation spree.
CME Group to Sue CFTC Over Approval of Bitcoin Perpetual Futures
CryptoPotato - The dispute centers on whether perpetual contracts should be regulated as futures or swaps under United States law.
Bond yield curve flattens, complicating near-term bitcoin bull run
Binance News - The U.S. Treasury yield curve is flattening, a move seen as signaling a more hawkish Federal Reserve and potentially higher rates for longer—an unfavorable backdrop for bitcoin and other non-yielding risk assets. According to CoinDesk, the gap between the 10- and two-year yields has narrowed to 28 basis points, the tightest since April 2025, while the 30-year/5-year spread is also at its lowest since April of last year. The shift follows Wednesday’s Fed decision to hold rates unchanged but deliver hawkish guidance, with the 2026 median dot-plot projection raised to 3.8% from 3.4% in March.
AI TRENDS | Google Calls for Changes to Parts of EU Cloud and AI Development Act
Binance News - Google said some provisions of the European Union’s Cloud and Artificial Intelligence Development Act should be amended to avoid unintended market fragmentation. According to Jin10, Google said it believes certain clauses in the legislation should be modified to prevent unintended market separation.
Hainan Free Trade Port Adds 172,100 New Registered Businesses in Six Months: CCTV
Binance News - China Central Television reported that in the six months since the Hainan Free Trade Port implemented island-wide customs closure, Hainan added 172,100 newly registered business entities, up 61.07% year on year. The scale of goods imported under the “zero-tariff” policy reached 2.645 billion yuan, according to Ming Pao, representing a 1.2-times increase from a year earlier.
WORLD CUP | Sweden’s Alexander Isak trains individually after Tunisia win
Binance News - Alexander Isak scored a goal and set up two more as Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1, but Sweden faced an injury scare ahead of their World Cup opener after reports he trained individually on Wednesday. Sweden Herald quoted national team press officer Petra Thorén as saying the 26-year-old was on a separate program for extra recovery after the match, with some time on the field and the rest in the gym, according to Yahoo Sports.
STOCKS | Shanghai and Shenzhen Turnover Totals 458 Billion Yuan, Up 30.2 Billion Yuan
Binance News - Total turnover across China’s Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets reached 458 billion yuan on June 18, up 30.2 billion yuan from the previous trading day. According to Jin10, turnover in Shanghai totaled 216 billion yuan versus 195 billion yuan in the prior session, with trading volume at 658 million lots compared with 608 million lots previously. Shenzhen turnover came in at 242 billion yuan, up from 234 billion yuan in the previous session, while trading volume rose to 765 million lots from 746 million lots. ...
STOCKS | JPMorgan Asset Management’s Ward Says It’s Time to Buy European Stocks
Binance News - JPMorgan Chase & Co. Asset Management strategist Karen Ward said it’s time to buy European stocks. According to Bloomberg, Ward made the call in comments cited by the outlet.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says White House Ballroom Project Is On Schedule and Under Budget
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said the construction progress of a White House ballroom was going very smoothly, adding that the project was on time and coming in below budget. According to Jin10, Trump contrasted the ballroom project with what he described as poor cost and schedule control at the Federal Reserve building, referring to an individual he called “Mr. Too Late.” Trump also said the ballroom’s quality exceeded what he had previously promised and that the project included a drone port and other military elements ...
AirTrunk in Talks for A$4.3 Billion Loan for New Australia Data Center Project
Binance News - AirTrunk Pty., a data center operator backed by Blackstone Inc., is in talks with banks for a A$4.3 billion ($3 billion) loan to support a new project in Australia. People familiar with the matter said, according to Bloomberg, that the financing would extend AirTrunk’s debt-fueled expansion across Asia Pacific.
U.K. Rate Futures Price In 35 Basis Points of BoE Hikes by End-2026 After Jobs Data
Binance News - U.K. interest rate futures showed that, after the release of employment data, markets priced in a cumulative 35 basis points of Bank of England rate hikes by the end of 2026. According to Jin10, the implied cumulative tightening was 29 basis points on Wednesday.
