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Bitcoin surges after U.S.-Iran peace deal; oil slides as Strait of Hormuz may reopen soon.
Anthropic Races to Reverse Fable 5, Mythos 5 Export Controls
BeInCrypto - Anthropic has reportedly sent senior technical staff to Washington to meet White House officials and undo export controls that took its most powerful AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline days after launch. The trip comes amid a turbulent week that began with a Friday order barring foreign access to the models, forcing Anthropic The post Anthropic Races to Reverse Fable 5, Mythos 5 Export Controls appeared first on BeInCrypto.
GEOPOLITICS | SVB Energy Founder: Oil Could Return to Pre-War Levels if Strait of Hormuz Reopens
Binance News - Sara Vakhshouri, founder of SVB Energy International, said the oil market has adapted to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and prices could fall to pre-war levels if the waterway “truly” reopens. According to Bloomberg, she made the comments in an interview with David Ingles and Yvonne Man on Bloomberg’s The China Show.
AI TRENDS | Shenzhen Guangyunda Intelligent Computing Technology Is Established, Qichacha Data Shows
Binance News - Shenzhen Guangyunda Intelligent Computing Technology Co., Ltd. has been established, according to corporate registry information shown on the Qichacha app. According to Jin10, the company’s registered business scope includes big data services, internet security services, an AI public data platform, system integration services for AI industry applications, and technical consulting services for AI public service platforms. Qichacha’s equity penetration information shows the company is wholly owned by ...
GEOPOLITICS | Shipowners Cautious on Deal That Could Reopen Strait of Hormuz Within Days
Binance News - A deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days is being met with caution among shipowners and traders. In the second sentence, according to Bloomberg, many said they would wait for more details to assess whether safe transits are possible after months of false starts.
STOCKS | Lai Sun Development Launches Exchange Offer for 5% Guaranteed Notes Due 2026
Binance News - Lai Sun Development (0488) said it launched an exchange offer and consent solicitation on June 15 for its 5% guaranteed notes due 2026. According to Ming Pao, the move aims to ease the group’s short-term liquidity pressure, give it more time to sell certain designated assets to maximize value, and allow proceeds from asset disposals to be used to repay the new notes.
STOCKS | Goldman Sees $274 Billion in New Share Supply for Hong Kong Over 12 Months
Binance News - Goldman Sachs said Hong Kong could see about $274 billion of additional share supply over the next 12 months as IPO lock-up periods expire. According to Ming Pao, Goldman expects strong equity demand to be able to absorb the incoming supply.
Palliser Capital Urges WUS Printed Circuit to Boost Value, Citing Possible Privatization
Binance News - Activist hedge fund Palliser Capital is urging WUS Printed Circuit Co. to take steps to enhance shareholder value, including through a potential privatization. According to Bloomberg, the push was outlined in documents viewed by Bloomberg News.
U.S. Treasury Yields Fall as Rate-Hike Bets Ease After Iran War Deal
Binance News - U.S. Treasury yields declined across maturities after an agreement was reached to end the war involving Iran, prompting investors to scale back expectations for further Federal Reserve rate increases. According to Jin10, the biggest drop was in short-dated yields, which are typically most sensitive to shifts in monetary policy. Interest-rate swaps indicated traders put the probability of a 25-basis-point Fed hike before December at about 60%, down from roughly 80% last Friday. The move in Treasuries was linked to market optimism that resolving the Iran ...
STOCKS | JPMorgan Cuts MiniMax to Neutral, Slashes Target to HK$400 From HK$1,100
Binance News - JPMorgan downgraded MiniMax (0100) to “neutral” and cut its target price to HK$400 from HK$1,100. according to Ming Pao, Bloomberg reported JPMorgan said that compared with peers, MiniMax has not launched a new domestic SOTA (state-of-the-art) model since its M2 model, and that in terms of pure model capability it is still in a catch-up phase.
Nvidia and Google Reportedly Accelerate 800V DC Power Architecture Adoption, With Shipments Seen Starting in Q3 2026
Binance News - Nvidia and Google are advancing the early adoption of an 800V direct-current power architecture, with small-batch shipments expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026. According to ChainCatcher, the technology is expected to be deployed first on Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform and in Google’s next-generation AI data centers. The report said the accelerated timeline could boost demand for power semiconductors and data-center infrastructure. It also listed several companies ...
AI TRENDS | Zhipu Shares Jumped Over 45% Intraday After GLM-5.2 Open-Access Announcement
Binance News - Zhipu shares surged more than 45% intraday on the Hong Kong stock exchange before paring gains to 29%. According to NS3.AI, the move followed Zhipu’s announcement that it would provide full open access to GLM-5.2. Zhipu also said it plans to open-source GLM-5.2 next week under the MIT license.
