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Bitcoin maxis remain bullish despite $200B crash; Ripple's upgrade and crypto tax proposals loom.
Zcash Counterfeiting Bug Exposes the Hidden Cost of Privacy Coins
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A flaw in Zcash let someone mint fake coins. Nobody could tell. That’s the kind of sentence that keeps crypto… Read the original on Zcash Counterfeiting Bug Exposes the Hidden Cost of Privacy Coins. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
IronWorm malware plants rootkit in Arweave ecosystem npm libraries
Cryptopolitan - A malware named IronWorm spread through 36 npm packages in the Arweave ecosystem, stealing developer credentials and self replicating via GitHub commits.
Japan's digital chief pushes consent free AI data access to avoid dependence
Cryptopolitan - Japan's Digital Minister says the country could turn into an "AI colony" because of a controversial bill that would let developers train AI on personal data.
Ripple CTO David Schwartz Lays Out XRP Ledger’s Biggest Upgrade Push Yet
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ripple’s CTO just put a lot on the table. David Schwartz laid out a sweeping development roadmap for the XRP… Read the original on Ripple CTO David Schwartz Lays Out XRP Ledger’s Biggest Upgrade Push Yet. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Marvell joins S&P 500 as AI boom reshapes global stock market leadership
Cryptopolitan - S&P Dow Jones Indices said on June 5 that Marvell Technology will replace Pool Corp in the S&P 500 on June 22. The move shows how surging AI demand is reshaping the world’s most-followed equity index and redirecting billions in passive investment. In its latest quarterly earnings report, the semiconductor firm cleared the GAAP profitability...
Bitcoin Loses $200 Billion but Its Biggest Believers Aren’t Selling
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The market just shed $200 billion. And the loudest Bitcoin voices? Pretty much unbothered. Mati Greenspan and Michael Saylor both… Read the original on Bitcoin Loses $200 Billion but Its Biggest Believers Aren’t Selling. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
OpenAI and Trump administration discuss possible government stake in OpenAI
Cryptopolitan - Senior White House officials and major AI companies, including OpenAI, have held preliminary talks about the U.S. government acquiring equity and potentially purchasing stakes in AI firms, according to a NOTUS report. The discussions between the Trump admin and these AI firms could reshape how Americans share in AI’s financial upside in the long term...
Economist Robin Brooks Says Gold Is Behaving Like Bitcoin Now
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Gold used to be the boring one. The asset you held when everything else was on fire. But Robin Brooks,… Read the original on Economist Robin Brooks Says Gold Is Behaving Like Bitcoin Now. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Arthur Hayes Says He Sold All His WLD Holdings After Noting Unusual SPCXUSD Chart Behavior
Binance News - Arthur Hayes said in a post on X that he has sold all of his WLD holdings. According to Odaily, Hayes said he made the decision after observing what he described as “unusual” behavior in the SPCXUSD chart, without providing further details.
CLARITY Act Push Gains Momentum as Lawmakers Race to Lock in US Crypto Rules
Bitcoin.com - The CLARITY Act push is gaining momentum as lawmakers seek federal rules for digital asset markets. The proposal has attracted support from congressional leaders, industry organizations, consumer-focused groups, national security veterans, and President Donald Trump. CLARITY Act Push Gains Momentum as Lawmakers Warn of Global Stakes Momentum behind the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY […]
Proteus upgrade lets workers boss around Amazon's warehouse robots
Cryptopolitan - Amazon's upgraded Proteus warehouse robot takes voice commands and roams entire fulfillment centers. European rollout starts 2027 as part of €10B investment.
Bitcoin maxis shrug off crash that erased $200B, blame AI-driven capital rotation
Binance News - Bitcoin maximalists said the nearly 17% weekly slide that wiped about $200 billion from bitcoin’s market cap reflects a temporary liquidity crunch as capital rotates into artificial intelligence, not a loss of faith in BTC. According to CoinDesk, Mati Greenspan of Quantum Economics and Strategy (MSTR) Chairman Michael Saylor pointed to U.S. spot bitcoin ETF outflows and heavy AI funding, while Jameson Lopp cited an AI boom in TradFi. Critics also flagged high rates and Strategy’s sale of 32 BTC for $2.5 million to fund STRC dividends; Strike CEO Jack Mallers urged buying the dip.
SpaceX signs $920 million a month cloud compute deal with Google
Cryptopolitan - SpaceX is primed to receive a whopping $920 million per month from Google, so the latter can make use of its AI cloud computing facilities, according to an SEC filing today. This gives Elon Musk’s rocket, AI, and satellites company another major cloud customer weeks before its planned IPO. The agreement runs from October 2026...