STOCKS | Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 Falls 0.49% to 8,922.30
Binance News - Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index closed down 44.00 points, or 0.49%, at 8,922.30 on June 18 (Thursday). According to Jin10, the benchmark ended the session lower by 44.00 points.
Plitile Sets Up Wuhan Plitile New Materials Unit With 50 Million Yuan Registered Capital
Binance News - A new company, Wuhan Plitile New Materials Co., Ltd., was recently established with registered capital of 50 million yuan, according to corporate registry information. According to Jin10, Qichacha APP data showed the company’s business scope includes engineering and technical research and experimental development, 5G communications technology services, and sales of electronic components and electromechanical component equipment. Equity penetration information on Qichacha showed the company is wholly owned by ...
Tesco Sales Rise Less Than Expected in Fiscal First Quarter
Binance News - Tesco Plc said sales rose less than expected in the fiscal first quarter as the UK’s biggest supermarket grappled with weaker consumer sentiment. According to Bloomberg, the update points to softer demand pressures for the retailer.
WORLD CUP | Tuchel sweats on Declan Rice fitness after England beat Croatia 4-2
Binance News - Declan Rice was substituted in the 72nd minute after complaining of discomfort as England beat Croatia 4-2 in their opening Group L match, with coach Thomas Tuchel saying he did not want to take any risks. Tuchel said Rice pointed to his lower back and upper hamstring but reassured him afterward that it was “nothing big to worry about,” according to Yahoo Sports.
AI TRENDS | South Korea to Implement Revised Financial AI Guidelines on June 22
Binance News - South Korea’s Financial Services Commission announced revisions to its “Financial Sector AI Guidelines” on June 18, with the updated rules set to take effect across the financial industry and fintech companies starting June 22. According to Odaily, the guidelines apply to financial firms introducing AI and fintech companies that affect financial transactions, and they set out seven principles: governance, legality, supportiveness, trustworthiness, financial stability, integrity obligations, and security. The government plans to ease certain network-separation security regulations for some financial institutions and to refine rules on consent for personal credit ...
Whale Deposits 43,235 ETH to a Centralized Exchange While Keeping 43,562 ETH Staked
Binance News - A whale has deposited 43,235 ETH into a centralized exchange (CEX) while keeping 43,562 ETH in a staked position. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the transfer was tracked on June 18. The monitoring data indicated the whale’s overall position is currently at a loss of about $12.7 million.
Rodney “Bitcoin Rodney” Burton Faces Up to Five Years for Alleged Unlicensed Money Transmitting Conspiracy
Binance News - Rodney “Bitcoin Rodney” Burton faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business. According to Cointelegraph, the potential penalty stems from a federal case alleging Burton conspired to run a money transmitting operation without the required license. The report identifies Burton by his nickname and states that the charge involves conspiracy related to an unlicensed money transmitting business under federal law. No additional details about the alleged conduct, the timeframe of the activity, the jurisdiction, or the status of court proceedings were provided in the available information.
Britain’s Labor Market Holds Up Better Than Expected Ahead of BOE Rate Decision
Binance News - Britain’s labor market held up better than expected in figures published on Thursday, just hours before the Bank of England’s latest interest-rate decision. According to Bloomberg, the data were released shortly before the BOE’s policy announcement.
WORLD CUP | Tuchel asks FIFA to move photographers after England beat Croatia 4-2
Binance News - England coach Thomas Tuchel called on FIFA to change the positioning of photographers during national anthems after saying a “scrum” of about 50 photographers blocked his view of his players singing “God Save The King” before England’s World Cup opener against Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. England won 4-2, with Harry Kane scoring twice before Jude Bellingham restored the lead early in the second half and Marcus Rashford added a late goal after Martin Baturina and Petar Musa had drawn Croatia level, according to Yahoo Sports. England next play Ghana in Boston on Tuesday, with a win set to clinch a place in the knockout phase.