Oil Slides Over 4% as Asian Stocks Rally After U.S.-Iran Deal to End War
Binance News - Oil prices fell more than 4% on Monday while Asian equities jumped after the United States and Iran said they had reached an agreement to end their war in the Middle East, according to RTHK, after mediator Pakistan said the sides agreed to a peace deal and an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate was down 4.7% at US$80.89 a barrel, while Brent crude fell 4.03%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 283 points, or 1.15%, to open at 25,001. ...
Bitcoin Rises to Nearly Two-Week High After U.S. and Iran Agree to End Hostilities
Binance News - Bitcoin climbed to its highest level in nearly two weeks after the US and Iran said they reached an agreement to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to Bloomberg, the move followed statements from the US and Iran about the agreement.
Tencent Licaitong, WeChat Lingtong, and Alipay Yu’e Bao Report 7-Day Annualized Yields
Binance News - Tencent’s Licaitong Current+ reported 7-day annualized yields ranging from 0.6980% to 1.6020%. According to Jin10, WeChat’s Lingtong reported 7-day annualized yields between 1.0000% and 1.0090%, while Alipay’s Yu’e Bao reported a range of 1.0010% to 1.0280%. The figures were reported on June 15.
Frasers Group Offers to Buy Remaining Stake in Accent Group
Binance News - Frasers Group Plc offered to buy the rest of Australian footwear company Accent Group Ltd. as UK billionaire Mike Ashley seeks greater control of his fashion empire, according to Bloomberg.
Ivory Coast’s Predict.fun Odds to Win World Cup Group E Rise to 22% After 1-0 Win
Binance News - Ivory Coast’s probability of finishing first in World Cup Group E on predict.fun rose to 22%, up 10 percentage points over the past 24 hours. According to Odaily, Germany’s probability of finishing first in Group E was 74%. In the first round of Group E group-stage matches today, Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0, with Amad scoring the winning goal in the 90th minute. Germany won 7-1 against Curacao in its opening match.
PRECIOUS METALS | Singapore Exchange to Set Up OTC Gold Clearing System, Deputy Prime Minister Says
Binance News - Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister said the Singapore Exchange will establish an over-the-counter gold clearing system and is exploring gold futures contracts that can be physically delivered. According to Jin10, the deputy prime minister said the exchange is moving ahead with the OTC gold clearing system while also studying physically deliverable gold futures.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Rises in Early Asian Trade After U.S.-Iran Temporary Peace Deal
Binance News - Gold prices rose in early Asian trading after the United States and Iran reached a temporary peace agreement, which was seen as potentially helping normalize oil supplies and easing concerns about energy-driven inflation shocks. According to Jin10, gold has fallen more than 20% since late February, when the Middle East conflict broke out, as higher energy prices and supply-chain disruptions fueled expectations of higher interest rates. The decline weighed on the non-interest-bearing metal, while safe-haven flows also lifted the U.S. dollar, adding further pressure on gold. ...
STOCKS | Liuliumei Shares Jump 118% in Hong Kong Debut
Binance News - Liuliumei (06658.HK) opened up 117.99% on its first day of trading in Hong Kong, priced at HK$95 per share, with turnover of HK$25 million. According to Jin10, the stock surged at the market open following its listing.
STOCKS | China A-Shares Open Higher, ChiNext Up 1.72%
Binance News - China’s A-share market opened higher, with major benchmarks posting gains. According to Jin10, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.55%, the Shenzhen Component Index gained 1.27%, and the ChiNext Index climbed 1.72% at the open.
Polymarket Whale Buys $51,000 on Sweden in Sweden vs. Tunisia Market
Binance News - A whale placed a single $51,000 buy on “Sweden” in Polymarket’s “Sweden vs. Tunisia” prediction market, according to on-chain monitoring by Catcher Predict. According to ChainCatcher, based on the latest trade price, the market-implied win probability for the Sweden outcome was 51%.
Grain Futures Fall in Chicago on Prospect of Strait of Hormuz Reopening
Binance News - Grain futures declined in Chicago as a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could improve access to vital crop inputs, helping ease threats to food inflation tied to the months-long war. According to Bloomberg, improved access to those inputs could reduce supply risks that have supported prices.
Hang Seng Index Futures Rise 1.1% at Day-Session Open
Binance News - Hang Seng Index futures opened the day session up 1.1% at 24,976 points, with a premium of 265 points. According to Jin10, the move was reported at the market open.
U.S. Vice President Vance Says Trump May Travel to Geneva for Signing Ceremony
Binance News - U.S. Vice President Vance said U.S. President Donald Trump may travel to Geneva to attend a signing ceremony. According to Odaily, Vance did not provide further details.
French Prosecutors Charge 32-Year-Old Man Over Violent Robbery Targeting Crypto Holders
Binance News - A 32-year-old man in France has been charged for allegedly taking part in a violent robbery targeting cryptocurrency holders, after suspects posing as police tried to force a family to hand over crypto assets worth about 20,000 euros. According to Foresight News, Le Parisien reported that the incident occurred in March in Nancy, France, when three suspects entered a home while impersonating police officers. The suspects allegedly attempted to coerce the victims into surrendering their ...