Illinois Legislature Passes Budget With Proposed 0.2% Crypto Transaction Tax
Binance News - The Illinois state legislature has passed a fiscal year 2027 budget that includes a provision to levy a 0.2% tax on cryptocurrency transactions, to be collected by digital asset brokers. According to ChainCatcher, the measure is described as a “privilege tax” and is part of an amendment to the Digital Asset Privilege Tax Act, which would also require any digital asset broker operating in Illinois to register. Starting January 1, brokers that fail to comply could be charged with a Class 3 felony, facing two to five years in prison and fines of up to $25,000. ...
U.S. President Donald Trump Says He Will Quickly End War With Iran at Wisconsin Campaign Event
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said on the 5th at a campaign event in Wisconsin that he would quickly end the war with Iran to remove what he described as a major factor behind high prices. According to Odaily, U.S. public opinion broadly holds that the U.S.-Iran war has pushed up oil prices and increased living costs as the midterm elections approach, adding pressure to Republicans’ electoral prospects.
Smart Money Buys $150,000 Spurs Win Shares on Polymarket NBA Finals G2 Market
Binance News - A Polymarket prediction market for “NBA Finals G2 Spurs vs. Knicks” saw a smart-money address with cumulative profits of more than $1.6 million buy $150,000 worth of shares backing the Spurs to beat the Knicks. According to Odaily, the address 0x93abbc022ce98d6f45d4444b594791cc4b7a9723 opened the position at an average price of 68¢ and was showing an unrealized loss of $1,100. The reported Spurs starters were Vassell, Champagnie, Wembanyama, Castle, and Fox, while the Knicks starters were Hart, Anunoby, Towns, Bridges, and Brunson. ...
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Fall 5.223 Tons to 1,019.921 Tons
Binance News - Holdings in SPDR Gold Trust, the world’s largest gold ETF, fell by 5.223 tons from the previous day to 1,019.921 tons. According to Jin10, the latest data showed the fund’s total holdings at 1,019.921 tons after the daily decline.
Polymarket CMO Used Personal PayPal to Pay Influencers, POLITICO Reports
Bitcoin.com - Polymarket’s chief marketing officer sent more than $2.5 million through a personal PayPal account to over 800 people in 14 months, including at least $350,000 to influencers who promoted the crypto prediction market on X without disclosing they were paid, POLITICO reports. $2.5 Million Through a Personal PayPal Account According to a POLITICO investigation published […]
USDT Hits Near 100% Market Share in Key Latam Markets, New Oobit Report Reveals
Bitcoin.com - A recent report by Oobit disclosed that in almost all Latam markets, most stablecoin transactions were completed using USDT, which acts as the de facto dollar proxy in the region. In addition, the company highlighted that the region’s use of stablecoins was akin to cash. Oobit Highlights Tether’s Domain Of Latam’s Stablecoin Markets USDT, in […]
Winklevoss Twins Back Zcash After Security Bug Scare
BeInCrypto - Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss back Zcash formal verification as the fix for shielded pool bugs after ZEC's sharp selloff. The post Winklevoss Twins Back Zcash After Security Bug Scare appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin crashes to $59,000 as market stops believing in the HODL-at-any-cost story
Cryptopolitan - Bitcoin broke under $60,000 on Friday, and the market did not exactly take it like adults in a room. The biggest crypto asset was trading around $59,911, down about 6% on the day and 18.7% for the week. This saw the price of Bitcoin falling to its lowest level since 2024 and by 52% from...
Morgan Stanley Wealth agrees crypto-to-ETP referral arrangement with Galaxy Digital
Binance News - Morgan Stanley Wealth Management agreed a referral arrangement with Galaxy Digital that lets eligible clients lend crypto in exchange for shares in spot crypto exchange-traded products, including the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT). According to BeInCrypto, clients can lend assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) or Solana (SOL) to Galaxy, which coordinates an in-kind creation so ETP shares are delivered to the client’s account without selling the crypto. Galaxy will cut its lending minimum for Morgan Stanley referrals to $5 million from $25 million, and onboarding may shrink by up to 75% in some cases.
