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Bitcoin hits $63K as ETFs face losses; Franklin Templeton bets on Bitcoin dividends; Russia legalizes BTC.
Goldman Sachs Cuts Gold Target to $4,900 as Rate Cut Bets Cool
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Goldman Sachs just slashed its year-end gold price target by $500. The new number: $4,900. That’s a big move for… Read the original on Goldman Sachs Cuts Gold Target to $4,900 as Rate Cut Bets Cool. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Sam Altman's growing legend gains new chapter as Amazon shelves biopic over OpenAI ties
Cryptopolitan - Sam Altman has faced boardroom coups, billion-dollar lawsuits, and personal allegations, and now, he can add Hollywood drama to the list after Amazon pulled its nearly finished biopic about him. Observers are viewing Amazon’s action as its way of avoiding the risk of offending a $50 billion business partner. Amazon MGM Studios confirmed on Thursday...
Farage Jet Row Puts £25 Million Harborne-Reform UK Money Link Under Pressure
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Nigel Farage is in trouble. The Reform UK leader faces a formal inquiry into whether he deliberately undervalued a private… Read the original on Farage Jet Row Puts £25 Million Harborne-Reform UK Money Link Under Pressure. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ex-Ethereum Foundation Lead Warns Core Devs Could Run Short of Funding in 3-9 Months
Bitcoin.com - The Ethereum network could face a slow-burning funding crisis within three to nine months, warned Trent Van Epps, adding that spending cuts and a wound-down incentive program could squeeze the roughly $30 million-a-year effort that keeps Ethereum’s base layer running. A Warning From Inside Trent Van Epps, who for years helped coordinate funding for Ethereum’s […]
Rep. Bryan Steil introduce bill seeking to block congress from prediction market wagers
Cryptopolitan - The bill also seeks to prevent members of the congress on betting on any political outcome they learn about as a result of their job.
Charles Schwab to enter prediction markets with S&P 500 wagers: WSJ
CoinTelegraph - The offering from the financial services company will reportedly only include yes-or-no bets on whether the S&P 500 closes above or below a target price.
Ethereum’s $20M Funding Gap Threatens Core Development as Foundation Reshapes
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A former Ethereum contributor is sounding the alarm. The warning: a $20 million shortfall in core development funding that could… Read the original on Ethereum’s $20M Funding Gap Threatens Core Development as Foundation Reshapes. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Nansen CEO: CZ missed chance to own SBF's $100 billion venture portfolio
Cryptopolitan - Nansen’s CEO, Alex Svanevik, has pointed out that Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) would have become one of the most valuable venture portfolios in tech history by now if his company had completed the acquisition of FTX in November 2022. A Forbes analysis released back in May showed that Sam Bankman-Fried’s personal and FTX-linked investments,...
Franklin Templeton new ETFs would convert US companies stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure
CryptoSlate - Franklin Templeton, the $1.78 trillion asset management firm, is attempting to push cryptocurrency deeper into conventional investment portfolios with a new proposal that would automatically redirect stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure. On June 18, the asset manager filed paperwork with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch two exchange-traded funds that would hold […] The post Franklin Templeton new ETFs would convert US companies stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Charles Schwab Planning to Roll Out S&P 500 Prediction Markets With Cboe: WSJ
Decrypt - Global financial institution Charles Schwab is the latest firm hoping to steal a piece of the growing prediction market pie.
Polymarket analyst dismantles Bloomberg insider trading claims, calls flagged wallet a regular bettor
Cryptopolitan - Pseudonymous analyst Car has written a rebuttal to the Bloomberg report on alleged insider trading that flagged specific wallets and labeled tens of millions in trading volume as suspicious. Car’s thread highlighted what he says are several problems with Bloomberg’s methodology. The analyst stated that the publication overstated winnings and misread on-chain data to build...
Alibaba goes all in on AI, with Joe Tsai calling it a US$50 trillion market
Cryptopolitan - Alibaba Group presented its strongest commitment to artificial intelligence this week. Chairman Joe Tsai said AI could eventually create a US$50 trillion market and that the company plans to invest in every area of the AI industry rather than focusing on just one. Tsai clarified that Alibaba is pursuing a comprehensive AI strategy that encompasses...
