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Bitcoin eyes $70K breakout as Bitwise raises $134M for crypto in finance; Illinois enacts anti-crypto law.
Bitwise Raises $134M to Blend Crypto Into Traditional Finance
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitwise Asset Management just pulled in $134 million. That’s a big number, and the firm isn’t being quiet about what… Read the original on Bitwise Raises $134M to Blend Crypto Into Traditional Finance. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Psychologists Say Patients Are Bringing AI Into Therapy Sessions: Survey
Decrypt - A new APA survey found that more than a third of psychologists have patients using AI as an additional mental health professional, even as clinicians warn that the technology can reinforce delusions.
Bitcoin Eyes $70K Breakout as 21Shares Sees Path Toward $100K by Q3
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin remains above a key support zone despite a Federal Reserve-driven pullback, while 21Shares sees a potential path to $100,000 by the end of Q3. The firm’s outlook depends on a decisive breakout above $70,000. 21Shares Says Bitcoin’s Upside Case Starts With a $70K Break Bitcoin could climb to $100,000 by the end of the […]
CZ Reveals the Crypto Playbook He Is Pitching to Governments
BeInCrypto - CZ urges governments to tokenize stock markets and launch national stablecoins after meeting Asian leaders and regulators. The post CZ Reveals the Crypto Playbook He Is Pitching to Governments appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Michigan Federal Judge Rules Sports Prediction Markets Are Not Under CFTC Purview
Decrypt - The judge said Polymarket is not likely to succeed on the merits of its case against Michigan state regulators.
Trump Finally Reveals Why He Backed Iran Deal
BeInCrypto - Trump revealed why he backed the Iran deal, crediting a stock market he called more brilliant than anybody amid record highs. The post Trump Finally Reveals Why He Backed Iran Deal appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Aster to re-route 99% of daily platform fees into automatic buybacks
Cryptopolitan - ASTER token rose over 15% to $0.77 on June 17th following an announcement that it will re-route 99% of daily platform fees into automatic buybacks.
Kalshi CEO Says Polymarket Is Not His Main Rival, Points to 3 Bigger Threats
BeInCrypto - Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour says Polymarket is not his main rival, naming CME, Robinhood and DraftKings as bigger threats. The post Kalshi CEO Says Polymarket Is Not His Main Rival, Points to 3 Bigger Threats appeared first on BeInCrypto.
ECB's Lagarde reportedly pressured Greece to reject Binance's MiCA license
Cryptopolitan - Binance’s crypto licensing application in Greece has stalled after what rumors claim is because the regulators received direct orders from the European Central Bank (ECB) President, Christine Lagarde. Binance’s application, which was made under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, had cleared most of Greece’s regulatory requirements and was on track for approval prior to...
Crypto-backed GOP candidate wins Alabama Senate runoff with June primaries looming
CoinTelegraph - Several more US states are scheduled to hold primaries next week after one Republican candidate won in Alabama on Tuesday after a crypto company-backed PAC used what it called its “biggest spend of the cycle.”
Snapchat’s Parent Company Launches $2,000 AR Glasses, But Stockholders Didn’t Like It
BeInCrypto - Snap stock fell 9.72% after CEO Evan Spiegel unveiled $2,195 Specs AR glasses at AWE 2026 amid design backlash from investors. The post Snapchat’s Parent Company Launches $2,000 AR Glasses, But Stockholders Didn’t Like It appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Novig Lands CFTC’s Fastest-Ever DCM Approval, Threatening State Sportsbook Model
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Novig just got federal approval. And it wasn’t a slow process — the CFTC granted Novig’s Ludlow Exchange LLC designation… Read the original on Novig Lands CFTC’s Fastest-Ever DCM Approval, Threatening State Sportsbook Model. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Nvidia Built Robots That Train Themselves Using AI Coding Agents
Decrypt - Nvidia's ENPIRE hands an entire robot fleet to coding agents like Codex and Claude Code, letting them write training code, test it on real hardware, and improve without a human watching.