Bitcoin Whales Buy the Dip but Two Key Premium Signals Stay Dark
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin whales are back on the bid. Large holders have shifted to supporting a price recovery, but analysts watching the… Read the original on Bitcoin Whales Buy the Dip but Two Key Premium Signals Stay Dark. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Morgan Stanley Opens New Crypto-to-ETF Path With Galaxy Digital
BeInCrypto - Morgan Stanley clients can lend Bitcoin to Galaxy for spot crypto ETP shares, with lower minimums and faster onboarding. The post Morgan Stanley Opens New Crypto-to-ETF Path With Galaxy Digital appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Hovers at $60,300 as Sellers Show Signs of Running Out of Steam
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin is tired. Or at least, the people selling it might be. The price has been grinding down toward $60,000… Read the original on Bitcoin Hovers at $60,300 as Sellers Show Signs of Running Out of Steam. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Crypto tax proposals weighed ahead of Tuesday House hearing
CoinTelegraph - Among the issues US lawmakers are expected to discuss in a digital asset taxation hearing are “de minimis” reporting exceptions for crypto transactions.
Ripple's Schwartz Reveals Where XRP Ledger Is Headed
U.Today - Ripple’s David Schwartz laid out an ambitious roadmap for the XRP Ledger. Ripple’s David Schwartz laid out an ambitious roadmap for the XRP Ledger.
Securitize clears SEC hurdle for NYSE listing via Cantor SPAC merger
Cryptopolitan - The registration statement for Securitize’s planned combination with Cantor Equity Partners II (NASDAQ: CEPT) has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. (SEC). This removes a major regulatory obstacle that was hindering the BlackRock-backed tokenization firm’s chances of going public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Cantor Equity Partners II shareholders of...
S&P 500 Ends Nine-Week Winning Streak
Binance News - The S&P 500 index ended its run of gains after rising for nine consecutive weeks. According to ChainCatcher, the update was reported by Jin10.
U.S. Envoy Witkoff and Kushner Visit Oak Ridge Lab for Iran Nuclear Talks Preparations
Binance News - U.S. Middle East envoy Witkoff and Kushner traveled Thursday to the national laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to consult with a team of technical experts that could play a role in nuclear negotiations with Iran. According to Odaily, the White House is seeking to reach a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran to end the conflict and begin in-depth nuclear talks, and wants experts on standby when negotiations start. U.S. officials involved in mediation and regional sources said the United States and Iran still disagree on several details of the MOU. Sources described the ...
XRP Holders Won’t Like What ChatGPT’s New Version Predicts Next
CryptoPotato - The chances of a dump below $1.00 are quite high, said the AI, after the recent rejection.
Cathie Wood: Biggest IPO Opportunity Now Comes Before Companies List
Binance News - ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood said the biggest IPO opportunity now arrives before a company ever lists, as firms stay private longer and investors miss the steepest growth. According to BeInCrypto, Wood framed SpaceX’s record filing as the start of a wider late-stage pipeline, and said ARK’s Venture Fund holds six private companies it expects to list. ARK said the median US company now waits 12 years to go public, up from five years in 1999, citing data also tracked by University of Florida professor Jay Ritter. Wood pointed to OpenAI, Anthropic and Databricks as examples of firms reaching scale while private.
PRECIOUS METALS | Comex Gold Futures Speculative Net Long Positions Rise by 14,409 Contracts
Binance News - The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said speculative net long positions in COMEX gold futures increased by 14,409 contracts to 111,341 contracts in the week ended June 2. According to Jin10, the figures reflected positioning data reported by the CFTC for that period.
Cathie Wood Says the Biggest IPO Opportunity Happens Before Companies Go Public
BeInCrypto - Cathie Wood says the biggest IPO opportunity now happens before companies list, with ARK tracking six pre-IPO firms. The post Cathie Wood Says the Biggest IPO Opportunity Happens Before Companies Go Public appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Chile Busts $88 Million Crypto Laundering Ring Tied to the Sanctioned Tren de Aragua Cartel
Bitcoin.com - An investigation that has been active since 2024 identified an 18-man money-laundering group that used several bank accounts, irregular companies, and cryptocurrency remittances to launder funds from the illegal activities of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua group. Chile Shuts Down $88 Million Crypto Money Laundering Group Linked To Tren de Aragua A two-year investigation has […]
Securitize could begin NYSE trading after SEC approves merger registration
Binance News - Securitize, the tokenization specialist behind BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, could begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange after the SEC approved its merger registration, according to CoinDesk.
STOCKS | Philadelphia Semiconductor Index Falls Nearly 9% in Afternoon U.S. Trading
Binance News - The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell nearly 9% during afternoon trading in the U.S. stock market. According to Jin10, the decline occurred intraday in the afternoon session.
U.S. Consumer Credit Rises to $20.73 Billion in April
Binance News - U.S. consumer credit rose by $20.73 billion in April, compared with an expected $18.0 billion. According to Jin10, the prior reading was revised to $22.23 billion from $24.855 billion.
