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Trump's quantum mandate pressures agencies; China rattles crypto; Senate stalls digital dollar plans.

Strategy buys 1,587 Bitcoin for $100 million, holdings hit 846,842 BTC

CoinPaprika - Strategy bought 1,587 Bitcoin for about $100 million at an average price of $63,024 between June 8 and June 14. The purchase lifted the company's total holdings to 846,842 BTC, acquired for an aggregate $64.07 billion.

Trump’s 2031 Quantum Encryption Mandate Puts Federal Agencies on the Clock

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Federal agencies got a hard deadline. Under an executive order from Donald Trump, every high-value and high-impact government system must… Read the original on Trump’s 2031 Quantum Encryption Mandate Puts Federal Agencies on the Clock. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

China Targets US Defense Firms and Rare Earth Suppliers, Rattling Crypto Markets

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Beijing went hard on June 22. China announced sweeping sanctions against multiple American companies tied to defense and rare earth… Read the original on China Targets US Defense Firms and Rare Earth Suppliers, Rattling Crypto Markets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Google Earth’s Hidden Flight Simulator Is Now Playable in Web Browsers

Bitcoin.com - Google has brought Google Earth’s long-hidden flight simulator to the web, making it playable at earth.google.com with no installation required. Launched June 12, 2026, the experimental mode lets users pilot a fighter jet over the platform’s 3D satellite imagery. The feature originally appeared as a keyboard-shortcut easter egg in the 2007 desktop app. For years, […]

New Senate housing bill may put a four-year brake on a U.S. digital dollar

Cryptopolitan - Lawmakers have advanced the digital dollar debate into legislation by adding a four-year prohibition on CBDCs to a Senate-passed housing affordability package, despite no active plans for a U.S. virtual currency. According to legislative summaries and committee releases, the bill would prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing, creating, or indirectly distributing any central bank digital...

Crypto lobby urges Congress pass staking and mining tax bill as is

CoinTelegraph - A trio of crypto lobby groups says a bill allowing staking and mining rewards to be taxed when they’re sold should be passed without further amendments.

Trump signs orders for quantum computer, cryptography upgrades

CoinTelegraph - “We’re going to be investing in American quantum leadership like never before to stay ahead of the pack,” says US President Donald Trump.

FCA Tightens SIPP Rules as Charlotte Clark Pushes for Due Diligence Overhaul

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Britain’s pension watchdog wants stricter rules for self-invested personal pensions. The Financial Conduct Authority laid out plans to force SIPP… Read the original on FCA Tightens SIPP Rules as Charlotte Clark Pushes for Due Diligence Overhaul. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

CFTC opens public comment on 24/7 energy futures and perpetual contracts tied to oil

Cryptopolitan - On Monday, June 22, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission asked markets for feedback on two changes that could reshape energy derivatives trading in the United States: around-the-clock trading for standard futures contracts and perpetual contracts tied to physical energy commodities such as crude oil. The request marks a major step toward testing crypto-style market structure...

Meta To Pour $900 Million Into CRED as Its CEO Joins Meta

BeInCrypto - Meta will lead a $900 million (₹8,550 crore) Series H round in Indian fintech CRED, valuing the company at $4.5 billion (₹43,239 crore) post-money. The deal combines primary and secondary share purchases. In addition, founder Kunal Shah will step down as CEO to join Meta’s global leadership team. Meta Joins CRED Cap Table With $900 The post Meta To Pour $900 Million Into CRED as Its CEO Joins Meta appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Synthetix Approves SIP-423 to Redeem sUSD for Four SNX With Lockup and Vesting Terms

Binance News - The Synthetix community has given final approval to SIP-423, a proposal that would exchange each sUSD for four SNX tokens. According to NS3.AI, Synthetix plans to freeze the sUSD contract and move forward with redemptions at face value under the proposal. Under SIP-423, the SNX distributed through the exchange would be subject to a one-year lockup, followed by a one-year linear vesting period.

AI TRENDS | Serenity Says Photonics and Continuous-Wave Laser Supply Constraints Are a Key AI Infrastructure Bet

Binance News - Serenity said in a post on X that a “photonics theme plus continuous-wave (CW) laser bottlenecks” is among the most important investment directions in AI infrastructure. According to Odaily, Serenity said the market appears to have overlooked Lumentum’s market capitalization growth since 2024 from about $3 billion to more than $65 billion, attributing the move to Nvidia-driven supply constraints for EML lasers and changes in optical network architecture. Serenity said the market is now seeing a similar dynamic, with CW lasers, 1.6T ...