$400M Wiped Out in Hours as Bitcoin Crashes After FOMC and Warsh Speech
CryptoPotato - The asset has slipped by over $2,000 since the meeting concluded.
Hollywood Superstar to Come to Ripple Swell
U.Today - Hollywood A-lister Matt Damon will be joining upcoming Ripple Swell conference in New York City. Hollywood A-lister Matt Damon will be joining upcoming Ripple Swell conference in New York City.
Trump to Return Iran’s Frozen Money to Protect the Dollar
BeInCrypto - Trump said the US will return Iran's frozen money, warning that keeping it would end global trust in the dollar. The post Trump to Return Iran’s Frozen Money to Protect the Dollar appeared first on BeInCrypto.
'If You Don't Own Bitcoin, You're Short Bitcoin': Bitwise's Jeff Park Stays Upbeat About BTC
Benzinga - Bitwise advisor Jeff Park says investors should start thinking less about Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) upside speculation and more about the risk of not owning it at all. “If You Don't Own Bitcoin, You're Basically Short BTC” In a "When Shift Happens" interview clip published on June 17, Park argued that Bitcoin remains a hedge against fiat currency debasement. But its relevance could grow further as artificial intelligence reshapes labor, data ownership and wealth distribution. "If you don't own Bitcoin, you're basically short Bitcoin," Park said. ...
Illinois Passed the Most Anti-Crypto Law in the US: Miles Jennings
CryptoPotato - Critics say the measure effectively singles out digital assets for taxation based on technology rather than activity.
Elon Musk’s wealth has now surpassed Bitcoin market cap amid SpaceX’s continued rally
CryptoSlate - Elon Musk’s personal fortune has surpassed the market value of Bitcoin, a milestone that shows how quickly SpaceX’s public-market debut has reshaped both wealth rankings and the broader conversation around speculative risk. According to Bloomberg's Billionaire Index, Musk’s net worth rose to about $1.32 trillion as SpaceX shares traded above $200, extending a rally that […] The post Elon Musk’s wealth has now surpassed Bitcoin market cap amid SpaceX’s continued rally appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Lombard Odier Says Markets Are Repricing Fed Credibility and Independence
Binance News - Lombard Odier macro head Florian Ielpo said market moves reflected a repricing of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s credibility and independence. According to Jin10, Ielpo said inflation had clearly returned to the center of the Fed’s reaction function and that “someone is steering” policy in that direction. He said this reinforced a “higher for longer” environment for real interest rates. ...
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stay Rangebound As Kevin Warsh Takes Helm At The Fed
Benzinga - Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies traded largely unchanged ahead of Kevin Warsh's first FOMC meeting, supported by improving ETF inflows as traders brace for potential volatility around the Fed decision. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price ...
FOMC Shortens Policy Statement Under New Chair Kevin Warsh
Binance News - The U.S. Federal Open Market Committee released its first policy statement under new Chair Kevin Warsh, drawing attention for its sharply reduced length. According to Jin10, the June statement contained 132 words, down from 345 words in April. The statement’s structure was also revised, placing the policy decision at the beginning and following it with only a brief overview of economic conditions. In addition, it removed details on which officials voted for or against the decision and any reasons given by dissenters. ...
Lines Between Crypto and TradFi Will Vanish, Bitwise Says
U.Today - The boundary separating traditional finance (TradFi) and the cryptocurrency sector is rapidly dissolving. The boundary separating traditional finance (TradFi) and the cryptocurrency sector is rapidly dissolving.
AI TRENDS | Estonia Approves Proposal for AI Personal Identification Code to Limit Agent Permissions
Binance News - Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal approved a proposal on June 17 to create an AI personal identification code aimed at restricting what AI agents can do when acting on a user’s behalf. According to NS3.AI, the proposed ID would allow permissions to be limited to specific actions rather than granting an AI agent full access to an account. Michal did not provide a start date for the initiative. He also did not specify how liability would be handled if an AI agent makes a costly mistake.