PRECIOUS METALS | Shanghai Silver Jumps Over 7% as China Futures Open Mixed
Binance News - China’s major domestic futures contracts opened mixed in early trading, with precious metals leading gains and energy-related contracts posting sharp declines. According to Jin10, Shanghai silver rose more than 7%, while Shanghai gold and Shanghai tin gained more than 3%. Coke climbed more than 2%. Glass and Shanghai zinc rose nearly 2%, while soda ash and rubber increased more than 1%. On the downside, SC crude oil fell more than 7%. Fuel oil dropped nearly 7%, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) declined more than 6%, and low-sulfur fuel oil ...
U.S. Stocks Rise; Hong Kong ADR Up 3 Points as U.S. and Iran Reach Interim Deal
Binance News - U.S. stocks rose, while Hong Kong stock ADRs gained 3 points, or 0.01%, to 24,721. According to Ming Pao, Hong Kong index futures in after-hours trading rose 5 points, or 0.02%, to 24,706, implying a 12-point discount to the cash index, and the U.S. and Iran reached an interim agreement.
STOCKS | Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 Opens Up 1.11% at 8,901.50
Binance News - Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index opened higher on Monday, June 15, rising 97.50 points, or 1.11%, to 8,901.50. According to Jin10, the benchmark index gained at the start of trading.
Speculators’ Short Yen Bets Hit Nine-Year High Ahead of BOJ Decision
Binance News - Speculators increased bearish bets on the yen to the highest level in nine years, signaling a revival of the yen carry trade despite intervention risks and a potential Bank of Japan rate hike on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Japan, South Korea Stocks Rise as Oil Falls on Trump Iran Peace Deal Comment
Binance News - Japanese and South Korean stocks rose after oil prices fell as US President Donald Trump said the US and Iran will sign a peace deal later this week to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to Bloomberg, the comments helped ease concerns about energy supply disruptions tied to the waterway.
STOCKS | Tracker Fund of Hong Kong Adds 164 Million Shares in Stock Connect Data
Binance News - Tracker Fund of Hong Kong (2800) recorded the biggest increase in holdings, up 164 million shares, based on HKEX Disclosure of Interests data on Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect holdings records for the previous day (holding date: 2026/06/13). In the same data set, according to Ming Pao, SenseTime-W (0020) saw the largest reduction in holdings, down 102 million shares.
STOCKS | Asian Stock Indexes Open Higher as KOSPI Jumps 5.23%
Binance News - South Korea’s KOSPI index opened higher on Monday, June 15, rising 425.23 points, or 5.23%, to 8,548.85. According to Jin10, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index also opened higher on June 15, gaining 858.13 points, or 1.30%, to 66,878.17.
Sigma Healthcare Withdraws From Boots Sale Process
Binance News - Sigma Healthcare Ltd. said it has withdrawn from the sale process for Boots after exploring a potential acquisition of the British pharmacy chain. According to Bloomberg, a deal for Boots could be worth as much as $10 billion.
Market News: It's Confirmed - US-Iran Deal Reached — Bitcoin Jumps to $65,642, Strait of Hormuz Reopens, But the Real Negotiation Starts Now
Binance News - After five months of false starts, denials, and reversals, the US-Iran peace process has produced its first confirmed concrete result. Despite renewed Israeli interference attempting to disrupt the process, Trump announced free passage through the Strait of Hormuz and authorized the immediate lifting of the US naval blockade against Iran. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister confirmed that the text of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding has been finalized and will be formally signed in Switzerland this Friday, June 19. Bitcoin responded immediately. According to HTX data, Bitcoin is trading at $65,642.70 — up 2.48% over 24 hours. Ethereum rose 3.65% to $1,723.88, pulling further away from the critical $1,420 support level that had been tested at ...
Crypto Shorts Bet on High Rates — the Iran Deal Cost Them $246 Million
BeInCrypto - Bitcoin climbed to $65,480 on June 14 after the United States and Iran signed the “Islamabad declaration,” ending more than 100 days of military conflict. The price move seems to be less based on peace as traders wiped out around $246 million in crypto shorts, meaning they were positioned for something more specific. When Trump The post Crypto Shorts Bet on High Rates — the Iran Deal Cost Them $246 Million appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Trump Declares Iran Deal Done, Reopens Strait of Hormuz — Bitcoin Climbs Past $65K
Bitcoin.com - President Donald Trump declared a deal with Iran complete on Sunday, immediately authorizing the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of the U.S. naval blockade. Trump posted the announcement on Truth Social on June 14, 2026. The full statement read: “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. […]
oOh!media Gets Takeover Proposals Valuing It at A$1.60 a Share
Binance News - Australia’s oOh!media Ltd. said it has received takeover proposals from Pacific Equity Partners, I Squared Capital and Oaktree Capital Management. In a statement, according to Bloomberg, some of the offers value the outdoor advertising company at A$1.60 ($1.13) a share.
