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XRP withdrawal rate surges; Coinbase enhances trading; Ripple targets Africa's payments market.
XRP Withdrawal Rate Hits 53.2% on Binance as Leverage Ratio Peaks
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened XRP withdrawals on Binance just hit 53.2%. That’s not a typo. The withdrawal percentage surged to that level… Read the original on XRP Withdrawal Rate Hits 53.2% on Binance as Leverage Ratio Peaks. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Coinbase overhauls Advanced Trading platform in bid to unify global crypto liquidity
Cryptopolitan - Coinbase announced a major product redesign on June 16, calling it “System Update,” as it pushes further toward its goal of becoming an “Everything Exchange.” The update adds an SEC-regulated AI investment advisor, unified global liquidity pools, and a wider set of trading products across crypto and traditional finance. The move builds on Coinbase’s roadmap...
Ripple Bets on Africa’s $3.2B Payments Giant to Push RLUSD Into Cross-Border Commerce
Bitcoin.com - Ripple invested in Flutterwave to bring RLUSD into African business payments through a major cross-border network. The deal connects Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin with Flutterwave’s $3.2 billion payments platform, targeting faster settlement, remittances, and commercial payment flows. Ripple Brings Its Dollar Stablecoin Into Flutterwave’s Payment Network Ripple is betting that stablecoins can become a bigger part […]
Vance Says Trump Holds 'All the Cards' After Iran Nuclear Strike
Binance News - Vance said that after a nuclear strike on Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump “holds all the cards,” and claimed the operation achieved its objectives. According to Odaily, Vance declared victory, saying, “We achieved our established goals in Iran.” Vance added that “all the cards are now in Trump’s hands,” and said Iran’s future economic recovery depends on whether it complies with an agreement.
Gate Lists RLUSD With BTC, ETH, XRP and USDT Pairs as Rewards Go Live
Bitcoin.com - Gate added RLUSD trading pairs with XRP, BTC, ETH, and USDT, extending exchange access for Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin. Ripple said the XRP/RLUSD market unlocks interoperability and capital efficiency for digital asset markets worldwide. RLUSD Markets Open With XRP, BTC, ETH, and USDT Pairs Gate listed RLUSD on June 15, opening BTC/RLUSD, ETH/RLUSD, XRP/RLUSD, and RLUSD/ […]
Senators urge Treasury ensure state authority in GENIUS application
CoinTelegraph - A bipartisan group of US senators told the Treasury that its application of stablecoin laws should be done in a way that “preserves and promotes State participation.”
AI | Kuaishou in Talks With General Atlantic to Lead Financing for Video AI Arm
Binance News - Kuaishou Technology is in discussions with General Atlantic to lead a first round of financing for its video AI arm as it seeks a major US backer ahead of an initial public offering, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | PT Merdeka Gold Resources Starts Hong Kong DR Offering; Listing Set for June 26
Binance News - PT Merdeka Gold Resources (6228) launched a global offering of depositary receipts starting today, with subscriptions closing on June 23 and trading expected to begin on June 26, according to Ming Pao. The offer price is HK$26.60 per unit, with board lots of 100 units and an entry cost of HK$2,686.82. The deal comprises 89.6686 million units, including 8.9669 million for Hong Kong, and is expected to raise about HK$2.385 billion. UBS and CITIC Securities are the sponsors.
STOCKS | Potevio Auto-Link Places 2.26 Million Shares at HK$173.4, 17.59% Discount
Binance News - Potevio Auto-Link (2889) placed 2.2593 million shares at HK$173.4 each, a discount of about 17.59% to the previous day’s price. According to Ming Pao, the new shares represent about 2.73% of the enlarged share capital and the placement raised net proceeds of HK$381 million. The company said about 80% of the proceeds will be used for potential future strategic M&A and investments, with about 20% for working capital and general corporate purposes.
Binance to Adjust Portfolio Margin Collateral Ratios and Futures Leverage Tiers for Multiple Contracts
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the exchange will update the collateral ratio and Tiered Collateral Ratio for Portfolio Margin Pro for certain assets under Portfolio Margin starting from 2026-06-19 06:00 (UTC), with the update expected to be completed within approximately 30 minutes. Portfolio Margin Changes: Under Portfolio Margin, ADA’s collateral ratio will be adjusted from 90% to 85% on 2026-06-19 06:00 (UTC). Under PM Pro, FDUSD’s tiered collateral settings will also be revised at the same time. The FDUSD structure will move from a rank floor of 30 with a cap of 10,000,000 at 100% collateral ratio to a rank floor of 40 with a cap of 3,000,000 at 100%. ...