STOCKS | CR New Energy’s Record IPO Draws Strong Retail Demand in Shenzhen

Binance News - China Resources New Energy Holdings Ltd. drew strong retail investor demand as it opened books for what is set to be the largest-ever initial public offering on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, according to Bloomberg. The response underscores appetite for new listings even beyond the artificial intelligence supply chain.

AI TRENDS | Jefferies Expects Memory Prices to Rise Faster Than Market Forecasts

Binance News - Jefferies said in a new report that the global rise in memory prices may exceed market expectations and may not improve until as early as 2028. According to Odaily, the investment bank forecast memory prices will increase 40% to 50% in the third quarter of this year from the previous quarter, followed by a further 30% to 40% rise in the fourth quarter, compared with market expectations of 15% to 20%. Jefferies attributed the price increases mainly to artificial intelligence industry customers willing to sign long-term contracts and provide about 40% in ...

AI TRENDS | OpenAI Releases Full GPT-5.5-Cyber After 85.6% CyberGym Benchmark Score

Binance News - OpenAI has launched the full version of GPT-5.5-Cyber after the model scored 85.6% on the CyberGym benchmark. According to NS3.AI, the result exceeded GPT-5.5’s 81.8% score and Anthropic Mythos 5’s 83.8% score. The benchmark performance was cited as the basis for releasing the full version of GPT-5.5-Cyber.

Bitmine, Sharplink and Joe Lubin back Ethereum R&D nonprofit

CoinTelegraph - Sharplink says the new nonprofit, Ethlabs, “exists to ensure the network is ready to absorb” the demand that institutions will place on it with stablecoins, tokenization and AI.

Ethereum Validators Could Redirect 10% of Staking Rewards Under New Proposal

TheCurrencyAnalytics - A new Ethereum proposal wants validators to give up a slice of their staking rewards — up to 10% —… Read the original on Ethereum Validators Could Redirect 10% of Staking Rewards Under New Proposal. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Circle K Owner Couche-Tard Fuel Profits Surge Despite Soft US, Europe Demand

Binance News - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., the owner of Circle K, posted a sharp increase in fuel margins after the war in the Middle East drove a spike in prices, according to Bloomberg. The gas station and convenience store operator also easily beat analysts’ estimates for sales and earnings.

STOCKS | Hut 8 Agrees to Pay $2.35 Million to Settle Proposed Investor Securities Class Action

Binance News - Bitcoin mining company Hut 8 has agreed to pay $2.35 million to settle a proposed securities class action brought by investors. According to Foresight News, The Energy Mag reported that investors alleged Hut 8 overstated the benefits of its 2023 all-stock merger with U.S. Bitcoin Corp. The complaint also said Hut 8 did not adequately disclose power and network connectivity issues at U.S. Bitcoin Corp.’s King Mountain mining site in Texas. Hut 8 did not admit wrongdoing or that it caused investor losses.

Yen Weakens to 161.93 per Dollar in New York Forex Trading

Binance News - The Japanese yen weakened to 161.93 per U.S. dollar in New York foreign exchange trading on the 22nd, nearing its lowest level since December 1986. According to Odaily, the move brought the yen close to a roughly 39.5-year low.

MetaMask Says MetaMask.eth ENS Post Mocking Jaredfromsubway.eth Theft Was Not Official

Binance News - MetaMask said a post published on-chain under the name “MetaMask.eth” that mocked the theft of “Jaredfromsubway.eth” was not sent by the company. According to Foresight News, MetaMask said the message came from an unrelated third party that controls an ENS account using the capitalized version, “MetaMask.eth.” MetaMask said its official ENS name is the all-lowercase “metamask.eth.” The company added that because ENS allows both uppercase and lowercase versions ...

Spot Gold Falls 1% to $4,150.35 an Ounce

Binance News - Spot gold fell 1% to $4,150.35 per ounce, according to 36Kr.

SnowOrigin Raises Funding From Gong Hongjia, Kai-Fu Lee, and Overseas Investors

Binance News - SnowOrigin (Xuemeng Weilai) has secured investment from Gong Hongjia, Kai-Fu Lee, and overseas institutions, according to 36Kr. The Beijing-based team is building a human-operation data collection solution for embodied intelligence using sEMG (surface electromyography) motor-neural signal decoding, combining a neural wristband, first-person data capture devices, and its self-developed NMH (Neural Math Hybrid) AI decoding model. The company said its wearable devices, including a neural wristband and a panoramic headband, aim to capture human interaction with the physical world and convert it into structured data covering pose, force, and micro-control for ...

