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Wealthsimple launches prediction app; Capital B backs $120B Bitcoin fund; Ripple CEO declares momentous shift.
Ethereum Foundation Exodus Continues as Co-Director Hsiao-Wei Wang Departs
Decrypt - Another key figure at the Ethereum Foundation is stepping away from her post, continuing a recent leadership exodus.
Wealthsimple launches Kalshi-powered prediction market app for Canadian investors
CoinTelegraph - The offering follows regulatory approval earlier this year and comes as prediction markets face legal challenges from regulators, exchanges and policymakers around the world.
Ethereum Foundation leadership exodus continues with director’s departure
CoinTelegraph - Hsiao-Wei Wang’s departure adds to a wave of Ethereum Foundation exits, fueling debate over governance, decentralization and the network’s future.
Capital B Shareholders Back $120 Billion Bitcoin War Chest
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Capital B just got a massive green light. Shareholders approved up to $120 billion in financing — equity and credit… Read the original on Capital B Shareholders Back $120 Billion Bitcoin War Chest. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ripple CEO: 'This Moment Is Real'
U.Today - Ripple Swell's star-studded speaker lineup features high-profile figures from both Hollywood and Wall Street. Ripple Swell's star-studded speaker lineup features high-profile figures from both Hollywood and Wall Street.
Europe's Crypto Firms Face Squeeze as MiCA Transition Period End Looms
Decrypt - As the MiCA grace period closes, only a fraction of registered firms hold full licenses, setting up the prospect of a wave of consolidation.
France Mandates Post-Quantum Shift as Crypto Faces Overhaul
TheCurrencyAnalytics - France is not waiting any longer. The National Cybersecurity Agency of France, ANSSI, has mandated a compulsory transition to post-quantum… Read the original on France Mandates Post-Quantum Shift as Crypto Faces Overhaul. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
This Platform is Turning the World Cup Into a Trading and Prediction Experience
BeInCrypto - The FIFA World Cup is always one of the hottest events for betting, but prediction markets are making this scene more explosive this year. Who wins tonight? Who survives the group? Which favorite looks shaky? Which underdog has a real chance? While these are casual arguments for most football fans, crypto exchanges are turning them The post This Platform is Turning the World Cup Into a Trading and Prediction Experience appeared first on BeInCrypto.
HIVE Stock Spikes as Bitcoin Miner Lands $220M AI Infra Deal
Decrypt - The crypto miner has signed a landmark three-year GPU contract with Bell Canada and Cohere—as Canada races to build AI systems it actually owns.
EU scales back data center tender as Europe's AI infrastructure gap widens
Cryptopolitan - The European Union has reduced the scope of its latest data center procurement, a move that highlights the growing mismatch between the bloc’s stated AI ambitions and its ability to deliver on them. On June 3, the European Commission unveiled its Technological Sovereignty Package. The package is a legislative bundle targeting cloud computing, semiconductors, and...
Capital B shareholders approve €5 billion equity and €100 billion credit framework for Bitcoin buying spree
Cryptopolitan - Yesterday, June 17, shareholders of the French Bitcoin treasury company Capital B approved a massive fundraising plan, authorizing the issuance of up to €5 billion in new equity and €100 billion in credit instruments. This decision grants the firm one of the largest capital-raising mandates ever seen among European cryptocurrency firms. What is Capital B...
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Ditches Rate Signals, Bitcoin Slides as Nasdaq Bounces 1.5%
Bitcoin.com - Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh used his debut press conference on June 17 to strip away decades of central bank communication habits, and markets spent the following day sorting out what that means for rates, risk, and bitcoin. Rates Hold, Statement Shrinks The Fed held the federal funds rate at 3.50% to 3.75% on a […]
Ethereum Foundation Loses Co-Executive Director
U.Today - Hsiao-Wei Wang has stepped down as co-executive director and board member of the Ethereum Foundation (EF). Hsiao-Wei Wang has stepped down as co-executive director and board member of the Ethereum Foundation (EF).
Kentucky Sues Kalshi, Polymarket as Prediction Market Legal Battle Swells
Decrypt - Kentucky accused America’s top prediction market platforms of running illegal sports betting operations, joining a growing stack of states.
Andrew Tate loses about $95,478 on a leveraged Bitcoin long
Cryptopolitan - Andrew Tate lost about $95,478 on a leveraged Bitcoin trade and was liquidated eight times on Hyperliquid within 24 hours, Arkham Intelligence reported. The kickboxer closed a losing long position on June 17, then quickly returned with another large bet. His new trade was a 40x Bitcoin short worth roughly $934,000. The loss drew attention...