Bitcoin Miners Chase AI Revenue as VanEck Puts the Price Tag at $50 Billion
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin miners are making a hard pivot. Facing brutal pressure from volatile crypto markets, they’re chasing artificial intelligence as a… Read the original on Bitcoin Miners Chase AI Revenue as VanEck Puts the Price Tag at $50 Billion. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Strategy’s Bitcoin-Backed Preferred Stock Slides as Strive SATA Gains Ground
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Strategy’s bitcoin-backed preferred stock is in trouble. It’s trading well below par value, and investors aren’t hiding their nerves about… Read the original on Strategy’s Bitcoin-Backed Preferred Stock Slides as Strive SATA Gains Ground. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Guotai Fund’s ETF Assets Rise to 342.3 Billion Yuan, Ranking Third in China
Binance News - Guotai Fund’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) assets under management reached 342.3 billion yuan as of June 16, moving up to third place in the industry, behind E Fund Management and China Asset Management. According to Jin10, Wind data showed that Guotai Fund’s ETF assets under management increased by 55.8 billion yuan so far this year, ranking first across the market. The Guotai Communications ETF and the Guotai Semiconductor Equipment ETF contributed increases of 33.1 billion yuan and 15.3 billion yuan, respectively. ...
Base to Activate Beryl Hard Fork on Base Sepolia Testnet on June 18
Binance News - Base will activate the Beryl hard fork on the Base Sepolia testnet at 6:00 p.m. UTC on June 18. According to NS3.AI, the upgrade will introduce B20, a native token standard intended for stablecoins, real-world assets, and long-tail token issuers.
STOCKS | China A-Share Display Panel Stocks Hit Limit-Up in Intraday Trading
Binance News - China’s A-share display panel sector strengthened further in intraday trading. According to Jin10, Changxin Technology, BOE A, Woge Optoelectronics, Rainbow Co., and Triumph Science & Technology hit their daily limit-up levels, while Longteng Optoelectronics, Qiutian Micro, and TCL Technology also rose.
Russia to Add USDC to Approved Crypto Trading List, Deputy Finance Minister Says
Binance News - Russia plans to include USD Coin (USDC) on its approved list of cryptocurrencies for trading, alongside USDT, Bitcoin, and Ethereum, according to Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov. According to ChainCatcher, Chebeskov said the move would proceed despite the Russian central bank previously indicating it would not add more tokens for now. Chebeskov also said Russia may allow smaller fiat-backed stablecoins from “friendly” jurisdictions, including ruble stablecoins and UAE dirham stablecoins. Under the proposed framework, non-professional investors would be limited to crypto assets that meet eligibility requirements, including an average market ...
Canadian Pension Funds in Talks With Government on Airport Investments, CDPQ Head Says
Binance News - The head of Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec said Canadian pension funds are in active talks with the government about investing in the country’s airports. According to Bloomberg, the comments point to growing interest from large retirement funds in potential airport investment opportunities.
SK Hynix Shares Extend Gains to Record High
Binance News - SK Hynix shares extended gains and set another record high, with the stock trading at 2.41 million won. According to Odaily, the company’s share price continued to reach new historical highs as the rise widened.
U.S. Considers Paid Naval Escort Service in the Strait of Hormuz, Politico Reports
Binance News - The United States is considering offering paid naval escort services in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Odaily, Politico reported that the proposal involves providing naval protection in exchange for payment.
K33 Markets Receives MiCA Authorization From Norway’s Financial Supervisory Authority
Binance News - K33 AB said its wholly owned subsidiary, K33 Markets AS, has received authorization from Norway’s Financial Supervisory Authority (Finanstilsynet) under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. According to Foresight News, the authorization allows K33 Markets AS to provide regulated crypto-asset services across the European Economic Area under MiCA’s unified framework.
GEOPOLITICS | RBA Official Warns Australia Must Prepare for More Shock-Prone Financial System
Binance News - Australian institutions need to be ready to respond to a more shock-prone financial system as a strained geopolitical environment reshapes financial and economic linkages, a senior Reserve Bank of Australia official said Wednesday. According to Bloomberg, the official said the changing geopolitical backdrop is altering the way financial and economic connections are formed and maintained.
Tencent Licaitong, WeChat Lingtong, and Alipay Yu’e Bao Report 7-Day Annualized Yields
Binance News - Tencent Licaitong’s Current+ product reported 7-day annualized yields ranging from 0.7080% to 1.4570%. According to Jin10, WeChat Lingtong reported 7-day annualized yields between 1.0010% and 1.0230%, while Alipay Yu’e Bao reported 7-day annualized yields between 1.0010% and 1.0260%.