STOCKS | Seasonality, Contrarian Buying May Lift Battered Indian IT Shares

Binance News - Indian information-technology shares may get a boost from seasonal trends and contrarian buying, Bloomberg reported. The average return in the July-December period has been 16%.

CATL Debuts Battery Storage System Using New Sodium Technology

Binance News - Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. launched a new sodium battery storage system and expects to start delivering it to China in September, according to Bloomberg.

France Leads Predict.fun Odds to Finish First in World Cup Group I After Matchday 2

Binance News - France was listed with a 77% probability to finish first in World Cup Group I in the predict.fun “World Cup Group I First Place” prediction event, while Norway was listed at 23%. According to Odaily, these figures were tracked by the Odaily Seer channel. In the second round of Group I matches today, France defeated Iraq 3-0, and Norway beat Senegal 3-2. France and Norway have already secured advancement from the group, and the two teams will compete for first place in the final round.

Messi’s 2026 World Cup Golden Boot Odds Rise to 33% on Predict.fun

Binance News - Lionel Messi’s implied probability of winning the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot on Predict.fun rose to 33%, up 12 percentage points over the past 24 hours, moving him ahead of Kylian Mbappe into first place. According to Odaily, Harry Kane’s probability stood at 16% in third place, while Cristiano Ronaldo’s was 2%. In World Cup Group Stage Group J, Round 2, Argentina defeated Austria 2-0. Messi missed a penalty but scored two goals in the match. Odaily reported that Messi has now reached 18 World Cup goals, surpassing ...

Amazon Ordered to Bargain With Workers at San Francisco Warehouse

Binance News - A US labor board judge ruled that Amazon.com Inc. must collectively bargain with California warehouse workers at a San Francisco facility, according to Bloomberg. The decision sets up a legal fight that could ultimately be decided by US President Donald Trump’s appointees, who may reverse a major union-friendly precedent.

Five former Ethereum Foundation researchers launch Ethlabs with backing from Lubin, Bitmine, and Sharplink

Cryptopolitan - Five former Ethereum Foundation researchers have launched Ethlabs, an independent nonprofit research and development firm backed by Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin and major ETH treasury firms. The launch shows that some Ethereum core research is now moving into independently funded structures outside the Ethereum Foundation. That shift could reshape how the network evolves as institutional...

WORLD CUP | Haaland scores brace as Norway beats Senegal 3-2

Binance News - Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to earn three points in its second 2026 World Cup match, according to Yahoo Sports. Marcus Pedersen opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, Haaland struck in the 48th and again five minutes after Senegal’s Ismaïla Sarr pulled one back in the 53rd, and Sarr scored again in stoppage time. Norway next plays France on Friday at Gillette Stadium to decide the winner of Group I, while Senegal faces Iraq at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, also on Monday.

Nate Geraci Says Cboe Is Considering Converting Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures Into Perpetual Futures

Binance News - ETF Store President Nate Geraci said in a post on X that the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) is considering converting its Bitcoin and Ethereum continuous futures products into perpetual futures. According to Odaily, Geraci said traditional financial institutions are continuing to respond to crypto-native innovations. He added that this would be the beginning of traditional finance adopting innovations from the crypto market.

Hang Seng Opens Up 0.13%, Hang Seng Tech Gains 0.04%

Binance News - Hong Kong stocks opened higher, with the Hang Seng Index up 0.13% and the Hang Seng Tech Index up 0.04%, according to 36Kr. Semiconductor, food and beverage, and chemicals led gains, with Haitian Flavoring & Food, GigaDevice Semiconductor and Guoen Technology up more than 2%. Textiles and apparel, media, and software services lagged, with WeRide down more than 3%, NetEase Cloud Music down more than 2%, and Laopu Gold down more than 1%.

Bitmine Meets Eligibility Criteria for Inclusion in the Russell 1000 Index

Binance News - Bitmine said it has met the eligibility criteria to be included in the Russell 1000 Index, according to a post on X. According to PANews, the final updated list was released on June 18, and the reconstituted index is set to take effect on June 26. Bitmine added that many active fund managers invest only in Russell 1000 constituents, and that passive index funds and ETFs are expected to hold 20% to 25% of the market capitalization of stocks added to the index.

Japan’s Katayama Confirms Talks With Bessent on FX Agreement

Binance News - Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said she held phone talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on a foreign-exchange agreement, according to Bloomberg. The yen got only a brief lift and was hovering near its weakest level in four decades.

WORLD CUP | Deschamps says France-Norway will decide top spot after Les Bleus reach last 16

Binance News - France qualified for the World Cup round of 16 after beating Iraq 3-0, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Ousmane Dembélé adding a goal in a match delayed by a two-hour weather stoppage. France coach Didier Deschamps said he was convinced the third group game against Norway on Friday would be decisive for first place, according to Yahoo Sports.