AI TRENDS | Google Retains Ownership of Its AI Models and Related Data, SpaceX Says
Binance News - SpaceX said Google will retain ownership of its artificial intelligence models and related data. According to Jin10, SpaceX made the statement without providing additional details.
Polymarket Odds for Maxx Crosby Joining Philadelphia Eagles in 2026 Jump to 26.45%
Binance News - Odds on Polymarket for the “Yes” outcome in the “Philadelphia Eagles” sub-market tied to the “Maxx Crosby 2026 destination” event rose sharply to 26.45%, up from 8.9% one hour earlier. According to ChainCatcher, the move represents a 17.55 percentage-point swing over the past hour, based on Catcher Predict monitoring. The report did not provide a reason for the sudden change in market pricing.
AI TRENDS | SpaceX Says Google May End GPU Deal if Computing Resources Are Not Delivered by Sept. 30, 2026
Binance News - SpaceX said Google can terminate a GPU-related agreement if computing resources are not delivered by local time Sept. 30, 2026, after a one-month grace period. According to Jin10, SpaceX said the termination right would apply if the delivery deadline is missed and the grace period has elapsed.
AI TRENDS | SpaceX Signs Cloud Services Agreement With Google, SEC Filing Shows
Binance News - An SEC filing showed that SpaceX signed a cloud services agreement with Google on local time 2026年6月5日 to obtain computing power support. According to Jin10, the filing indicated the agreement was aimed at securing additional compute capacity.
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot Gold Gives Back All Gains Made This Year After U.S. Jobs Data
Binance News - Spot gold gave back all gains made this year after U.S. employment data strengthened market expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates. According to Jin10, the shift in expectations followed the release of the U.S. jobs figures, which reinforced bets on further Fed tightening.
Bitcoin’s Future Is Now a Four-Way Ideological Battle, According to Michael Saylor
CryptoPotato - Saylor said that Bitcoin's strength lies in serving multiple constituencies without belonging to any single ideological group or force.
STOCKS | Meta Considers Large Equity Raise After Major Deal With Google
Binance News - Meta Platforms is considering a large-scale equity financing after reaching a major deal with Google, the Financial Times reported. According to Jin10, Meta may sell tens of billions of dollars worth of new shares to fund its artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Kraken offers SpaceX IPO access through xStocks
CoinTelegraph - Eligible users in more than 110 markets can register for tokenized SpaceX equity ahead of the company's highly anticipated public listing.
Crypto tax in Illinois FY2027 budget is one step away from becoming law
CoinTelegraph - The law, part of a budget plan passed by Illinois lawmakers, would put the burden of collecting a 0.2% tax on crypto transactions on a registered broker.
Tom Lee's Ethereum Treasury BitMine Prices Preferred Shares With 9.5% Dividend
Decrypt - BitMine is borrowing from Strategy’s Bitcoin playbook, debuting its own preferred share in an upsized offering to raise funds to buy Ethereum.
US stocks slide as strong May jobs data lifts yields, revives Fed hike bets
Binance News - U.S. stocks fell Friday after a stronger-than-expected May jobs report pushed Treasury yields higher and traders fully priced a Fed rate hike by December. According to BeInCrypto, May payrolls rose 172,000 versus about 80,000 expected, unemployment held at 4.3%, and the 10-year yield jumped to about 4.54%. The S&P 500 dropped 1.69% to 7,457 as a Broadcom-led chip selloff weighed on tech; Nasdaq fell 2.82% while the Dow rose 0.75%. Broadcom (AVGO) slid after guiding Q3 AI revenue to $16 billion, below the $17.2 billion expected, dragging Nvidia (NVDA), AMD and Intel (INTC) lower.
Greece moves to tax crypto gains at 15% with legislation expected within months
Cryptopolitan - Greece’s Finance Ministry is drafting a bill that would impose a 15% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency profits. The information was reportedly shared with Reuters by some government officials. If the bill is passed, it would bring digital assets into the country’s formal tax code for the first time. It is expected to reach parliament...
Morgan Stanley and Galaxy Digital offer ultra wealthy clients crypto for ETP loans
Cryptopolitan - Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Galaxy Digital just launched a referral partnership that allows qualified clients to lend their crypto assets to be used as collateral in exchange for receiving shares of spot crypto exchange-traded products. This deal is designed for wealthy investors who want to merge their digital assets into traditional brokerage portfolios. According...
