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Osaka Exchange plans Bitcoin futures by 2028; Nigeria Senate reviews crypto bill; Bitcoin treasuries face leverage risks.
OpenAI’s Price War with Anthropic Could Undermine Its IPO
BeInCrypto - The Wall Street Journal reported on June 10 that OpenAI is weighing significant reductions to the prices it charges for tokens. The discussions are described as still in flux, but this shows that OpenAI sees Anthropic closing the gap and is considering using price as a weapon. The Numbers Behind the Pressure Anthropic’s annualized run The post OpenAI’s Price War with Anthropic Could Undermine Its IPO appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Oracle’s AI Bet: Beat Earnings, Cut 30,000 Jobs, and Stock Still Fell 8%
BeInCrypto - Oracle reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenues, locked in a $300 billion contract with OpenAI, and its stock still dropped 8% after hours. Flat guidance for the coming quarter told investors that the company’s $70 billion AI infrastructure buildout has not yet started paying off. The company delivered $19.2 billion in Q4 revenue, slightly ahead of the The post Oracle’s AI Bet: Beat Earnings, Cut 30,000 Jobs, and Stock Still Fell 8% appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Osaka Exchange plans Bitcoin futures by 2028 as Japan joins global crypto derivatives market
Cryptopolitan - Osaka Exchange (OSE) has announced the launch of Bitcoin futures by 2028, as reported by Nikkei Financial. This development will enable institutional investors in Japan to have access to a legitimate hedging platform, and also position its third-largest stock market globally for participation in the crypto derivatives race. Akira Tagaya, OSE President, said that the...
Nigeria Senate Pushes Crypto Bill to Committee, Setting Up 4-Week Review Phase
Bitcoin.com - The Nigerian Senate has advanced a major cryptocurrency regulation bill through a second reading, moving the country closer to its first comprehensive legal framework for digital assets. Legislative Progress and Next Steps Nigeria’s Senate on June 9 passed a cryptocurrency regulation bill through a second reading, moving Africa’s largest economy closer to establishing its first […]
Technology Becomes Most Targeted Industry as China-Nexus Adversaries Hunt AI
BeInCrypto - China-nexus adversaries attacked the technology sector more than any other industry over the past year, stealing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and intellectual property (IP) that Beijing cannot build fast enough on its own, CrowdStrike said. The cybersecurity firm tracked activity from April 2025 to March 2026, linking it to Beijing’s drive for technological self-sufficiency and The post Technology Becomes Most Targeted Industry as China-Nexus Adversaries Hunt AI appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Treasuries Are Ticking Time Bombs as Leverage Hits Record Rates, Warns Capriole’s Charles Edwards
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin treasury companies are piling on debt at record rates to fund their BTC buying, Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards warned, reviving a year-old call that the model rests on unsustainable “fake yield.” A Year-Old Warning Resurfaces Bitcoin treasury companies are taking on debt at record rates to fund their bitcoin purchases, Capriole Investments founder […]
FCA Pulls Over 1,000 Car Finance Ads as 28,000 Consumers Exit Contracts Free
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Britain’s financial watchdog is done playing nice. The Financial Conduct Authority has pulled or amended more than 1,000 misleading car… Read the original on FCA Pulls Over 1,000 Car Finance Ads as 28,000 Consumers Exit Contracts Free. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
US government moves $984,000 in seized FTX, Alameda assets to Coinbase
Cryptopolitan - The U.S. government liquidated $216,000 of cryptocurrencies taken from FTX/Alameda on June 10, adding to roughly $984,000 of crypto asset transfers that day, according to the Onchain Lens blockchain monitor. The transfers continue a months-long pattern in which the U.S. government has funneled millions in forfeited crypto into exchanges. The U.S. government keeps sending seized...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Flat, XRP, Dogecoin Dip As US Hits 'Multiple Targets' In Iran: Analyst Points To Data Showing BTC Bottom Not In Yet
Benzinga - Leading cryptocurrencies traded sideways, while stocks closed lower on Wednesday as resumption in U.S.-Iran hostilities dampened risk-on appetite Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:15 p.m. EDT) ...
