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Dorsey's AI tool boosts coding, Zimbabwe targets crypto firms, Saylor sees Bitcoin capital rotation.
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.
Trump Picked Warsh for Rate Cuts, US Markets Got the Opposite
BeInCrypto - Kevin Warsh wrapped up his first Federal Reserve press conference on June 17 and made one thing unmistakably clear: price stability comes first. The S&P 500 fell 1.2% on the day, the worst “Fed day” performance for any new chair since 1994. President Donald Trump nominated Warsh after months of publicly demanding rate cuts from The post Trump Picked Warsh for Rate Cuts, US Markets Got the Opposite appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Zimbabwe’s FIU Registration Mandate Puts All Crypto Firms on Notice
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Zimbabwe’s central bank just drew a hard line. The Financial Intelligence Unit — the FIU — now requires every virtual… Read the original on Zimbabwe’s FIU Registration Mandate Puts All Crypto Firms on Notice. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Inveniam Capital Partners Pushes Mantra Acquisition After $20M Bet, Cementing RWA-AI Stack
Bitcoin.com - Inveniam Capital Partners has agreed to fully acquire the blockchain project MANTRA and its affiliated entities, with the deal expected to close by June 30, 2026. Strategic Roots and the NVNM Chain Inveniam Capital Partners announced June 16 that it has reached an agreement to acquire the blockchain project MANTRA and its affiliated entities, consolidating […]
Trump Signs the US-Iran Peace MoU, but the Fed Stops Bitcoin’s Recovery Cold
BeInCrypto - Donald Trump signed the US-Iran peace Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a historic geopolitical milestone, but Bitcoin failed to recover from the Federal Reserve’s hawkish shock. BTC is trading at $64,339 after a 2.10% drop over the past 24 hours. Here is what the MoU includes, what the Fed actually said, and why crypto markets The post Trump Signs the US-Iran Peace MoU, but the Fed Stops Bitcoin’s Recovery Cold appeared first on BeInCrypto.
France to stop certifying products lacking quantum-resistant encryption
CoinTelegraph - France’s cybersecurity agency plans to block certification of products without quantum-resistant encryption starting in 2027, with full adoption targeted for 2030.
CoinDesk Indices and Kirsten Wegner Push Crypto Into Institutional Portfolios
CoinDesk - Indexes are reshaping how big money sees crypto. And it’s happening faster than most people expected, with names like CoinDesk… Read the original on CoinDesk Indices and Kirsten Wegner Push Crypto Into Institutional Portfolios. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Kentucky sues Kalshi, Polymarket, joining prediction market legal battle
CoinTelegraph - Kentucky has sued Polymarket, Kalshi and Kalshi’s partners Coinbase, Robinhood and Webull, over offering sports event contracts in the state.
Michael Saylor Calls Bitcoin the Base Layer for a New Digital Capital Stack
CryptoPotato - The Strategy chair believes Bitcoin can jump 500-fold, but this depends more on large-scale financial adoption, not speculation.
Kevin Warsh Talks Tough, Fed Holds — But Crypto Prediction Markets Aren't Buying A July Hike Yet
Benzinga - Cryptocurrency bettors aren't expecting any change to the Federal Reserve’s policy in July, following the central bank’s unanimous decision to keep the federal funds rate unchanged on Wednesday. Polyamarket Projects Rates To Remain Steady Traders on Polygon (CRYPTO: POL)-based Polymarket believed there was roughly an 80% chance that rates would remain unchanged during the next meeting on July 29, while the chances of a 25 basis point increase stood at 25%. Bets in favor of rates falling below the current 3.50%–3.75% range remained very low. Over $11.8 million has already been wagered on the outcome, making it one of the most traded contracts on Polymarket. ...
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin In Red Even As Trump Signs Iran Peace Deal: Analyst Says BTC In 'Fragile Recovery Phase'
Benzinga - Leading cryptocurrencies were red, while stock futures rallied overnight on Wednesday after President Donald Trump signed a historic "Memorandum of Understanding" with Iran to end all hostilities. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:25 p.m. EDT) ...