Strategy Sells 32 Bitcoin as Capital B Seeks Shareholder Approval for $122 Billion Fundraising Mandate
Binance News - Strategy disclosed that it sold 32 Bitcoin, marking its first reported BTC liquidation outside a 2022 tax-related transaction. According to NS3.AI, Capital B has asked shareholders to approve a $122 billion fundraising mandate intended to support future Bitcoin purchases. The proposal is set to be considered at Capital B’s June 17 shareholder meeting.
Crypto Biz: Nobody told Saylor ‘never sell’
CoinTelegraph - Strategy’s Bitcoin sale challenged the “never sell” narrative, while JPMorgan attacked CLARITY and Capital B pursued a huge fundraising plan for BTC.
U.S. House Ways and Means weighs seven crypto tax bills ahead of June 9 hearing
Binance News - The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee is circulating seven draft crypto tax bills ahead of a June 9 hearing, including proposals to provide relief for small transactions and reduce tax burdens tied to mining and staking. According to CoinDesk, the drafts also address stablecoin activity and network fees, apply wash sale rules to crypto, align digital assets with existing securities tax treatment, and remove an appraisal requirement for certain digital-asset charitable donations. Digital Chamber CEO Cody Carbone said he welcomed the hearing and would work with the committee to refine the proposals.
AI TRENDS | Musk Plans to Brief Staff at Europe’s Largest Tech Company on SpaceX Terafab Chip Plan
Binance News - Elon Musk planned to introduce SpaceX’s Terafab chip initiative to employees at Europe’s largest technology company. According to Jin10, Business Insider reported that the project was being viewed as a major technological bet by SpaceX in the field of AI computing power.
Leveraged Whale Liquidated for 15,042 ETH to Repay 22.15 Million USDT, Analyst Says
Binance News - A leveraged on-chain whale was liquidated for 15,042 ETH to repay 22.15 million USDT, according to on-chain analyst Yu Jin. According to Odaily, the liquidation was identified through Yu Jin’s on-chain monitoring.
DeXe, JUST and Audiera rise as broader crypto market sells off
Binance News - DeXe (DEXE), JUST (JST) and Audiera (BEAT) posted gains even as a sharp crypto market sell-off this week dragged most major tokens lower. In technical analysis, according to BeInCrypto, DEXE traded near $20, up about 8% in 24 hours after a four-year high close to $24, while JST was near $0.080, up about 8% after falling roughly 20% on June 3 and rebounding from support near $0.075. BEAT traded near $1.60, up about 13% after breaking out on May 22, with targets cited around $2 and $2.43.
Tesla Delays Roadster Demonstration to August
Binance News - Tesla said it delayed a demonstration of its Roadster sports car to August. According to Jin10, The Information reported that the demonstration is intended to showcase a cold gas thruster system developed through a collaboration between Tesla and SpaceX.
Franck Muller Vanguard Encrypto Review 2026: The Only Bitcoin Luxury Watch with a Working Cold Wallet
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Franck Muller Vanguard Encrypto ★★★★½ 4.4 / 5 Editorial review by The Currency Analytics The Franck Muller Vanguard Encrypto is… Read the original on Franck Muller Vanguard Encrypto Review 2026: The Only Bitcoin Luxury Watch with a Working Cold Wallet. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Says Most Asset Classes Are Weak Despite Strong U.S. Jobs Data
Binance News - Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said that despite strong U.S. employment data, not only cryptocurrencies but nearly all asset classes are broadly weakening, while value-style sectors have shown relatively firm performance. According to Odaily, Hougan wrote that market sentiment includes concerns that several large upcoming technology IPOs could mark a temporary peak in the current phase of the tech stock rally. He said this sentiment may continue to build over the next few weeks, but added ...
U.S.-Iran Deal May Depend on Releasing $24 Billion in Frozen Iranian Assets, CNN Says
Binance News - A potential agreement between the United States and Iran may hinge on whether the United States agrees to release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets. According to Odaily, CNN reported that the possible deal depends on U.S. consent to unfreeze the funds.
Saylor says Bitcoin needs ‘disciplined expansion’ as analysts weigh demand reset
CoinTelegraph - Michael Saylor’s essay calls for Bitcoin to expand through banks, credit, securities and higher layers while preserving its base layer.
US House Proposes Major Crypto Tax Overhaul with Seven Bills
cryptoDNES - The House Ways and Means Committee introduces seven draft bills to overhaul US crypto taxation, targeting stablecoins, staking, and wash sale rules. The post US House Proposes Major Crypto Tax Overhaul with Seven Bills appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Bitcoin price craters to $60,000 as BTC bulls get jobs report they were hoping to avoid
CryptoSlate - The May payrolls beat was hawkish enough to pressure crypto, while government hiring and cooler yearly wage growth keep the second interpretation from being one-way. The post Bitcoin price craters to $60,000 as BTC bulls get jobs report they were hoping to avoid appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Securitize's SPAC Merger Moves Forward After SEC Clears Form S-4, Shareholder Vote Set for June 29
Binance News - Securitize said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declared effective its Form S-4 registration statement for the company’s planned merger with a special purpose acquisition company. According to NS3.AI, a special shareholders’ meeting to approve the merger is scheduled for June 29. If shareholders approve the deal, Securitize Corp. is expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SECZ.