HIVE secures $220M AI infrastructure contract with Bell and Cohere
CoinTelegraph - The deal is expected to add approximately $70 million in annual recurring revenue as the company scales its AI-focused operations.
Oman launches national bitcoin mining pool called OmanHash
Cryptopolitan - The Oman Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has launched a state-backed bitcoin mining pool OmanHash.om, that every licensed miner in the country must now use in their mining operations. According to Oman’s newly set up regulatory framework, OmanHash.om is now the only mining pool for licensed operators in the Sultanate. Mining pool operation...
CME Group sues CFTC over crypto perpetual futures
CoinTelegraph - The lawsuit targets the federal regulator and Chair Michael Selig, alleging that the Commodity Futures Trading Commissioin is treating cryptocurrency “futures” as “swaps,” posing risks to derivatives markets.
CME Group Challenges CFTC in Court Over Kalshi’s Bitcoin Perpetual Futures
TheCurrencyAnalytics - CME Group is ready to fight. Not in a trading pit — in a courtroom. Outgoing CME CEO Terrence Duffy… Read the original on CME Group Challenges CFTC in Court Over Kalshi’s Bitcoin Perpetual Futures. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Mexican Billionaire Keeps 70% Of Liquid Portfolio In Bitcoin: 'As Soon As I Get Fiat, I Turn It Into BTC'
Benzinga - Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas says Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains his preferred financial asset, arguing that fiat currencies are being debased globally. Investors should treat crypto more like long-term property than a short-term trade, according to the billionaire. “I Turn Fiat Into Bitcoin“ In a CoinDesk interview on June 17, Salinas highlighted his exposure to Bitcoin has increased during the recent market pullback. Over the past year, BTC prices plunged around 40%. "As soon as I get my hands on some fiat, I turn it into Bitcoin," Salinas said. ...
Bitcoin miners need billions to fund AI ambitions, led by IREN’s $21B gap
CoinTelegraph - IREN leads public Bitcoin miners with a projected $21.1 billion AI infrastructure funding gap, underscoring the capital-intensive nature of converting mining sites into data centers.
Europe’s EV market smashes records as China tightens its grip
Cryptopolitan - Fully electric cars grabbed their biggest-ever slice of the European market in May, as government support, cheaper-running costs and steeper petrol prices pushed more buyers toward battery power. Across 17 European markets, battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations climbed 34.4% compared with a year earlier, hitting 212,387 cars. That gave fully electric models a 23.6% share...
Illinois Crypto Tax Hits Coinbase, Andreessen Horowitz With 0.2% Levy on Every Transaction
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Illinois just became the first state in the U.S. to slap a dedicated tax on cryptocurrency transactions. Governor J.B. Pritzker… Read the original on Illinois Crypto Tax Hits Coinbase, Andreessen Horowitz With 0.2% Levy on Every Transaction. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI to Accelerate XRP Ledger Adoption: EasyA Co-Founder Shares 'Bullish' Outlook
U.Today - EasyA's Phil Kwok is bullish on Ripple's future as AI agents will soon get XRP Ledger wallets. EasyA's Phil Kwok is bullish on Ripple's future as AI agents will soon get XRP Ledger wallets.
Kentucky Targets Polymarket, Kalshi
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Kentucky just sued five companies at once. The state filed a lawsuit against prediction market operators Polymarket and Kalshi, plus… Read the original on Kentucky Targets Polymarket, Kalshi. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Illinois’ new crypto tax puts users under a burden stocks do not face
CryptoSlate - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a $55.9 billion state budget that includes a first-of-its-kind 0.2% tax on crypto assets. The Digital Asset Tax Act, nested deeply within the broader revenue package of Senate Bill 3019, establishes a novel privilege tax on the exchange, transfer, and custody of cryptocurrencies. Beginning January 2027, digital asset brokers […] The post Illinois’ new crypto tax puts users under a burden stocks do not face appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Everyday Savers Bet Big on Bitcoin Giant Strategy's STRC—Now It's Falling
Decrypt - Everyday investors that own Strategy’s STRC have been drawn to double-digit yields, but the preferred stock’s volatility has shaken some.
BlackRock Beats Strategy and Binance as Third-Largest Bitcoin Holder
U.Today - BlackRock surprisingly takes the position as the third largest Bitcoin-holding entity, outperforming Strategy despite Strategy's 847,000 total BTC holdings. BlackRock surprisingly takes the position as the third largest Bitcoin-holding entity, outperforming Strategy despite Strategy's 847,000 total BTC holdings.
XRP Open Interest Suddenly Starts Unwinding
U.Today - A massive 14.5% contraction in XRP's derivatives open interest has triggered a violent leverage shakeout. A massive 14.5% contraction in XRP's derivatives open interest has triggered a violent leverage shakeout.