AI TRENDS | Anthropic Seeks Deal With Trump Administration to Lift AI Model Export Curbs
Binance News - Anthropic has met with officials in the Trump administration over the weekend and sent a top technical team to Washington to seek an agreement to lift export restrictions on its most powerful artificial intelligence models. According to Jin10, The Wall Street Journal reported that the company is pursuing a deal aimed at removing the limits on exporting those models.
GEOPOLITICS | LNG Tanker Leaves Persian Gulf as US, Iran Say Strait of Hormuz Deal Reached
Binance News - A liquefied natural gas tanker that had been trapped in the Persian Gulf for more than three months appears to be heading toward the Strait of Hormuz. In a separate development, according to Bloomberg, the US and Iran said they have reached a deal to reopen the waterway.
Coinbase Derivatives Adds 24/7 Gold and Silver Futures as Oil Contracts Loom
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Coinbase is moving into metals. The exchange’s derivatives arm just rolled out round-the-clock gold and silver futures for US traders… Read the original on Coinbase Derivatives Adds 24/7 Gold and Silver Futures as Oil Contracts Loom. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Trump Iran Deal: A Ceasefire That Solves Everything Except the Hard Parts
BeInCrypto - Trump's Iran deal reopens the Strait of Hormuz and eases oil risk but leaves enrichment and missiles for later talks. The post Trump Iran Deal: A Ceasefire That Solves Everything Except the Hard Parts appeared first on BeInCrypto.
WTI Crude Falls 5% Intraday as U.S.-Iran Agreement Confirmed; Bitcoin Tops $65,000
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, and the Pakistani Prime Minister confirmed a U.S.-Iran agreement, after which WTI crude oil fell 5% intraday. According to NS3.AI, spot gold rose 1.94% to $4,297 per ounce. Bitcoin broke through $65,000 and traded at $65,011, up 1.03% over the past 24 hours. Ethereum broke through $1,700 and traded at $1,718, up 2.09% over the past 24 ...
Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Is Complete; Signing Set for June 19 in Switzerland
Binance News - Donald Trump said the United States peace deal with Iran is complete, with an official signing scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland. According to BeInCrypto, the announcement quickly hit markets as geopolitical risk premiums faded, moving oil, gold and Bitcoin. Bitcoin rose to around $65,300, up roughly 1.26%, while spot gold (XAU/USD) traded around $4,218.56 with a 0.17% intraday rebound. Oil saw the sharpest drop: WTI crude traded at 84.88 dollars per barrel, down 3.23% in 24 hours, and WTI Crude fell to $87.33, down 3.37%.
Elon Musk Sees SpaceX Revenue Near $1 Trillion a Year by 2030
Binance News - Elon Musk said SpaceX revenue could reach roughly $1 trillion a year by 2030 and likely more in 2031. According to BeInCrypto, he posted the projection on X over the weekend, days after SpaceX completed what the report calls the largest stock market debut in history. SpaceX reported $18.7 billion in revenue for 2025, up from $14 billion in 2024 and near $10 billion in 2023. Morgan Stanley estimates about $330 billion of revenue in 2030 and $160 billion in 2028, while the IPO debut pushed SpaceX’s valuation past $2 trillion and left Musk with 82.4% of voting power.
CME FedWatch Shows High Odds of Fed Holding Rates Steady in June and July
Binance News - CME’s FedWatch tool showed a 98.5% probability that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates unchanged in June, with a 1.5% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate cut. According to Jin10, the tool also showed a 91.3% probability that the Fed would keep rates unchanged by July. It put the probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate hike at 7.4% and the probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate cut at 1.4%.
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Futures Rise as Rate-Hike Expectations Ease
Binance News - U.S. 10-year Treasury futures rose 10 ticks, and federal funds rate futures also moved higher as markets scaled back expectations for further interest-rate hikes. According to Jin10, the moves reflected reduced pricing of additional tightening in interest-rate futures markets.
Iran and Islamabad to Sign Memorandum of Understanding in Switzerland on June 19
Binance News - Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Gharibabadi, said the text of a memorandum of understanding with Islamabad has been finalized and will be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday, June 19. According to Odaily, Gharibabadi made the remarks on the 15th local time.
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot Gold Jumps More Than 1% to $4,272.58 an Ounce
Binance News - Spot gold opened with a gap higher and rose more than 1% to $4,272.58 per ounce. According to Jin10, the move was reported in spot market trading.
Nasdaq Futures Rise 1% as U.S.-Iran Agreement Is Reached
Binance News - Nasdaq futures opened up 1% on Monday, after a U.S.-Iran agreement was reached. According to Jin10, the report did not provide further details on the agreement.