Bitcoin Whale Wallets See Major Rebound
U.Today - Bitcoin's largest holders are staging a massive accumulation campaign, reversing months of selling and establishing a potential structural floor for the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin's largest holders are staging a massive accumulation campaign, reversing months of selling and establishing a potential structural floor for the cryptocurrency.
MEET48 Launches 2026 MIPC Voting and Opens Second IDOL Time-Limited Staking Program
Binance News - MEET48 has launched the 2026 Global Idol Popularity Final Election (MIPC) alongside a second phase of its IDOL time-limited staking program, with the 2026 MIPC currently underway. According to Foresight News, users can participate in voting by completing tasks or purchasing scorecards to support their preferred idols. MEET48 said IDOL, the ecosystem’s core token, is used for voting fees, ecosystem incentives, and community interaction. The report added that the first WIPA event in 2025 attracted more than 78 ...
Elon Musk, The World's First Trillionaire, Holds Bitcoin And 'Some' Dogecoin — 'Let That Sink In,' Says Popular Analyst
Benzinga - Popular cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez drew attention to the fact that Elon Musk, who became the world’s first trillionaire, owns Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE). Is Musk ‘Orange-Pilled’? In an X post, Martinez paired a line drawing of Musk with the Bitcoin logo, with the caption, “The world’s first TRILLIONAIRE owns Bitcoin. Let that sink in.” Both of Musk’s companies, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), indeed hold BTC in their reserves. In fact, these two are the only companies in the top 10 by market ...
WORLD CUP | England beat Croatia 4-2 in opener after Tuchel half-time reproach
Binance News - Harry Kane scored twice and Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added goals as England opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas. England led twice but were pegged back to 2-2 at half-time before Bellingham scored within two minutes of the restart to make it 3-2, and Kane said manager Thomas Tuchel delivered a key half-time message to raise the tempo and play “our way,” according to Yahoo Sports.
U.K. May Unemployment Benefit Claims Rise to 31,200 After Prior Figure Revised
Binance News - U.K. unemployment benefit claims rose by 31,200 in May. According to Jin10, the previous figure was revised to 8,300 from 26,500.
UK ILO Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.9% in Three Months to April
Binance News - The UK’s ILO unemployment rate was 4.9% in the three months to April, compared with an expected 5% and a previous reading of 5.00%. According to Jin10, the data showed the unemployment rate came in below market expectations and declined from the prior period.
U.K. ILO Employment Rises by 100,000 in Three Months to April, Above Expectations
Binance News - U.K. ILO employment increased by 100,000 in the three months to April, exceeding market expectations. According to Jin10, the expected increase was 75,000, compared with a previous reading of 148,000.
U.K. Average Earnings Growth Including Bonuses Rises to 4.4%
Binance News - U.K. average earnings including bonuses rose 4.4% year over year in the three months to April. According to Jin10, the reading was above the 4% expectation, and the prior figure was revised to 4.4% from 4.10%.
Binance to Run Football-Themed X Community Activity With 500 USDC Voucher Pool
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the company will run a football-season community activity on the Binance Angels X account, inviting users to share football-related posts that connect the sport with crypto. The activity period is scheduled for 2026-06-18 06:00 (UTC) to 2026-06-24 23:59 (UTC), and Binance said participants can earn a share of 500 USDC in token voucher rewards during that window. The announcement describes the campaign as a creativity-focused community event centered on how users watch or play football and which skills they believe apply to both football and crypto. Participation and Rewards: To be eligible, users must create a post on X that ...
WORLD CUP | FIFA says it is unaware of fans entering England-Croatia without tickets
Binance News - FIFA said it had no indication “at this stage” that fans entered England’s World Cup opener against Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, without valid tickets, despite reports citing eyewitnesses who said security was breached. The official attendance was announced as 70,389, just under the 70,649 capacity confirmed pre-tournament by FIFA; England won 4-2 with Harry Kane scoring twice, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also on target, while Martin Baturina and Petar Musa scored for Croatia, according to Yahoo Sports.