Stratosphere, Pudgy Penguins and Streamex Host Founders Table VIP Dinner During ETHConf 2026 and NYC Tech Week
DailyHODL - New York, United States, 18th June 2026, Chainwire The post Stratosphere, Pudgy Penguins and Streamex Host Founders Table VIP Dinner During ETHConf 2026 and NYC Tech Week appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
French police arrest four men mid-robbery in crypto extortion spree near Marseille
Cryptopolitan - Police in Marseille, France said they arrested four suspects over the weekend after they interrupted what appears to be a crypto robbery that was escalated into a kidnapping attempt as the accused reportedly held two women hostage. News of the arrests, which first appeared in the local French newspaper La Provence, marks the first instance...
CME’s Terrence Duffy Targets CFTC Perps Approval as Kalshi Volume Tops $3B
Bitcoin.com - CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy announced plans to sue the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over its decision to allow prediction-market operator Kalshi to offer bitcoin perpetual futures. Perps Should Be Classified as Swaps, Says CME Boss CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy said June 17 he plans to sue the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over […]
What happens when ChatGPT becomes the front door to crypto
CoinTelegraph - ChatGPT could become crypto’s new onboarding gateway, making Bitcoin and wallets easier to use while creating new trust risks.
Anthropic and Sarvam AI Share Something Beyond Their Focus on AI
BeInCrypto - Anthropic and India’s Sarvam AI build rival artificial intelligence (AI) systems on different continents. Yet the two labs are quietly tied together, and the connection has nothing to do with their technology. The link sits inside their cap tables. The same global investors that fund the maker of Claude have also placed money into India’s The post Anthropic and Sarvam AI Share Something Beyond Their Focus on AI appeared first on BeInCrypto.
A 1997 Mailing List Holds a Clue to the Satoshi Puzzle
BeInCrypto - Adam Back says Bitcoin was discovered like a theorem, not invented — and shuts down claims that Peter Todd is Satoshi Nakamoto. The post A 1997 Mailing List Holds a Clue to the Satoshi Puzzle appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Kevin Warsh’s Fed Debut Flops
99Bitcoins - Bitcoin drops to $64,150 after Kevin Warsh's first FOMC meeting holds rates at 3.50%–3.75% with no cut guidance. Key support, resistance levels, and what hawkish Fed policy means for BTC price in Q3 2026. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction as Kevin Warsh’s Fed Debut Flops appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Midjourney’s New Scanner Maps Your Whole Body in 60 Seconds
BeInCrypto - Midjourney Medical is building an Ultrasonic CT for 60-second full-body scans, targeting 1 billion monthly scans by 2031. The post Midjourney’s New Scanner Maps Your Whole Body in 60 Seconds appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Europe's Crypto Rule Reset Gives BitGo A New Growth Catalyst
Benzinga - BitGo Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ) stock rose in Thursday’s premarket session as the company expanded its regulated crypto infrastructure offering in Europe. Launches MiCAR-Compliant CaaS Platform BitGo said its subsidiary, BitGo Europe GmbH, has launched a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR)-compliant Crypto-as-a-Service platform for eligible virtual asset service providers (VASPs), fintechs and digital asset platforms across the European Economic Area. The launch comes as legacy national VASP registration regimes are phased out under MiCAR. The transition is especially important for crypto firms in Poland and Lithuania, where businesses are moving to the EU’s harmonized licensing ...