Trump said the U.S. and Iran completed a final peace agreement
Cryptopolitan - Trump said Sunday that the United States and Iran had completed a peace agreement and would put their signatures on it Friday, June 19, in Switzerland. Writing on Truth Social, Trump said: “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of...
Stanford Graduates Walk Out as Google CEO Pichai Opens 2026 Commencement Speech
Binance News - Stanford graduates walked out of Stanford Stadium on June 14 as Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai began the university’s 2026 commencement address, protesting Google’s contract with the Israeli government. The protest targeted Project Nimbus, a roughly $1.2 billion deal to provide cloud and AI services to Israeli government agencies, according to BeInCrypto, and Pichai largely avoided discussing artificial intelligence in his remarks. Israel’s Finance Ministry announced the agreement in April 2021 for an initial seven-year term covering government, defense and security users.
Australia Seen Holding Key Rate Steady as Markets Pare Tightening Bets
Binance News - Australia is set to keep its key interest rate unchanged for the first time this year. Money markets have pared bets on further tightening, according to Bloomberg, amid signs the economy is beginning to soften.
Bitcoin Price Jumps Above $65K as Trump Announces Official Deal With Iran
CryptoPotato - "I hereby fully authorize the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz," added the POTUS.
GEOPOLITICS | Pakistan’s Sharif Says US and Iran Reached Peace Deal
Binance News - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Sunday the US and Iran have reached a peace deal. According to Bloomberg, he said both sides declared an “immediate and permanent termination of military operations.”
Stanford Graduates Walk Out on Google CEO as Commencement Speech Sidesteps AI
BeInCrypto - Stanford graduates walked out as Sundar Pichai gave an AI-free commencement speech, protesting Google's Project Nimbus deal. The post Stanford Graduates Walk Out on Google CEO as Commencement Speech Sidesteps AI appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Donald Trump: Deal With Iran is Complete – Bitcoin, Gold and Oil React
BeInCrypto - Donald Trump announced that the United States peace deal with Iran is complete, with the official signing scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland. The news triggered immediate moves across oil, gold, and Bitcoin as the geopolitical risk premium quickly faded. Following the news, the prices of Bitcoin, gold, and oil reacted immediately in the international The post Donald Trump: Deal With Iran is Complete – Bitcoin, Gold and Oil React appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Analysts Flag Four Catalysts That Could Jolt Global Markets Over Next 72 Hours
Binance News - Analysts warned a “perfect storm” of four catalysts over the next 72 hours could drive volatility across stocks, oil, the yen and crypto. According to BeInCrypto, the risks include a potential US-Iran peace deal that could shrink the geopolitical risk premium but refocus markets on inflation and oil supply dynamics, and post-IPO scrutiny of SpaceX after a record-setting Nasdaq debut as the largest IPO in history. The other catalysts are the Bank of Japan’s June 16 decision, where it is widely expected to confirm a rate hike that could lift the policy rate toward 1% and strengthen the yen, and the Federal Reserve meeting, with markets expecting ...
Japan’s Top Regional Bond Trader Buys JGBs for First Time in a Decade
Binance News - A Japanese regional bank with the best recent record for trading bonds has started buying Japanese government debt for the first time in a decade. In a shift in its bond strategy, according to Bloomberg, the bank is returning to purchases of Japanese government bonds after about 10 years.
Financial Advisors Managing $175 Trillion Are Eyeing These Crypto Sectors Instead of Bitcoin
CryptoPotato - Financial advisors are still bullish on crypto, but stablecoins and blockchain applications are now attracting more institutional attention than Bitcoin.
Polymarket Odds for U.S. Iran Deal or Ceasefire Extension by June 16 Jump to 54.5%
Binance News - Polymarket’s implied probability for a “Yes” outcome in a sub-market tied to “June 16” rose sharply to 54.5% from 36% about one hour earlier, a swing of 18.5 percentage points. According to ChainCatcher, the move occurred within a Polymarket event framed around whether the United States will announce a new Iran agreement or extend a ceasefire. The report did not provide a specific catalyst for the shift, but noted that breaking news could affect the market’s pricing.
A Perfect Storm is Brewing for Global Markets in the Next 72 Hours, Analyst Warns
BeInCrypto - A perfect storm is brewing for global markets in the next 72 hours as four major catalysts spanning geopolitics, corporate finance, and central banking converge. Analysts warn that the alignment could shake stocks, oil, yen, and crypto. From geopolitics to central banks, here is what could move global markets the most in the coming hours. The post A Perfect Storm is Brewing for Global Markets in the Next 72 Hours, Analyst Warns appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Adopted by Wikileaks 15 Years Ago: How It Happened
U.Today - Fifteen years ago today, an unprecedented financial blockade wiped out 95% of WikiLeaks' revenue (until they adopted Bitcoin). Fifteen years ago today, an unprecedented financial blockade wiped out 95% of WikiLeaks' revenue (until they adopted Bitcoin).