Bitcoin’s Killer Use Case: Michael Saylor Explains How BTC Could Transform Global Finance
Bitcoin.com - Michael Saylor says bitcoin’s “killer use case” is far bigger than payments, arguing that BTC could become the foundation for global money, credit, and capital markets. Saylor Says Bitcoin’s ‘Killer Use Case’ Goes Beyond Payments Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said bitcoin’s “killer use case” extends beyond payments, outlining a vision for BTC’s […]
Hang Seng Index Futures Open Up 0.16% at 24,512
Binance News - Hang Seng Index futures opened 0.16% higher at 24,512 points, with a 6-point premium. According to Jin10, the move was reported at the start of the daytime trading session.
zkSync Developer Matter Labs Lays Off Staff as It Focuses on Prividium, CEO Says
Binance News - Matter Labs, the developer behind zkSync, has carried out layoffs, according to CEO Alex Gluchowski. According to PANews, Gluchowski said in a post on X that the company has made the cuts as it shifts to a full focus on Prividium and institutional on-chain privacy infrastructure. He said Matter Labs began building products for regulated financial institutions in 2024, and that as the business has progressed, the company’s needs for skills and roles have changed, leading to the layoff decision. ...
AI | HSBC to Use Google Cloud for AI Rollout, Targets $100 Million-Plus per Project
Binance News - HSBC Holdings Plc said it will use Alphabet Inc.’s Google Cloud to roll out artificial intelligence across its global operations. According to Bloomberg, the bank expects each AI project to generate more than $100 million either in revenue or through efficiency gains.
STOCKS | Hong Kong ADRs Rise 152 Points as U.S. Stocks Fall
Binance News - Hong Kong stock ADRs rose 152 points, or 0.62%, to 24,646 even as U.S. stocks moved lower. According to Ming Pao, the Hang Seng Index monthly futures gained 26 points to 24,510, implying a 16-point premium.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Says Agency Is Reforming Rules to Broaden IPO Access
Binance News - SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is reforming its regulatory framework for listed companies to make initial public offerings more accessible to ordinary investors. According to Odaily, Atkins said the changes are aimed at making it easier for retail investors to participate in IPOs.
France’s Group I Win Probability Rises to 76% on Predict.fun After 3–1 Victory Over Senegal
Binance News - France’s probability of finishing first in World Cup Group I on predict.fun rose to 76%, up 10 percentage points over the past 24 hours. According to Odaily, Norway’s probability of finishing first in Group I was 21%. In the first round of Group I group-stage matches today, France beat Senegal 3–1, while Norway defeated Iraq 4–1. France is scheduled to play Iraq next, and Senegal is set to face Norway.
AI TRENDS | SK Hynix Removes Degree Requirements for Entry-Level Hiring
Binance News - SK Hynix said on the 17th that it will remove all academic credential requirements and begin rolling recruitment for junior positions. According to Odaily, the company said it will select candidates based on practical job skills and growth potential rather than relying on degree backgrounds, as competition in the AI semiconductor sector intensifies. SK Hynix previously required applicants to hold at least a four-year bachelor’s degree in its job postings. Under the updated policy, candidates can apply regardless of educational background if their work experience, ...
Arthur Hayes-Linked Address Receives 1,400 ETH From a CEX
Binance News - A wallet linked to Arthur Hayes received 1,400 ETH from a centralized exchange (CEX) on June 17. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the transfer was monitored by OnchainLens. The same address previously increased its holdings by 3,000 ETH on June 15. It now holds a total of 4,400 ETH.
Bitmine Buys 20,000 ETH via FalconX, Monitor Says
Binance News - Bitmine bought 20,000 ETH through FalconX about 5 hours ago, according to monitoring data cited in a report. According to Foresight News, the purchase was tracked by Yu Jin’s monitoring. The report said Bitmine is close to reaching its target of holding 5% of ETH supply, and is still short by about 380,000 ETH.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs Digital Asset Tax Bill, Crypto Council Opposes Measure
Binance News - Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a digital asset tax bill, drawing opposition from the Crypto Council for Innovation. According to ChainCatcher, the Crypto Council for Innovation said the law would create what it described as the most punitive digital asset tax regime in the United States and impose a disproportionate tax burden on Illinois residents who use digital assets. The group said it strongly opposes the measure, warning it could push innovators and developers to leave the state, and said it has issued a formal letter ...
AI TRENDS | Robotech Subsidiary Works With Nvidia on Co-Packaged Optics Manufacturing and Testing Solutions
Binance News - Robotech said its wholly owned subsidiary FSG is collaborating with Nvidia to develop manufacturing and testing solutions for next-generation co-packaged optics and optical interconnect technologies. According to Jin10, the company said the new products and technologies are still in a joint development stage with customers and have not yet been commercialized. Robotech said the new work does not conflict with its existing products and technologies. It added that while the related technologies have achieved phased ...