Michaël van de Poppe Says Crucial Level Will ‘Decide Everything’ for Bitcoin in the Coming Weeks – Here’s His Outlook
DailyHODL - Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe believes that Bitcoin and other digital assets will soon print massive gains if BTC holds one key level as support. Van de Poppe tells his 820,000 followers on X that if Bitcoin stays above $64,000, the crypto market will soar in the coming weeks. “That’s the incoming test for […] The post Michaël van de Poppe Says Crucial Level Will ‘Decide Everything’ for Bitcoin in the Coming Weeks – Here’s His Outlook appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Ethereum Price Analysis: Sellers Remain in Control as ETH Recovery Hits a Wall
CryptoPotato - Ethereum has been under pressure across higher and lower timeframes over the past few weeks. While the price has staged a relief bounce from recent lows near $1.5K, the broader structure continues to favor sellers as ETH trades beneath major moving averages and inside a long-term descending channel. At the same time, exchange reserve data […]
A Hollywood Star Is Joining Ripple’s Stage — Here’s Why
BeInCrypto - Matt Damon speaks at Ripple Swell 2026 in NYC, showcasing how Water.org uses RLUSD to fund clean water access worldwide. The post A Hollywood Star Is Joining Ripple’s Stage — Here’s Why appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Capital B shareholders approve up to $120B in financing capacity for Bitcoin strategy
CoinTelegraph - Capital B shareholders approved up to $120 billion in financing capacity, including equity and credit instruments, to support the company's Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
Phemex’s 2026 Ultimate Championship Signals a More Connected Exchange Experience
BeInCrypto - Phemex’s 2026 Ultimate Championship uses global football attention to show how the exchange wants traders to move across one connected ecosystem. The campaign features a $7 million prize pool, a $6 million Trading Showdown allocation, prediction contracts, spot and futures trading, Mystery Boxes, rewards, and country-based competition. At the center is Golden Ball, a shared The post Phemex’s 2026 Ultimate Championship Signals a More Connected Exchange Experience appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Ethereum derivatives activity weakens as traders await a fresh catalyst
CoinJournal - Key takeaways While momentum indicators suggest downside pressure is easing, ETH remains trapped below multiple key moving averages. Until buyers reclaim resistance levels above $1,800, the broader technical outlook remains cautious, with support around $1,741 likely to play a crucial role in determining the next major move. ETH Open Interest falls to a multi-week low […] The post Ethereum derivatives activity weakens as traders await a fresh catalyst appeared first on CoinJournal.
Ireland Tightens Crypto Safeguards in New Financial Crime Action Plan
Decrypt - A new National Risk Assessment names crypto-asset misuse among Ireland's top threats, as a 30-point plan tightens checks on crypto funds.
Trapped oil barrels expected to flood markets once Strait of Hormuz reopens on Friday
Cryptopolitan - The Strait of Hormuz could reopen on Friday and release crude trapped across the Persian Gulf. Traders expect the extra supply to push Middle Eastern oil prices lower. Gulf producers already increased exports this month through ship-to-ship transfers near the United Arab Emirates and Oman, pushing regional grades below benchmark prices on Tuesday. The reopening...
Bitcoin Eyes $69,000 as 7% Breakout Pattern Takes Shape
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin is knocking on a door it hasn’t opened in a while. A bullish chart pattern spotted in recent analysis… Read the original on Bitcoin Eyes $69,000 as 7% Breakout Pattern Takes Shape. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Eyes $69,000 Next but on One Condition: Analyst
U.Today - Bitcoin may be preparing for another price rally to $69,000 as latest analysis spots Bitcoin forming a potential bullish structure that could trigger about a 7% price surge. Bitcoin may be preparing for another price rally to $69,000 as latest analysis spots Bitcoin forming a potential bullish structure that could trigger about a 7% price surge.
Crypto Card Spending Nears $10 Billion, Quadrupling in a Year
Cryptopolitan - Crypto cards and its usage has gained significant traction over the past year and the total volume in this sector is about to reach a massive milestone. As of June 17, cumulative crypto card volumes are on the verge of breaking the $10 billion mark, currently sitting at $9.898 billion according to data from paymentscan.xyz....
G7 calls for joint action on North Korean crypto theft, cybercrime
CoinTelegraph - G7 leaders broadened their warning over North Korean crypto theft to include wider cybercrime as researchers link DPRK-affiliated actors to billions of dollars in stolen digital assets.
Bitcoin ETFs Lose $82M as Ark and Blackrock Reverse Prior Session Gains
Bitcoin.com - Crypto ETF flows turned negative again on Wednesday, June 17, as bitcoin and ether funds reversed the prior session’s broad gains. Still, HYPE and solana ETFs attracted fresh capital, showing that modest demand remains alive beneath the market’s choppy headline flows. HYPE ETFs Add $2.1M as Bitcoin and Ether Funds Return to Outflows The crypto […]
President Trump sparks pre-market Intel surge with Apple deal announcement
Cryptopolitan - Intel shares jumped as much as 9% in premarket trading after President Trump said on Truth Social that Apple has agreed to work with Intel inside the US.
CME to Sue CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval: CEO
Decrypt - Outgoing CME chief Terry Duffy says perpetual futures are actually swaps under Dodd-Frank, and that the exchange will file suit Thursday.
Bitcoin Is Stuck Near $64,000, But These Crypto Stocks Are Flashing Strong Momentum
Benzinga - Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is pulling back near the $64,000 level, but some crypto-linked equities are telling a stronger story: Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GLXY) and BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) have climbed into top-tier momentum zones. At last check, Bitcoin traded around $64,200, down about 1.9% over 24 hours, with the world's largest cryptocurrency still nearly 49% below its all-time high of $126,198.07. Crypto Stocks Outrun Bitcoin According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, BitMine Immersion Technologies posted a week-on-week jump in its momentum score from 80.29 to 91.08. The stock was ...