Block’s Brad Axen Says Builderbot Bridges AI Coding Tools and Engineering at Scale
Binance News - Builderbot is the “missing layer between AI coding tools and how engineering actually works at scale,” said Brad Axen, head of AI capabilities at Block. According to Cointelegraph, Axen described Builderbot as a link between existing AI coding tools and the practical realities of large-scale engineering work, framing it as a component intended to connect how developers use AI assistance with how engineering teams operate when projects grow in size and complexity. The remarks focus on the role Builderbot is positioned to play in aligning AI-driven coding support with established engineering processes, rather than presenting it as a standalone replacement for current workflows. ...
Swiss Trade Balance and U.K. Labor Data Due in 10 Minutes
Binance News - Switzerland’s May trade balance and the U.K.’s labor market data for the three months to April are due to be released in 10 minutes. According to Jin10, the U.K. figures include the ILO unemployment rate for the three months to April, the number of unemployment benefit claimants in May, and the May unemployment rate.
Binance to Host Aster CEO Leonard on Binance Square Interview
Binance News - Binance announced on X that it will host a featured session on Binance Square with Aster CEO Leonard, highlighting Aster’s reported performance since going live. The event is scheduled for 19:00, and the announcement frames the discussion around Aster’s growth metrics and the executive’s career path. According to the post, Aster has achieved $4 trillion in trading volume and added 21 million users over a period described as more than one year since launch. The session is presented as part of the “Blockchain 100 People” featured series on Binance Square, with Leonard appearing as a special guest. The announcement indicates the conversation will focus on the story behind the figures cited in the post, including how the project reached the stated trading ...
U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson Says House Ready to Advance CLARITY Act Before August Recess
Binance News - U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson said the House is prepared to move quickly on the CLARITY Act if the Senate completes a vote to pass the bill in the coming weeks. According to Foresight News, Johnson made the remarks in an interview cited by crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett. Johnson said the House is ready to fast-track the legislation ahead of the August recess.
AI TRENDS | Jefferies Says Trump Curbs on Foreign Access to Anthropic AI May Be Hard to Sustain
Binance News - Jefferies analysts said the Trump administration’s move to restrict foreign entities from using Anthropic’s top AI models may be difficult to maintain over the long term. According to Jin10, the analysts wrote in a research note that the strict limits could be challenging to implement and may harm the U.S. AI ecosystem. They said many AI researchers and engineers in the United States were born abroad, and excluding them from access to frontier models could slow research progress. The analysts added that such restrictions could also push some talent and use cases overseas, which they said was not an outcome the U.S. government ...
Nidec Shareholders Confront Board After Scandals, Defects and Founder’s Ouster
Binance News - Angry shareholders confronted Nidec Corp.’s board at the motor manufacturer’s annual meeting after a tumultuous year marked by accounting scandals, manufacturing defects and the ouster of its founder. According to Bloomberg, the meeting highlighted investor frustration with the company’s governance and recent setbacks.
Dorsey’s Block says new AI tool handles 15% of code work
CoinTelegraph - Builderbot is the “missing layer between AI coding tools and how engineering actually works at scale,” said Brad Axen, head of AI capabilities at Block.
Citigroup Cuts BMW Target Price to 66 Euros
Binance News - Citigroup lowered its target price for BMW to 66 euros from 73 euros. According to Jin10, the bank reduced the target price from 73 euros to 66 euros.
STOCKS | China A-Shares Mixed at Midday; ChiNext Hits Fresh Record High
Binance News - China A-shares traded mixed in the morning session, with the Shanghai Composite closing at 4,092, down 0.37%. The Shenzhen Component ended at 15,970, up 0.57%, according to Ming Pao, while the ChiNext Index rose 1.39% to 4,224 after climbing more than 2% earlier to set another record high. Turnover for the half-day session totaled RMB 2.15 trillion.