Kalshi Eyes IPO at $2 Billion Revenue Mark While Sports Contracts Draw Legal Fire
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Kalshi wants to go public. The prediction market platform has crossed $2 billion in annualized revenue and is now in… Read the original on Kalshi Eyes IPO at $2 Billion Revenue Mark While Sports Contracts Draw Legal Fire. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Microsoft Warns of New Malware Stealing Crypto via USB
cryptoDNES - Microsoft identifies a sophisticated crypto clipper spreading through USB devices to steal Bitcoin and Ethereum by hijacking system clipboards. The post Microsoft Warns of New Malware Stealing Crypto via USB appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
GPT-5.6 Rumors Heat Up as Users Swear ChatGPT Suddenly Got Smarter
Decrypt - Many AI users are convinced that OpenAI is quietly running GPT-5.6 inside ChatGPT. OpenAI isn't confirming anything.
The Morgan Stanley 0.14% Fee Sets New Floor in Crypto ETF Fee War
99Bitcoins - Morgan Stanley filed spot Ethereum and Solana ETFs at 0.14% with 95% staking passthrough, undercutting BlackRock and Franklin Templeton in the crypto ETF fee war. The post The Morgan Stanley 0.14% Fee Sets New Floor in Crypto ETF Fee War appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Bitcoin OP_RETURN Surge Pushes Network Activity Toward All-Time Highs
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin’s network activity is pushing toward record territory. Not because of a price rally — the market’s been pretty quiet… Read the original on Bitcoin OP_RETURN Surge Pushes Network Activity Toward All-Time Highs. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI Won’t Make You a Good Trader, But Here’s How the Pros Use It Anyway
BeInCrypto - Four analysts explain how AI in crypto trading speeds up research but still rewards skilled, data-driven investors. The post AI Won’t Make You a Good Trader, But Here’s How the Pros Use It Anyway appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Cryptoquant Warns Boredom Could Sink Saylor’s STRC as Strategy Insists ‘Bitcoin Keeps Working’
Bitcoin.com - Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju has warned that BTC’s biggest threat is not a crash but “boredom,” arguing a years-long sideways grind would expose the danger in Michael Saylor’s STRC preferred-stock machine. The Boredom Thesis Ki Young Ju, chief executive of analytics firm Cryptoquant, has reframed the bear case in a way that cuts against […]
Bitcoin Eyes $50K Macro Bottom as Q3 Liquidity Grab Looms
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin could be heading toward a macro low near $50,000 sometime in Q3. That’s the read from traders watching a… Read the original on Bitcoin Eyes $50K Macro Bottom as Q3 Liquidity Grab Looms. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
'It Was Magic': Evernorth CEO Lifts Curtain on Early Days of Ripple and XRP
U.Today - Evernorth CEO Ashish Birla links XRP's 2013 "coffee shop magic" to the asset's core financial mission ahead of the firm's Nasdaq debut. Evernorth CEO Ashish Birla links XRP's 2013 "coffee shop magic" to the asset's core financial mission ahead of the firm's Nasdaq debut.
Binance Gets Philippine SEC Sandbox Clearance Without a VASP License
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Binance is back in the Philippines. The exchange got cleared to serve Filipino traders through a regulatory sandbox run by… Read the original on Binance Gets Philippine SEC Sandbox Clearance Without a VASP License. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin News: Russia Legalizes BTC for Foreign Trade
99Bitcoins - Russia's crypto law takes effect July 1, 2026, opening a permissioned Bitcoin and stablecoin corridor for foreign trade after $11bn in pilot settlements. The post Bitcoin News: Russia Legalizes BTC for Foreign Trade appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Franklin Templeton Files for Innovative Bitcoin Dividend ETFs
cryptoDNES - Franklin Templeton seeks SEC approval for two new ETFs that use stock dividends to automatically buy Bitcoin, bridging Wall Street and crypto markets. The post Franklin Templeton Files for Innovative Bitcoin Dividend ETFs appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Franklin Templeton Bets on Bitcoin with Two New Dividend-Reinvesting ETFs
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Franklin Templeton aims to revolutionize how dividends are utilized. The asset management firm has filed an application with the SEC… Read the original on Franklin Templeton Bets on Bitcoin with Two New Dividend-Reinvesting ETFs. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Andrew Tate loses nearly $86,000 longing and shorting Bitcoin
CoinTelegraph - Andrew Tate’s Hyperliquid wallet shows over $803,800 in all-time perps losses after repeated crypto WLFI liquidations.
