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World Cup 2026 prediction markets launch; Bybit cuts fees; 200+ firms push for CLARITY Act vote.
World Cup 2026 Prediction Markets Now Live on Whale.io with $90K in Prizes
DailyHODL - Mahe, Seychelles, 10th June 2026, Chainwire The post World Cup 2026 Prediction Markets Now Live on Whale.io with $90K in Prizes appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Bybit Cuts All Fees on 380+ Stock CFDs to Challenge eToro and Crypto.com
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bybit just went to zero. The exchange wiped both commission and swap fees on its stock CFD lineup, running the… Read the original on Bybit Cuts All Fees on 380+ Stock CFDs to Challenge eToro and Crypto.com. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Tom Lee’s Bitmine Buys $123 Million More Ethereum as Treasury Tops 5.4 Million ETH
Bitcoin.com - Bitmine Immersion Technologies has scooped up another 75,000 ether worth roughly $123 million, lifting the Tom Lee-chaired firm’s treasury past 5.4 million ETH and deeper into a multibillion-dollar bet on the network. A 75,000 ETH Buy in an Eight-Hour Window Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE American: BMNR) acquired 75,000 ether on June 9 for about $123 […]
SpaceX IPO nears 4 times oversubscribed, squeezing crypto and tech
CoinTelegraph - Tech stocks and crypto are selling off in a “classic pre-mega-IPO liquidity squeeze,” say analysts.
How One Guy Used Claude Code to Discover a Billion-Dollar Bug
CryptoPotato - A security researcher used AI-assited auditing to uncover a major flaw in the Zcash protocol that could have allowed undetectable counterfeit ZEC inside the network's Orchard shielded pool.
200+ Crypto Firms Urge Senate CLARITY Act Vote, Galaxy Cuts Odds to 60%
CoinPaprika - More than 200 crypto companies sent a joint letter urging Senate leaders to schedule a floor vote on the CLARITY Act. Galaxy Digital lowered its 2026 passage probability from 75% to 60%, citing a shrinking Senate calendar.
Kalshi Launches 3 Market Integrity Measures to Block Prediction Market Insiders
BeInCrypto - Prediction market Kalshi launched 3 market integrity measures: risk scoring for new listings, employment verification for markets with manipulation risk, and enhanced whistleblower reporting tools across the platform. The measures take effect immediately and follow the first report from Kalshi’s independent Surveillance Audit Committee. How Kalshi’s New Measures Work According to the announcement, every proposed The post Kalshi Launches 3 Market Integrity Measures to Block Prediction Market Insiders appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Retail Writes Off Ethereum, Making Recovery More Likely: Santiment
CryptoPotato - Retail traders have written off Ethereum as it falls to bear market lows, but there could be a positive outcome.
XRP Perpetual Contracts Officially Go Live on Kalshi
U.Today - Following a landmark regulatory approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, XRP perpetual contracts are officially live for U.S. traders on the prediction market Kalshi. Following a landmark regulatory approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, XRP perpetual contracts are officially live for U.S. traders on the prediction market Kalshi.
NYC Hotel Prices Surge as One Back-of-House Role Heads Past $100,000 a Year
Bitcoin.com - $61 an hour by 2034 is where union housekeeper pay is headed under a strike-averting deal that lifts wages 50% over eight years, putting full-time earnings at $100,000 to $110,000 by 2032. In a market where Manhattan rooms already average between $500 and $600 a night, rates are expected to climb another 50% to 60% […]
South Korea’s Top Stock Index Crashes, Then Surges on AI Chip Rally
BeInCrypto - South Korea’s KOSPI fell sharply on Monday, June 8, before rebounding 8.18% the next day. It was the index’s strongest one-day recovery of 2026. The move was led by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which together make up about 40% of the index. SK Hynix fell 7.7% before jumping 16.01% in the next session. Samsung The post South Korea’s Top Stock Index Crashes, Then Surges on AI Chip Rally appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Kalshi’s Prediction Market Took 40 Months to Hit $1 Billion, Crypto Perps Did It in Days
BeInCrypto - Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour told CNBC that the company’s perpetual futures crossed $1 billion in trading volume less than a week after launch. The Bitcoin perpetual (BTCPERP) went live on June 3, and the first 24 hours alone generated more than $100 million in volume. For context, Kalshi’s event contracts, the company’s original prediction market The post Kalshi’s Prediction Market Took 40 Months to Hit $1 Billion, Crypto Perps Did It in Days appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Kraken Backs FIFA World Cup 2026 With 48-Team Tournament Fan Push
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Kraken is going big. The crypto exchange just locked in a partnership with FIFA for the 2026 World Cup, targeting… Read the original on Kraken Backs FIFA World Cup 2026 With 48-Team Tournament Fan Push. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Masspay Expands Circle Integration With USDC Payouts, Giving Firms New Treasury Options
Bitcoin.com - Masspay has expanded its integration with Circle’s Managed Payments service to allow businesses to facilitate stablecoin payouts and treasury operations without the complexity of direct digital asset management. Abstracting Blockchain Complexity Global payouts platform Masspay has expanded its integration with Circle Payments Network’s Managed Payments service, enabling businesses to fund and make payments using stablecoins […]
OpenAI eyes 10-GW Ohio AI data center backed by Nvidia in historic infrastructure push
Cryptopolitan - OpenAI has entered talks to lease a 10-gigawatt data center in Ohio through funding provided by Nvidia. If finalized, the agreement would rank among the largest single-site commitments to AI computing ever made, signaling that the race to build physical AI infrastructure has moved into a new phase. The data center would sit on federal...