Nakamoto Ends Medical Clinic Operations on June 19, 2026, and Shifts to Bitcoin-Focused Business

Binance News - Nakamoto, a Bitcoin treasury company under David Bailey, said it ended operations of its medical clinic business on June 19, 2026, with administrative wrap-up work expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026. According to Odaily, the company said the move marks the gradual closure of its traditional healthcare business and a full transition into a Bitcoin-focused operating company. Nakamoto said it will focus on media and information services, asset management, and consulting, aiming to support growth across its business lines through recurring revenue. Chief Executive Officer David Bailey said the company has built a differentiated ...

Japan Retail FX Traders Stop Betting on Weaker Yen

Binance News - Japan’s retail currency traders have stopped betting on the yen to decline after the government warned against such positions, putting them at odds with professional investors who are positioned for further weakness, according to Bloomberg.

WORLD CUP | Mbappé brace leads France past Iraq 3-0 after weather delay

Binance News - Kylian Mbappé scored twice for a second straight World Cup match as France beat Iraq 3-0, with Ousmane Dembélé adding a goal, according to Yahoo Sports. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a left-footed strike past Iraq goalkeeper Ahmed Basil, then made it 2-0 in the 54th after Dembélé intercepted a poor back pass and squared for him following a two-hour thunderstorm delay at Philadelphia Stadium. Dembélé scored in the 66th minute from a Michael Olise pass for his first goal of the 2026 tournament.

Franklin Templeton completes 250 Digital acquisition, launches dedicated crypto unit

Cryptopolitan - Franklin Templeton has now finalized its purchase of crypto investment firm 250 Digital today, effectively creating a standalone crypto division called Franklin Crypto that will offer actively managed digital asset strategies to pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and other large financial allocators. The transaction, previously announced in April 2026, will bring 250 Digital’s full investment...

CITIC Securities: China Vaccine Batch Releases Rose 14.1% YoY to 875 in Q1 2026

Binance News - A research note from CITIC Securities said China’s vaccine industry recorded 875 batch releases in the first quarter of 2026, up 14.1% year on year, driven mainly by sharp increases in releases of polio, measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) and hepatitis vaccines, according to 36Kr. On the R&D front, the note said several products or new indications were approved in Q1 2026, including Chengda Bio’s human diploid rabies vaccine, CanSino’s MCV4 meningococcal vaccine age-range expansion and its acellular pertussis combination vaccine, and Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products’ quadrivalent split influenza vaccine. It added that multiple other vaccine candidates are in the marketing review stage.

India’s Biggest Equity Fund Makes Contrarian Bet on IT Stocks

Binance News - India’s largest actively managed equity fund is buying the country’s beaten-down IT stocks, taking a contrarian view against investor concerns that artificial intelligence will hurt the outsourcing industry, according to Bloomberg.

China Moves to Link Onshore and Offshore Yuan Markets

Binance News - China is taking another step in its push to build a more global currency by bringing its domestic and offshore yuan markets closer together, according to Bloomberg.

CFTC Seeks Public Input on 24/7 Futures Trading, Energy Perpetual Contracts

Binance News - Bloomberg reported that the CFTC on Monday issued a public request for comment on two "distinct but related" matters: the expansion of 24/7 trading hours for traditional energy derivatives and the proliferation of perpetual contracts — derivatives instruments with no fixed expiration date — across commodity markets. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said a "clear, data-driven record" was needed to assess the market implications as registered entities extend trading hours and introduce new contract structures. The move comes amid mounting pressure from CME Group and Intercontinental Exchange, both of which have raised concerns that offshore platform Hyperliquid's energy perpetuals contracts are affecting pricing on their own ...

AI TRENDS | Serenity Says Photonics, Memory, and Neocloud Firms May Benefit From an AI Supercycle

Binance News - Serenity, described as a “new stock god,” said in a post on X that they are curious how investors who missed an AI supercycle would feel. According to Odaily, Serenity said photonics, memory, and Neocloud providers such as Nebius (NBIS) could benefit from opportunities tied to the development of an AI supercycle. Serenity also joked that some investors are still holding IREN, which Serenity described as having “endless $6 billion ATM financing capacity,” while overlooking potential opportunities in the AI industry chain.

Dormant Wallet Receives 500 BTC From BitGo After One Year

Binance News - A wallet that had been inactive for a year received 500 BTC from BitGo on June 23. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the transfer was flagged by Onchain Lens. In a separate update, Morgan Stanley bought 166.24 BTC from a CEX (centralized exchange) and now holds 4,515 BTC.