Legal battle brews as CME targets CFTC’s perpetual futures ruling
Cryptopolitan - CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy says the exchange will sue the CFTC on Thursday, arguing that bitcoin perpetual futures approved for Kalshi and Coinbase should not be considered futures.
Crypto PACs are helping Senators win US primaries faster than the Senate can move the law they want
CryptoSlate - Fairshake, the crypto industry's flagship super PAC, put more than $12 million behind Barry Moore's run for an open Alabama Senate seat, the largest single-candidate spend of its 2026 campaign, and on Tuesday, Moore won the Republican runoff with about 56% of the vote. In a state this deeply red, where no Democrat has won […] The post Crypto PACs are helping Senators win US primaries faster than the Senate can move the law they want appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Andrew Tate Liquidated 8 Times in 16 Hours, Arthur Hayes Buys More ETH: Quick Bits
CryptoPotato - On-chain data shows Tate is left with under $15,000 in his account after the latest liquidation spree.
CME Group to Sue CFTC Over Approval of Bitcoin Perpetual Futures
CryptoPotato - The dispute centers on whether perpetual contracts should be regulated as futures or swaps under United States law.
Bond yield curve flattens, complicating near-term bitcoin bull run
Binance News - The U.S. Treasury yield curve is flattening, a move seen as signaling a more hawkish Federal Reserve and potentially higher rates for longer—an unfavorable backdrop for bitcoin and other non-yielding risk assets. According to CoinDesk, the gap between the 10- and two-year yields has narrowed to 28 basis points, the tightest since April 2025, while the 30-year/5-year spread is also at its lowest since April of last year. The shift follows Wednesday’s Fed decision to hold rates unchanged but deliver hawkish guidance, with the 2026 median dot-plot projection raised to 3.8% from 3.4% in March.
AI TRENDS | Google Calls for Changes to Parts of EU Cloud and AI Development Act
Binance News - Google said some provisions of the European Union’s Cloud and Artificial Intelligence Development Act should be amended to avoid unintended market fragmentation. According to Jin10, Google said it believes certain clauses in the legislation should be modified to prevent unintended market separation.
Hainan Free Trade Port Adds 172,100 New Registered Businesses in Six Months: CCTV
Binance News - China Central Television reported that in the six months since the Hainan Free Trade Port implemented island-wide customs closure, Hainan added 172,100 newly registered business entities, up 61.07% year on year. The scale of goods imported under the “zero-tariff” policy reached 2.645 billion yuan, according to Ming Pao, representing a 1.2-times increase from a year earlier.
WORLD CUP | Sweden’s Alexander Isak trains individually after Tunisia win
Binance News - Alexander Isak scored a goal and set up two more as Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1, but Sweden faced an injury scare ahead of their World Cup opener after reports he trained individually on Wednesday. Sweden Herald quoted national team press officer Petra Thorén as saying the 26-year-old was on a separate program for extra recovery after the match, with some time on the field and the rest in the gym, according to Yahoo Sports.
STOCKS | Shanghai and Shenzhen Turnover Totals 458 Billion Yuan, Up 30.2 Billion Yuan
Binance News - Total turnover across China’s Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets reached 458 billion yuan on June 18, up 30.2 billion yuan from the previous trading day. According to Jin10, turnover in Shanghai totaled 216 billion yuan versus 195 billion yuan in the prior session, with trading volume at 658 million lots compared with 608 million lots previously. Shenzhen turnover came in at 242 billion yuan, up from 234 billion yuan in the previous session, while trading volume rose to 765 million lots from 746 million lots. ...
STOCKS | JPMorgan Asset Management’s Ward Says It’s Time to Buy European Stocks
Binance News - JPMorgan Chase & Co. Asset Management strategist Karen Ward said it’s time to buy European stocks. According to Bloomberg, Ward made the call in comments cited by the outlet.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says White House Ballroom Project Is On Schedule and Under Budget
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said the construction progress of a White House ballroom was going very smoothly, adding that the project was on time and coming in below budget. According to Jin10, Trump contrasted the ballroom project with what he described as poor cost and schedule control at the Federal Reserve building, referring to an individual he called “Mr. Too Late.” Trump also said the ballroom’s quality exceeded what he had previously promised and that the project included a drone port and other military elements ...
AirTrunk in Talks for A$4.3 Billion Loan for New Australia Data Center Project
Binance News - AirTrunk Pty., a data center operator backed by Blackstone Inc., is in talks with banks for a A$4.3 billion ($3 billion) loan to support a new project in Australia. People familiar with the matter said, according to Bloomberg, that the financing would extend AirTrunk’s debt-fueled expansion across Asia Pacific.