XRP Withdrawals Top 53% on Binance as Leveraged Bets Hit 2026 High
Bitcoin.com - XRP withdrawals on Binance rose as traders shifted activity away from deposits, while leverage in the exchange’s derivatives market hit a yearly high. Cryptoquant-shared data showed withdrawal dominance at 53.2%, while Binance’s XRP leverage ratio reached its highest level of 2026. Binance XRP Withdrawals Climb Back Toward April Stress Zone XRP flows on Binance have […]
Tencent Completes Issuance of $2.45 Billion and 15 Billion Yuan in Notes
Binance News - Tencent Holdings (00700.HK) has completed the issuance of notes totaling $2.45 billion and 15 billion yuan. According to Jin10, the company said the note issuance has been finalized.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Holds Gains as US, Iran Prepare to Sign Interim Peace Deal
Binance News - Gold held gains as the US and Iran prepared to sign an interim peace deal that may ease global inflationary pressures arising from the war, according to Bloomberg.
Japan’s Core Machinery Orders Rise 15.6% Year Over Year in April
Binance News - Japan’s core machinery orders rose 15.6% year over year in April. According to Jin10, the result compared with a market expectation of 9.3% and a previous reading of 5.90%.
Japan’s May Exports Rise 17% Year on Year, Beating Expectations
Binance News - Japan’s exports rose 17% year on year in May, above the 16.5% market expectation and up from the prior 14.80% reading. According to Jin10, the data showed an acceleration in export growth compared with the previous figure.
UK Manufacturers Urge Ministers to Soften Steel Import Curbs Before Next Month
Binance News - UK manufacturers are pushing back against import curbs aimed at supporting the country’s struggling steel industry, urging ministers to soften the levies before they take effect next month. In the second sentence, according to Bloomberg, the measures have prompted growing calls from manufacturers for changes ahead of implementation.
GEOPOLITICS | US, Iran Prepare to Formally Sign Interim Peace Deal
Binance News - The US and Iran are preparing to formally sign an interim peace deal, with details of the accord still emerging. According to Bloomberg, energy insiders are skeptical about how quickly the agreement can reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and Bloomberg Economics’ Chris Kennedy outlined the latest developments.
Bitcoin’s Next Phase Is Bigger Than Holding BTC: Saylor Outlines 5-Layer Stack
Bitcoin.com - Michael Saylor says bitcoin’s evolution could extend far beyond corporate treasury strategies, outlining a five-layer financial framework built on BTC. Saylor Details How Bitcoin-Backed Markets Could Move Beyond Treasury Holdings Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), says bitcoin’s next phase is not limited to companies adding BTC to balance sheets. In a June […]
AI | Brookfield-Backed Csquare Files Publicly for US IPO
Binance News - Csquare Inc., a data center company backed by Brookfield Corp., filed publicly for a US initial public offering tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure. According to Bloomberg, the filing adds to a rush of market debuts linked to AI-related data center and infrastructure demand.
Alibaba's robot AI debut signals China's bid to own the physical world
Cryptopolitan - Alibaba Group Holding has released its first batch of artificial intelligence models built for robots, stepping into a worldwide effort to move AI past chat windows and into machines that operate in the real world. The Hangzhou tech firm unveiled the Qwen Robot Suite on Tuesday, its newest move into “embodied AI,” which refers to...
Bitcoin Rises Above $67,000 After U.S. President Donald Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire Deal
Binance News - Bitcoin climbed above $67,000 after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a late Sunday ceasefire deal with Iran. According to NS3.AI, derivatives indicators pointed to cautious positioning despite the price move. Bitcoin’s two-month futures basis was 2% on Monday, while Bitcoin put options traded at a 16% premium over calls. In U.S. spot markets, U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $86 million in net inflows on Friday, though cumulative flows have remained negative, with net outflows totaling $730 million since June 5. ...
Alibaba Is Building Qwen-Robot: The Operating System for the Robot Economy
Decrypt - The Chinese company is doubling down on its "embodied AI" bet.
General Motors Held Talks With RTX, Other Defense Contractors on Boosting Production
Binance News - General Motors Co. has held discussions with RTX Corp. and other defense contractors about helping weapons makers increase production. According to Bloomberg, expanding output is a key demand of the Trump administration.
Kalshi Seeks to Expand Perpetual Futures Beyond Crypto After $5.5 Billion Volume
Binance News - Kalshi Inc. is looking to expand its new perpetual futures business beyond digital assets after the never-expiring derivatives generated more than $5.5 billion of trading volume in their first two weeks on the prediction-market platform. According to Bloomberg, the company is seeking to broaden the product’s scope beyond crypto.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Gold Holdings Hold Steady at 1,012.213 Tons
Binance News - SPDR Gold Trust, the world’s largest gold ETF, reported holdings of 1,012.213 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day. According to Jin10, the fund’s latest disclosed position showed no day-over-day change in its gold holdings.