Health App Users Receiving $59,500,000 Payout in Settlement Over Alleged Collecting and Disclosing of Intimate Data
DailyHODL - Three firms have agreed to settle a class action lawsuit filed over accusations that sensitive user data was shared with third-party companies without consent. According to the newly updated settlement administrator portal, the period and ovulation tracker app Flo Health allegedly shared users’ menstruation and/or pregnancy data with third-party firms after incorporating software development kits […] The post Health App Users Receiving $59,500,000 Payout in Settlement Over Alleged Collecting and Disclosing of Intimate Data appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Bitcoin taps $63K on Juneteenth as July Fed rate-hike odds near 40%
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin price action avoided volatility but failed to bounce from local lows after a hawkish Fed meeting and posturing over Strait of Hormuz control from Iran.
Bitcoin ETFs Lose $91 Million as Morgan Stanley’s MSBT Adds Fresh Capital
Bitcoin.com - Crypto ETF flows remained subdued on Thursday, June 18, as bitcoin and ether funds posted another day of outflows ahead of the Juneteenth market closure. Solana and XRP ETFs attracted modest inflows, while HYPE products saw no trading activity. Bitwise Leads Solana and XRP Inflows as Bitcoin ETFs Extend Losses The market limped into the […]
Ethereum Sellers Grip Coinbase Premium Index While Bitcoin Eyes $60K Floor
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Sellers are running the show on Ethereum right now. The Coinbase Premium Index — the metric traders watch to gauge… Read the original on Ethereum Sellers Grip Coinbase Premium Index While Bitcoin Eyes $60K Floor. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Hormuz Reopens Toll-Free: What the 60-Day Window Means for Crypto
Cryptopolitan - The uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz has been one of the most contentious issues that crypto and risk assets more broadly have had to deal with since the US-Iran war began on February 28. Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority issued a notice that comes into effect from today on reopening the Strait of Hormuz...
Binance’s MiCA fight raises questions over ECB influence
CoinTelegraph - Lawyers say MiCA rules do not bar the European Central Bank from communicating with national regulators during the application process, though crypto licensing decisions remain with member states.
WhiteBIT EU Secures MiCA License in Austria, Expanding Regulated Crypto Services Across Europe
Bitcoin.com - WB-Shield Innovations GmbH, operating as WhiteBIT EU, announced today that it has obtained authorization under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) in Austria. The authorization was granted by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA). The Austrian authorization marks a key step in WhiteBIT’s European growth strategy and underscores WhiteBIT EU’s commitment to operating within a […]
Ethereum Foundation Loses Second Director in 4 Months as $30M Funding Hole Looms
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Hsiao-Wei Wang is out. The Ethereum Foundation’s co-executive director and board member resigned on June 18, the second co-director to… Read the original on Ethereum Foundation Loses Second Director in 4 Months as $30M Funding Hole Looms. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin's Biggest Threat Is Not a Crash, It's Boredom, CryptoQuant CEO Warns
U.Today - Ki Young Ju warns that a prolonged sideways grind is paralyzing fresh capital inflows as Bitcoin loses its original narratives. Ki Young Ju warns that a prolonged sideways grind is paralyzing fresh capital inflows as Bitcoin loses its original narratives.
Trump Handed Intel Stock a 10% Pop, but Markets Are Hedging
BeInCrypto - Intel stock jumped about 10% after President Trump said Apple will make chips with the company. The surge pushed Intel (INTC) past a ceiling it had failed to clear twice. The breakout looks promising on the chart. But money flow, crypto traders, and the options market each tell a more cautious story underneath. Why Intel The post Trump Handed Intel Stock a 10% Pop, but Markets Are Hedging appeared first on BeInCrypto.
MiCA Licensing Chaos: Why German Firms Sprint Ahead While the EU Lags Behind
BeInCrypto - MiCA backlog leaves fewer than 60 EU firms licensed before July 1, while Germany's BaFin issues 36% of approvals. The post MiCA Licensing Chaos: Why German Firms Sprint Ahead While the EU Lags Behind appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Binance can serve Philippine traders under SEC framework, BlockShoals says
CoinTelegraph - The exchange's Philippine return relies on an SEC sandbox arrangement that BlockShoals says permits trading access without a local VASP license.