Zimbabwe’s FIU Registration Mandate Puts All Crypto Firms on Notice
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Zimbabwe’s central bank just drew a hard line. The Financial Intelligence Unit — the FIU — now requires every virtual… Read the original on Zimbabwe’s FIU Registration Mandate Puts All Crypto Firms on Notice. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Inveniam Capital Partners Pushes Mantra Acquisition After $20M Bet, Cementing RWA-AI Stack
Bitcoin.com - Inveniam Capital Partners has agreed to fully acquire the blockchain project MANTRA and its affiliated entities, with the deal expected to close by June 30, 2026. Strategic Roots and the NVNM Chain Inveniam Capital Partners announced June 16 that it has reached an agreement to acquire the blockchain project MANTRA and its affiliated entities, consolidating […]
WORLD CUP | Kane reveals Tuchel’s half-time message in England win over Croatia
Binance News - Harry Kane said England manager Thomas Tuchel told his players at half-time of Wednesday’s World Cup win over Croatia that they had to play “our way,” even if it meant losing. England were pegged back twice in the first half in Dallas before Jude Bellingham’s solo goal put them back in front and Marcus Rashford scored five minutes from time to secure the three points, while Kane said he went level with Gary Lineker as England’s all-time World Cup goalscorer, according to Yahoo Sports. Tuchel said he urged the players to calm down after conceding and to be brave, intense and on the front foot, while Bellingham said the message was calm rather ...
IEA Sees Major 2027 Oil Overhang as Supply Outpaces Demand
Binance News - The International Energy Agency forecast a major oil supply overhang in 2027, with global output projected to rise about 8 mb/d to 110.3 mb/d while demand increases only 2 mb/d to 105.3 mb/d, implying roughly 5 mb/d of oversupply. According to BeInCrypto, the IEA expects 2026 production to fall 3.9 mb/d to 102.4 mb/d after a US-Iran conflict-driven shock, then recover if a sustained US-Iran agreement allows Iranian exports to fully resume once the US blockade is lifted. The report said cheaper oil could ease inflation and potentially give the Federal Reserve more room to cut rates, a backdrop that has historically ...
AI TRENDS | JPMorgan Cuts Hong Kong Staff Access to Anthropic's Claude, FT Reports
Binance News - The Financial Times, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that JPMorgan has cut off Hong Kong employees’ access to Anthropic’s AI models. According to Ming Pao, Hong Kong staff can no longer access the Claude model from an internally provided, approved list of large language models. JPMorgan declined to comment, and Anthropic did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Kioxia Plans 470 Billion Yen Average Annual Investment From Fiscal 2026 to 2028
Binance News - Kioxia plans an average annual investment of 470 billion yen from fiscal 2026 to 2028, following a recent rise in its market capitalization above 50 trillion yen. According to NS3.AI, the planned investment level is 66% higher than in fiscal 2025. The company’s investment plan is also about 10% below its fiscal 2023 peak of 510.4 billion yen.
India Said to Seek About $2.5 Billion From Multilateral Lenders
Binance News - India is in talks with multilateral lenders to secure about $2.5 billion in funding from existing credit lines. According to Bloomberg, New Delhi is lining up fresh sources of money after the Middle East conflict crimped its ability to step up spending.
PRECIOUS METALS | Wells Fargo Raises Gold Target to $5,300–$5,500 by Year-End
Binance News - Wells Fargo raised its year-end gold price target to $5,300 to $5,500 and projected gold could reach $5,800 to $6,000 by the end of 2027. According to Jin10, the bank said in its mid-year outlook that it remains firmly bullish on gold and believes the bull market is not over. Wells Fargo also described gold as one of its “highest-conviction” investment themes.