Illinois Slaps a 0.2% Tax on Every Crypto Business Transaction in the State
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Can government policy keep pace with a sector that moves faster than legislation? Illinois just made a bet — and… Read the original on Illinois Slaps a 0.2% Tax on Every Crypto Business Transaction in the State. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
2026 FIFA World Cup could add $5–$10 billion in prediction market trading
Cryptopolitan - Prediction markets are expected to be greatly impacted by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to a June 2026 Bernstein analysis, trade on both regulated and decentralized exchanges might increase by $5 billion to $10 billion. Since online betting sites now compete with established sportsbooks for clients during one of the largest sporting events in...
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Outlines Task Force Focus Areas
Binance News - Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said a task force’s work would cover communications and the central bank’s balance sheet, as well as data sources, productivity and employment, and the inflation framework. According to Jin10, Warsh described these areas as part of the task force’s scope.
PRECIOUS METALS | Shanghai Gold And Silver Futures Fall, While SC Crude Oil Rises
Binance News - Shanghai gold and silver futures closed lower, while SC crude oil futures ended higher. According to Jin10, as of the 2:30 close, the main Shanghai gold contract fell 0.84% to 935 yuan per gram, and the main Shanghai silver contract declined 1.36% to 16,589 yuan per kilogram. The main SC crude oil contract rose 0.80% to 517 yuan per barrel.
Bass Pro Shops to Buy Historic Fishing Lodge in Florida Keys
Binance News - Outdoor retailer Bass Pro Shops is buying a historic fishing lodge in the Florida Keys, adding another luxury hotel to its growing portfolio. According to Bloomberg, the acquisition expands the company’s holdings in high-end lodging.
Stellantis CEO Says Maserati in Talks With Two Potential Partners
Binance News - Stellantis NV Chief Executive Officer Antonio Filosa said the company is in talks with two potential partners for Maserati. In remarks cited by Bloomberg, Filosa said any deal would have implications for the plants producing the ailing luxury brand’s cars.
Treasury Yields Jump as Fed Signals Possible Rate Hike in Coming Months
Binance News - US Treasury yields jumped after Federal Reserve officials signaled they expect an interest-rate hike in the coming months. Traders fully priced in higher borrowing costs in 2026, according to Bloomberg,
Bitcoin Dips After Fed Holds Benchmark Rate at 3.5% to 3.75%
Binance News - The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate at 3.5% to 3.75% on Wednesday, and Bitcoin traded around $65,300 before dipping following the announcement. According to NS3.AI, the Federal Open Market Committee said economic activity is expanding at a solid pace despite elevated uncertainty. The rate decision was the first under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
LIVE: Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged in Kevin Warsh’s first meeting
Cryptopolitan - The Fed held rates at 3.5% to 3.75%, but nine policymakers now expect at least one increase this year. Kevin Warsh removed forward guidance, skipped the dot plot and launched five reviews of how the Fed operates. Markets now price a 78% chance of a December hike, while Treasury yields and the dollar climbed and...
Bitcoin Slides as Fed Says It Will 'Deliver Price Stability' Under Kevin Warsh
Decrypt - The first FOMC meeting under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh produced the expected result, yet Bitcoin and other assets dipped.
AI TRENDS | Fed Adds Productivity, Capital Investment Language to Latest Rate Statement
Binance News - The Federal Reserve added new economic wording to its latest interest-rate statement to describe current conditions. According to Jin10, the statement said productivity growth and capital investment remained strong. Analysts said the change echoed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s emphasis on an artificial intelligence investment boom. Warsh and some people aligned with U.S. President Donald Trump said the surge in AI-related investment could, in the future, help reduce inflation pressures.
STOCKS | Nasdaq Falls 0.47% After Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision
Binance News - Major U.S. stock indices declined immediately after the Federal Reserve announced its interest rate decision. According to NS3.AI, the Nasdaq fell 0.47%. The S&P 500 dropped 0.44%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.1% following the announcement.