UK-Facing Crypto-Casino Network Goes Dark for 20 Hours as Slot Suppliers Exit
Bitcoin.com - Mystake, one of the largest UK-facing crypto-casino networks blinked offline for roughly 20 hours last weekend after several B2B game studios pulled their slots from its sites. Crypto Rails Outlast the Game Suppliers Mystake, Goldenbet, Donbet, Velobet, Cosmobet, Freshbet and Rolletto – brands long linked to Curaçao operator Santeda International B.V. – went dark on […]
Kevin Warsh May Skip Fed Dot Plot Submission, Wall Street Watchers Say
Binance News - The Federal Reserve is set to release its latest dot plot on Wednesday, outlining officials’ interest-rate expectations. According to Jin10, CNBC reported that most Wall Street Federal Reserve watchers expect new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh not to take part in the dot plot, either because he does not feel ready or because he dislikes the tool. Warsh has previously said he opposes the dot plot and other forms of forward guidance, arguing that such approaches constrain the Fed’s decision-making flexibility. If Warsh declines to provide his rate projection, it would run ...
STOCKS | Asian Stocks Poised to End Three-Day Rally as Wall Street Slides Ahead of Fed Decision
Binance News - Asian stocks looked set to snap a three-day winning streak, tracking declines on Wall Street as investors rotated out of technology shares. In positioning for the first Federal Reserve policy decision under Chairman Kevin Warsh, according to Bloomberg, investors shifted away from tech amid the US market pullback.
AI | Goldman Sachs Analyst Sees AI Boosting Diabetes Care at Abbott, Dexcom
Binance News - Goldman Sachs medtech and healthcare IT research analyst David Roman said AI can play a “significant” role in helping patients manage diabetes, including technology used by Abbott and Dexcom to count carbohydrates and deliver the right amount of insulin. According to Bloomberg, Roman said he left Goldman Sachs’ annual medtech conference “very bullish” on innovation across the industry.
U.S.-Iran Framework Deal Includes Plan for $300 Billion Private Investment Fund, Sources Say
Binance News - Sources said a U.S.-Iran framework agreement includes a plan to establish a $300 billion private fund intended to encourage investment in Iran. According to Odaily, the fund would begin operating only after a final agreement is signed. The sources said the vehicle would be a private investment tool that does not involve government funding. They added that it is unrelated to negotiations over Iran’s sovereign assets frozen overseas. The sources said the plan has received funding commitments for more than half of the targeted amount from companies in the United States, Gulf Arab countries, ...
The G7 agreed to tighten sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas income
Cryptopolitan - The G7 has agreed to hit Russia’s energy income harder as leaders prepare new steps against oil and gas sales that help fund Vladimir Putin’s war. The deal came at talks in Évian-les-Bains, where French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the group through Wednesday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined talks, while Britain and Canada announced...
Wintermute Says Bitcoin’s Rally Faces Another Trap Unless ETF Demand Returns
Bitcoin.com - Wintermute’s weekly market outlook says bitcoin’s rebound was supported by an in-line U.S. inflation print and easing geopolitical stress. Still, the firm warned that a lasting crypto bottom remains unconfirmed without a clear return of ETF, stablecoin, and digital asset treasury inflows. Wintermute Sees No Confirmed Bottom Despite Bitcoin Rebound Bitcoin found some relief this […]
Saylor’s 5-Layer Bitcoin Stack Bets on Credit Over Staking Yield
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Michael Saylor doesn’t want Bitcoin to become Ethereum. Pretty much said it outright. The prominent Bitcoin advocate pushed… Read the original on Saylor’s 5-Layer Bitcoin Stack Bets on Credit Over Staking Yield. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
SBF Sold Too Early: These Exited Bets Later Turned Into Multi-Billion Winners
BeInCrypto - The FTX estate sold SBF's stakes in Cursor, Anthropic and Robinhood too early. Here is what those exited bets are worth now. The post SBF Sold Too Early: These Exited Bets Later Turned Into Multi-Billion Winners appeared first on BeInCrypto.
SpaceX Maps Next Growth Phase in New SEC Filing
Bitcoin.com - SpaceX laid out its post-IPO growth priorities in a new SEC filing, highlighting investments in AI compute, launch systems, and satellite capacity. The filing also details stock conversions and governance changes that took effect following the IPO. SpaceX Maps Its Next Growth Phase in New SEC Filing Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: SPCX), better known […]
Robinhood Cuts 10% of Staff While CEO Vlad Tenev Says Business Has Never Been Stronger
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Robinhood is laying off roughly 10% of its workforce. That’s the headline. And it lands at a pretty awkward moment… Read the original on Robinhood Cuts 10% of Staff While CEO Vlad Tenev Says Business Has Never Been Stronger. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Coinbase Launches 21 Products at Once, Including Bitcoin-Backed Mortgages and AI Advisor
Bitcoin.com - Coinbase unveiled 21 new products and features on Tuesday afternoon, positioning itself as a single financial platform covering crypto, equities, derivatives, AI-powered advisory, and real-world asset lending. What Was Announced The announcement covered every major segment of finance. Coinbase framed the release around three pillars: more assets to trade, smarter trading tools, and a broader […]
Exxon Mobil Reaches Preliminary Deal to Supply LNG to South Africa
Binance News - Exxon Mobil Corp. struck a preliminary deal to bring liquefied natural gas to South Africa to help bolster the country’s coal-reliant power grid. According to Bloomberg, the agreement was reached with people familiar with the matter.