CME to Sue CFTC Over Kalshi Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval, Outgoing CEO Duffy Says
Binance News - According to CNBC, outgoing CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy announced on Wednesday that the exchange operator will file a lawsuit against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Thursday, challenging the agency's decision to approve perpetual futures. The CFTC approved prediction market platform Kalshi in late May to offer bitcoin perpetual futures — contracts with no expiration date that allow traders to speculate on price without holding the underlying asset — marking the first time such products were permitted in the US. Kalshi has since expanded its perps offerings to cover additional cryptocurrencies. Duffy, who will step down as CEO in March 2027, argued the products constitute swaps under the Dodd-Frank Act, and asserted that CME holds exclusive benchmark ...
Tencent Licaitong, WeChat Lingtong, and Alipay Yu’e Bao Report 7-Day Annualized Yields
Binance News - Tencent Licaitong’s Current+ product reported 7-day annualized yields ranging from 1.4550% to 1.7080%. According to Jin10, WeChat Lingtong reported 7-day annualized yields ranging from 1.0020% to 1.0290%, while Alipay Yu’e Bao reported 7-day annualized yields ranging from 1.0010% to 1.0760%.
GEOPOLITICS | LNG Tanker From Qatar Nears Strait of Hormuz After Interim US-Iran Deal
Binance News - A liquefied natural gas tanker that loaded in Qatar is nearing the Strait of Hormuz, signaling traffic may increase after an interim US-Iran peace deal went into effect. according to Bloomberg,
Kardigan Raises $400 Million in Upsized US IPO at Top of Range
Binance News - Kardigan Inc. raised $400 million in an upsized US initial public offering that priced at the top of its marketed range. In the deal, according to Bloomberg, the company increased the offering size and priced shares at the high end of the marketed range.
Crypto Investors Could Lose Key Tax Advantage Under New House Proposal
Bitcoin.com - Proposed crypto tax changes could limit loss-harvesting strategies by extending wash sale and constructive sale rules to many digital assets, while providing limited exemptions for certain categories of crypto activity. House Proposal Would Bring Crypto Trades Under Wash Sale Restrictions House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) on June 17 issued a press release highlighting H.R. […]
Apple CEO Cook Says Company Plans to Raise Product Prices to Offset Memory Chip Costs
Binance News - Apple CEO Tim Cook said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal that the company plans to raise product prices to offset the impact of a sharp rise in memory chip costs, according to Ming Pao.
GEOPOLITICS | South Korea’s Lee Calls US Ties ‘Solid and Eternal’ After Trump Talk at G-7
Binance News - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said his country’s relationship with the US is “solid and eternal” after speaking with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in France. According to Bloomberg, Lee made the comments following the discussion with Trump.
GEOPOLITICS | Malaysia’s Anwar, Russia’s Putin Discuss Using Local Currencies in Bilateral Trade
Binance News - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed using local currencies in bilateral trade as part of efforts to strengthen economic ties. According to Bloomberg, the talks focused on boosting economic cooperation between the two countries.
Trump Family-Backed American Bitcoin Corp Board Member Buys 450,000 ABTC Shares
Binance News - A board member of Trump family-backed Bitcoin mining company American Bitcoin Corp has purchased 450,000 shares of ABTC stock at an average price of $0.87 per share. According to Odaily, BitcoinTreasuries.NET said in a post on X that board member Richard Busch made the purchase, with the transaction valued at $391,500.
CITIC Securities: Rubin Mass Production May Accelerate Liquid-Cooling Orders in 2026
Binance News - A research note from CITIC Securities said mass production of the Rubin platform is shifting the liquid-cooling industry from expectations to order delivery, while demand for liquid cooling in optical modules is ramping up from “0 to 1,” driving synchronized demand across the supply chain, according to 36Kr. CITIC Securities added that domestic vendors have undergone long-term validation and coordination, and end-customer order ramp-up is expected to accelerate in 2026. The brokerage recommended focusing on supply-chain companies with mass-production delivery capabilities, deep customer ties, and capacity expansion plans aligned with downstream deployment.
Michael Saylor Says Capital Could Rotate Back Into Bitcoin by Year-End
Binance News - Strategy founder Michael Saylor said capital could rotate back into Bitcoin by year-end. According to NS3.AI, Saylor attributed the potential shift to a 12 to 24 week rotation cycle linked to Wall Street financing deals for AI data centers. He said these financing activities may influence how capital moves across markets over the coming months, potentially affecting Bitcoin allocations as the cycle progresses toward year-end.