CFTC Sports Prediction Rules Would Draw Hard Line Against Gambling-Style Contracts
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The CFTC wants to let sports prediction contracts live — but it’s drawing a hard line against anything that smells… Read the original on CFTC Sports Prediction Rules Would Draw Hard Line Against Gambling-Style Contracts. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
STOCKS | U.S. Treasury Yields Rise as Golden Dragon Index Falls for Sixth Day
Binance News - U.S. Treasury yields rose and yield spreads widened, while the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index fell for a sixth straight session to a one-year closing low, according to Ming Pao. U.S. stocks declined, with the Dow posting its biggest drop in two months, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling for a second consecutive day.
Trenton Johnston Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy After $13 Million Crypto Theft
Binance News - Trenton Johnston pleaded guilty in Miami federal court to conspiracy to commit money laundering after stealing $13 million in cryptocurrency. According to NS3.AI, prosecutors said Johnston carried out the theft by impersonating Google and other cryptocurrency firms.
XRPL and RLUSD Take Center Stage as Ripple Joins Mastercard’s AI Payments Push
Bitcoin.com - Ripple is participating in Mastercard’s Agent Pay for Machines effort, placing XRPL and RLUSD in a wider push to support AI-driven payments. Mastercard is working with more than 30 partners as autonomous transactions raise new demands for controls, permissioning, and settlement. Mastercard’s AI Payments Plan Puts Ripple’s Enterprise Role in Focus Ripple’s role in Mastercard’s […]
GEOPOLITICS | Oil Rises, Stocks Fall After US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran
Binance News - Oil climbed and stocks fell after US forces launched fresh strikes on Iran, reviving geopolitical risks as markets also grapple with a selloff in richly valued technology stocks, according to Bloomberg.
Foreign Investors Net Sold Japanese Stocks in Week Ending June 5
Binance News - Foreign investors were net sellers of Japanese equities in the week ending June 5, with net purchases recorded at -701.0 billion yen. According to Jin10, the prior reading was -491.2 billion yen.
Nasdaq Futures Fall 1% as Reports Say U.S. Strikes on Iran Continue
Binance News - Nasdaq futures extended losses to 1%, while S&P 500 futures fell 0.6%. According to Jin10, reports said U.S. military strikes on Iran were still ongoing.
U.K. RICS House Price Index Falls to -35 in Three Months to May
Binance News - The U.K.’s RICS house price index for the three months to May came in at -35, compared with a market expectation of -31. According to Jin10, the previous reading was -34.00.
South Korea’s May Unemployment Rate Holds at 2.8%
Binance News - South Korea’s unemployment rate was 2.8% in May, unchanged from the previous reading of 2.80%. According to Jin10, the latest figure matched the prior level.
James Chanos Says SpaceX IPO Hype Is Driven by Musk and AI, Not Fundamentals
Binance News - Veteran short seller James Chanos said SpaceX’s blockbuster public debut is being driven more by investor enthusiasm for Elon Musk and artificial intelligence than by financial fundamentals. According to Bloomberg, Chanos said the company’s valuation is difficult to justify on any reasonable business assumptions.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Falls for Third Day After US Launches Fresh Strikes Against Iran
Binance News - Gold fell for a third day after the US launched fresh strikes against Iran, threatening to extend the war that has roiled global markets and stoked inflation fears, according to Bloomberg.
Fonterra CEO Says Impact of Rising Fuel Prices Remains Unclear
Binance News - Fonterra Cooperative Group remains unsure how much rising fuel prices will affect the company and its suppliers in the next 12 months, Chief Executive Officer Richard Allen said. According to Bloomberg, Allen did not quantify the potential impact.
CFTC proposes framework favoring sports event contracts over gambling
CoinTelegraph - The proposed rules would preserve election markets and allow many sports-based prediction contracts while limiting bets that could encourage manipulation.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Fall to 1,013.640 Tons
Binance News - SPDR Gold Trust, the world’s largest gold ETF, reported holdings of 1,013.640 tons, down 2.855 tons from the previous trading day. According to Jin10, the update reflected a day-over-day decline in the fund’s gold holdings.
Asian Stocks Set to Fall as Wall Street Tech Slide, Higher Oil Weigh
Binance News - Asian stocks were poised for losses on Thursday after a tech-led selloff on Wall Street and rising oil prices fueled by renewed Middle East tensions weighed on sentiment. In a broader risk-off tone, according to Bloomberg, investors also weighed the impact of higher energy costs on inflation and growth expectations.