U.K. Rate Futures Price In 35 Basis Points of BoE Hikes by End-2026 After Jobs Data
Binance News - U.K. interest rate futures showed that, after the release of employment data, markets priced in a cumulative 35 basis points of Bank of England rate hikes by the end of 2026. According to Jin10, the implied cumulative tightening was 29 basis points on Wednesday.
STOCKS | Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 Falls 0.49% to 8,922.30
Binance News - Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index closed down 44.00 points, or 0.49%, at 8,922.30 on June 18 (Thursday). According to Jin10, the benchmark ended the session lower by 44.00 points.
Plitile Sets Up Wuhan Plitile New Materials Unit With 50 Million Yuan Registered Capital
Binance News - A new company, Wuhan Plitile New Materials Co., Ltd., was recently established with registered capital of 50 million yuan, according to corporate registry information. According to Jin10, Qichacha APP data showed the company’s business scope includes engineering and technical research and experimental development, 5G communications technology services, and sales of electronic components and electromechanical component equipment. Equity penetration information on Qichacha showed the company is wholly owned by ...
Tesco Sales Rise Less Than Expected in Fiscal First Quarter
Binance News - Tesco Plc said sales rose less than expected in the fiscal first quarter as the UK’s biggest supermarket grappled with weaker consumer sentiment. According to Bloomberg, the update points to softer demand pressures for the retailer.
WORLD CUP | Tuchel sweats on Declan Rice fitness after England beat Croatia 4-2
Binance News - Declan Rice was substituted in the 72nd minute after complaining of discomfort as England beat Croatia 4-2 in their opening Group L match, with coach Thomas Tuchel saying he did not want to take any risks. Tuchel said Rice pointed to his lower back and upper hamstring but reassured him afterward that it was “nothing big to worry about,” according to Yahoo Sports.
AI TRENDS | South Korea to Implement Revised Financial AI Guidelines on June 22
Binance News - South Korea’s Financial Services Commission announced revisions to its “Financial Sector AI Guidelines” on June 18, with the updated rules set to take effect across the financial industry and fintech companies starting June 22. According to Odaily, the guidelines apply to financial firms introducing AI and fintech companies that affect financial transactions, and they set out seven principles: governance, legality, supportiveness, trustworthiness, financial stability, integrity obligations, and security. The government plans to ease certain network-separation security regulations for some financial institutions and to refine rules on consent for personal credit ...
Whale Deposits 43,235 ETH to a Centralized Exchange While Keeping 43,562 ETH Staked
Binance News - A whale has deposited 43,235 ETH into a centralized exchange (CEX) while keeping 43,562 ETH in a staked position. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the transfer was tracked on June 18. The monitoring data indicated the whale’s overall position is currently at a loss of about $12.7 million.
Rodney “Bitcoin Rodney” Burton Faces Up to Five Years for Alleged Unlicensed Money Transmitting Conspiracy
Binance News - Rodney “Bitcoin Rodney” Burton faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business. According to Cointelegraph, the potential penalty stems from a federal case alleging Burton conspired to run a money transmitting operation without the required license. The report identifies Burton by his nickname and states that the charge involves conspiracy related to an unlicensed money transmitting business under federal law. No additional details about the alleged conduct, the timeframe of the activity, the jurisdiction, or the status of court proceedings were provided in the available information.
Britain’s Labor Market Holds Up Better Than Expected Ahead of BOE Rate Decision
Binance News - Britain’s labor market held up better than expected in figures published on Thursday, just hours before the Bank of England’s latest interest-rate decision. According to Bloomberg, the data were released shortly before the BOE’s policy announcement.
WORLD CUP | Tuchel asks FIFA to move photographers after England beat Croatia 4-2
Binance News - England coach Thomas Tuchel called on FIFA to change the positioning of photographers during national anthems after saying a “scrum” of about 50 photographers blocked his view of his players singing “God Save The King” before England’s World Cup opener against Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. England won 4-2, with Harry Kane scoring twice before Jude Bellingham restored the lead early in the second half and Marcus Rashford added a late goal after Martin Baturina and Petar Musa had drawn Croatia level, according to Yahoo Sports. England next play Ghana in Boston on Tuesday, with a win set to clinch a place in the knockout phase.
Bitcoin Whale Wallets See Major Rebound
U.Today - Bitcoin's largest holders are staging a massive accumulation campaign, reversing months of selling and establishing a potential structural floor for the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin's largest holders are staging a massive accumulation campaign, reversing months of selling and establishing a potential structural floor for the cryptocurrency.