Strive CEO Says Bitcoin Is His Minimum Return Benchmark for the Next 10 to 15 Years
Binance News - A Strive CEO said Bitcoin is his minimum return standard and suggested that, on a simple total-return basis, investing in Bitcoin operating companies over the next 10 to 15 years will likely struggle to outperform Bitcoin itself. According to ChainCatcher, the CEO wrote on X that supporting the Bitcoin network remains important and described Bitcoin as the firm’s foundational treasury asset. He added that part of the approach involves helping Bitcoin operating companies grow and succeed, and that as the balance sheet continues to expand, the firm ...
JPMorgan Executive Says Many Investors Still Expect Rate Hikes
Binance News - JPMorgan’s global head of fixed income, Michelle, said she did not expect that about half of people would predict further interest-rate hikes. According to Jin10, she made the remark while discussing market expectations for monetary policy.
STOCKS | Stocks Fall, Bond Yields Rise After Fed Holds Rates, Signals Possible Hikes
Binance News - Stocks fell and bond yields rose after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and signaled the possibility of higher rates as it assesses the inflation impact of the Iran war. According to Bloomberg, the central bank’s decision and guidance drove the market moves.
Markets Fully Price In a 25-Basis-Point Fed Rate Hike by Year-End
Binance News - Markets are now fully pricing in a 25-basis-point interest-rate increase by the Federal Reserve before year-end. According to Jin10, the expectation reflects current market consensus on U.S. monetary policy over the remainder of the year.
Fed Officials See Median Federal Funds Rate at 3.8% by End-2026
Binance News - Federal Reserve officials expected the median federal funds rate to be 3.8% by the end of 2026. According to Jin10, the March expectation for the end-2026 median rate was 3.4%.
JPMorgan Asset Management’s Bob Michele: Economy Is in ‘Pretty Good Shape’
Binance News - Bob Michele, JPMorgan Asset Management’s global head of fixed income, said “we have to accept the economy is in pretty good shape.” according to Bloomberg,
Fed Says FOMC Remains Committed to Achieving Price Stability
Binance News - The U.S. Federal Reserve said in an FOMC statement that the committee remains committed to achieving price stability. According to Jin10, the statement said the committee will achieve price stability.
FOMC Keeps Overnight Reverse Repo Rate Unchanged At 3.5%
Binance News - The Federal Open Market Committee said it kept the overnight reverse repurchase agreement rate unchanged at 3.5%. According to Jin10, the decision maintained the rate at its existing level.
Fed Statement Says Half of FOMC Participants Expected Rate Hikes in 2026
Binance News - A Federal Reserve FOMC statement said that nine of the 18 FOMC participants expected interest rate hikes in 2026. According to Jin10, the statement provided the breakdown of participants’ expectations for 2026 policy moves.
Fed FOMC Statement Says Members Unanimously Agreed on Rate Decision
Binance News - The Federal Reserve’s FOMC statement said committee members unanimously agreed on the interest-rate decision. According to Jin10, the statement did not provide additional details beyond noting the unanimous agreement among members.
Fed Says Job Growth Has Kept Pace With the Labor Force
Binance News - The Federal Reserve’s FOMC statement said job growth had remained in step with the labor force. According to Jin10, the statement described employment gains as keeping pace with labor force conditions.
Kraken brings crypto's $60 trillion perpetuals market onshore for US traders
CoinPaprika - Kraken launched CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for eligible US clients on Kraken Pro on 15 June 2026. The contracts are listed on Bitnomial, the derivatives exchange parent company Payward acquired in May 2026.
AI | Andreessen Horowitz-Backed Startup Targets 50% of Latin America’s Doctors for AI Assistant by End-2027
Binance News - An Andreessen Horowitz-backed healthcare startup founded in Latin America aims to get its AI assistant into the hands of half the region’s 1.9 million doctors by the end of 2027. In a bid to help address shortages of medical professionals, according to Bloomberg, the company is betting the technology can ease pressure on strained health systems across the region.
Kevin Warsh Likely to Start With a Dovish Stance After CPI Hits 4.2%, Vukovic Says
Binance News - Vuk Vukovic said Kevin Warsh will likely begin with a dovish stance after CPI came in at 4.2% and PPI at 6.5%, which he said leaves limited room for promised rate cuts. According to NS3.AI, Vukovic added that easing U.S.-Iran tensions has lowered oil prices, giving Warsh more breathing room.