Oil Jumps After US Launches New Strikes on Iran
Binance News - Oil jumped after the US started new strikes on Iran, threatening to prolong the Middle East conflict and further strain a fragile ceasefire. In a move that has upended global markets, according to Bloomberg, the escalation added to investor concerns about supply risks and broader regional instability.
American Diabetes Association CEO Apologizes After Obesity Scientists Removed From Annual Meeting
Binance News - American Diabetes Association Chief Executive Officer Chuck Henderson apologized after five prominent obesity scientists were forcibly removed from the group’s annual meeting while handing out copies of an anti-Trump editorial, according to Bloomberg.
Noah Doe-Linked Bitcoin Awakens Again as Another 2011 Casascius Coin Cashes Out
Bitcoin.com - Onchain records show yet another Casascius physical bitcoin has been redeemed, this time from an address originally created on Nov. 1, 2011. The plot thickens, however, because the spend traces back to another dormant wallet tied to the sprawling New York Supreme Court case Noah Doe v. John Does 1–39,069, adding one more chapter to […]
Anthropic CEO Warns AI Is Getting Too Powerful—While Releasing Powerful AI
Decrypt - In a new essay, Dario Amodei called for binding safety rules for frontier models as his company heads toward an IPO.
GEOPOLITICS | Trump Administration Amends Venezuela Licenses to Loosen US Legal Provisions
Binance News - The Trump administration amended its Venezuela licenses to loosen US-related legal provisions as it seeks to facilitate investment in the country’s oil and other natural resources. In a statement, according to Bloomberg, the move is aimed at easing legal constraints tied to US involvement while encouraging investment.
Canada Introduces Bill to Bar Under-16s From Meta, X Social Media Without Safety Standards
Binance News - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government introduced legislation that would ban youth under age 16 from using social media platforms run by companies including Meta Platforms Inc. and X Corp. unless the firms meet a set of safety standards, according to Bloomberg.
AI | Ex-xAI Employees Form Startup Focused on Personalized AI
Binance News - A team of former employees from Elon Musk’s xAI has formed a new startup focused on personalized artificial intelligence. According to Bloomberg, it is potentially the most high-profile new venture to emerge from a wave of recent departures from xAI.
Japan Qualifies for 2026 World Cup as Asia’s Top-Ranked Team
Binance News - Japan qualified for the 2026 football World Cup as Asia’s top-ranked team. In markets, according to Bloomberg, the development is fueling hopes the Samurai Blue can reach the quarterfinals and could lift shares of streaming, food and beverage companies.
Google Says It Is Committed to Working With Canada on Higher Platform Safety Standards
Binance News - A Google spokesperson said the company is committed to working with the Canadian government to establish higher safety standards across all platforms. According to Jin10, the spokesperson said Google aims to cooperate with Canada to build stronger safety standards for its platforms.
S&P Raises Argentina’s Long-Term Rating to B- on Improved Financing Access
Binance News - S&P raised Argentina’s long-term credit rating to “B-” and assigned a stable outlook, citing improved access to financing channels. According to Jin10, the rating agency said the upgrade reflected better funding conditions for the country.
Alberta Held Talks With Fortune 500 Firm on Financing 1 Million-Barrel-a-Day Oil Pipeline
Binance News - Alberta has held talks with a Fortune 500 company about financing a proposed oil pipeline that could carry 1 million barrels a day to Canada’s west coast. In comments from the province’s energy minister, according to Bloomberg, the discussions relate to funding for the project.
AI | Mujin Targets IPO by 2030 to Fund Factory AI Robot Software Growth
Binance News - Japanese robot software developer Mujin plans to go public by 2030 as it builds funds and momentum to meet rising demand for factory-use AI. According to Bloomberg, the company is positioning itself to capture fast-growing demand for artificial intelligence used in manufacturing.
'Dogecoin Is For Spending, Not Holding,' Says DOGE Foundation Director
Benzinga - While Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) whales are accumulating, the crypto community is debating whether utility or speculation will ultimately determine the cryptocurrency’s future. “Dogecoin Is For Spending, Not Holding“ In an X post on June 10, Timothy Stebbing, director at the Dogecoin Foundation, pushed back against critics who frequently dismiss ecosystem developments because they fail to trigger immediate price gains. According to Stebbing, every announcement involving new Dogecoin features or utility improvements tends to attract the same responses from traders focused solely on price action. ...