MEET48 Launches 2026 MIPC Voting and Opens Second IDOL Time-Limited Staking Program
Binance News - MEET48 has launched the 2026 Global Idol Popularity Final Election (MIPC) alongside a second phase of its IDOL time-limited staking program, with the 2026 MIPC currently underway. According to Foresight News, users can participate in voting by completing tasks or purchasing scorecards to support their preferred idols. MEET48 said IDOL, the ecosystem’s core token, is used for voting fees, ecosystem incentives, and community interaction. The report added that the first WIPA event in 2025 attracted more than 78 ...
WORLD CUP | England beat Croatia 4-2 in opener after Tuchel half-time reproach
Binance News - Harry Kane scored twice and Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added goals as England opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas. England led twice but were pegged back to 2-2 at half-time before Bellingham scored within two minutes of the restart to make it 3-2, and Kane said manager Thomas Tuchel delivered a key half-time message to raise the tempo and play “our way,” according to Yahoo Sports.
U.K. May Unemployment Benefit Claims Rise to 31,200 After Prior Figure Revised
Binance News - U.K. unemployment benefit claims rose by 31,200 in May. According to Jin10, the previous figure was revised to 8,300 from 26,500.
UK ILO Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.9% in Three Months to April
Binance News - The UK’s ILO unemployment rate was 4.9% in the three months to April, compared with an expected 5% and a previous reading of 5.00%. According to Jin10, the data showed the unemployment rate came in below market expectations and declined from the prior period.
U.K. ILO Employment Rises by 100,000 in Three Months to April, Above Expectations
Binance News - U.K. ILO employment increased by 100,000 in the three months to April, exceeding market expectations. According to Jin10, the expected increase was 75,000, compared with a previous reading of 148,000.
U.K. Average Earnings Growth Including Bonuses Rises to 4.4%
Binance News - U.K. average earnings including bonuses rose 4.4% year over year in the three months to April. According to Jin10, the reading was above the 4% expectation, and the prior figure was revised to 4.4% from 4.10%.
Binance to Run Football-Themed X Community Activity With 500 USDC Voucher Pool
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the company will run a football-season community activity on the Binance Angels X account, inviting users to share football-related posts that connect the sport with crypto. The activity period is scheduled for 2026-06-18 06:00 (UTC) to 2026-06-24 23:59 (UTC), and Binance said participants can earn a share of 500 USDC in token voucher rewards during that window. The announcement describes the campaign as a creativity-focused community event centered on how users watch or play football and which skills they believe apply to both football and crypto. Participation and Rewards: To be eligible, users must create a post on X that ...
WORLD CUP | FIFA says it is unaware of fans entering England-Croatia without tickets
Binance News - FIFA said it had no indication “at this stage” that fans entered England’s World Cup opener against Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, without valid tickets, despite reports citing eyewitnesses who said security was breached. The official attendance was announced as 70,389, just under the 70,649 capacity confirmed pre-tournament by FIFA; England won 4-2 with Harry Kane scoring twice, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also on target, while Martin Baturina and Petar Musa scored for Croatia, according to Yahoo Sports.
Block’s Brad Axen Says Builderbot Bridges AI Coding Tools and Engineering at Scale
Binance News - Builderbot is the “missing layer between AI coding tools and how engineering actually works at scale,” said Brad Axen, head of AI capabilities at Block. According to Cointelegraph, Axen described Builderbot as a link between existing AI coding tools and the practical realities of large-scale engineering work, framing it as a component intended to connect how developers use AI assistance with how engineering teams operate when projects grow in size and complexity. The remarks focus on the role Builderbot is positioned to play in aligning AI-driven coding support with established engineering processes, rather than presenting it as a standalone replacement for current workflows. ...
Swiss Trade Balance and U.K. Labor Data Due in 10 Minutes
Binance News - Switzerland’s May trade balance and the U.K.’s labor market data for the three months to April are due to be released in 10 minutes. According to Jin10, the U.K. figures include the ILO unemployment rate for the three months to April, the number of unemployment benefit claimants in May, and the May unemployment rate.
Binance to Host Aster CEO Leonard on Binance Square Interview
Binance News - Binance announced on X that it will host a featured session on Binance Square with Aster CEO Leonard, highlighting Aster’s reported performance since going live. The event is scheduled for 19:00, and the announcement frames the discussion around Aster’s growth metrics and the executive’s career path. According to the post, Aster has achieved $4 trillion in trading volume and added 21 million users over a period described as more than one year since launch. The session is presented as part of the “Blockchain 100 People” featured series on Binance Square, with Leonard appearing as a special guest. The announcement indicates the conversation will focus on the story behind the figures cited in the post, including how the project reached the stated trading ...