Binance Promises Major MiCA Update
U.Today - The Binance exchange has issued a warning about the broader economic consequences of blocking its entry into the MiCA framework. The Binance exchange has issued a warning about the broader economic consequences of blocking its entry into the MiCA framework.
Bitcoin Miners Face a $50 Billion Near-Term Funding Gap as Sector Shifts Toward AI Infrastructure, VanEck Says
Binance News - VanEck said Bitcoin miners face a roughly $50 billion near-term funding gap as the sector pivots toward AI infrastructure. According to NS3.AI, VanEck said investors are rewarding miners with contracted and energized power while discounting power capacity that remains in the pipeline.
U.S. API Gasoline Inventories Rise 2.48 Million Barrels in Week Ended June 12
Binance News - U.S. API gasoline inventories rose by 2.479 million barrels in the week ended June 12. According to Jin10, the market expectation was for a decline of 1.401 million barrels, compared with the prior reported change of a 1.191 million-barrel decline.
U.S. API Distillate Fuel Inventories Fall 461,000 Barrels in Week Ended June 12
Binance News - U.S. API distillate fuel inventories fell by 461,000 barrels in the week ended June 12. According to Jin10, the market expectation was for a decline of 198,000 barrels, compared with the previous reading showing an increase of 1.316 million barrels.
Options Traders Split on Fed’s Near-Term Rate Path
Binance News - Options traders are increasingly divided over the Federal Reserve’s near-term rate path, with bets ranging from cuts to varying degrees of hikes in coming months. According to Bloomberg, the positioning reflects conflicting expectations for US monetary policy in the near term.
DRW Gas and Power Trading Head Departs After Winter-Storm Losses
Binance News - The head of North American gas and power trading at DRW Holdings has departed months after trading losses tied to record volatility driven by a historic winter storm. The move was reported, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter.
Bitcoin’s Sharpe Ratio and Accumulator Demand Signal a New Demand Phase
Binance News - Bitcoin’s Sharpe ratio and a 125,000 BTC increase in BTC accumulator demand are being cited as signs that a new demand phase may be starting, raising questions about whether prices will follow. According to Cointelegraph, these two indicators—risk-adjusted performance as reflected in the Sharpe ratio and a notable rise in accumulator demand—are being used to frame the current market as entering a fresh period of demand. The report highlights the 125,000 BTC increase in accumulator demand as a key data point suggesting stronger interest from entities characterized as accumulators. It also points to Bitcoin’s Sharpe ratio as an additional metric ...
ChatGPT Is Still Huge, But Rival AI Chatbots Are Catching Up Fast
Decrypt - Sensor Tower's State of AI 2026 report shows ChatGPT's audience share slipping below 50% for the first time, as Gemini's default-app advantage and Claude's Pentagon-fueled rally eat into OpenAI's lead.
Equatorial Guinea Cabinet Submits Collective Resignation, Vice President Says
Binance News - Equatorial Guinea’s prime minister submitted the collective resignation of all cabinet members to the president on June 16, Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue said in a social media post. According to Jin10, Mangue said an assessment found the government had only “barely reached 10%” of its planned objectives. He said the country had allocated substantial human, material, and financial resources to the government to meet public needs, but implementation had fallen far short of expectations and commitments. ...
Defend American Jobs Reports $12.1M Media Spend Backing Barry Moore in Alabama Races
Binance News - Defend American Jobs reported spending $7.4 million on media to support Republican Barry Moore ahead of his May 20 Alabama primary, followed by an additional $4.7 million before Tuesday’s runoffs. According to Cointelegraph, the group disclosed the figures as part of its reported media expenditures tied to Moore’s campaign during the Alabama election contests. The spending was split across two phases of the race, with the larger amount deployed in the lead-up to the May 20 primary and the remainder spent ahead of Tuesday’s runoffs. The report characterizes the expenditures as media spending intended to support Moore, a Republican candidate, during the primary and runoff ...