ProShares Plans 2x SpaceX ETF Launch on Day of Record IPO
BeInCrypto - Exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer ProShares has announced plans to launch the Ultra SpaceX ETF (SPCF) on June 12. The product targets 2x the daily returns of SpaceX. The launch will coincide with the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history. ProShares Bets on SpaceX With Planned Leveraged Single-Stock ETF The firm offers more than 115 The post ProShares Plans 2x SpaceX ETF Launch on Day of Record IPO appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Crypto users wary as Anthropic releases Claude Mythos with safeguards
CoinTelegraph - Venture capitalist Simon Dedic said Anthropic’s latest AI models drop the cost and skill needed to find crypto exploits to “basically zero.”
Privacy coins gain 4.5% in a day, but the sector’s monthly losses signal deeper market unease
Cryptopolitan - On Monday (June 8), privacy coins rose by 4.5%, where Monero increased by 7.6% and Zcash saw an increase of about 7%. However, the sector still trades at over 12% below its price from the beginning of the month amid concerns of a recent hack of the Zcash network. Despite one day of gains, there...
Kalshi Faces State Regulators After BBB Referral Over Influencer Ad Disclosures
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The Better Business Bureau just handed Kalshi a much bigger problem. The advertising watchdog referred the prediction market platform to… Read the original on Kalshi Faces State Regulators After BBB Referral Over Influencer Ad Disclosures. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
61 Crypto Leaders Urge Senate to Pass CLARITY Act With Developer Protections
Bitcoin.com - A coalition of 61 industry leaders, founders, and investors is urging Senate leaders to pass the CLARITY Act while preserving key developer protections. The push follows Senate Banking Committee approval of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) that would clarify rules for developers and service providers. Developer Protections Move to Center of US Crypto Regulation […]
Whale Begins Taking Profit on Borrowed ETH Short Position After Partial Repayment
Binance News - A whale that previously shorted ETH by borrowing has started to take partial profits by repaying part of its loan. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, an on-chain analyst monitored that the address began closing part of the position. From June 8 to June 9, the address deposited about $132 million in stablecoins as collateral on Aave, borrowed 35,000 ETH, and sold the ETH at an average price of $1,672. About two hours before the report, the whale withdrew 7,000 ETH from a CEX ...
Mississippi residents sue xAI and SpaceX over Southaven turbine noise
Cryptopolitan - More than 10,000 people living near a Southaven, Mississippi facility that powers xAI’s data center operations are suing xAI and SpaceX, alleging that gas-fired turbines produce round-the-clock noise that has damaged their health and property values. The federal lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Oxford, Mississippi, names xAI, its subsidiary MZX Tech, and SpaceX as defendants. Elon...
Ondo Perps Launches Public Beta for Perpetual Futures Trading Outside the U.S.
Binance News - Ondo’s perpetual futures platform, Ondo Perps, has launched a public beta, with the first group of beta users now able to begin trading. According to PANews, access will be gradually expanded to more users on the waitlist. The platform allows traders outside the United States to take long or short positions on perpetual contracts with up to 20x leverage. The available contracts cover assets including crude oil, gold, silver, U.S. stocks, and stock indices, and support 24/7 trading.