AI | Citi Says Bond Investors Are Scrutinizing AI Infrastructure Financing Deals
Binance News - Bond investors are increasingly scrutinizing financing deals tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure buildouts, according to Citigroup Inc. analysts, according to Bloomberg.
Latham’s Kelly Sees Mega Deals Driving Faster M&A Rebound in 2H 2026
Binance News - Mega deals will likely keep driving a resurgence in mergers and acquisitions that accelerates in the second half of 2026, according to Bloomberg, citing a prediction from Alex Kelly of Latham & Watkins. Kelly said private equity is expected to maintain the pace.
Erica Lau Cites 29% S&P 500 Earnings Growth, Beating 13% Estimate
Binance News - Erica Lau, CEO and lead portfolio manager at North Growth Management, said the latest quarter showed 29% year-over-year earnings growth for S&P 500 companies, beating expectations of 13%. According to Bloomberg, she discussed recent corporate earnings and how AI investment is affecting market fundamentals in an interview on “The Close.”
AI | OpenAI Says China-Linked ChatGPT Accounts Targeted US Data Center Opposition
Binance News - OpenAI said a group of ChatGPT accounts with ties to China sought to stir up local opposition to data centers in the US in a potential bid to hinder the country’s competitiveness in artificial intelligence. According to Bloomberg, OpenAI said the activity echoed recent rhetoric from others in the tech industry.
Oracle Shares Fall More Than 5% In After-Hours Trading
Binance News - Oracle (ORCL.N) shares fell more than 5% in U.S. after-hours trading. According to Jin10, the move occurred after the U.S. stock market closed.
Dario Amodei Demands Power to Block Unsafe AI a Day After Claude Fable 5 Launch
BeInCrypto - Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei demands mandatory AI testing and government blocking powers a day after Claude Fable 5 launch. The post Dario Amodei Demands Power to Block Unsafe AI a Day After Claude Fable 5 Launch appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Oracle Reports $19.2 Billion in Fiscal 2026 Q4 Revenue, Above Market Expectations
Binance News - Oracle reported fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter revenue of $19.2 billion. According to Jin10, the market expectation was $19.095 billion.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Said to Line Up Investment-Grade Ratings From Three Bond Graders
Binance News - Elon Musk’s SpaceX is telling investors it has lined up investment-grade ratings from three major bond graders, according to people with knowledge of the matter. According to Bloomberg, the move could help the company cut funding costs as it continues to raise financing after its initial public offering.
Chevron, Two Argentine Shale Producers to Sign NGL Supply Deals for $3 Billion Project
Binance News - Chevron Corp. and two other major Argentine shale producers are set to sign contracts this week to supply a natural gas liquids project, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. The agreements would all but assure the $3 billion plan moves forward.
SpaceX IPO Plans Could Pressure Bitcoin as Company Targets $75 Billion Raise, Analysts Say
Binance News - Analysts say SpaceX’s planned initial public offering (IPO) could weigh on Bitcoin and the broader crypto market as investors potentially reallocate capital toward the offering. According to NS3.AI, SpaceX is aiming to raise $75 billion in the IPO. The report says SpaceX plans to price shares at $135 each. It also states the company is expected to make up to 30% of the IPO shares available to retail investors. Analysts cited in the report believe the size of the fundraising effort and the ...
Iran Rejects Proposed Three-Way Doha Talks as Qatar Mediators Continue Parallel Negotiations
Binance News - Negotiations involving Iran and the United States continued despite an exchange of fire, with officials holding parallel talks in Doha with Qatari mediators over the past two days. According to Odaily, a regional source said Iranian and U.S. officials met separately with Qatari intermediaries, and Qatar attempted to arrange a three-way meeting to address remaining differences directly, but Iran rejected the proposal. Qatari mediators traveled to Tehran on Wednesday to meet with Iranian Foreign ...
Trump Says U.S. Military Secretly Assisted Over 200 Merchant Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said on the 10th that the U.S. military has “secretly” helped more than 200 merchant ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Odaily, Trump wrote on social media that he ordered the military last month to carry out a secret mission to support oil tankers and other merchant vessels transiting the strait. Trump said the operation enabled more than 100 million barrels of oil to pass through the strait and enter the open market, and that more than 200 merchant ships crossed safely. He also said the United States, not Iran, controls the Strait of Hormuz. ...