Reve 2.0 Review: The Best AI Image Generator for Layout Control
Decrypt - The startup that beat Midjourney at a penny per image is back with a 4K model that plans pictures like code—and refuses far less than its rivals
StanChart looks for 3 signs of BTC bottom, including Strategy’s Monday news
CoinTelegraph - Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick tells clients “winter is over” as the analyst said crypto prices have likely seen the low for the cycle, ahead of Strategy’s Bitcoin purchase update.
Iraq Seeks One-Year Extension of Kirkuk-Ceyhan Oil Pipeline Deal With Turkey
Binance News - Iraq’s State Organization for Marketing of Oil said Iraq has asked Turkey to extend the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline agreement by at least one year to allow more time to negotiate a new deal. According to Jin10, the request was made by the head of Iraq’s national oil sales organization. The official did not provide further details on the timing or terms of the proposed extension.
Israeli Security Officials Say Israel Expected Iranian Retaliation After Beirut Strike
Binance News - Israeli security officials said Israel expected Iran to launch retaliatory attacks after Israel carried out a strike on Beirut today. According to Jin10, the remarks were reported by Channel 12, citing Israeli security officials.
Universal’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Tops US, Canada Box Office With $44 Million
Binance News - Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, released by Comcast Corp.’s Universal Pictures, was the top-grossing film at the US and Canada box office with $44 million in ticket sales. according to Bloomberg,
Bitcoin-Backed Financing Expands With Ledn’s BBB- Rated Notes and Strategy’s 843,738 BTC Holdings
Binance News - Bitcoin is increasingly being used as collateral and reserves in structured financial products, including Tabit’s $40 million insurance facility and Ledn’s $188 million securitization. According to NS3.AI, S&P Global rated Ledn’s $160 million senior notes BBB-, marking the first investment-grade rating assigned to a security backed by digital assets. The article also notes that Strategy held 843,738 BTC as of late May 2026, after financing Bitcoin purchases through convertible notes and preferred stock.
STOCKS | US Equity Funding Costs Surge as AI Rally, Leveraged ETFs and SpaceX IPO Test Market Plumbing
Binance News - The cost to fund US equity positions is surging unexpectedly as the AI-driven stock rally, rapid growth of leveraged ETFs and SpaceX’s $75 billion public listing strain Wall Street’s market plumbing. According to Bloomberg, the combination is testing the system that supports financing for stock positions.
From reinsurance to structured credit: The financial products you didn’t know Bitcoin was powering
CryptoSlate - Everyone knows about the ETFs, but almost nobody knows about the dozens of obscure institutional products being built around Bitcoin while the funds soak up all the attention, from a $40 million insurance reserve in Barbados to an S&P-rated bond deal sold to Wall Street investors by Jefferies. The ETFs answered only one question, which […] The post From reinsurance to structured credit: The financial products you didn’t know Bitcoin was powering appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Vision Group in Talks With South Africa’s IDC on Tongaat Hulett Equity Stake
Binance News - Tycoon-backed Vision Group is in talks with South Africa’s Industrial Development Corp. to take an equity stake in sugar refiner Tongaat Hulett in exchange for additional funding, Vision Group shareholder and consortium member Robert Gumede said in an interview. According to Bloomberg, Gumede did not disclose the size of the potential stake or the amount of funding under discussion.
Elon Musk Hits $1.11 Trillion as SpaceX IPO Crushes 30,200-Coin Crypto Treasury
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Elon Musk is now worth more than the entire altcoin market. Not a figure of speech — literally. The Bloomberg… Read the original on Elon Musk Hits $1.11 Trillion as SpaceX IPO Crushes 30,200-Coin Crypto Treasury. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | Serenity Says Technical Analysis Reflects Market Psychology More Than Stock Prices
Binance News - Serenity, known as the “white-haired stock guru,” said technical analysis (TA) is closer to traders’ “astrology” and is mainly a mix of confirmation bias and market psychology used to gauge sentiment rather than determine prices. According to Odaily, Serenity wrote on X that sharp gains in several stocks were not driven by chart patterns but by fundamentals and expectations. Serenity cited SIVE rising about 1,900%, attributing the move to the market repricing expectations for future revenue linked to JBL and GFS. Serenity also cited AXTI rising about 8,000%, linking the increase to industry factors ...
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Must Reclaim These Key Levels Before a Run to $2K
CryptoPotato - Ethereum’s latest rebound remains corrective so far, with the price still trading below key supply zones after stabilizing near the lower support area. Further consolidation is expected for the coming week. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, ETH is consolidating around $1.67K after reacting from the $1.5K support zone. The broader […]
MiCA Transition Ends July 1, 2026, With Many EU Crypto Firms Facing Loss of Operating Rights
Binance News - Temporary permission for crypto companies operating in Europe while awaiting a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license is set to expire on July 1, 2026, potentially cutting off millions of EU users from some exchanges. According to NS3.AI, Hogan Lovells reported there were 194 licensed crypto firms across the EU as of May 2026, compared with more than 3,000 registered crypto companies in 2024. The report said around 75% of older firms are expected to lose their right to operate after the grace period ends.