Previ Plans Hands-Off Approach to Future Vale Chair Picks

Binance News - Previ, Brazil’s largest pension fund, will stop seeking to control the selection of Vale SA’s chairperson and wants the iron ore miner overseen by an independent board leader, according to Bloomberg.

SpaceX to Join Bloomberg Global Equity Index Large-Cap Segment on June 24, 2026

Binance News - SpaceX is set to be included in the large-cap segment of the Bloomberg Global Equity Index at the market close on June 24, 2026. According to Odaily, the inclusion will take effect at the close of trading on that date.

Elon Musk Backs NVIDIA Claim That Data Centers Use Far Less Water Than Critics Say

Binance News - Elon Musk backed NVIDIA’s claim that data center water use is far smaller than critics suggest. According to BeInCrypto, NVIDIA cited a March 2026 Manhattan Institute estimate that data centers use about 0.2% of U.S. freshwater, mostly indirectly via power generation, and said its 45°C liquid cooling can cut facility cooling water from about 2.6 million gallons per megawatt a year to near zero by using dry coolers in cool climates. BeInCrypto noted Berkeley Lab estimates U.S. data centers used 17.4 billion gallons directly in 2023 and 211 billion gallons indirectly, with direct use projected at 38–73 billion gallons by 2028; xAI’s Memphis Colossus has drawn ...

High-Purity Quartz Sand for Optical Fiber Rises to RMB 48,000–55,000 per Ton

Binance News - Prices for high-purity quartz sand used in optical fiber have climbed to a mainstream range of RMB 48,000 to RMB 55,000 per ton, driven by tighter supply across the fiber-optic industry chain amid AI data center and computing-network construction, according to 36Kr. Industry data cited in the report said high-end products with purity above 6N are in particularly short supply, while domestic self-sufficiency remains insufficient, worsening the supply-demand imbalance. The recent price increases were attributed to demand transmission from a surge in downstream optical-fiber demand.

Nvidia Launches Vera Rubin Supercomputing Platform for HPC-AI Workloads

Binance News - Nvidia on June 22 announced the Vera Rubin supercomputing platform aimed at high-intensity HPC and AI workloads such as climate modeling, computational fluid dynamics and energy exploration, according to 36Kr. The platform combines Rubin GPUs with Vera CPUs and uses an integrated design featuring NVLink, InfiniBand and liquid cooling. A single system is rated to deliver more than 7 exaflops of AI compute and about 5 PF FP64 scientific computing performance, and supports up to 144 GPUs per rack. Dell, HPE and Supermicro are also set to launch high-density supercomputing systems based on the architecture, with availability expected to ...

Bitcoin Standard Treasury to Vote June 26 on SPAC Merger for Nasdaq Listing

Binance News - Bitcoin Standard Treasury is set to hold a June 26 vote on a proposed SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners I aimed at securing a Nasdaq listing. According to NS3.AI, if shareholders approve the deal, the combined company will trade under the ticker BSTR. The report said Bitcoin Standard Treasury would hold 30,021 BTC upon listing. It also plans to raise up to $1.5 billion through a PIPE financing arrangement.

WORLD CUP | Tuchel backs Anthony Barry after blunt halftime TV comments in England win

Binance News - Thomas Tuchel said he is happy for assistant coach Anthony Barry to continue giving halftime interviews after Barry described England as “complicated and confusing” in the first half of their World Cup opener in Dallas against Croatia, according to Yahoo Sports. England were level 2-2 at the break before improving to win 4-2, and left-back Nico O’Reilly said he had no issue with Barry’s direct assessment.

Strategy Sells $335.5M in MSTR Shares to Buy 520 Bitcoin and Pad $1.4B Cash Reserve

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Michael Saylor’s Strategy just did it again. The company sold $335.5 million worth of MSTR shares and used the proceeds… Read the original on Strategy Sells $335.5M in MSTR Shares to Buy 520 Bitcoin and Pad $1.4B Cash Reserve. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

OpenAI and Anthropic Pre-IPO Trading: Coinbase Launches Exposure to 2 AI Giants Still Private

Bitcoin.com - Coinbase has launched pre-IPO perpetual futures linked to OpenAI and Anthropic, giving eligible non-U.S. traders a new way to track the valuations of two prominent private AI firms. The contracts are settled in USDC and are designed to transition toward equity-linked pricing if IPO terms and share-count data become available. Coinbase Promotes New Access to […]

IBM partners with OpenAI to bring AI security tools to enterprise clients

Cryptopolitan - IBM partnered with OpenAI to launch a security solution that uses advanced AI models to detect code vulnerabilities and help companies fix them quickly.