3 Space Stocks to Watch if You Missed the SpaceX IPO
BeInCrypto - The SpaceX IPO was the biggest in market history, and it ran hot from day one. But the float (available shares) was tiny, so most investors never got an allotment. With the IPO out of reach, money is rotating into other space stocks to watch. That rotation is selective, lifting only a few names. So The post 3 Space Stocks to Watch if You Missed the SpaceX IPO appeared first on BeInCrypto.
XRP’s 2-Month RSI Hits Make-or-Break 50 Level: Here’s What’s Next for Ripple’s Price
CryptoPotato - The analyst believes that several technical hurdles must be cleared before larger price targets become relevant.
Z.ai’s GLM-5.2 narrows gap with OpenAI and Anthropic
Cryptopolitan - GLM-5.2 launched by Z.ai, described by the firm as an open-weight large language model (LLM). It reportedly leads other open-source LLMs in Artificial Analysis, ranking in the top three of all LLMs in the world. It means that GLM-5.2 is very close to the cutting-edge LLMs created by Anthropic and OpenAI. This release can affect...
Algorand Will Unveil Full Quantum Resistance Plan By End of Year
99Bitcoins - Algorand's three-phase post-quantum cryptography roadmap targets Falcon-1024 accounts, PQ multi-sig, and a quantum-safe VRF before regulators' 2030 deadlines. The post Algorand Will Unveil Full Quantum Resistance Plan By End of Year appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Bitcoin tipped for Q3 'macro bottom' near $50K as major liquidity grab looms
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin market participants may be left in "complete disbelief" as the market reverses from a liquidity grab without another major leg lower, a trader predicted.
Microsoft flags Windows crypto clipper stealing seed phrases, keys, and wallets through Tor and USB drives
Cryptopolitan - Microsoft Threat Intelligence has tracked a Windows cryptocurrency clipper, dubbed CryptoBandits, that's been active since February 2026.
XRP Ledger Payments Spike to 500 Million Threshold, but Yet to Break It
U.Today - XRP is not yet ready for the full market reversal, despite the clear recovery tendency we are witnessing. XRP is not yet ready for the full market reversal, despite the clear recovery tendency we are witnessing.
Franklin Templeton Files for ETFs That Funnel Stock Dividends Into Bitcoin
Decrypt - The asset manager's two proposed "Bitcoin DRIP" funds would hold U.S. stocks and reinvest dividends into Bitcoin, a novel ETF structure.
Bitcoin activity nears record highs on microtransaction surge
CoinTelegraph - Near-record OP_RETURN usage is driving a surge in low-value Bitcoin transactions, pushing Bitcoin network activity close to all-time highs despite muted price action.
30 Million XRP Whale Exodus: Why Millionaire Wallets Are Selling Ripple's 'North Star'
U.Today - XRP whales dump 30 million tokens, sparking a bearish ripple effect on the price. XRP whales dump 30 million tokens, sparking a bearish ripple effect on the price.
Real Finance puts $20,000 up for grabs in new $ASSET rewards campaign
CoinJournal - Real Finance launches REAL Competition for the $ASSET ecosystem. Users can earn points by trading, staking and holding $ASSET. A $3400 raffle pool gives more community members a chance to win. Real Finance has launched the REAL Competition, a community rewards campaign aimed at increasing participation across the $ASSET ecosystem. The Sofia-based company said the […] The post Real Finance puts $20,000 up for grabs in new $ASSET rewards campaign appeared first on CoinJournal.
New Crypto-Stealing Malware in the Wild, Microsoft Warns: Details
U.Today - Microsoft has warned of a sophisticated crypto-stealing malware campaign, dubbed CryptoBandits, that spreads via infected USB drives and hijacks wallet addresses, seed phrases, and private keys. Microsoft has warned of a sophisticated crypto-stealing malware campaign, dubbed CryptoBandits, that spreads via infected USB drives and hijacks wallet addresses, seed phrases, and private keys.