CME FedWatch Shows 99.6% Odds Of No Rate Change At Fed Meeting
Binance News - CME FedWatch data showed a 99.6% probability that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates unchanged at its current meeting, and a 0.4% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate hike. According to Jin10, the tool put the probability of no rate change through July at 91.0%, versus an 8.9% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike. For December, CME FedWatch showed a 38.2% probability that rates would remain unchanged, a 43.0% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike, a 16.2% probability of a cumulative 50-basis-point hike, a 2.4% probability of a ...
Fed to Release FOMC Rate Decision and Economic Projections in 10 Minutes
Binance News - The Federal Reserve’s FOMC was set to publish its interest-rate decision and its Summary of Economic Projections in 10 minutes. According to Jin10, the release was expected shortly.
Kalshi adds software partner as it looks to boost prediction market surveillance
CoinTelegraph - The collaboration comes as US state regulators and the CFTC battle over oversight of event-based contracts.
Glassnode Signals Bitcoin Base Building as Traders Push Price Back Above $65,700
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin spent much of the last 24 hours locked in a tight range ahead of the expected signing of the U.S.–Iran memorandum, oscillating mostly between $65,500–$65,750 despite a brief spike above $66,000. Leverage Liquidations Subside Bitcoin traded sideways on Wednesday as global markets awaited the formal signing of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding on Friday. […]
Frontier acquires $900 million from big tech to further carbon removal goals
Cryptopolitan - The Big Tech-backed carbon removal coalition Frontier announced fresh funding of around $915 million on Wednesday, bringing its total financial commitments to $1.8 billion with the addition of top AI company Anthropic to its roster of financiers. Other financial contributors to the new round include Stripe, Google, Shopify, Salesforce, and the H&M Group. Frontier’s objectives...
STOCKS | AST SpaceMobile Shares Rise After Launch of Three Satellites on SpaceX Falcon 9
Binance News - AST SpaceMobile Inc. shares rose after the successful launch of three of its satellites on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. According to Bloomberg, the company is developing a satellite network aimed at providing cellular broadband coverage.
Iraq’s Southern Oil Output Jumps as Tankers Arrive, Exports Rise
Binance News - Oil production in southern Iraq has jumped and is expected to keep increasing as tankers begin arriving and more crude is exported, freeing up storage capacity, according to Bloomberg,
Capital Factory Founder and CEO Joshua Baer Dies in South Texas Plane Crash
Binance News - Joshua Baer, founder and chief executive officer of venture capital firm Capital Factory, died Tuesday in a plane crash in South Texas. The Austin American-Statesman reported the death, according to Bloomberg,
Illinois Set to Begin Taxing Bitcoin, Crypto Transactions as Critics Slam 'Most Punitive' Tax
Decrypt - Critics say the Illinois transaction-level tax could deal severe consequences to the crypto industry and consumers in the state.
Traditional Financial Firms Begin Evaluating Around-the-Clock Trading Models for Various Assets
Binance News - Traditional financial entities are beginning to assess nonstop trading models for various assets. According to Bloomberg, this approach resembles the continuous trading schedules that have been reshaping hours in the crypto sector for years.
AI TRENDS | Anthropic CEO Urges G7 Leaders To Resist Fragmenting AI
Binance News - Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on G7 leaders to “resist the temptation to fragment artificial intelligence.” According to Jin10, the report was published by the Financial Times.
Polymarket Bettors Lose Millions After Spain Draws Cape Verde 0-0
Binance News - Polymarket World Cup bettors lost millions after Spain drew 0-0 with Cape Verde on June 14. According to NS3.AI, an account called fishalive turned roughly $400,000 in stake into nearly $9 million in profit. Polymarket said its broader 2026 World Cup lineup includes 362 active markets with more than $2.5 billion in combined volume.