STOCKS | Asian Stocks Set to Rise as Oil Stabilizes After Losses

Binance News - Asian stocks were set for a positive open as oil largely held onto Monday’s losses, with investors watching developments in US-Iran peace talks, according to Bloomberg.

BofA predicts that Warsh-led Federal Reserve will hike rates 3x this year, won't cut until 2028

Cryptopolitan - Bank of America (BAC) now expects the Fed to raise interest rates three times this year under new Chair Kevin Warsh, with no cut penciled in until 2028. That is a hard turn from the bank’s view just days ago, when Cryptopolitan reported that its economists had thought the Fed would sit still and tolerate...

Washington Crypto Policy Debates Face Limited Legislative Days as CLARITY Act Prospects Dim

Binance News - Washington’s crypto policy agenda is narrowing with just over 40 legislative days left, putting attention on the CLARITY Act’s vote prospects, crypto tax legislation, and pending seats at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. According to NS3.AI, attorney Sara K. Weed said the combination of limited floor time and election-related pressures makes it unlikely the CLARITY Act will pass during this session. The report said lawmakers are also weighing crypto tax bills while the status of CFTC appointments remains a key factor in the broader regulatory outlook.

WiseTech Says Founder White Denies Human Trafficking Involvement

Binance News - WiseTech Global Ltd. said Chairman Richard White has denied any involvement in human trafficking after media reports that the billionaire is being investigated by police over claims he used a woman’s immigration status for sex, according to Bloomberg.

UK Winter Power Supply Secure Despite Iran Disruption, Says Neso

Binance News - The UK will have secure power supplies this winter despite disruption to energy markets from the Iran war, according to Bloomberg, citing the National Energy System Operator.

Oil Edges Higher as Traders Weigh Outlook for US-Iran Talks

Binance News - Oil edged higher after falling almost 3% in the previous session, as traders assessed the outlook for US-Iran talks, according to Bloomberg. The prior drop followed early progress in peace talks over the Iran war, including a US waiver allowing some sales from the Islamic Republic.

Ethereum Foundation director defends mandate as leadership exodus deepens

Cryptopolitan - The Ethereum Foundation has clarified that it will not reshape itself around community popularity. It argues that its purpose does not include chasing approval from the broader ecosystem. The Ethereum Foundation is facing a turbulent year after facing an exodus of several staff members. A contributor to the Foundation has taken to X (formerly Twitter)...

Iran’s Qalibaf Says Strait of Hormuz Will Be Managed Under Iran’s Mechanism

Binance News - Iranian parliamentary speaker and head of Iran’s negotiating delegation Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said on the 22nd local time that management of the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status. According to Odaily, he said that, while complying with international law, the strait will be managed by Iran under a mechanism set by Iran. Qalibaf said issues could arise in the Strait of Hormuz, and that Iran and the United States agreed to establish a coordination center and open a hotline to resolve problems more quickly within a 30-day period. ...

Groq raises $650 million for AI inference cloud after Nvidia licensing deal

Cryptopolitan - Groq raised $650 million to expand its inference cloud business six months after licensing its semiconductor technology to Nvidia

Oil Steadies as US Iran Sales Waiver Signals Progress in Peace Talks

Binance News - Oil steadied as traders weighed early progress in peace talks over the Iran war, including a US waiver allowing some sales of barrels from the Islamic Republic, according to Bloomberg.

Los Angeles Warehouse Fire Smoke Chokes Southern California for Fifth Day

Binance News - Smoke from a fire at a cold storage warehouse near downtown Los Angeles continued to spread across Southern California for a fifth day, prompting emergency declarations as air quality reached unhealthy levels, according to Bloomberg.

CME FedWatch Shows July Rate Hold Probability at 63.7%

Binance News - CME FedWatch data indicates markets are pricing a 63.7% probability that the U.S. Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged in July, with a 36.3% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike. According to ChainCatcher, the figures were cited in a report by Jin10. For September, CME FedWatch shows a 26.1% probability of rates remaining unchanged, a 52.2% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point hike, and a 21.4% probability of a cumulative 50-basis-point hike.

Strategy CEO Phong Le Buys $1 Million of Preferred Stock, Plans to Hold Until $100 Par Value

Binance News - Strategy CEO Phong Le purchased $1 million worth of the company’s preferred stock. According to NS3.AI, Le said he plans to hold the shares until they reach $100 par value.