U.S. President Donald Trump Repeatedly Says U.S.-Iran Deal Is Near, CNN Reports
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump has made similar statements more than 30 times suggesting that a U.S.-Iran agreement is close, CNN reported. According to Odaily, the report said Trump made the remarks on social media, in public appearances, and during phone interviews with journalists. The report added that these statements have been made since fighting in Iran began on February 28.
Japan’s Corporate Goods Price Index Rose 6.3% Year on Year in May
Binance News - Japan’s domestic Corporate Goods Price Index rose 6.3% year on year in May. According to Jin10, the reading compared with a market expectation of 5.50% and a previous figure of 4.90%.
Kalshi adds employer checks for traders participating in sensitive prediction markets to curb insider trading
Cryptopolitan - U.S.-registered trading platform Kalshi said some of its traders would be required to disclose their employers when they speculate on the outcome of market outcomes related to corporate earnings, new product introductions and national security-related topics, among others, spokesman said Tuesday. The new compliance layer follows recommendations from Kalshi’s Independent Surveillance Audit Committee, which identified...
Coinbase, Ripple Join 200+ Organizations Pressing Senate for CLARITY Act Floor Vote
Bitcoin.com - Coinbase, Ripple, and more than 200 organizations are pushing Senate leaders to bring the CLARITY Act to a floor vote. Supporters say the bill would clarify crypto oversight, create registration paths, and keep more digital asset activity under U.S. law. Crypto Coalition Turns Senate Pressure Toward a Floor Vote Washington’s digital asset debate has moved […]
U.S. Crypto Tax Debate Stalls as 3 Competing Bills Clash on Core Rules
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Congress is moving toward a floor debate on cryptocurrency taxation, and nobody seems to agree on much. Several competing bills… Read the original on U.S. Crypto Tax Debate Stalls as 3 Competing Bills Clash on Core Rules. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
S&P 500, Nasdaq Fall as Tech Rally Fades; Trump Cites Iran Helicopter Incident
Binance News - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Tuesday as a rebound in technology shares faded and after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington must react to Iran shooting down a U.S. Apache helicopter. The U.S. military later launched retaliatory attacks that reportedly struck several Iranian air defense and radar systems around the Strait of Hormuz, according to RTHK, while the Cboe Volatility Index hit its highest level since April 7. Technology stocks resumed Friday’s selloff after a bounce on Monday, with the S&P 500 tech index ending down 1.8% and the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index down 1.9% after earlier sliding as much as 8.6%. The Dow rose 86 points, or ...
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Fall 3.426 Tons to 1,016.495 Tons
Binance News - SPDR Gold Trust, the world’s largest gold ETF, reported a decline in its gold holdings from the previous day. According to Jin10, the fund’s holdings fell by 3.426 tons to 1,016.495 tons.
US panel weighs seven tax bills in bipartisan push
Binance News - A U.S. congressional panel is weighing seven tax bills as part of an effort to advance several measures on a bipartisan basis. According to CoinDesk, while the push is intended to draw support from both parties, lawmakers may not be comfortable with all of the details contained in the package.
CME FedWatch Shows High Odds of Fed Holding Rates Steady Through June and July
Binance News - CME’s FedWatch tool showed a 98.2% probability that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates unchanged through June, with a 1.8% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate cut. According to Jin10, the tool also showed an 85.8% probability that the Fed would keep rates unchanged through July, alongside a 12.6% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate hike and a 1.6% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate cut.
Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 With Tighter Safety Controls
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Anthropic just dropped two new models at once. Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 are now part of the… Read the original on Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 With Tighter Safety Controls. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Crypto Tax Bills Face Pushback in House Committee Hearing
Decrypt - Pro-crypto Democrats questioned staking and mining tax exemptions Tuesday, while party leadership said the bills may need to wait until after the midterms.
DeFi Users Warned to Revoke Approvals Before Anthropic’s Mythos AI Launches
CryptoPotato - Token approvals often accumulate unnoticed over time, creating potential exposure if previously trusted contracts become compromised.
Databricks targets $175 billion valuation as AI's private-market frenzy rolls on
Cryptopolitan - Databricks is set to raise fresh capital at a valuation between $165 billion and $175 billion, despite being valued at $134 billion just four months ago. Alongside this, OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX are all aiming for valuations near or above $1 trillion, adding to a trend of AI firms setting astronomical valuation targets and hitting...
Spark Integrates Spark Savings Into BitGo for USDC and USDT Yield
Binance News - Spark is integrating Spark Savings into BitGo, whose IPO filing listed about $104 billion in assets for more than 1,500 institutional clients. According to NS3.AI, Spark co-founder Sam MacPherson said BitGo users holding USDC or USDT will be able to earn yield on idle capital through the integration.