AI | Chinese Investors Lift Kingboard Laminates Stake to 13% After Share Surge
Binance News - Chinese investors have more than doubled their stake in Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd. to 13% this year after a surge in the shares. In the latest stock exchange data, according to Bloomberg, the buying has helped fuel gains in the company, which has emerged as a new AI-linked market favorite.
Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baghaei Says Iran Defeated Two Nuclear Powers in War
Binance News - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei said Iran is a superpower and that this is not a slogan. According to Odaily, Baghaei said Iran defeated two nuclear powers in the war, adding that other countries also supported them. Baghaei said Iran is not making rhetorical claims and described Iran as a real superpower. He said the enemy harmed Iran, took many lives, and left the country with trauma, but added that a wounded lion remains a lion.
Anoma to Launch Privacy-Focused Encrypted Payment Card, Waitlist Opens
Binance News - Web3 operating system Anoma plans to launch a privacy-focused encrypted payment card. According to Foresight News, a waitlist for the card is now open.
WORLD CUP | Warren Barton left bleeding after projectile hits him during Colombia 3-1 Uzbekistan
Binance News - Fox commentator Warren Barton was left “dripping with blood” after being hit by an apparent beer bottle while working with Jacqui Oatley at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City during Colombia’s 3-1 World Cup win over Uzbekistan. Luis Diaz assisted Daniel Munoz’s opener and scored himself, Abbosbek Fayzullaev netted Uzbekistan’s first World Cup goal, and Jaminton Campaz struck in stoppage time as Colombia moved top of Group K ahead of Portugal, according to Yahoo Sports.
Binance to Run Discount Buy Leaderboard Campaign With Rewards Valued Up to 888 USDC
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, Binance Earn will launch a leaderboard campaign for Discount Buy users, offering rewards valued up to 888 USDC based on rankings during the Promotion Period from 2026-06-18 05:00 to 2026-07-01 23:59 (UTC). Participants who confirm participation will be ranked by their average Discount Buy subscription amount across all Discount Buy pairs during the Promotion Period, and the top 40 eligible users are set to receive rewards delivered as a Discount Buy Subscription. Heading: Reward tiers and timing The reward structure assigns a Discount Buy Subscription valued at 888 USDC for 1st place, 588 USDC for 2nd–3rd, 188 USDC for 4th–10th, 88 USDC for ...
PRECIOUS METALS | China Gold Jewelry Prices Hold Near 1,307-1,312 Yuan per Gram, Chow Sang Sang Up 7
Binance News - Domestic gold jewelry prices in China were little changed on June 18, with multiple brands holding near 1,307-1,312 yuan per gram. According to Jin10, the comparison showed overall moves were limited, though some brands raised prices. Chow Sang Sang’s pure gold jewelry price rose 7 yuan per gram.
WORLD CUP | Uzbekistan lose 3-1 to Colombia in opener as Khusanov plays 90 minutes
Binance News - Abdukodir Khusanov played the full 90 minutes as Uzbekistan opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 3-1 loss to Colombia on Wednesday night. Daniel Munoz put Colombia ahead just before halftime in Mexico City in the Group K match, Abbosbek Fayzullaev equalized on the hour, but Luis Diaz restored Colombia’s lead after 65 minutes and Jaminton Campaz scored in injury time, according to Yahoo Sports.
Social Security Trust Fund Projected to Run Out in Q4 2032, Potentially Cutting Benefits 22%
Binance News - The Social Security trust fund is projected to run out in the fourth quarter of 2032, one quarter earlier than last year’s estimate. According to NS3.AI, if lawmakers do not act, about 70 million Americans would face a benefit cut of about 22%. The updated projection indicates the program’s reserves would be depleted sooner than previously expected, increasing the urgency for legislative action to avoid automatic reductions in payments.