Goldman Sachs cuts year-end gold target by $500, doubting rate cuts
CoinTelegraph - Goldman Sachs revised its year-end forecast for gold to $4,900, indicating an increase from current levels, but less than previously expected.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Test Key Levels Into Weekend
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Traders enter the weekend with Bitcoin and Ethereum both pulling back from recent ranges, leaving several technical markers worth monitoring… Read the original on Bitcoin and Ethereum Test Key Levels Into Weekend. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
South Korea Plans to Expand Crypto Exchange Shareholder Reviews Under Digital Asset Basic Act
Binance News - South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is pursuing a plan to move crypto exchange shareholder review rules into a new Digital Asset Basic Act. According to NS3.AI, an amendment set to take effect on Aug. 20 will broaden the scope of required reviews. The change will expand reviews beyond crypto exchange CEOs and executives to include the largest shareholders and other parties deemed to have significant influence over management.
SpaceX Sheds $620 Billion in Two Days as SPCX Slides After Anysphere Deal
Binance News - SpaceX (SPCX) has lost about $620 billion in market value in two days, with shares down 18% from their post-IPO peak and nearing the average buyer’s cost basis. According to BeInCrypto, the stock closed Thursday at $184.98, down 3.6%, while its five-day volume-weighted average price was $181.71 after Tuesday’s intraday high above $225. SpaceX’s valuation fell from nearly $3 trillion to $2.37 trillion after its June 16 plan to buy Anysphere, maker of AI coding tool Cursor, for $60 billion in an all-stock deal, implying about 3.4% dilution.
Indian Stocks Still Not Cheap Relative to Global Peers, BofA’s Sahu Says
Binance News - India is still not seen as cheap relative to global peers even as valuations have eased and foreign inflows have weakened, according to Bank of America’s India CEO Vikram Sahu, according to Bloomberg. Sahu made the comments in an interview on “Insight with Haslinda Amin” with Haslinda Amin and Menaka Doshi.
GEOPOLITICS | US-Iran Interim Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz, Easing Market Stress
Binance News - Global oil markets are focused on activity in the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Iran signed an interim deal to end their war and reopen the waterway. According to Bloomberg, equities have largely shrugged off the turmoil, while central banks and traders are watching for signs of further energy-supply disruption and potential inflation impacts.
STOCKS | Goldman, Barclays Strategists Raise Targets for European Stocks
Binance News - Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Barclays Plc strategists raised their year-end targets for European stocks after the US-Iran peace deal improved the outlook for the second half, according to Bloomberg, citing a survey.
Oil Edges Higher as Traders Weigh Hormuz Outlook and Regional Tensions
Binance News - Oil ticked higher, paring a substantial weekly loss, as investors assessed the outlook for revived crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz alongside lingering tensions across the region. In addition, according to Bloomberg, traders continued to monitor broader regional risks.
Malaysia Tightens Civil Servant Asset Rules After Azam Baki Stock-Holdings Scandal
Binance News - Malaysia overhauled rules governing civil servants’ shareholdings and asset declarations after a report on the stock holdings of former anti-graft chief Azam Baki sparked public debate. In a move months after the report, according to Bloomberg, the government reworked requirements covering officials’ disclosures and holdings.
Japan’s SMBC Sounds Out Investors on SRTs for Project Finance, Latin America Loans
Binance News - Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. is sounding out investors about at least two significant risk transfers tied to project finance and Latin America loans. In an increasingly popular transaction, according to Bloomberg, significant risk transfers can help lenders free up capital for more profitable growth.
UK Retail Sales Rebound in May, Adding to Signs of Economic Resilience
Binance News - UK retail sales rebounded unexpectedly strongly in May, while prior months’ figures were revised higher. According to Bloomberg, the stronger sales and upward revisions were seen as a positive sign for the broader UK economy.
STOCKS | European Stocks Mixed at the Open on June 19
Binance News - European stock markets opened mixed on Friday, June 19. According to Jin10, Germany’s DAX 30 opened up 22.00 points, or 0.09%, at 25,050.06. The UK’s FTSE 100 opened down 14.98 points, or 0.14%, at 10,384.72, while France’s CAC 40 opened up 2.43 points, or 0.03%, at 8,470.41. The Euro Stoxx 50 opened down 6.12 points, or 0.10%, at 6,317.15. Spain’s IBEX 35 opened down 25.03 points, or 0.13%, at 19,379.07. Italy’s FTSE MIB opened up 120.28 points, or 0.23%, at 52,808.50.