Anthropic releases Claude Fable 5
Cryptopolitan - AI giant Anthropic has on Monday released Claude Fable 5, a general-access version of its Mythos-class AI, which the company claims outperforms every model it has previously made publicly available. In addition, a restricted variant of the Mythos AI called Claude Mythos 5 will ship to US government cyber defenders through the existing Project Glasswing...
Ripple Joins Water.org
U.Today - Enterprise blockchain leader Ripple has revealed its partnership in the initiative alongside corporate giants like Amazon and Gap. Enterprise blockchain leader Ripple has revealed its partnership in the initiative alongside corporate giants like Amazon and Gap.
U.S. API Gasoline Inventories Fall 1.191 Million Barrels in Week Ended June 5
Binance News - U.S. API gasoline inventories fell by 1.191 million barrels in the week ended June 5. According to Jin10, the market expectation was for a decline of 614,000 barrels, compared with a prior reading showing an increase of 3.454 million barrels.
December Trial Date Set for US Soldier Accused of Insider Trading on Polymarket
Decrypt - The insider trading case is the government's first to center on prediction markets.
Citigroup Cuts 3-Month Gold Price Target to $4,000/Oz From $4,300/Oz
Binance News - Citigroup cut its 3-month gold price target to $4,000/oz from $4,300/oz, while keeping its 6–12-month target at $5,000/oz. According to BeInCrypto, positioning data showed traders were already leaning bearish ahead of the note, with “smart money” and whales net short gold perps on Hyperliquid by nearly $18.8 million combined. The report also cited a more bearish tilt in SPDR Gold (GLD) options and a June 2 CFTC Commitments of Traders update showing falling open interest and commercial hedgers heavily net short.
Trump said an Iran deal could come within two or three days
Cryptopolitan - Donald Trump told reporters yet again that a deal to end the war he and Israel started with Iran could be reached in “two or three days,” even as the Middle East ceasefire cracked over the weekend and traders pulled back from oil and gold. He said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen “immediately” after...
Oil Prices Fall as WTI Settles at $88.20 and Brent at $91.45
Binance News - International oil prices fell sharply on June 9. According to Jin10, July delivery West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange dropped $3.10 to settle at $88.20 a barrel, a decline of 3.4%. August delivery Brent crude futures in London fell $2.80 to settle at $91.45 a barrel, down 2.97%.
Bitcoin Looks Underowned as AI Mania Pulls Capital Away From Crypto
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin might be the most quietly ignored asset in markets right now. And according to James Check, founder of Checkonchain,… Read the original on Bitcoin Looks Underowned as AI Mania Pulls Capital Away From Crypto. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI Malware Worm Adapts to New Targets in Real Time, Cybersecurity Experts Say
Decrypt - Researchers demonstrated an AI-powered worm that adapts to targets, generates attack strategies, and spreads across networks without cloud services.
Florida Man Says He Stopped Tax Withholding and Bought Bitcoin Instead
Binance News - A Florida man said he stopped tax withholding from his paycheck and bought BTC instead. According to NS3.AI, he said he entered an IRS payment plan over 36 months and accepted penalty interest he described as modest.
Anthropic Rolls Out Claude Mythos 5 AI Model—Along With the Safer Fable 5 for the Public
Decrypt - Anthropic has released a full version of its cybersecurity-centric Claude Mythos model—along with a safer version for the general public.
UK’s FCA Eyes 10% Crypto ETN Limit for Mutual Funds
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Britain’s financial watchdog wants to let mutual funds buy crypto. Specifically, the Financial Conduct Authority has put forward a proposal… Read the original on UK’s FCA Eyes 10% Crypto ETN Limit for Mutual Funds. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI TRENDS | Google Backs Anthropic’s $35 Billion Chip Leasing Deal
Binance News - Google is providing backstop support for a $35 billion chip leasing deal involving Anthropic. According to Jin10, with Google’s assistance, Anthropic will lease chips across five data centers.
Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 With New Safeguards
Binance News - Anthropic made its Mythos-class Claude Fable 5 publicly available and launched Claude Mythos 5 with fewer restrictions for approved researchers. In the second sentence, according to BeInCrypto, Fable 5 ships with advanced safety guardrails, while sensitive cybersecurity and bio-risk queries are routed to Claude Opus 4.8; Anthropic says safeguards trigger in less than 5% of sessions. Pricing is $10 input / $50 output per million tokens. Mythos 5 access is limited to Project Glasswing partners and selected biology researchers, and business users face mandatory 30-day data retention. Fable 5 is included on Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans until June 22, 2026.