Hologic Recall Triggers US Shortage of Breast Biopsy Needles, FDA Says
Binance News - The US Food and Drug Administration said the US is experiencing a shortage of breast biopsy needles after Hologic Inc. recalled the products earlier this year. According to Bloomberg, the shortage could delay breast cancer diagnoses for some patients.
Conio Secures Italy License Under EU MiCAR to Operate as Crypto-Asset Service Provider
Binance News - Conio has obtained a license in Italy under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) to operate as a crypto-asset service provider. According to NS3.AI, the Italian fintech is backed by Poste Italiane and Banca Generali.
STOCKS | National Stock Exchange of India Files Draft IPO Papers
Binance News - National Stock Exchange of India Ltd., operator of the world’s busiest derivatives market, filed draft documents for an initial public offering that is on track to be one of India’s largest. According to Bloomberg, the filing marks a step toward what could become one of the biggest IPOs in the country’s history.
World Cup bettors are losing millions on Polymarket’s “safe” favorites
CryptoSlate - Spain controlled the ball for nearly 75% of the match and took 27 shots at Cape Verde's goal on June 14, a stat line that usually ends in a win. Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper, Vozinha, walked away with player-of-the-match honors after a 0-0 draw that cost Polymarket bettors millions and made one obscure wallet roughly […] The post World Cup bettors are losing millions on Polymarket’s “safe” favorites appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Brevan Howard Prepares to Allocate Capital to Equity-Focused Hedge Funds
Binance News - Brevan Howard Asset Management is preparing to allocate money to stocks-focused hedge funds, adding to a wave of large firms providing capital to outside managers. In doing so, according to Bloomberg, the firm would join other major players backing external talent.
AI TRENDS | Trump Meets AI CEOs at G7 to Discuss Global AI Standards Effort
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump and senior U.S. officials met with leading artificial intelligence executives during the G7 summit in France to discuss a U.S.-led effort to coordinate global AI standards. According to Jin10, AXIOS reported that U.S. Secretary of State Rubio, Treasury Secretary Bessent, and Commerce Secretary Lutnick joined other national leaders for a working lunch focused on AI and the digital era. Industry participants included OpenAI founder Sam Altman, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Scale AI founder and CEO Alexandr ...
AI TRENDS | Dragonfly Partner Haseeb Qureshi Says Zhipu Has Reached Another Level
Binance News - Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi said in a post on X that his earlier view about the widening gap between open-source and closed models was wrong. According to Odaily, Qureshi said he had previously believed the gap would keep growing due to data and hardware disparities and increasing restrictions on data refinement. He said Zhipu has reached “another level,” citing strong benchmark performance for its models and positive early user feedback.
U.S. President Donald Trump Defends Iran Deal After G7, Says He Wants to Avoid Economic Disaster
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday after the G7 summit in France that he was defending an agreement between the United States and Iran and did not want the conflict in the Middle East to continue and trigger an economic disaster. According to Odaily, speaking at the lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains in France, Trump said the outcome he least wanted to see was an economic disaster, adding that such a scenario was possible if the conflict continued. Trump also said he did not want to become another Herbert Hoover. Hoover was ...
GEOPOLITICS | Corn Ship Bound for Iran Enters Persian Gulf After Crossing US Blockade Line
Binance News - A fully loaded corn ship bound for Iran entered the Persian Gulf after crossing the US blockade line outside the Strait of Hormuz. According to Bloomberg, the transit came ahead of a US-Iran interim peace deal aimed at reopening the waterway.
French Senate Panel Warns of Rising Opacity in Wealthy Tax Planning
Binance News - French senators investigating how the rich minimize tax bills warned that the wealthiest are increasingly obscuring their assets and called for more reporting, according to Bloomberg.
Antofagasta Proposes Spot-Index Pricing for Copper Ore Sales to Chinese Smelters
Binance News - Chile’s Antofagasta Plc has approached Chinese copper smelters with a proposal to price contractual sales of copper ore using spot-market indexes. according to Bloomberg, the move is a fresh sign that the decades-old system based on fixed-price deals is under strain.