AI TRENDS | Citrini Analyst Jukan Says Google Is Building AI Chips to Compete With Nvidia
Binance News - Citrini analyst Jukan said in a post on X that Google is drawing on Nvidia’s model to build an AI chip business that would compete with Nvidia. According to Odaily, Jukan described Google’s efforts as an attempt to develop an AI chip operation modeled after Nvidia.
Israeli Interior Minister Ben-Gvir Responds to Vance’s Remarks on U.S.-Iran Agreement
Binance News - Israeli Interior Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said that those who support Israel will benefit, while those who abandon it will face losses, adding that Israel should not be threatened. According to Odaily, Ben-Gvir made the comments in response to remarks by U.S. Vice President Vance, as reported by the Iranian Students News Agency and other Middle Eastern media. Vance had previously publicly criticized Israel for what he described as an “overreaction” to a U.S.-Iran agreement. He also named several specific ...
Calais becomes first fund to use UBS uMINT as Bybit trading collateral
CoinPaprika - Calais Digital Assets became the first institutional fund to use UBS uMINT as off-exchange settlement collateral for live trading on Bybit. The tokenized money market fund stays in ByCustody custody while earning yield as Calais trades.
WIRED: Leaked Data Details Dialog Club’s Member Ranking, Fees, and Bias Claims
Binance News - A WIRED analysis of newly leaked data alleges that Dialog, a secretive society co-founded by Peter Thiel, used an internal ranking-and-removal system tied to member status, fees, and perceived influence. According to ChainCatcher, the leak covered 192 internal profiles—130 full members plus some candidates—despite the club reportedly having thousands of members. The profiles describe a counterintuitive tier structure in which “C” is the top VIP level, “B” is the majority standard tier, and “A” is the lowest, ...
ECB’s Wunsch Says He Would Call for a Second Rate Hike in July if Data Deteriorates
Binance News - European Central Bank Governing Council member Pierre Wunsch said he would call for a second interest-rate increase in July if economic data does not move in the “right direction.” According to ChainCatcher, Wunsch made the remarks in comments reported by Jinshi.
Polymarket Bettor GRIMDRIP Profits $7.60 Million From Czech Republic vs. South Africa Draw Prediction
Binance News - A new Polymarket account, GRIMDRIP (0x3f87d51f27ba6e19ec52aaeebb68559a839c742c), spent $6 million on positions predicting a draw between the Czech Republic and South Africa and that South Africa would not win the match, later earning a $7.60 million profit. According to Odaily, the prediction event was tied to the “2026 World Cup Group Stage Group A Round 2: Czech Republic vs. South Africa.” The match ended 1-1, resulting in the account’s profit. ...
Franklin Templeton files ETFs that turn stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure
CoinTelegraph - The proposed funds would allocate stock dividends to Bitcoin-linked investments, using a dividend reinvestment strategy to build crypto exposure over time.
Algorand plans ‘broad quantum resilience’ by 2027
CoinTelegraph - Algorand is planning new accounts and consensus mechanisms designed to be resistant to the cryptography-breaking threat of quantum computers.
Microsoft warns users of 'Crypto Clipper' malware spread via USB drives
CoinTelegraph - The malware blends data theft with remote code execution, “turning a financially motivated stealer into a lightweight backdoor,” Microsoft said.
US crypto ETFs are pulling Bitcoiners into TradFi: BlackRock's Jay Jacobs
CoinTelegraph - The merger of crypto, decentralized finance and traditional finance is being referred to as the “Great Convergence” at BlackRock.
Grok AI Sees Bitcoin Hitting $250,000 But a $45,000 Detour Stays on the Table
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Grok AI, the predictive model tied to Elon Musk, put out a bullish Bitcoin forecast that’s getting a… Read the original on Grok AI Sees Bitcoin Hitting $250,000 But a $45,000 Detour Stays on the Table. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Goldman Says UK Pound Is Now Most Overvalued G10 Currency
Binance News - Goldman Sachs Group Inc. said the pound is set to face growing pressure after rebounding from the post-Brexit selloff and becoming the most overvalued currency among its major peers. According to Bloomberg, the bank said sterling is now the most overvalued currency in the G10.
BOJ Minutes: Policymakers Saw Further Rate Hikes as Appropriate
Binance News - Minutes from the Bank of Japan’s April policy meeting showed board members agreed it was appropriate to continue raising interest rates based on current economic, inflation and financial conditions, according to 36Kr.