Kraken Named Official Crypto Exchange of FIFA World Cup 2026
Decrypt - Crypto exchange Kraken is teaming up with FIFA to sponsor the World Cup, with plans for "fan-focused" experiences in the U.S. and Europe.
BBB refers prediction market Kalshi to state regulators over ad inquiry
CoinTelegraph - A BBB advertising watchdog escalated its review of Kalshi after the prediction market platform declined to participate in an inquiry into influencer disclosure practices.
Trump family’s $2.3B crypto windfall matched by $2.25B in investor losses, Reuters finds
CryptoSlate - President Donald Trump’s family has turned crypto into one of the most lucrative businesses tied to its name, outpacing some of the companies that spent years building the digital asset market. Between the post-election momentum of November 2024 and April 2026, ventures tied to the US President generated roughly $2.3 billion in pretax crypto income, […] The post Trump family’s $2.3B crypto windfall matched by $2.25B in investor losses, Reuters finds appeared first on CryptoSlate.
AI TRENDS | Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 Model Launches on Microsoft Foundry
Binance News - Microsoft said Anthropic’s latest frontier model, Claude Fable 5, is now available on Microsoft Foundry. According to Jin10, the update was reported under Microsoft’s ticker MSFT.O.
Worldcoin eyes further upside as open interest climbs above $449m
CoinJournal - Key takeaways WLD is down by more than 3% in the last 24 hours and could dip lower in the near term. Derivatives metrics remain supportive, with WLD’s Open Interest rising steadily alongside a mildly growing number of long positions. Worldcoin (WLD) has declined by more than 3% on Tuesday, trading below $0.50 while holding […] The post Worldcoin eyes further upside as open interest climbs above $449m appeared first on CoinJournal.
AI TRENDS | Anthropic Plans to Expand Access to Claude Mythos 5 Through Trusted Access Program
Binance News - Anthropic said it plans to broaden the availability of Claude Mythos 5 through a wider “Trusted Access Program.” According to Jin10, the company described the move as an effort to expand the model’s usage via a more broadly implemented trusted-access framework.
FCA Mortgage Overhaul Targets Self-Employed and First-Time Buyers With New Flexibility Rules
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Britain’s financial watchdog wants to tear up parts of the mortgage rulebook. The Financial Conduct Authority has put forward a… Read the original on FCA Mortgage Overhaul Targets Self-Employed and First-Time Buyers With New Flexibility Rules. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bybit Launches New Daily Treasure Hunt Season Featuring Football Match Tickets and XAUT Rewards
DailyHODL - Dubai, UAE, 9th June 2026, Chainwire The post Bybit Launches New Daily Treasure Hunt Season Featuring Football Match Tickets and XAUT Rewards appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
AI Data Center 800V DC and CPO Timelines Delayed to 2028–2029, SemiAnalysis Says
Binance News - SemiAnalysis said two key AI data center technology roadmaps have been delayed, including NVIDIA’s native 800V DC architecture and the mass production timeline for co-packaged optics (CPO). According to Odaily, the research firm said NVIDIA’s planned large-scale shipments of an 800V DC power architecture have been pushed back to 2028, later than market expectations. SemiAnalysis added that CPO shipment volumes in 2027 are expected to be below market expectations, and large-scale mass production could be delayed to 2028 to 2029. The report cited optical engine connection yield rates, ASIC integration difficulty, and cost factors as key reasons. ...
VIX Hits Highest Level Since April 7, Rising 2.72 Points to 21.64
Binance News - The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) reached its highest level since April 7. According to Jin10, the index rose 2.72 points to 21.64 in the latest move.
XRP Faces Key Test: $1.40 Breakout or $0.80 Retest
CryptoPotato - The analyst has identified the $1.61 to $1.65 region as the point where a more convincing bullish recovery would begin.
STOCKS | U.S. Stocks Extend Losses as Nasdaq Falls More Than 3%
Binance News - U.S. stocks extended their declines, with the Nasdaq Composite down more than 3%. According to Jin10, the S&P 500 fell 1.7% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.7%.
STOCKS | Philadelphia Semiconductor Index Falls Over 6% as Chipmakers Slide
Binance News - The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell more than 6%, with several major chip stocks posting steep declines. According to Jin10, Marvell Technology and Arm each dropped more than 10%, while Qualcomm fell more than 9%. Advanced Micro Devices and Micron Technology each declined more than 7%.