U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson Says House Ready to Advance CLARITY Act Before August Recess
Binance News - U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson said the House is prepared to move quickly on the CLARITY Act if the Senate completes a vote to pass the bill in the coming weeks. According to Foresight News, Johnson made the remarks in an interview cited by crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett. Johnson said the House is ready to fast-track the legislation ahead of the August recess.
AI TRENDS | Jefferies Says Trump Curbs on Foreign Access to Anthropic AI May Be Hard to Sustain
Binance News - Jefferies analysts said the Trump administration’s move to restrict foreign entities from using Anthropic’s top AI models may be difficult to maintain over the long term. According to Jin10, the analysts wrote in a research note that the strict limits could be challenging to implement and may harm the U.S. AI ecosystem. They said many AI researchers and engineers in the United States were born abroad, and excluding them from access to frontier models could slow research progress. The analysts added that such restrictions could also push some talent and use cases overseas, which they said was not an outcome the U.S. government ...
Nidec Shareholders Confront Board After Scandals, Defects and Founder’s Ouster
Binance News - Angry shareholders confronted Nidec Corp.’s board at the motor manufacturer’s annual meeting after a tumultuous year marked by accounting scandals, manufacturing defects and the ouster of its founder. According to Bloomberg, the meeting highlighted investor frustration with the company’s governance and recent setbacks.
Dorsey’s Block says new AI tool handles 15% of code work
CoinTelegraph - Builderbot is the “missing layer between AI coding tools and how engineering actually works at scale,” said Brad Axen, head of AI capabilities at Block.
Citigroup Cuts BMW Target Price to 66 Euros
Binance News - Citigroup lowered its target price for BMW to 66 euros from 73 euros. According to Jin10, the bank reduced the target price from 73 euros to 66 euros.
STOCKS | China A-Shares Mixed at Midday; ChiNext Hits Fresh Record High
Binance News - China A-shares traded mixed in the morning session, with the Shanghai Composite closing at 4,092, down 0.37%. The Shenzhen Component ended at 15,970, up 0.57%, according to Ming Pao, while the ChiNext Index rose 1.39% to 4,224 after climbing more than 2% earlier to set another record high. Turnover for the half-day session totaled RMB 2.15 trillion.
Zimbabwe’s FIU Registration Mandate Puts All Crypto Firms on Notice
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WORLD CUP | Kane reveals Tuchel’s half-time message in England win over Croatia
Binance News - Harry Kane said England manager Thomas Tuchel told his players at half-time of Wednesday’s World Cup win over Croatia that they had to play “our way,” even if it meant losing. England were pegged back twice in the first half in Dallas before Jude Bellingham’s solo goal put them back in front and Marcus Rashford scored five minutes from time to secure the three points, while Kane said he went level with Gary Lineker as England’s all-time World Cup goalscorer, according to Yahoo Sports. Tuchel said he urged the players to calm down after conceding and to be brave, intense and on the front foot, while Bellingham said the message was calm rather ...
IEA Sees Major 2027 Oil Overhang as Supply Outpaces Demand
Binance News - The International Energy Agency forecast a major oil supply overhang in 2027, with global output projected to rise about 8 mb/d to 110.3 mb/d while demand increases only 2 mb/d to 105.3 mb/d, implying roughly 5 mb/d of oversupply. According to BeInCrypto, the IEA expects 2026 production to fall 3.9 mb/d to 102.4 mb/d after a US-Iran conflict-driven shock, then recover if a sustained US-Iran agreement allows Iranian exports to fully resume once the US blockade is lifted. The report said cheaper oil could ease inflation and potentially give the Federal Reserve more room to cut rates, a backdrop that has historically ...
AI TRENDS | JPMorgan Cuts Hong Kong Staff Access to Anthropic's Claude, FT Reports
Binance News - The Financial Times, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that JPMorgan has cut off Hong Kong employees’ access to Anthropic’s AI models. According to Ming Pao, Hong Kong staff can no longer access the Claude model from an internally provided, approved list of large language models. JPMorgan declined to comment, and Anthropic did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Kioxia Plans 470 Billion Yen Average Annual Investment From Fiscal 2026 to 2028
Binance News - Kioxia plans an average annual investment of 470 billion yen from fiscal 2026 to 2028, following a recent rise in its market capitalization above 50 trillion yen. According to NS3.AI, the planned investment level is 66% higher than in fiscal 2025. The company’s investment plan is also about 10% below its fiscal 2023 peak of 510.4 billion yen.
India Said to Seek About $2.5 Billion From Multilateral Lenders
Binance News - India is in talks with multilateral lenders to secure about $2.5 billion in funding from existing credit lines. According to Bloomberg, New Delhi is lining up fresh sources of money after the Middle East conflict crimped its ability to step up spending.