NZ Meat Shipments to US Jump, Pushing Exports to Monthly Record
Binance News - New Zealand exports surged to a second straight monthly record in May, driven by meat shipments to the US and milk consignments. According to Bloomberg, farmers have continued to benefit from strong demand and high commodity prices.
STOCKS | Fujikura Shares Set to Hit Daily Limit After Profit Outlook Hike
Binance News - Fujikura Ltd. shares were set to surge to their daily limit after the Japanese fiber-optic cablemaker unexpectedly raised its profit guidance above market estimates. In a move that helped calm market jitters, according to Bloomberg, the company lifted its outlook above what analysts had been expecting.
Valar Atomics Hits Second Reactor Milestone in US Nuclear Pilot Program
Binance News - Valar Atomics Inc., a Southern California-based startup, reached a key milestone in its effort to develop small reactors under a US program aimed at accelerating the deployment of nuclear power. According to Bloomberg, the achievement marks the program’s second reactor breakthrough.
STOCKS | Nikkei 225 Rises 0.52% at Open, While KOSPI Gains 2.55%
Binance News - Japan’s Nikkei 225 opened 0.52% higher at 71,426.04 points on June 19, while South Korea’s KOSPI opened up 2.55% at 9,295.28 points. According to NS3.AI, Samsung Electronics shares rose 3% in early trading.
Japan Says It Is Ready to Act Against Speculation in the Foreign Exchange Market
Binance News - Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the government is prepared to take decisive action against speculative activity in the foreign exchange market. According to Odaily, Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said the central bank will continue raising interest rates further.
WORLD CUP | Jonathan David hat-trick leads Canada to 6-0 win over Qatar in Vancouver
Binance News - Jonathan David scored a hat trick as Canada beat Qatar 6-0 on Thursday in Vancouver, giving Canada its first Men’s World Cup victory. David’s goals included his first-ever World Cup goal, a volley, followed by a close-range finish and a third after a turn to beat his defender; he became the second CONCACAF player to score a World Cup hat trick after American Bert Patenaude in 1930, and Canada became the first team from outside Europe and South America to score five or more goals in a World Cup match, according to Yahoo Sports.
The Information: Kalshi Holds Early IPO Talks as Annualized Revenue Tops $2 Billion
Binance News - Prediction market platform Kalshi has surpassed $2 billion in annualized revenue and has begun early, informal discussions with multiple investment banks about a potential initial public offering (IPO). According to ChainCatcher, the information was reported by The Information, which said the contacts are preliminary and non-binding.
STOCKS | Asian Stocks Hit Record as Oil Heads for Weekly Loss
Binance News - Asian stocks climbed to a record high as optimism that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will restore oil flows and curb inflation pressures buoyed risk appetite. In markets, according to Bloomberg, oil headed for a weekly loss.
Bitcoin Whale Faces $16.8 Million Loss on 5x Leveraged 1,268 BTC Long Position
Binance News - Garrett Jin is facing a $16.8 million loss on a 5x leveraged long position involving 1,268 BTC. According to NS3.AI, Onchain Lens reported the position is valued at $79.73 million.
South Korea Given 24% Chance to Beat Mexico as Polymarket Betting Volume Hits $12.86 Million
Binance News - Polymarket is pricing South Korea at a 24% chance of defeating Mexico in the teams’ second World Cup Group A match. According to NS3.AI, total betting volume tied to the match has reached $12.86 million. The figures reflect market-implied odds and participation levels on the prediction platform for the upcoming group-stage fixture.
State AGs Say CFTC Not Ready for Prediction Market Social Costs
Binance News - Attorneys general for California and Minnesota said the Commodity Futures Trading Commission isn’t equipped to handle gambling-related issues such as addiction as it seeks to assert authority over prediction markets. According to Bloomberg, the officials said the CFTC lacks the tools to address the social costs associated with gambling.
Many BOJ Members Question Likelihood of Baseline Outlook, Minutes Show
Binance News - Many Bank of Japan members said it was unlikely that the BOJ’s baseline projections would be realized, according to meeting minutes. According to Jin10, the minutes said members also found it difficult to assess the balance between downside risks to economic growth and upside risks to inflation.