SpaceX Won't Make the S&P 500 — S&P Dow Jones Holds the Line While Every Other Index Provider Bends the Rules
Binance News - S&P Dow Jones Indices has delivered a surprise ruling: SpaceX will not be fast-tracked into the S&P 500, and the index's eligibility criteria are not changing. Despite Nasdaq, FTSE Russell, and Morningstar CRSP all rewriting their rule books to accommodate the incoming wave of mega-IPOs, S&P Dow Jones has declined to follow — leaving the world's most influential equity index operating under the same standards it always has. What S&P Dow Jones decided Following its consultation on the treatment of MegaCap companies, S&P Dow Jones Indices stated: "No changes will be made to the eligibility criteria including financial viability screens, seasoning period, or minimum IWF, for the S&P 500, ...
U.S. Energy Secretary Wright Says U.S. Will Add 40 Million Barrels to Strategic Petroleum Reserve After Iran Conflict Ends
Binance News - U.S. Energy Secretary Wright said the United States will replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve with 40 million barrels of crude oil after the Iran conflict ends. According to Odaily, Wright made the remarks in comments reported by Fox News.
Federal Reserve's Hammack Says Near-Term Rate Hike May Be Appropriate if Trends Continue
Binance News - Federal Reserve official Beth Hammack said a near-term interest rate hike may be appropriate if recent trends continue. According to NS3.AI, Hammack said the labor market appears roughly balanced and that the unemployment rate remains at 4.3%. Hammack also said it is reasonable to keep interest rates steady for now because the economic outlook remains uncertain.
Strategy Can't Buy Much More Bitcoin With MSTR Around $125, Grayscale Exec Argues
Benzinga - Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl says Strategy Inc.’s (NASDAQ:MSTR) ability to accumulate more Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is effectively gone at current share prices, as the company now sits on a record $10.8 billion unrealized loss on its holdings. STRC Below $100 Is The Core Problem Pandl’s Thursday note argued that the real issue is not Strategy’s 32 Bitcoin sale but what it did to (NASDAQ:STRC), the company’s variable rate preferred stock designed to trade near $100. STRC closed Thursday at $95.42 with $10.5 billion in total notional outstanding. A price below $100 means investors demand higher returns, forcing Strategy to ...
Hong Kong Gold Industry Group Clarifies That 10-Year Net Profit Target Is Not a Profit Forecast
Binance News - Hong Kong Gold Industry Group (02623.HK) issued a clarification announcement addressing an online article about the company’s 10-year development strategy plan. According to Jin10, the company said the net profit target mentioned in the article was not based on any expected or estimated financial performance for any financial period, and it does not constitute a profit forecast under the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. The company added that achieving the net profit target is subject to a wide ...
$4M XRP Liquidity Rollover Marks Major Achievement for Flare
CryptoPotato - The pool closed with over $25M in four-month volume and had already hit double-digit fixed XRP rates by May, as seen on historical charts.
BitMine Expands Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock Offering to 3.5 Million Shares
Binance News - BitMine, an Ethereum treasury company, said it has increased the size of its Series A perpetual preferred stock offering to 3.5 million shares from 3.0 million shares, priced at $80 per share with a 9.5% dividend rate. According to Foresight News, the company expects net proceeds of about $273.8 million and plans to close the transaction on June 10. BitMine said the funds will be used to increase holdings of ETH and other digital assets, expand staking and validator infrastructure including its MAVAN network, and make strategic investments. ...
Morgan Stanley predicts SpaceX valuation hitting $3.4 trillion by 2040
Cryptopolitan - U.S. bank and Wall Street giant, Morgan Stanley is predicting SpaceX to hit $3.4 trillion in annual revenue by 2040, representing a 182-times increase from the reported revenue of $18.7 billion in 2025, according to a WSJ report. This projection is coming after Elon Musk’s space, satellite and rockets company kicked off the build-up to...
U.S. President Trump Says Strong Jobs Report Should Lift Stocks
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said the newly released employment report was very strong and that the stock market should be rising rather than falling. According to Jin10, Trump said this pattern has held for the past 200 years. Trump also said economic growth does not mean inflation.