Saylor Fires Back: 'We're The Biggest Buyer Of Bitcoin In The World'
Benzinga - Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor pushed back against critics of the company’s recent Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) sale, arguing that the move was a rational part of its capital markets business and not a retreat from its long-term Bitcoin thesis. "Will Continue As Long As We Act Rationally" Speaking with Natalie Brunell at BTC Prague on June 16, Saylor addressed criticism that Strategy sold 32 Bitcoin despite his long-standing public message urging investors not to sell their Bitcoin. "I got very famous for saying you do not sell your Bitcoin to the plebs," Saylor said, adding that the comment was directed at individual investors, not at how ...
Crypto PAC has $12M stake in Senate primary runoff as Alabama voters head to polls
CoinTelegraph - Defend American Jobs reported spending $7.4 million on media to support Republican Barry Moore ahead of his May 20 Alabama primary, and an additional $4.7 million before Tuesday’s runoffs.
Coinbase lets users transfer stock portfolios as exchange expands beyond crypto
CoinTelegraph - The crypto exchange is deepening its push into traditional finance by enabling ACATS stock transfers and expanding trading products beyond digital assets.
Greece set to reject Binance's MiCA license application, threatening EU exit by July
Cryptopolitan - Binance’s plan to serve customers in the European Union legally may be in jeopardy, as two people who are familiar with the matter told Reuters that Greece’s capital markets regulator is preparing to deny the world’s largest crypto exchange application for a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license. The exchange has since put out a measured...
Musk Now Bigger Than Bitcoin
U.Today - Elon Musk has made history by reaching an unprecedented personal net worth of $1.4 trillion. Elon Musk has made history by reaching an unprecedented personal net worth of $1.4 trillion.
Stock surge from SpaceX $60B deal for Cursor maker challenges Amazon,, Microsoft valuation
Cryptopolitan - SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) briefly shook up the rankings among the highest valued US firms today after it confirmed that it will buy Anysphere, the company behind AI code editor Cursor, for $60 billion in stock. The stock surge that the rocket maker enjoyed shot its valuation into a new stratosphere as it closed a deal...
Washington and Tehran Expected to Sign Preliminary Memorandum on June 19 Amid Iran Funding Debate
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump rejected reports that the United States would pay Iran $300 billion, calling the claims fake news, as traders debated whether any fund could use Bitcoin or stablecoins. According to NS3.AI, Vice President JD Vance said Iran could access money only by honoring commitments, and that Gulf states would supply the money. Washington and Tehran expect to sign a preliminary memorandum of understanding on June 19.
Citadel Securities Sees Rising Odds of Fed Rate Hikes Starting in September
Binance News - Citadel Securities said the odds are rising that the Federal Reserve will begin a series of interest-rate increases as soon as September. According to Bloomberg, the firm cited inflation becoming more persistent and broad-based.
Lutnick Orders Anthropic to Seek US License Before Giving Top AI Models to Any Foreign National
Binance News - Bloomberg reported that US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sent a letter to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei last Friday ordering the company to obtain an individually-validated license from the Commerce Department before exporting, re-exporting, or transferring its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models to any foreign national anywhere in the world. Lutnick cited US laws permitting export controls on civilian technology that could be used for intelligence purposes by an adversary's military, and threatened criminal and civil penalties for non-compliance, though he offered no explicit basis for the restriction. The directive prompted Anthropic to disable all access to both models late Friday. Since then, Anthropic representatives have held virtual meetings with US ...
GEOPOLITICS | Iran-Linked Oil Tankers Shift Position Ahead of Potential Peace Deal
Binance News - A number of Iran-linked oil tankers have been shifting position as the country prepares to sign a peace deal that could allow Tehran to immediately start selling its oil, according to Bloomberg.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Pull Back 2% As Markets Await Fed Rate Decision
Benzinga - Bitcoin holds above $65,000 despite a hawkish Bank of Japan rate hike that tightened global liquidity conditions. With crypto sentiment improving from extreme fear to fear, investors are now focused on the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision for the next major market catalyst. Cryptocurrency ...
15-Day AI Simulation Exposes Blind Spots in Short-Term Safety Testing
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A 15-day experiment running live AI agents just blew a hole in how most organizations think about safety testing. Short… Read the original on 15-Day AI Simulation Exposes Blind Spots in Short-Term Safety Testing. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Grayscale Sees AAVE Undervalued, Projects $175 Within a Year
Binance News - Grayscale said AAVE is undervalued relative to Aave's revenue and cash flow and could rise to about $175 within a year. According to NS3.AI, the report estimated AAVE's fair value at $80–$100. It also projected about $60 million in Aave revenue this year.
SpaceX leads the FAB10 into record territory
Cryptopolitan - A new group of tech companies is challenging Wall Street’s traditional favorites. This shift is happening at a time when the tech world has seen a huge IPO, a $60 billion buyout, and a government order that shut off access to one of America’s most powerful AI systems. Investors have long rallied around the Magnificent...