WORLD CUP | Canada’s Ismaël Koné stretchered off vs Qatar after leg injury; Madibo sent off
Binance News - Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné was stretchered off during Canada’s World Cup match against Qatar after a potentially serious left-leg injury from a tackle by Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo, according to Yahoo Sports. Madibo’s yellow card was upgraded to a red after review, and Koné left with his left leg in an air cast and was replaced by Nathan Saliba. Qatar also had Homam Ahmed sent off in the 33rd minute, leaving Qatar to finish with nine players.
Japan’s May Nationwide CPI Rises 1.5% Year Over Year
Binance News - Japan’s nationwide consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.5% year over year in May. According to Jin10, the reading matched the market expectation of 1.50% and was up from the previous 1.40%.
Japan’s May Core CPI Data Due Shortly
Binance News - Japan’s May core consumer price index (CPI) year-on-year figure is scheduled to be released in 10 minutes. According to Jin10, the data will provide the latest update on Japan’s core inflation trend.
Netflix Under Contract to Buy Radford Studio Center Lot Seized by Goldman
Binance News - Netflix Inc. is under contract to buy Radford Studio Center, a historic Los Angeles movie studio space, for a fraction of its 2021 $1.85 billion sale price, according to Bloomberg, after lenders including Goldman Sachs Group Inc. repossessed the property.
WORLD CUP | Pochettino offers little clarity on Pulisic ahead of USA-Australia
Binance News - US men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino said Christian Pulisic trained individually all week and that a late medical meeting would determine whether he is available for the United States’ second group-stage match against Australia on Friday afternoon, according to Yahoo Sports. Pulisic injured his calf in training last week and was pulled at halftime of the US’ 4-1 win over Paraguay after aggravating it, and he has since followed a “modified training program,” including separate sessions in Irvine, California, and again Thursday in Seattle.
U.K. June GfK Consumer Confidence Index Holds at -23
Binance News - The U.K. GfK consumer confidence index came in at -23 in June. According to Jin10, the reading was above the expected -24 and unchanged from the previous -23.
Wall Street Rebounds as S&P 500 Gains 1.1% After Fed Outlook Signals Possible Hikes
Binance News - Wall Street stocks rebounded on Thursday after the prior session’s pullback triggered by a Federal Reserve policy outlook that signalled possible rate hikes ahead. according to RTHK, the dollar continued to strengthen on the Fed outlook, while oil prices were mixed as markets weighed when the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will boost crude supply. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% to 7,500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.1% to 51,564, and the Nasdaq gained 1.9% to 26,517. Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare said Wednesday’s losses created an ...
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Rise 7.422 Tons, Biggest Daily Increase Since April 17
Binance News - SPDR Gold Trust, the world’s largest gold ETF, increased its holdings by 7.422 tons from the previous day, marking its biggest daily rise since April 17. According to Jin10, the fund’s total holdings stood at 1,020.491 tons after the increase.
AI | Standard Nuclear Files for US IPO in Reactor Fuel Push
Binance News - Standard Nuclear Inc., a maker of fuel for nuclear reactors, filed for a US initial public offering as power needs to fund the artificial intelligence boom continue to grow, according to Bloomberg,
STOCKS | Asian Stocks Seen Rising as US-Iran Peace Deal Lifts Sentiment
Binance News - Asian stocks were poised to rise Friday after a peace deal between the US and Iran boosted optimism that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will ease inflation pressures by restoring oil flows, according to Bloomberg.
Oil Heads for Deep Weekly Loss as Strait of Hormuz Traffic Picks Up
Binance News - Oil headed for a substantial weekly drop as the US-Iran interim peace deal saw shipping through the Strait of Hormuz start to return to normal. According to Bloomberg, the pickup in traffic eased what it called the global crude market’s biggest-ever supply shock.
Microsoft Backs Data Center Energy Bill, Politico Reports
Binance News - Microsoft said it supports a data center energy bill. According to Jin10, U.S. political news website Politico reported the statement.
SpaceX Warns EU Satellite Plan May Weaken Ukraine’s Connectivity
Binance News - SpaceX warned that a European Union satellite program could weaken Ukraine’s connectivity. According to Jin10, the Financial Times reported that SpaceX issued the warning about the potential impact of the EU’s satellite plan on Ukraine’s communications links.