Avis to Receive $650 Million From Pentwater in Short-Swing Profit Settlement

Binance News - Avis Budget Group Inc. is set to receive $650 million in cash under a settlement agreement with Pentwater Capital Management to resolve a lawsuit over short-swing profits, according to Bloomberg, citing a filing.

Hester Peirce Leaves SEC in November for Regent Law Teaching Post

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Hester Peirce is out. The SEC commissioner known across the crypto industry as “Crypto Mom” plans to leave the agency… Read the original on Hester Peirce Leaves SEC in November for Regent Law Teaching Post. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

New Proposal Redirects 10% of Staking Rewards to Fund Ethereum Ecosystem

CryptoPotato - At current staking levels, the proposal could channel as much as 76,000 ETH ($131.6 million) into ecosystem development.

Alphabet shares fell as investors worried about Google’s AI talent losses

Cryptopolitan - Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) is falling today because Wall Street is suddenly staring at three ugly things at once: Google is losing major AI people, rivals are getting louder in the AI race, and the company is spending eye-watering money to keep up. The stock fell by approximately 7 percent by the closing bell on Monday,...

Vimeo Parent Bending Spoons, Backers Seek Up to $1.62 Billion in IPO

Binance News - Bending Spoons SpA, the parent of Vimeo, and some of its backers are seeking to raise as much as $1.62 billion in an initial public offering, according to Bloomberg.

CME Direct Trading Platform Restored After Brief Disruption

Binance News - Trading on CME Group Inc.’s CME Direct platform is back up after a brief disruption on Monday following technical difficulties, according to Bloomberg.

Chicago Fed President Austan D. Goolsbee Backs Kevin Warsh’s Push to Reduce Rate Speculation

Binance News - Chicago Fed President Austan D. Goolsbee said he strongly agrees with Chair of the Federal Reserve Kevin Warsh’s approach of reducing speculation about interest rates and scaling back forward guidance. According to ChainCatcher, the remarks were reported by Jin10.

AI | Qualcomm Said to Near Deal to Buy AI Chip Startup Modular for About $4 Billion

Binance News - Qualcomm Inc. is in advanced talks to acquire Modular Inc. in a transaction valuing the artificial intelligence chip startup at about $4 billion, according to Bloomberg.

Strategy used $300 million of MSTR dilution to backstop its Bitcoin’s biggest buying machine

CryptoSlate - Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) raised $335.5 million by selling common stock last week, then placed almost 90% of the proceeds into cash rather than Bitcoin as the company moved to shore up the preferred securities financing its cryptocurrency purchases. The company sold about 2.71 million MSTR shares between June 15 and June 21 and added $300 […] The post Strategy used $300 million of MSTR dilution to backstop its Bitcoin’s biggest buying machine appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Silver Tests $68.88 Pivot After 2.8% Bounce as Kiyosaki Waits to Buy

Binance News - Silver (XAG) rose about 2.8% to around $66.7 on Monday after easing Middle East tensions as a days-old US-Iran ceasefire held. The rebound comes as a stronger dollar and a cautious Federal Reserve continue to pressure precious metals, according to BeInCrypto, leaving silver near a make-or-break technical level. On a four-hour chart, XAG has slipped below the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement at $68.88 and is trying to reclaim it; analyst Kamile Uray flags $63 as support and says a break above $71 could target $77 to $89. Robert Kiyosaki said he is waiting before adding to gold, silver, Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH), citing macro “context” over price.

Ric Edelman says crypto’s biggest growth story is happening off the price chart

Binance News - Ric Edelman said crypto’s biggest growth story is unfolding off the price chart as institutional adoption and tokenization accelerate despite weak prices. According to CoinDesk, he cited billions of outflows from Bitcoin ETFs in recent days amid fears tied to Mt. Gox wallet movements and regulatory uncertainty, including debate over the CLARITY Act as Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren push for added oversight provisions. Edelman said firms including BlackRock, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Franklin Templeton, Fidelity, State Street and Invesco are advancing tokenization beyond crypto into equities, cash and ETFs.

U.S. Dollar Index Rises 0.29% to 101.024 on June 22

Binance News - The U.S. Dollar Index, which tracks the dollar against six major currencies, rose 0.29% on June 22 to close at 101.024 by the end of trading in the foreign exchange market. According to ChainCatcher, the euro fell to $1.1424 from $1.1477 in the previous session, while the British pound edged up to $1.3244 from $1.3234. The dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen to 161.42 from 161.26 and rose versus the Swiss franc to 0.8091 from 0.8066. It weakened against the Canadian dollar to 1.4157 from 1.4174, and advanced against the Swedish krona to 9.6212 from 9.5742.