Tribes Challenge Kalshi and CFTC Over Prediction Market Access on Indian Land
Binance News - A coalition of 30 federally recognized American Indian tribes and 11 Indian regulatory agencies filed amicus briefs this month challenging Kalshi and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over prediction market access on Indian land. According to NS3.AI, the coalition argued that the actions could undermine tribal-state gaming compacts and divert gaming revenue away from tribal and state governments. Bloomberg reported that Kalshi processed $5.1 billion in notional World Cup ...
GEOPOLITICS | US Military Says It Has Defended Commercial Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - The US military said it has defended commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz against regular threats since starting a program to assist vessels transiting the waterway. According to Bloomberg, the statement was contained in a document sent to the shipping industry outlining details of the support being offered.
Google Says U.S. Digital Health Fund Increased to More Than $50 Million
Binance News - Google said its U.S. digital health fund has increased to more than $50 million. According to Jin10, the company did not provide additional details in the report.
AI TRENDS | Google Rolls Out Wear OS 7 Update to Eligible Pixel Watch Devices
Binance News - Google said Wear OS 7 is being pushed starting today to eligible Pixel Watch devices. According to Jin10, the company said the update is intended to provide a reliable platform to support around-the-clock daily use.
Japan Rates Hit Three-Decade High, But No ‘Meaningful Disruption’ to Crypto Market
Decrypt - Japan's central bank lifted rates to a level unseen in decades, a move that once shook crypto markets—yet prices barely stirred.
AI TRENDS | Google To Expand Android Parental Controls to Devices Upgraded to Android 17
Binance News - Google said it will expand Android parental control features to all devices that are upgraded to Android 17. According to Jin10, the company did not provide additional details on timing or which specific parental control tools would be included in the expansion.
AI | Google Begins Rolling Out Android 17 Update
Binance News - Alphabet Inc.’s Google has started rolling out Android 17, the latest major update to its mobile operating system. Some of Android 17’s marquee artificial intelligence features will not arrive for another few months, according to Bloomberg,
Rivian Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in Cost-Reduction Push
Binance News - Rivian Automotive Inc. is cutting hundreds of jobs as it seeks to reduce costs while rolling out a new line of electric vehicles. According to Bloomberg, the job cuts are part of the company’s broader effort to rein in expenses.
Cardone Capital Targets 22%–32% Returns by Combining Multifamily Real Estate With Bitcoin Holdings
Binance News - Cardone Capital is targeting 22%–32% returns by pairing cash-flowing multifamily real estate with Bitcoin holdings. According to NS3.AI, Grant Cardone said the firm combined a $235 million Boca Raton property with about $100 million in Bitcoin inside a dedicated LLC. Cardone said about 80% of investors in the Boca fund reportedly had zero prior Bitcoin exposure.
Ripple Invests in Flutterwave to Scale African Payments
cryptoDNES - Ripple invests in Flutterwave’s Series E to accelerate stablecoin payments in Africa, integrating RLUSD and the XRP Ledger for faster settlement. The post Ripple Invests in Flutterwave to Scale African Payments appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Ripple targets Africa’s booming remittance market with Flutterwave investment
CoinTelegraph - Ripple’s investment in Flutterwave will bring RLUSD, Ripple Payments and XRPL to one of Africa’s largest fintechs as blockchain remittances gain traction.
Dow Hits Record as Chip Profit-Taking Drags S&P 500 and Nasdaq Ahead of Warsh Fed
Binance News - U.S. stocks were split Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising about 0.9% to a record near 52,170 while the S&P 500 slipped about 0.25% to around 7,540 and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.61%. Profit-taking in semiconductors weighed on the cap-weighted indexes, according to BeInCrypto, with Nvidia down 1.47%, AMD 4.22%, Micron 2.89%, Broadcom 3.79% and Intel 5.62%. Brent crude fell below $80 after the U.S. and Iran reached a deal to ease tensions, lifting industrials (+2.88%) and financials (+1.41%) while energy fell 0.57%. The Fed began its two-day meeting, the first under Chair Kevin Warsh, with markets expecting no rate change; housing starts fell 15.4% in May to a ...
SpaceX Shares Hit New High as Elon Musk's Firm Agrees to Acquire AI Startup Cursor for $60 Billion
Decrypt - The all-stock deal would make Cursor a wholly owned SpaceX subsidiary and deepen the company's push into AI following its blockbuster IPO.
Bitcoin Exchange Balances Fall to About 2.56 Million BTC as of June 15
Binance News - Bitcoin held on major cryptocurrency exchanges fell to about 2.56 million BTC as of June 15. According to NS3.AI, AlphaFractal reported that roughly 440,000 BTC has left exchange wallets over the past 12 months. The figures indicate a decline in exchange-held bitcoin over the period cited, based on AlphaFractal’s estimate of net outflows from exchange wallets.