Cleveland Fed President Beth M. Hammack Says Rate Adjustment May Soon Be Appropriate
Binance News - Cleveland Fed President Beth M. Hammack said it may soon be an appropriate time to adjust interest rates. According to ChainCatcher, the remarks were reported by Jin10.
CryptoQuant Analyst Yonsei_dent Says Bitcoin MVRV Falls to 1.19, Signaling Potential Accumulation Zone
Binance News - A CryptoQuant analyst said Bitcoin’s MVRV ratio has declined to 1.19, a level near but slightly below its historical average, suggesting the asset may be moving into a potentially undervalued range. According to ChainCatcher, CryptoQuant analyst Yonsei_dent wrote that while a moving-average “death cross” indicates short-term pressure could persist, the setup may also be opening a medium- to long-term accumulation window. The report recommended that investors remain patient and use a disciplined dollar-cost averaging approach to build positions gradually in undervalued areas ...
ZEC futures open interest hits record high as traders crowd into shorts
Binance News - Liquidations were small relative to the size of the decline, pointing to spot selling rather than a leverage-driven cascade, while open interest in ZEC futures climbed to a record high in token terms as traders crowded into the slide from the short side, according to CoinDesk.
India’s Forex Reserves Hit $682.32 Billion as RBI Tightens Its Economic Grip
TheCurrencyAnalytics - India’s foreign exchange reserves climbed to $682.32 billion in the latest reporting period. That’s a notable jump, and it didn’t… Read the original on India’s Forex Reserves Hit $682.32 Billion as RBI Tightens Its Economic Grip. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
U.S. House Bill Proposes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile
Binance News - A newly published U.S. House bill proposes formally establishing a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” and a “Digital Asset Stockpile.” According to PANews, the text of H.R.8957 on the U.S. Congress website shows that Representative Nick Begich proposed the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 in May 2026.
A $10 Billion Lesson: Analyzing Michael Saylor’s New Bitcoin Manifesto
U.Today - With Strategy's portfolio down $10 billion, Michael Saylor reveals the 4 rival factions that will ultimately decide whether Bitcoin survives the AI rotation. With Strategy's portfolio down $10 billion, Michael Saylor reveals the 4 rival factions that will ultimately decide whether Bitcoin survives the AI rotation.
U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Circulates Seven Drafts on Digital Asset Tax Reform
Binance News - The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee is circulating seven discussion drafts on digital asset taxation, proposing a broad overhaul of the U.S. crypto tax framework. According to PANews, the drafts cover topics including stablecoin payments, a tax exemption for small transactions, and rules on recognizing income from mining and staking. The proposals also address crypto lending, wash sale rules, tax treatment for charitable donations of digital assets, and a voluntary disclosure program for taxpayers with historical filing issues.
Greece Prepares Bill to Impose 15% Crypto Capital Gains Tax With €500 Exemption
Binance News - Greece’s Finance Ministry is preparing legislation to levy a 15% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency, with the first €500 of gains per taxpayer exempt, according to two Greek government officials familiar with the matter. According to Foresight News, the bill is expected to be submitted to parliament for consideration in the coming months. Under the plan, individual cryptocurrency mining would not be taxed, while mining companies registered as businesses would be subject to taxation. ...
Pound Slides After U.S. Payrolls Beat Forecasts, Dollar Climbs Hard
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The pound got hit Friday. Strong U.S. jobs data landed and the dollar basically ran with it, leaving sterling to… Read the original on Pound Slides After U.S. Payrolls Beat Forecasts, Dollar Climbs Hard. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin faces headwind from prospect of higher interest rates
Binance News - Bitcoin is facing another headwind: the prospect of higher interest rates. According to CoinDesk, the possibility of rates staying higher for longer is emerging as a key macro risk for BTC, potentially tightening financial conditions and weighing on risk assets.
Zcash weighs new shielded pool after counterfeiting flaw
CoinTelegraph - Zcash developers are weighing a new shielded pool and turnstile accounting after the Orchard bug raised supply verification questions.
AI TRENDS | Utilities Seen Benefiting From AI and Data Center Investment, Wells Fargo Advisors Says
Binance News - Utilities could benefit from rising investment tied to AI and data centers, as several companies in the sector have lifted their long-term annual earnings growth outlooks to the high-single- to low-double-digit range. According to NS3.AI, Wells Fargo Advisors said electric utilities are likely to see the greatest benefit from data center demand. Wells Fargo Advisors also said dividend yields of 2% to 3% support what it described as attractive total return prospects.