STOCKS | U.S. Stocks Extend Late-Session Losses as Nasdaq Falls 2%
Binance News - U.S. stocks extended losses late in the session, with the Nasdaq down 2%. According to Jin10, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.6% and the S&P 500 declined 1.5%.
Cramer: Bitcoin Is 'Bad Money'
U.Today - The CNBC superstar has labeled Bitcoin and gold as "bad money" that are currently being offloaded in favor of high-growth tech stocks like Nvidia and Apple. The CNBC superstar has labeled Bitcoin and gold as "bad money" that are currently being offloaded in favor of high-growth tech stocks like Nvidia and Apple.
The Internet Is Furious at Anthropic After Claude Fable 5 Release
Decrypt - Token burn, silent censorship, and a mandatory data grab—the biggest Claude release has become Anthropic's messiest.
White House Holds Meeting With Major Defense Contractors, Sources Say
Binance News - Sources said the White House held a meeting with defense companies similar to a previous meeting in March. According to Jin10, the participating firms included Lockheed Martin, RTX, Boeing, and L3Harris.
AI | Super Micro Plans $7 Billion Equity Raise to Fund AI Server Components
Binance News - Super Micro Computer plans to raise $7 billion through a package of equity offerings to buy components needed to fulfill customers’ orders for its AI servers. In a segment on “Bloomberg Deals,” according to Bloomberg, Anthony Hughes joined Matt Miller to discuss the planned fundraising.
AI TRENDS | DDN CEO Says Company Plans New Funding Round by Year-End
Binance News - DDN CEO Alex Bouzari said the data hardware and software supplier plans to carry out a new funding round by the end of this year. According to Jin10, Bouzari said DDN works with partners including Nvidia, and counts Google and Salesforce among its customers.
Shotgun.fun Launches As the First Trading Terminal With 100% Cashback
DailyHODL - New York, United States, 10th June 2026, Chainwire The post Shotgun.fun Launches As the First Trading Terminal With 100% Cashback appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
DDN CEO Says Data-Storage Provider Seeks to Raise More Funding by Year-End
Binance News - DDN is looking to raise additional funding by the end of the year, Chief Executive Officer Alex Bouzari said. According to Bloomberg, the data hardware and software provider counts Nvidia Corp. as a partner and Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Salesforce Inc. as customers.
AI TRENDS | Google Adds Serverless Option to Lightning Engine for Apache Spark Managed Service
Binance News - Google said its Lightning Engine for its Apache Spark managed service now supports both serverless deployment and managed cluster deployment modes. According to Jin10, the update expands the available deployment options for users of the Lightning Engine.
AI | Apollo, Blackstone Finalize $35 Billion Anthropic Financing Package
Binance News - Apollo Global Management and Blackstone have finalized a $35 billion financing package for Anthropic to expand its AI infrastructure. According to Bloomberg, the deal is the latest mega-financing in the race to build out AI capacity.
MetaMask Launches Early Access to Agent Wallet for AI-Driven DeFi Transactions
Binance News - MetaMask launched early access to Agent Wallet on June 8, 2026, introducing a self-custodial wallet designed to let AI agents transact across decentralized finance while users set policy limits. According to NS3.AI, MetaMask said the wallet can support swaps, perpetuals, prediction markets, and liquidity provision. MetaMask also said Agent Wallet can operate across EVM chains and support Hyperliquid, alongside use cases such as perpetuals trading.
UK’s Reeves Says She Will Ease Tax Burden for Wealthy US Investors Relocating
Binance News - UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said she will ease the tax burden faced by wealthy US investors who want to relocate to the UK. According to Bloomberg, Reeves did not provide details on the planned changes.
Argentina’s Impsa in Talks With Venezuela to Restart Work at Guri Dam Complex
Binance News - Argentina’s Impsa SA is in talks with the Venezuelan government to restart manufacturing and repairs on turbines for the Guri dam complex, according to the company’s top executive. According to Bloomberg, the Guri facility is a sprawling hydroelectric complex in Venezuela.
Pyth Brings 24/7 Price Feeds for Stocks, Gold, and Oil to Coinbase and Kraken
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Pyth just flipped the switch on something traders have wanted for a while. The oracle network launched continuous pricing indexes… Read the original on Pyth Brings 24/7 Price Feeds for Stocks, Gold, and Oil to Coinbase and Kraken. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Chile’s Finance Minister Forecasts 3% GDP Growth in 2027 and 2028
Binance News - Chile’s finance minister said the country’s GDP growth is expected to be 3% in 2027 and 2028, and to reach 3.5% in 2030. According to Jin10, the minister provided the projections without additional details.