World Cup Day Seven: Kane and Bellingham Inspire England Thriller as DR Congo Stun Ronaldo's Portugal
Binance News - England produced the most entertaining performance of their tournament so far in a breathless 4–2 victory over Croatia, while DR Congo announced themselves to the world by holding Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal to a dramatic 1–1 draw. Colombia eased past World Cup debutants Uzbekistan with a composed 3–1 win, and Ghana snatched the points against Panama thanks to a last-gasp goal deep into stoppage time — a fittingly pulsating end to a day full of drama across Groups K and L. In Group L, England's World Cup campaign began in chaotic, thrilling fashion at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Harry Kane gave Thomas Tuchel's side the lead on 12 minutes, converting a penalty at the second attempt after VAR ruled that ...
Trump Says U.S. Will Take 10% Stake in Intel as Nvidia, Musk, and Apple Agree to Chip Partnerships
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said he decided to support Intel in exchange for a 10% equity stake, arguing the United States needs semiconductor design and manufacturing to return to domestic production. According to Jin10, Trump wrote in a late-night post that the administration had arranged multiple partnerships tied to Intel. He said Nvidia agreed to work with Intel to manufacture what he described as its “first-tier” chips. Trump also said Elon Musk agreed to build a facility he called “TerraFab,” which he described as the world’s largest chip factory, and that it would be ...
Lenovo Raises $2 Billion in Seven-Year Convertible Bond Sale
Binance News - Lenovo Group Ltd. raised $2 billion from the sale of seven-year convertible bonds. According to Bloomberg, the fundraising comes two years after the company raised a similar amount from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.
AI TRENDS | Man Group’s Dan Taylor Says SpaceX Valuation Reflects Musk Bet More Than AI Sector Health
Binance News - Dan Taylor of Man Group said SpaceX’s valuation does not reflect the overall health of the AI sector and appears to be driven more by a personal bet on CEO Elon Musk than by an AI narrative. According to Jin10, Taylor said SpaceX is unlikely to achieve Musk’s target of $1 trillion in revenue by 2030. He added that investors still place significant trust in Musk given his track record as an entrepreneur, and that this “trust premium” is a key factor supporting SpaceX’s valuation. Taylor also said the pace of issuance by AI-related listed companies will depend ...
WeRide CEO Says Firm Plans More European Launches After Uber Programs
Binance News - WeRide founder and CEO Tony Han said the company plans to launch in more European cities after starting joint programs with Uber in Madrid and Zurich. According to Bloomberg, Han also said he is optimistic China will resume issuing new autonomous driving permits, speaking on “Bloomberg: The China Show.”
WORLD CUP | Alphonso Davies available for Canada vs Qatar after training in Vancouver
Binance News - Alphonso Davies trained this week and is available to make his World Cup debut as Canada prepare to face Qatar in Vancouver in a pivotal Group B match, according to Yahoo Sports. Canada and Qatar are level on one point after the first round of games, and coach Jesse Marsch said the camp atmosphere has been calmer than before Canada’s opener, a draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
GEOPOLITICS | G-7 Pledges This Week to Diversify Away From China
Binance News - The Group of Seven industrial nations this week pledged an ambitious target to diversify away from China. according to Bloomberg, the move adds momentum to the European Union’s push to counter a growing trade imbalance with the world’s biggest export engine.
Bulgaria-Based Firm Sold Surveillance Tech to Repressive Governments, Human Rights Watch Says
Binance News - A Bulgaria-based company sold surveillance technology to governments in countries with records of repression, according to Bloomberg, citing documents obtained by Human Rights Watch. The documents said the tools enabled authorities to track mobile phones and eavesdrop on private communications.