U.S. EIA Raises Short-Term Outlook for U.S. Crude Oil Production to 13.72 Million Barrels a Day
Binance News - The U.S. Energy Information Administration raised its short-term outlook for U.S. crude oil production to 13.72 million barrels per day. According to Jin10, the prior estimate was 13.65 million barrels per day.
Warren Puts CFTC on Notice Over Crypto and Prediction Market Gaps
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a formal letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission demanding answers. She wants to know exactly… Read the original on Warren Puts CFTC on Notice Over Crypto and Prediction Market Gaps. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
SpaceX Executive Says Company Plans Starship Space Resupply Demonstration in 2026
Binance News - A SpaceX executive said the company plans to conduct a space resupply demonstration using its Starship vehicle in 2026. According to Jin10, SpaceX executive Jessica Jensen stated that SpaceX plans to use Starship for the demonstration in 2026.
PRECIOUS METALS | Fitch Keeps Gold Price Assumptions Unchanged
Binance News - Fitch said it has kept its assumptions for gold prices unchanged. According to Jin10, the ratings agency did not provide additional details on the specific assumptions or any revisions.
H.R. 8957 Would Require Treasury to Hold Bitcoin in Strategic Reserve for 20 Years
Binance News - H.R. 8957 would require the Treasury Secretary to hold Bitcoin in a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for at least 20 years. According to NS3.AI, Rep. Nick Begich introduced the ARMA bill on May 21 alongside Rep. Jared Golden and 16 original co-sponsors. The proposal targets up to 1 million BTC under federal custody over five years.
SpaceX IPO Draws Multiple Times Oversubscription From Institutional Investors, Sources Say
Binance News - SpaceX’s initial public offering has attracted institutional investor demand several times greater than the shares available, according to people familiar with the matter. According to Odaily, the lead underwriter told investors earlier on Tuesday that demand increased further following meetings with management. The sources said subscription orders have continued to rise since Monday. Some of the people said underwriting banks indicated that institutional allocations in the offering would be concentrated mainly among large, long-only investment ...
Blockstream CEO Adam Back Rejects BIP-110, Warns Forced Activation Could Split Bitcoin
Binance News - Blockstream CEO Adam Back said on June 8 that BIP-110 is technically flawed and warned that forcing its activation could split Bitcoin into a minority fork. According to BeInCrypto, BIP-110 would restrict non-monetary data in Bitcoin transactions via a user-activated soft fork (UASF) that bypasses miner consensus, but Back said it “doesn’t work” and lacks technical and ecosystem backing, rejecting comparisons to SegWit’s 2017 activation. Michael Saylor separately flagged BIP-110 as a protocol threat, calling it Bitcoin’s biggest self-inflicted risk.
El Salvador Holds 7,677 BTC Five Years After Bitcoin Law, Crypto Remittances Hit 0.71% in Q1 2026
Binance News - El Salvador holds 7,677 BTC worth approximately $480 million five years after Congress passed the Bitcoin Law. According to NS3.AI, the government has continued accumulating bitcoin even after it lost mandatory legal tender status under a $1.4 billion IMF loan condition. The report said crypto accounted for $17.38 million of Q1 2026 remittances, representing 0.71% of the total.
AI TRENDS | EU Says Order Against Meta Aims to Protect Competition in AI Chatbots
Binance News - The European Union said its order targeting Meta Platforms was intended to protect competition in AI chatbots and prevent irreversible harm to the market. According to Jin10, the EU said the measure was designed to safeguard competitive conditions for AI chatbot services and avoid damage that could not be undone.
TD Cowen Analyst Lance Vitanza Reiterates Buy Rating on Strategy, Sets $400 Target
Binance News - TD Cowen analyst Lance Vitanza reiterated a buy rating on Bitcoin treasury company Strategy (MSTR) and set a $400 price target. According to Odaily, BitcoinTreasuries.NET said in a post on X that Vitanza, an analyst at the $15 billion investment bank TD Cowen, reaffirmed the rating and target price.
STOCKS | Boeing Delivered 60 Aircraft in May, Including 51 737 MAX Jets
Binance News - Boeing said it delivered 60 aircraft in May, including 51 737 MAX planes and six 787 jets. According to Jin10, the company’s May deliveries totaled 60 aircraft.