Kalshi Blocks Over 100 Potential Insider Trades in First Quarter, Tightens User Screening
Binance News - Kalshi said it blocked more than 100 potential insider trades in the first quarter and is moving to require some users to disclose their employers as part of tighter controls. According to NS3.AI, the new policy applies to higher-risk markets and takes effect immediately. Kalshi said some traders may be screened before placing trades. The company also reported opening more than 150 investigations, referring more ...
XRP vs. ETH: One Analyst Sees a Clear Short-Term Favorite
CryptoPotato - A potential 30% drop in the XRP/ETH ratio could shift near-term preference back toward XRP, according to the current framework.
Anchorage backs Treasury’s GENIUS AML rules, seeks secondary-market sanctions clarity
CoinTelegraph - A public comment letter argues that regulated stablecoin issuers need clearer compliance standards to avoid sanctions risks tied to secondary-market activity.
7 Factors That Actually Matter When Choosing a Crypto Swap Platform
Decrypt - With crypto swaps growing in popularity, the best crypto swap platforms are embracing speed, security, and asset availability.
Iranian President Pezeshkian Says Iran Will Resist Pressure and Threats
Binance News - Iranian President Pezeshkian said threats against infrastructure are not a sign of strength but a sign of desperation, and that Iran will firmly resist any pressure or threats. According to Odaily, Pezeshkian made the remarks in a social media post. The comments followed a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump that the United States would resume “fierce” strikes against Iran.
Why Michael Saylor Selling Bitcoin Into A 'Bleeding Market' Is A Big Deal
Benzinga - Strategy Inc.’s (NASDAQ:MSTR) sale of 32 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was immaterial in size but not in signal, according to market-making firm Wintermute. Why The 32 BTC Sale Mattered More Than The Number Suggests Wintermute’s weekly market update laid out the sequence clearly. Bitcoin’s bid had already thinned for weeks, retail was selling crypto to chase equities, and US institutions had quietly turned bearish. The Saylor disclosure simply removed the last reason for bulls to hold on. “32 BTC is immaterial. Saylor selling for the first time in four years, into a market already bleeding flows, is not,” Wintermute wrote. The firm noted Strategy had been an overhang for a month and the sale ...
GEOPOLITICS | Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz Remains Heavily Constrained as US-Iran Tensions Rise
Binance News - Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained heavily constrained in the past day as tensions between the US and Iran intensified. According to Bloomberg, the situation has sharpened concerns about maritime security.
Ripple Partners With Mastercard for AI Payments, but XRP Left on Sidelines Again
U.Today - Mastercard sidelines XRP for its new AI pilot, but RippleX has already launched a workaround to keep the token in the race. Mastercard sidelines XRP for its new AI pilot, but RippleX has already launched a workaround to keep the token in the race.
ASML to Cut Fewer Jobs Than Planned After Union Talks
Binance News - ASML Holding NV will cut fewer jobs than previously planned, after negotiations with Dutch trade unions. According to Bloomberg, the chip-equipment maker said redundancies are not expected to take effect until May 1.
GEOPOLITICS | EU Resists US Calls for Tighter Ebola Travel Curbs on Congo, Uganda
Binance News - The European Union pushed back against US pressure to impose stricter travel restrictions to address an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and some areas of Uganda. In the second sentence, according to Bloomberg, the dispute comes as the nation prepares to co-host the World Cup.
Russia Restores Access to Roblox After Company Met Local Legal Requirements
Binance News - Russia restored access to Roblox Corp.’s gaming platform after concluding the company had complied with local legal requirements. According to Bloomberg, Interfax reported the decision.
GEOPOLITICS | Trump Says He Won’t Reauthorize US Trade Deal With Canada and Mexico
Binance News - US President Donald Trump said he would not reauthorize the US trade deal with Canada and Mexico, setting the stage for months or years of negotiations. According to Bloomberg, talks would cover provisions governing automobiles and other key industries.