Ripple Price Analysis: Seller Exhaustion Signs Emerge as XRP Prepares for Recovery
CryptoPotato - XRP continues to trade near a major support area while showing early signs of stabilization. Although the broader trend remains under pressure, recent price action and momentum indicators suggest that sellers may be losing control, raising the possibility of a stronger recovery in the coming sessions. Ripple Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily […]
Bitcoin Climbs Toward $65K as US-Iran Deal Opens Strait of Hormuz
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin pushed close to $65,000 after Donald Trump announced a peace deal between the US and Iran, with the former… Read the original on Bitcoin Climbs Toward $65K as US-Iran Deal Opens Strait of Hormuz. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
2026 World Cup Seen Generating More Than $11 Billion in Revenue
Binance News - The 2026 World Cup is expected to generate more than $11 billion in revenue, making it the richest tournament in football history. according to Bloomberg, soaring ticket prices, dynamic pricing models and a booming resale market are raising concerns that longtime supporters are being priced out. Veteran England fan Andy Milne said attending his tenth World Cup will be his most expensive, while former Liverpool CEO Peter Moore said FIFA risks sacrificing atmosphere and accessibility in pursuit of record revenue. Former LA28 CEO Kathy Carter said money generated from events like the World Cup helps fund the sport’s growth worldwide.
Allianz Seen Leading Bid for HSBC's Singapore Insurance Unit, Bloomberg Reports
Binance News - Allianz SE is leading the bidding for HSBC's Singapore insurance business and is likely to secure the asset as the parties finalize deal details, according to Ming Pao, citing people familiar with the matter. The sources said HSBC is seeking to sell the Singapore business at a valuation of about $2 billion, and an announcement could come in the near term.
Ethereum can quantum-proof accounts for just 7 cents, says Ethereum's Kohaku lead
CoinTelegraph - The SPHINCS- proposal aims to reduce the cost of post-quantum signature verification on Ethereum while the network works toward a longer-term solution.
The questions that Kevin Warsh will answer when he leads his first Fed rate meeting
Cryptopolitan - Kevin Warsh faces his first test as Federal Reserve chair. During the week, he will lead the meeting that decides US interest rates. Investors expect rates to stay between 3.5% and 3.75%, according to the CME’s FedWatchTool. The futures market doesn’t expect another rate cut from the Fed until March of 2027, at which time...
STOCKS | Microsoft Models See Bullish 2028 Case Near $780 as Shares Trade Around $390
Binance News - Microsoft stock prediction models indicate a bullish 2028 scenario near $780 while MSFT trades near $390. According to NS3.AI, the outlook follows Microsoft’s Q3 FY26 results showing revenue of $82.9 billion, up 18% year-over-year. The company also reported earnings per share of $4.27, exceeding the $4.07 consensus estimate.
STOCKS | DigiTech Group Warns of FY2026 Loss of HK$44M-HK$48M
Binance News - DigiTech Group (2350) issued a profit warning, expecting an annual loss of about HK$44 million to HK$48 million for fiscal 2026. According to Ming Pao, this would widen from an annual loss of about HK$10.3 million in fiscal 2025.
Pokémon Card Sales Are Surging on Crypto Platforms—Just Don't Call It Gambling
Decrypt - Tokenized Pokémon card sales have skyrocketed over the past year, fueled by a wave of speculation and so-called gacha machines.
Elon Musk’s trillionaire status puts his net worth above crypto’s entire market cap outside Bitcoin
CryptoSlate - Elon Musk has become the first person in modern history to amass a personal net worth exceeding $1 trillion, crossing the historic threshold on Friday following the record-breaking public market debut of SpaceX. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the technology executive’s total fortune now stands at $1.11 trillion. To put the unprecedented scale of […] The post Elon Musk’s trillionaire status puts his net worth above crypto’s entire market cap outside Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf Says Israel’s Beirut Strike Makes Dialogue Process Impossible
Binance News - Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said on the 14th that Israel’s attack on the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, again showed that the United States either lacks the willingness to honor its commitments or lacks the ability to do so. According to Odaily, Qalibaf made the remarks in a social media post and said it had become impossible to continue advancing the dialogue process.
Michael Saylor Posts Bitcoin Tracker Update, Hinting at Potential Strategy Purchase Disclosure
Binance News - Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of Bitcoin treasury company Strategy, posted an update related to the firm’s Bitcoin “Tracker,” writing, “Still adding dots.” According to ChainCatcher, past posting patterns suggest Strategy typically discloses additional Bitcoin purchases the day after releasing similar Tracker-related messages. The company did not provide details on any new Bitcoin acquisition in the post.