House Republicans Release Six Crypto Tax Bills and Discussion Draft Ahead of Hearing
Binance News - Republicans on the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee released six separate bills and a discussion draft ahead of a crypto tax hearing, according to crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett. According to Odaily, the proposals focus on crypto donations, the taxation of mining and staking, reporting requirements, consistency in tax treatment, voluntary disclosure, and applying existing anti-tax-avoidance rules to digital assets. The discussion draft addresses offshore crypto tax-avoidance arrangements.
Meta Given Five Business Days to Comply With European Commission Order
Binance News - The European Commission has required Meta Platforms to comply with an order within five business days. According to Jin10, the Commission told Meta Platforms it must meet the requirement within that timeframe.
STOCKS | Micron Shares Rise 4% as Chip Stocks Rebound; Marvell to Join S&P 500 on June 22
Binance News - Micron shares rose 4% on Tuesday as chip stocks extended a rebound following Friday’s selloff. According to NS3.AI, Marvell Technology is set to join the S&P 500 index as of June 22. Investors are also focused on Wednesday’s CPI report after April CPI increased at its fastest annual pace in nearly two years.
STOCKS | Meta Says It Will Use Shared Business Data to Customize Ads
Binance News - Meta Platforms said it will use data that businesses have already shared with the company to tailor advertising. According to Jin10, Meta said the update will not collect any new data.
Trader Opens 3,600 ETH Long Position at Average Price of $1,640
Binance News - A trader identified as “Machi Big Brother” opened an Ethereum long position at an average price of $1,640, with a position value exceeding $5.9 million. According to Odaily, on-chain data shows the position size is about 3,600 ETH, with a liquidation price of $1,626.2.
$5.1 Million Raised as Second Launches Bark on Bitcoin Mainnet
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Second, a Bitcoin development lab, has just launched Bark on the mainnet. This is not a beta or a testnet—it’s… Read the original on $5.1 Million Raised as Second Launches Bark on Bitcoin Mainnet. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Says Military Is Ready to Resume Fighting Iran
Binance News - Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff said the military is ready to immediately return to fighting Iran. According to Odaily, he said recent attacks on Iran were a prelude to stronger and more serious strikes.
AI TRENDS | Micron Shares Rise Nearly 10% on June 8 as Roundhill CEO Highlights Memory’s Role in AI
Binance News - Micron traded at $949.28 at the time of writing after gaining nearly 10% on June 8. According to NS3.AI, Roundhill Investments CEO Dave Mazza said memory has become core infrastructure for the AI era.
PRECIOUS METALS | White House Official Says Iran Nuclear Talks Show Positive Progress as Gold Rises Briefly
Binance News - A White House official said negotiations on an agreement aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons are making positive progress, Saudi Arabian television reported. According to Odaily, spot gold briefly rose by more than $30, while U.S. and Brent crude oil prices declined.
U.S. April Wholesale Inventories Rise 0.6% in Final Monthly Reading
Binance News - U.S. wholesale inventories rose 0.6% in April in the final monthly reading. According to Jin10, the result compared with a market expectation of 0.5% and a prior reading of 0.50%.
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot Gold Falls After Hitting Intraday High
Binance News - Spot gold fell sharply after rising to an intraday high and was last quoted at $4,332 per ounce. According to Jin10, the pullback came quickly after the metal reached its session peak.
Equity Bull Market ‘Still Intact and in Very Good Shape,’ Says Fundstrat’s Tom Lee – Here’s Why
DailyHODL - Fundstrat managing partner Tom Lee says last week’s stock market pullback is a “false narrative” about the health of the bull market — and he is urging investors not to read too much into the volatility. Lee, a CNBC contributor, made the remarks Monday on “Power Lunch” after markets sold off sharply Friday before rebounding […] The post Equity Bull Market ‘Still Intact and in Very Good Shape,’ Says Fundstrat’s Tom Lee – Here’s Why appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
XRP Whales Load Up Near $0.90 as Analysts Eye $3 Recovery
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened XRP just hit a 19-month low. And instead of running, the biggest players in the market are apparently… Read the original on XRP Whales Load Up Near $0.90 as Analysts Eye $3 Recovery. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI TRENDS | KPMG Reaches Agreement With Microsoft to Help Clients Deploy AI at Scale
Binance News - KPMG has reached an agreement with Microsoft to help clients deploy artificial intelligence at scale. According to Jin10, the deal involves KPMG and Microsoft (MSFT.O) working together to support large-scale AI implementation for customers.