AI TRENDS | Google Launches DiffusionGemma
Binance News - Google has launched DiffusionGemma. According to Jin10, the update was reported under Google’s ticker symbol GOOG.O.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says He Has Authority to Resume Strikes on Iran
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would carry out a strong strike against Iran and that he has the authority to resume strikes on the country. According to Odaily, Trump also said he hopes to reach a meaningful agreement with Iran and urged Iran to sign what he described as a good deal.
AI | Apollo’s John Zito Says Many AI Deployments Don’t Justify the Cost
Binance News - Apollo Global Management’s John Zito said too many companies are deploying artificial intelligence tools for relatively mundane tasks that don’t justify the significant costs and computing power. According to Bloomberg, he warned that some AI use cases are not delivering enough value to match the resources required.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Founder Says Company Expects to Go Public Within a Year
Binance News - OpenAI founder Sam Altman said OpenAI expects to go public within the next year. According to Jin10, The Information reported that Altman made the remarks about the company’s listing timeline.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Director Nominee Matsumoto Says CPI Data Are Accurate
Binance News - A nominee to lead the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said she believes the Consumer Price Index data are accurate. According to Jin10, the nominee, Matsumoto, said, “I think the CPI data are accurate.”
AI Trading Tools Grab Market Share as Crypto Runs 24/7 in 2026
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The markets don’t sleep anymore. Crypto trades around the clock, stock markets react to economic data at odd hours, and… Read the original on AI Trading Tools Grab Market Share as Crypto Runs 24/7 in 2026. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI | Anthropic CEO Says He Doesn’t Know Model’s Role in Iran Missile Strike
Binance News - Anthropic PBC CEO Dario Amodei said he doesn’t know what role the company’s artificial intelligence model played in a missile strike that killed an estimated 120 children at an elementary school in Iran. In comments highlighting a broader knowledge gap, according to Bloomberg, AI executives are increasingly selling advanced AI tools to the US military.
AI TRENDS | Morgan Stanley Forecasts AI-Related Bond Issuance Near $570 Billion in 2026
Binance News - Morgan Stanley forecast that global artificial intelligence (AI)-related bond issuance could approach $570 billion in 2026, more than doubling from last year. According to Odaily, the bank expects the pace of bond issuance to accelerate further in the second half of this year as hyperscalers’ capital expenditures are projected to exceed $1 trillion in 2027. By the end of May this year, about $236 billion in AI-related debt financing had been issued globally, roughly four times the amount raised over the same period last year, Morgan Stanley said. ...
GEOPOLITICS | Lula Widens Lead Over Flavio Bolsonaro in Genial/Quaest Poll
Binance News - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva widened his advantage over Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro after his rival was implicated in a corruption scandal, according to a Genial/Quaest poll. The survey comes as the US increased pressure on Brazil ahead of the October election, according to Bloomberg,
Fidelity Makes Biggest Ethereum Purchase in Two Months
U.Today - Fidelity acquires $28.6 million worth of Ethereum as selling pressure eases and institutions begin to show renewed interests in the spot Ethereum ETF market. Fidelity acquires $28.6 million worth of Ethereum as selling pressure eases and institutions begin to show renewed interests in the spot Ethereum ETF market.
JPMorgan Asset Management’s Kelly Sees Fed Holding Rates Steady Next Week
Binance News - JPMorgan Asset Management Chief Global Strategist David Kelly predicted the Federal Reserve will stand pat on interest rates next week. In his view, according to Bloomberg, the latest inflation data are not worrisome enough to prompt policymakers to take other action.
AI | Amazon Inks Another Multibillion-Dollar Financing After Record Canadian Bond Sale
Binance News - Amazon.com Inc. lined up another multibillion-dollar financing soon after selling the biggest Canadian corporate bond deal on record. In the second sentence, according to Bloomberg, the funding comes as the company’s spending on artificial intelligence surges.
STOCKS | Amazon Shares Trade Near $244 as Analysts Watch AWS Growth and $200 Billion Capex Plan
Binance News - Amazon’s potential move toward $400 per share is tied to growth in its Amazon Web Services business and a capital expenditure plan of roughly $200 billion. According to NS3.AI, the stock is trading around $244. The report also cited Wall Street’s consensus price target of $312.79 for Amazon shares.