SpaceX Could Enter Major Index Funds Within Weeks After Trillion-Dollar IPO
Bitcoin.com - SpaceX could enter millions of investor portfolios quickly after its Nasdaq debut opened fast-entry paths into major indexes. Funds tracking those indexes could add exposure within weeks of the listing, widening passive investor access after the largest IPO on record. Fast-Entry Rules Could Put SpaceX Into Millions of Investor Portfolios Millions of investors may soon […]
Allbirds Stock Pumps Again as Sneaker Firm Completes AI Pivot, Rebranding to Smartbird
Decrypt - Allbirds, meet Smartbird: The shoe brand has completed its AI pivot, rebranding while hiring a new president and CEO to lead the charge.
US government invests 500M in SandboxAQ for AI driven chip materials
Cryptopolitan - The Trump administration will become a shareholder in SandboxAQ and award it $500 million to develop chemicals and materials for American chip plants, according to the Commerce Department’s announcement on Wednesday. The work includes substitutes for PFAS compounds and rare earth inputs bought overseas, while the package comes from President Donald Trump’s use of research...
'Rapidly Evolving': Benchmark Analyst Bullish on Coinbase After Stocks, Options Moves
Decrypt - Benchmark-StoneX reiterated a $270 price target for COIN—60% higher than Coinbase’s current share price—following an array of product announcements.
Strategy Announces Semi-Monthly Dividend Payments
U.Today - The world’s largest Bitcoin treasury firm has begun to pay dividends for its stock two times in a month, offering its shareholders a more frequent payment plan. The world’s largest Bitcoin treasury firm has begun to pay dividends for its stock two times in a month, offering its shareholders a more frequent payment plan.
Australia's High Court unanimously rules Block Earner's crypto yield product required a financial license
Cryptopolitan - Australia’s corporate regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), tasted victory in its legal challenge of a now-discontinued Block Earner fixed-yield crypto product when the High Court submitted a 7-0 ruling in its favor today, June 17. The court’s unanimous decision means that Block Earner is now being considered for running a financial product...
Oil finally loses its grip on Bitcoin – but now liquidity takes over the sell pressure
CryptoSlate - Brent below $80 removed one pressure point, but BTC still needs rates, ETF flows, and risk appetite to turn. The post Oil finally loses its grip on Bitcoin – but now liquidity takes over the sell pressure appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Iran-US Nuclear Deal Puts Bitcoin and Oil Markets on a 60-Day Clock
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Iran and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding, kicking off a 60-day negotiation window aimed at resolving nuclear… Read the original on Iran-US Nuclear Deal Puts Bitcoin and Oil Markets on a 60-Day Clock. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Opposing SBF Pardon
Decrypt - Senators Gallego and Lummis want the chamber on record that the FTX fraudster should get no clemency under any circumstances.
Inveniam to acquire Mantra after turbulent year marked by OM crash
CoinTelegraph - Inveniam announced plans to acquire Mantra, a blockchain project that spent the past year recovering from the collapse of its OM token and prolonged market pressure.
Alibaba Bets on Qwen-Robot to Power a 4,500-Sector Robotics Push
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Alibaba is building an operating system for robots. It’s called Qwen-Robot, and the company says it’s aimed squarely at what… Read the original on Alibaba Bets on Qwen-Robot to Power a 4,500-Sector Robotics Push. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Wall Street is paying up for Bitcoin miners’ AI infrastructure before most of it is built
CryptoSlate - A megawatt leased to an AI tenant now commands a different price on Wall Street than a megawatt sitting in a Bitcoin miner's pipeline, and the distance between the two has become the central pricing question for the entire sector. VanEck's latest framework for valuing publicly traded miners shows that companies with signed AI and […] The post Wall Street is paying up for Bitcoin miners’ AI infrastructure before most of it is built appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Morning Minute: Coinbase Pushes to Become 'Everything Exchange' With Stocks, Perps, and AI
Decrypt - The wall between crypto and TradFi continues to break down as Coinbase ushers in non-crypto products.