Wells Fargo Says AI and Data Centers ‘Increasingly Driving Stock Market Performance,’ Predicts This Sector Will See the Greatest Benefit
DailyHODL - The brokerage, investing and financial advisory arm of Wells Fargo is highlighting one market sector that could benefit immensely from growing investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers. Wells Fargo Advisors says that the current stock market performance is being driven by investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers. According to Wells Fargo […] The post Wells Fargo Says AI and Data Centers ‘Increasingly Driving Stock Market Performance,’ Predicts This Sector Will See the Greatest Benefit appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Bitcoin needs one more thing to happen to spark BTC price 'rally:' Analysis
CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin whales flipped to support a BTC price rebound, but analysis warned that the Coinbase and Kimchi Premium still needed to return.
The U.S. Economy Adds 172,000 Jobs in May 2026 as Unemployment Holds at 4.3%
Binance News - The U.S. economy added 172,000 nonfarm jobs in May 2026, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3%. According to NS3.AI, the number of unemployed people fell by 66,000 to 7.31 million. The report also showed that payroll figures for March and April were revised higher by a combined 93,000 jobs.
STOCKS | TD Cowen Cuts Microsoft Price Target to $540 From $610, Keeps Buy Rating
Binance News - TD Cowen analyst Andrew Sherman lowered his price target on Microsoft to $540 from $610 while reiterating a buy rating. According to NS3.AI, the stock previously had a $610 target, and Microsoft opened Friday at $428.
Nobody Believes This Microsoft Copilot AI Gold Price Prediction
99Bitcoins - Microsoft Copilot AI Gold price prediction is targeting $5,500 to $6,000 per ounce for gold by the end of 2026, calling the macro setup as powerful as it has been in years, with the metal sitting at $4,466 and carrying 3 structural tailwinds that are all reinforcing each other simultaneously. The argument Copilot is making.. The post Nobody Believes This Microsoft Copilot AI Gold Price Prediction appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Analyst Says Fed May Signal Possible 2026 Rate Hike as CPI Is Expected to Accelerate
Binance News - An analyst said recent U.S. jobs data did not indicate the labor market needed support, while inflation remained well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. According to Jin10, analyst Anstey said the Fed’s dual mandate of price stability and maximum employment made it difficult to argue, based on the data alone, that the current job market required assistance. Anstey said inflation was still far above the Fed’s target and expected next week’s CPI data to show core inflation rising to 2.9%, while headline inflation was expected to surge 4.2% year over year. He compared that outlook with a 3.4% year-over-year increase in average hourly earnings in May in the ...
F2Pool Co-Founder Wang Chun Transfers 9,719 ETH From a CEX to Spark
Binance News - An address linked to F2Pool co-founder Wang Chun withdrew 9,719 ETH from a CEX (centralized exchange) and then deposited the funds into Spark. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the transfer occurred about half an hour before the report on June 5.
House GOP eyes summer vote on prediction market restrictions for lawmakers
CoinTelegraph - House Republicans plan a summer vote on a congressional stock trading ban and new restrictions on lawmakers’ prediction market activity.
Market Pricing Shifts to a January Fed Rate Hike
Binance News - Markets are currently pricing in a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in January next year. According to Jin10, before the nonfarm payrolls release, the expected timing had been March next year.
Germany’s 2-Year Bond Yield Rises 2 Basis Points to 2.68% After U.S. Jobs Data
Binance News - Germany’s 2-year government bond yield edged higher after the release of U.S. nonfarm payrolls data. According to Jin10, the yield was up 2 basis points to 2.68%.
S&P 500 And Nasdaq 100 Futures Extend Losses After Nonfarm Payrolls Data
Binance News - S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures extended their declines after the release of U.S. nonfarm payrolls data. According to Jin10, the move followed the publication of the jobs report.
U.S. Revises March and April Nonfarm Payroll Gains Higher
Binance News - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revised up U.S. nonfarm payroll job gains for March and April. According to Jin10, March nonfarm payroll growth was revised to 214,000 from 185,000, and April was revised to 179,000 from 115,000. After the revisions, combined job gains for March and April were 93,000 higher than previously reported.
Canada’s May Unemployment Rate Falls to 6.6% Versus 6.9% Expected
Binance News - Canada’s unemployment rate was 6.6% in May, compared with an expected 6.90% and a prior reading of 6.90%. According to Jin10, the May figure came in below market expectations.
U.S. Private Payrolls Rise by 120,000 in May, Above Expectations
Binance News - U.S. private nonfarm payrolls increased by 120,000 in May, compared with an expected 85,000. According to Jin10, the prior reading was revised to 177,000 from 123,000.