WORLD CUP | Colombia beats Uzbekistan 3-1 in Group K opener
Binance News - Colombia opened its 2026 World Cup with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan on Wednesday in Group K. Daniel Muñoz scored first after a pass from Luis Diaz, Uzbekistan equalized through Abbosbek Fayzullaev after a blocked Eldor Shomurodov shot, then Diaz scored his first World Cup goal before Jáminton Campaz added a late goal to seal it, according to Yahoo Sports. Colombia leads Group K after Portugal tied the Democratic Republic of Congo earlier Wednesday; Colombia plays DR Congo on June 23 and Uzbekistan faces Portugal the same day.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Says Fed Rate Hold Met Market Expectations
Binance News - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) said the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged was in line with market expectations. According to Jin10, the HKMA said the Fed’s post-meeting statement noted inflation remained at a relatively high level, reflecting the committee’s concern about the inflation outlook. In Hong Kong, the HKMA said monetary and financial markets continued to operate in an orderly manner. It said Hong Kong dollar interbank offered rates generally moved closer to U.S. dollar interest rates under the Linked Exchange Rate ...
France to stop certifying products lacking quantum-resistant encryption
CoinTelegraph - France’s cybersecurity agency plans to block certification of products without quantum-resistant encryption starting in 2027, with full adoption targeted for 2030.
Rio Tinto Resumes Copper Concentrate Exports From Oyu Tolgoi Mine After Protest
Binance News - Rio Tinto Group has resumed exports of copper concentrate from its Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia after a short protest. According to Bloomberg, the shipments restarted following the disruption.
China Using Overnight Reverse Repos to Guide Policy Rates, Zhu Ning Says
Binance News - China is using overnight reverse repos to help guide policy rates and ease spikes in funding stress, said Zhu Ning, a finance professor at the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance. According to Bloomberg, Zhu also said China’s credit slowdown is not necessarily negative as the country shifts its growth model, speaking with Minmin Low on the sidelines of the Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai.
GEOPOLITICS | India Monsoon Starts Weak as El Niño Threatens Crops, Industry
Binance News - India’s monsoon has had an unusually weak start, raising risks for crops and industrial activity as the El Niño weather phenomenon takes hold. According to Bloomberg, the lackluster rainfall is likely to persist.
Brookfield Business Agrees to Sell Multiplex to Obayashi for $650 Million
Binance News - Brookfield Business Corp. agreed to sell Multiplex, the construction company that built London’s Wembley Stadium, to Japan’s Obayashi Corp. for $650 million. According to Bloomberg, the deal values Multiplex at $650 million.
Tata Starbucks CEO Plans to Add Up to 100 Stores, Maintain 30% Market Share
Binance News - Tata Starbucks Chief Executive Officer Sushant Dash said the joint venture plans to add up to 100 stores in the short term. In an exclusive conversation, according to Bloomberg, Dash said the company is firm on maintaining a 30% market share.
Morgan Stanley, Temasek Seen Benefiting From National Stock Exchange of India IPO
Binance News - The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.’s planned initial public offering is expected to unlock the value of long-term investments for backers including Morgan Stanley, Temasek Holdings Pte. and State Bank of India. According to Bloomberg, the IPO would allow those investors to realize gains from stakes held over an extended period.
South Korea Antitrust Watchdog Rejects Baedal Minjok, Coupang Eats Settlement Proposals
Binance News - South Korea’s antitrust watchdog rejected settlement proposals from the country’s two largest food delivery platforms, Baedal Minjok and Coupang Eats. In doing so, according to Bloomberg, both firms remain exposed to potentially significant fines over alleged unfair business practices.
Uzum Plans New Funding Round Ahead of Potential IPO
Binance News - Uzbek fintech Uzum, backed by investors including Tencent Holdings Ltd., is aiming to raise money in another funding round as it pursues rapid expansion plans ahead of a potential initial public offering. According to Bloomberg, the company is seeking fresh capital to support growth.
CoinDesk Indices and Kirsten Wegner Push Crypto Into Institutional Portfolios
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Kentucky sues Kalshi, Polymarket, joining prediction market legal battle
CoinTelegraph - Kentucky has sued Polymarket, Kalshi and Kalshi’s partners Coinbase, Robinhood and Webull, over offering sports event contracts in the state.