Bitcoin vs S&P 500: M2 Money Supply Exposes the Real Gap in Returns
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Nominal prices lie. That’s pretty much the core takeaway when you strip away the raw numbers and run Bitcoin and… Read the original on Bitcoin vs S&P 500: M2 Money Supply Exposes the Real Gap in Returns. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Crypto Market Braces for Kevin Warsh’s First Fed Decision
CryptoPotato - Bitget's Gracy Chen says a dovish surprise could spark a relief rally across both traditional and digital markets.
Binance turns pre-IPO SpaceX demand into post-IPO dominance as retail investors seek IPO exposure
Cryptopolitan - Binance says it now accounts for more than 60% of trading activity in SpaceX perpetual futures, providing a globally accessible venue to meet the demand among retail investors for exposure to high-profile companies that have traditionally been difficult to access before and immediately after listing. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume stated on...
SpaceX Pays $60 Billion for AI Coding Tool Cursor in Musk’s Biggest Tech Bet
TheCurrencyAnalytics - SpaceX just bought Cursor. The price: $60 billion. Elon Musk’s rocket company confirmed the acquisition of the AI firm, a… Read the original on SpaceX Pays $60 Billion for AI Coding Tool Cursor in Musk’s Biggest Tech Bet. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin is setting up 'meaningful floors' in $60K–$70K range: Analyst
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin’s $60,000–$70,000 cost-basis cluster hints at a bottom, but a bearish daily flag keeps BTC exposed to a deeper selloff toward $50,000.
Base Beryl Hard Fork Hits Sepolia Testnet Before Coinbase L2 Mainnet Push
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Coinbase’s Layer 2 network, Base, is pushing a hard fork to the Sepolia testnet. The upgrade is called Beryl, and… Read the original on Base Beryl Hard Fork Hits Sepolia Testnet Before Coinbase L2 Mainnet Push. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Binance Races Against Time for MiCA Approval in Greece
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Binance is not giving up. Despite reports of its application being rejected by the Greek regulator, the platform remains confident… Read the original on Binance Races Against Time for MiCA Approval in Greece. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
SpaceX SEC Filing: 18,712 BTC Still on Balance Sheet Post-IPO
99Bitcoins - SpaceX SEC Filing Reveals 18,712 BTC Treasury Holdings The post SpaceX SEC Filing: 18,712 BTC Still on Balance Sheet Post-IPO appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Pushing Back at Reuters: Inside Binance’s Fight for Its European Future
CryptoPotato - The company quickly reassured its users that it's working on securing the necessary license.
BlackRock BITA Bitcoin ETF Live: Income at 15–25% Yield
99Bitcoins - BlackRock BITA ETF: Bitcoin Income at 15–25% Yield The post BlackRock BITA Bitcoin ETF Live: Income at 15–25% Yield appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Jacob & Co Astronomia Solar Bitcoin Review: The 25-Piece Trophy Limited Edition
TheCurrencyAnalytics - If the Jacob & Co. Astronomia Bitcoin Tourbillon is the half-million-dollar trophy watch for new crypto wealth, the Astronomia Solar… Read the original on Jacob & Co Astronomia Solar Bitcoin Review: The 25-Piece Trophy Limited Edition. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
VanEck Highlights $50 Billion Gap for Bitcoin Miners Eyeing AI Ventures
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin miners are facing a substantial cash flow problem. A very big problem. VanEck has released an analytical framework to… Read the original on VanEck Highlights $50 Billion Gap for Bitcoin Miners Eyeing AI Ventures. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Kraken opens regulated perpetual futures to US traders onshore
CoinPaprika - Kraken launched CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for eligible US clients on Kraken Pro. The contracts are listed on Bitnomial, the federally regulated exchange acquired by parent company Payward, and cover BTC, ETH, SOL and other major tokens.
AI | Sarvam AI Becomes India AI Unicorn After $234 Million Funding Round
Binance News - Sarvam AI became India’s latest AI unicorn after raising $234 million from investors including HCL Tech, Bessemer, and Khosla Ventures. According to Bloomberg, co-founder Pratyush Kumar joined Paul Allen on Insight with Haslinda Amin.