STOCKS | U.S. Stocks Open Higher as Dow Gains 245 Points
Binance News - U.S. stocks opened higher on June 9 (Tuesday), with all three major indexes in positive territory. According to Jin10, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 244.99 points, or 0.48%, at the open to 51,031.00. The S&P 500 added 44.17 points, or 0.60%, to 7,449.90 at the open. The Nasdaq Composite gained 203.49 points, or 0.79%, to 26,133.16 at the open.
STOCKS | Sirius XM Shares Rise 4.1% After S&P MidCap 400 Inclusion
Binance News - Sirius XM shares rose 4.1% after the company was set to be added to the S&P MidCap 400 index. According to Jin10, the stock gained following news that Sirius XM will be included in the benchmark mid-cap index.
Matt Cole Says Bitcoin Is the Best Scarce Digital Asset as Fiat Currency Depreciates
Binance News - Strive CEO Matt Cole said fiat currency depreciation will continue to accumulate over time. According to Odaily, Cole said that in this context, there is no better scarce digital commodity than Bitcoin.
AI TRENDS | Apple Introduces AI Features Across Multiple Services
Binance News - Apple has introduced AI-powered experiences across multiple services. According to Jin10, the update applies to several of Apple’s service offerings.
Apple Adds Improved Flyover Views and Local Listings to Maps
Binance News - Apple said its newly introduced features include an improved Flyover view and local listings, along with more flexible sharing options in the Find My app. According to Jin10, the update expands Flyover functionality and adds localized listing information, while also introducing additional sharing choices within Find My.
XRP Is Approaching Its Best Buying Zone in 8 Years: Analyst Maps Out Ripple’s Path to $3
CryptoPotato - If that 8-year resistance falls, the token token could be heading toward double-digit price levels.
AI TRENDS | Broadcom, Apollo, and Blackstone Form Platform to Accelerate 20-Gigawatt AI Deployment
Binance News - Broadcom, Apollo, and Blackstone have formed a strategic platform aimed at accelerating more than 20 gigawatts of global artificial intelligence deployment. According to Jin10, the companies said the platform is intended to speed up AI-related deployment worldwide.
STOCKS | KGI's Leung Keeps Forecast for Hang Seng Index to Reach 30,000 by Year-End
Binance News - The Hang Seng Index fell back to 24,565, but KGI Asia Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer Leung Kai-tong maintained his forecast that the index will reach 30,000 by the end of this year. In his view, according to Ming Pao, the positive factors cited at the start of the year remain unchanged and the latest rally has been driven mainly by capital flows; if global equity-market volatility increases in the second half, Asia could become a safe haven for global funds and Hong Kong stocks may benefit. Leung said mainland China’s tightening of irregular cross-border investment by individuals should have limited impact on Hong Kong stocks given the southbound ...
Goldman Sachs Sees $160 Billion in U.S. IPO Proceeds in 2026, Raising Liquidity Questions for Bitcoin
Binance News - Goldman Sachs forecast $160 billion in U.S. IPO proceeds in 2026, with OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic cited as potential mega-listings. According to NS3.AI, the expected IPO pipeline could test liquidity for Bitcoin because some of the same institutional capital that supported the BTC ETF inflow cycle may be drawn toward new equity offerings. The report noted that U.S.-traded spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded outflows of more than $1.7 billion in the first week of June, following a prior $4.4 billion exit.
STOCKS | Jingfeng Medical Plans Up to HK$200 Million H-Share Buyback
Binance News - Jingfeng Medical (02675.HK) said its board plans to use a general mandate approved at a shareholders’ meeting on June 16, 2025, to repurchase H shares in the open market, subject to market conditions. According to Jin10, the company said the buyback authorization would allow repurchases of up to a total of HK$200 million worth of H shares. The company said the repurchases could be carried out from time to time and would remain effective until the conclusion of the next annual general meeting, or until the repurchase mandate is revoked or amended by a special resolution.
Trump Family Earned at Least $2.3 Billion From Crypto Since Taking Office, Reuters Survey Finds
Binance News - A Reuters survey found that since U.S. President Donald Trump took office, the Trump family has earned at least $2.3 billion from cryptocurrency, while more than 1 million investors recorded net losses totaling $2.3 billion. According to Foresight News, the investors include retail buyers of cryptocurrencies and crypto-related stocks, as well as investors with indirect exposure through funds holding Trump-linked crypto via vehicles such as ETFs. Reuters said the estimated losses include unrealized, paper losses on investments that have not been sold. ...