AI | Google Revamps Search With AI Answers and Conversational Tools
Binance News - Google is making its biggest change to its search business in more than two decades by integrating AI-generated answers, conversational search and reasoning tools into its core search product. According to Bloomberg, Nick Fox, Google’s senior vice president of Knowledge and Information, said AI will let users ask more complex questions and get faster, more useful answers while still connecting people to content across the web, though the shift could reduce keystrokes and affect creators and publishers.
GEOPOLITICS | Switzerland Rejects Proposal to Cap Population at 10 Million
Binance News - Switzerland rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million people. In a vote, according to Bloomberg, the measure was described as a radical plan that would have escalated efforts by wealthy nations to impose strict curbs on immigration.
Ray Dalio Says Human Insight Remains Essential for Investing in the AI Era
Binance News - Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, said investors should not blindly rely on even the most advanced AI systems because widely known information quickly loses investment value in markets that are close to zero-sum. According to ChainCatcher, Dalio argued that durable competitive advantage still comes from unique human understanding and deep insight, rather than from following AI outputs. Drawing on Bridgewater’s 50 years of experience, Dalio said investment decisions should be built on a clear, understandable, and verifiable system of ...
Strategy Eyes Bitcoin Exit as Selig Vows to Fight Enforcement-First Crypto Rules
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Michael Saylor’s company, Strategy, is weighing a sale of its Bitcoin holdings. Not a done deal. But the possibility is… Read the original on Strategy Eyes Bitcoin Exit as Selig Vows to Fight Enforcement-First Crypto Rules. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Scaramucci and Novogratz Predict BTC to Reclaim $70K Soon
U.Today - SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci and Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz have predicted that Bitcoin will reclaim the $70,000 threshold by the end of July 2026. SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci and Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz have predicted that Bitcoin will reclaim the $70,000 threshold by the end of July 2026.
$1 Billion Without XRP: Ripple CEO Reveals Massive Revenue Goal for End of 2026
U.Today - Ripple pivots to a pure fintech model, targeting $1 billion in recurring revenue by 2026 without XRP. Ripple pivots to a pure fintech model, targeting $1 billion in recurring revenue by 2026 without XRP.
Bitcoin Nears Potential Bottom, But Demand Conditions Remain Unfavorable: CryptoQuant
CryptoPotato - While on-chain data suggests an optimistic outlook, demand conditions and net supply expansion suggest otherwise.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Rural Approval Rating Falls to 50%, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating among rural U.S. voters fell to 50%, the lowest level during his presidency, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. According to Odaily, the poll showed this figure declined from 60% in February 2025.
Bitcoin nears $65K as Trump says Hormuz will 'open to all' in Sunday Iran peace deal
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin stayed near local highs on a new US-Iran peace deal pledge as analysis saw conditions favoring a sustained BTC price rebound.
$55.9 Million Ripple USD Burned in Seven Days Amid Quiet June Activity
U.Today - Ripple USD activity declined as June progressed, with less RLUSD minted than burned. Ripple USD activity declined as June progressed, with less RLUSD minted than burned.
Crypto Gains as T. Rowe Price ETF Nears Listing, Perps Rules Shift, and Hormuz Talks Wobble
Binance News - The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.2T, up by 0.89% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data.Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $63,727 and $64,763 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $64,354, up by 0.83%.Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include MITO, BANANAS31, and MEGA, up by 35%, 23%, and 23%, respectively. Crypto Gains as T. Rowe Price ETF Nears Listing, Perps Rules Shift, and Hormuz Talks WobbleCrypto markets edged higher, with Bitcoin near $64,354 and total market cap at $2.2T, even as geopolitical risk remained unsettled by conflicting US-Iran signals on a Strait of Hormuz deal. In the US, regulators delivered a split message: the SEC cleared T. Rowe ...
AI TRENDS | SK Hynix Adds Over 2,000 Employees as AI-Driven Memory Demand Rises
Binance News - SK Hynix added more than 2,000 employees last year as demand for memory chips increased amid a global AI boom, industry sources said on Sunday. According to Odaily, data showed SK Hynix had 34,549 employees by the end of 2025, up 2,159 from the previous year. Over the same period, Samsung Electronics’ Device Solutions division, which oversees its chip business, had 78,064 employees, down from 78,699 a year earlier. ...
Michael Saylor Explains BPS and CEBE Metrics for Bitcoin Per Common Share
Binance News - Michael Saylor said BPS measures the amount of Bitcoin attributable to each common share before accounting for senior claims, while CEBE BPS measures the Bitcoin attributable to each common share after senior claims are considered. According to Odaily, Saylor posted the explanation on X. He described CEBE as a conservative risk indicator and said BPS is an indicator of common equity growth. He added that BTC yield measures the execution of BPS.