Comparing Bitcoin Giant Strategy to Terra Luna Is a STRC, Benchmark Says

Decrypt - The analysts underscored that Strategy's Stretch (STRC) can't technically lose its “peg.”

Schwab is launching S&P 500 binary options, opening prediction markets to its huge retail base

Cryptopolitan - Over the past two years, trade activity has increased 393 times in prediction markets. But a new trend is emerging: big businesses are beginning to manage these markets on their own. Charles Schwab and BetConstruct AI declared that they would launch “yes-or-no” event trading on their respective platforms that same day. This indicates that event-based...

Polymarket Whale Buys $76,500 on Senegal Outcome in Norway vs. Senegal Market

Binance News - A whale placed a $76,500.22 single buy on the “Senegal” outcome in Polymarket’s “Norway vs. Senegal” event, according to on-chain monitoring data. According to ChainCatcher, the latest implied win probability for the contract was 31% based on the current trade price.

Franklin Templeton launches dedicated crypto division after closing 250 Digital acquisition

CoinTelegraph - The new unit arrives amid rapid growth in tokenized assets, with Franklin Templeton's onchain product suite expanding from roughly $768 million to more than $2.5 billion over the past year.

Greenspan Pioneered Fed Communications, Former Governor Betsy Duke Says

Binance News - Former Federal Reserve Governor Betsy Duke said former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan “pioneered” Fed communications and marked a shift in how the central bank relayed information from the committee and in Fed meetings, according to Bloomberg.

Fomo Hits $550M Valuation After Closing $75M Series B Round

TheCurrencyAnalytics - Fomo just raised $75 million. The social trading and token discovery platform closed a Series B round that pushed its… Read the original on Fomo Hits $550M Valuation After Closing $75M Series B Round. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.

Tom Lee and Joe Lubin Push New Ethereum Initiative for Enhanced Institutional Use

BeInCrypto - Ethlabs launches as a nonprofit backed by Tom Lee and Joe Lubin to ready Ethereum for institutional adoption at scale. The post Tom Lee and Joe Lubin Push New Ethereum Initiative for Enhanced Institutional Use appeared first on BeInCrypto.

U.S. President Donald Trump Says He Will Take Necessary Measures if Iran Does Not Comply With Agreement

Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said he would take necessary measures if Iran does not comply with an agreement. According to Odaily, Trump made the remarks in a brief statement.

Google is investing about $75 million in indie studio A24

Cryptopolitan - Google is buying a piece of independent film studio A24, joining forces with the company behind recent box-office winners “Backrooms” and “Marty Supreme” to work on artificial intelligence for the movie business. People familiar with the deal told WSJ that Google is spending around $75 million on A24. The Alphabet unit already has a huge...

Sony Plans First US Dollar Investment-Grade Bond Sale in Nearly Three Decades

Binance News - Sony Group Corp. is preparing its first sale of US dollar-denominated investment-grade bonds in almost three decades, Bloomberg reported. Sony last tapped the US investment-grade bond market when it was still marketing the original PlayStation.

Iran’s Chief Negotiator Says Deal Finalized to Sign Agreement on Unfreezing $12 Billion in Assets

Binance News - Iran’s chief negotiator told Iranian state television that arrangements have been finalized to sign an agreement on unfreezing $12 billion in Iranian assets. According to Odaily, the negotiator said the discussions took place in Switzerland.

Aztec Reaches L2Beat Stage 2 After Revoking Rollup Contract Ownership

Binance News - Aztec has reached L2Beat Stage 2 after its on-chain governance revoked ownership of its rollup contract, a move intended to reduce administrative control over the system. According to NS3.AI, Aztec said the change made the rollup contract code immutable and removed admin override power. The update follows an incident earlier this month in which a deprecated Aztec Connect contract was drained of roughly $2.1 million. Aztec said the current rollup is a distinct codebase from the deprecated contract.

BitMine, Sharplink, Joe Lubin Back New Ethereum Research and Development Lab

Decrypt - Some of Ethereum's largest holders are coming together to fund a new research and development lab aimed at boosting the network and ETH.

Crypto-Backed PACs Spend Over $8 Million on New York, Maryland, and Utah Primary Races

Binance News - Crypto-backed political action committees have spent more than $8 million to support candidates in Tuesday's primaries in New York, Maryland, and Utah. According to NS3.AI, Protect Progress reported spending more than $5.5 million backing Adrian Boafo and $1.4 million supporting Ritchie Torres. Fellowship PAC also disclosed $300,000 in spending to support Torres in his New York primary campaign.