Prediction Markets Hit $36.6 Billion in Q1 2026 Volume, TRM Labs Says
Binance News - Prediction markets reached $36.6 billion in trading volume in Q1 2026, exceeding onchain gambling volume of $14 billion, TRM Labs said. According to NS3.AI, TRM Labs reported that onchain gambling remained near its $15 billion record set in the fourth quarter of 2025. TRM Labs added that both prediction markets and onchain gambling maintained elevated volumes during the 2025-2026 market correction.
Goldman Sachs Analyst James Yaro Raises Robinhood Price Target to $108, Maintains Buy Rating
Binance News - Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro raised his price target for Robinhood (HOOD) to $108 from $105 while maintaining a buy rating. According to Odaily, Yaro issued the updated view in a research report on the company.
Brett Matsumoto Pledges to Protect BLS Independence at Lawmaker Hearing
Binance News - Brett Matsumoto, US President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, told lawmakers he is committed to maintaining the integrity and independence of the agency. According to Bloomberg, Matsumoto made the comments in testimony to lawmakers.
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot Gold Falls 3.06% Intraday to $4,130 an Ounce
Binance News - Spot gold fell to $4,130 per ounce, down 3.06% on the day. According to Jin10, the price moved lower and touched $4,130 per ounce during intraday trading.
Pacific Investment Management Warns Credit Loss Cycle Is Starting
Binance News - Pacific Investment Management Co. warned that the “credit loss cycle is upon us,” saying heavy spending on artificial intelligence could widen economic outcomes and pressure lower-quality borrowers, according to Bloomberg.
LeverageShares to Launch 3x Leveraged SpaceX ETF on Friday, Balchunas Says
Binance News - Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said on X that LeverageShares will launch a 3x leveraged SpaceX ETF this Friday. According to Odaily, the U.S. dollar share class will trade under the ticker ELON, while the British pound share class will trade under the ticker MUSK. LeverageShares will also launch a 3x leveraged SK Hynix ETF and a 3x leveraged DRAM ETF at the same time, Balchunas said. He added that these products are aimed at investors with higher risk tolerance and are designed for short-term amplified returns, while carrying high ...
Tenev says Robinhood won underwriter approval as crypto markets front-run mega IPOs
CoinTelegraph - Robinhood’s new IPO underwriter role comes as SpaceX prepares a record-breaking public offering, with retail brokers and crypto-native derivatives platforms racing to shape price discovery and access.
Bitcoin Short Liquidated Again as James Wynn’s 40x Position Is Wiped Out
Binance News - James Wynn’s 40x leveraged short position in Bitcoin was fully liquidated again, leaving his account with $9,268 remaining. According to NS3.AI, Onchain Lens reported the liquidation and the remaining balance in Wynn’s account.
Morgan Stanley’s Wilson Sees Near-Term Earnings Revision Rollover, Led by Semiconductors
Binance News - Mike Wilson, Morgan Stanley’s chief US equity strategist and CIO, said recent market volatility reflects an ongoing rotation among cyclical and commodity sectors. According to Bloomberg, he said earnings revision breadth has reached “unsustainably high” levels, particularly in the semiconductor sector, signaling a near-term rollover.
Robinhood Director Meyer Malka Buys 250,000 HOOD Shares, Futurum Equities’ Boloor Says
Binance News - Robinhood (HOOD) disclosed an insider purchase of about $20 million, with director Meyer Malka buying 250,000 shares at about $81 each, Futurum Equities chief market strategist Shay Boloor said in a post on X. According to Odaily, the purchase brought Malka’s total holdings to 8 million shares. Boloor added that over the past week, Malka has bought more than $50 million worth of HOOD stock in total. At the time of reporting, HOOD was quoted at $89.36, up 6.67% on the day.
Market News: Bitcoin and Gold Are Falling Together — The Rate-Hike Trade Is Hitting Every Hedge at Once
Binance News - Bitcoin and gold are doing something they rarely do — declining in lockstep. Bitcoin was trading at $61,233 on Wednesday, down 3% over 24 hours and nearly 7% on the week, while gold fell 2% to below $4,200 an ounce. Both assets share the same fundamental vulnerability in the current environment: they pay no yield, and a market pricing in higher interest rates punishes everything that doesn't. Now updated with the CPI result May CPI landed at 4.2% year-over-year — exactly in line with consensus — with monthly headline at 0.5%, also matching forecasts. The critical number was core CPI, which came in at 0.2% monthly against a 0.3% forecast — a genuine beat that suggests inflation remains concentrated in energy rather than ...