SpaceX Shares Fall for First Time Since Record IPO, Ending Three-Day Rally
Binance News - Bloomberg reported that SpaceX shares fell about 5% on Wednesday, snapping a three-day post-IPO rally that had reached nearly 50%, after an intraday swing that saw the stock initially surge as much as 6% before reversing. The decline pushed SpaceX back below Amazon in market capitalization, leaving the company valued at approximately $2.5 trillion — the sixth-largest in the world — though shares remain more than 42% above their $135 IPO price. The pullback came amid a broader US equity selloff following the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady under new chairman Kevin Warsh, with traders fully pricing in a rate hike by October; the S&P 500 fell 1.2% and the Nasdaq 100 shed 1%. Bloomberg noted that only about 4.2% of SpaceX's total shares were available ...
Channel Capital to Merge With Challenger’s Fidante to Form A$150 Billion Australian Fund Manager
Binance News - Channel Capital will merge with Challenger Ltd.’s Fidante unit to create an Australian fund manager with about A$150 billion ($105 billion) in assets across a range of investment strategies. According to Bloomberg, the combined firm will span multiple investment approaches.
France’s ANSSI to End Certifications for Non-Quantum-Safe Security Products Starting in 2027
Binance News - France’s cybersecurity agency ANSSI said it will stop certifying security products that do not include quantum-safe encryption beginning in 2027. According to NS3.AI, ANSSI also advised companies to purchase only quantum-safe products by 2030. Separately, Project Eleven estimated that a cryptographically relevant quantum computer could arrive as early as 2030. The group said such a development could put roughly 7 million Bitcoin at risk.
AI TRENDS | CICC Says Fed Held Rates Steady in June and Set Up Five Working Groups
Binance News - CICC said the U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at its June meeting, in line with market expectations. According to Jin10, CICC said the biggest change from the meeting was a reform effort aimed at reshaping the Fed’s policy framework. It said the monetary policy statement was significantly simplified and forward guidance was removed, which it interpreted as an attempt to reduce the Fed’s direct influence on markets. CICC said the Fed planned to establish five working groups focused on ...
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Rises After US-Iran Interim Peace Deal Despite Fed Rate-Hike Signal
Binance News - Gold rose after the US and Iran signed an interim peace deal. In a separate development, according to Bloomberg, the Federal Reserve signaled a rate hike later in the year.
AI TRENDS | Google DeepMind Researcher Noam Shazeer to Join OpenAI, Report Says
Binance News - Google DeepMind researcher Noam Shazeer is set to join OpenAI, The Information reported. According to Jin10, the report did not provide additional details on timing or the role Shazeer would take at OpenAI.
STOCKS | Nikkei 225 Opens Up 0.68% at 70,375.24 on June 18
Binance News - Japan’s Nikkei 225 index opened 472.99 points higher, up 0.68%, at 70,375.24 on June 18 (Thursday). According to Jin10, the benchmark started the session with gains of 472.99 points.
STOCKS | South Korea’s KOSPI Opens Up 0.78% at 8,933.03
Binance News - South Korea’s KOSPI index opened higher on June 18 (Thursday), rising 68.79 points, or 0.78%, to 8,933.03. According to Jin10, the benchmark started the session with gains of 68.79 points from the previous close.
Markets Wobble After Trump’s Iran Deal Remarks and Warsh Signals Fed Shift
Binance News - Markets wobbled following mixed comments from U.S. President Donald Trump on the Iran peace deal and remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh that suggested a new direction for the central bank. According to Cointelegraph, the combination of geopolitical uncertainty tied to Trump’s statements and shifting expectations for monetary policy after Warsh’s comments contributed to the unsettled market tone. Trump’s remarks on the Iran peace deal were described as mixed, leaving investors to weigh potential implications for broader stability and risk sentiment. Separately, Warsh’s signaling of a new direction from the Federal ...
Foreign Investors Sold Japanese Stocks In Week Ended June 12
Binance News - Foreign investors were net sellers of Japanese equities in the week ended June 12. According to Jin10, foreign investors recorded net purchases of -78.51 billion yen of Japanese stocks for the week. The prior reading was revised to -70.06 billion yen from -70.10 billion yen.
India-UK Trade Agreement to Enter Into Force on July 15, 2026, Modi Says
Binance News - India's trade agreement with Britain will come into force on July 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. According to RTHK, Modi said the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (Ceta), signed in July last year after more than three years of negotiations, will take effect on 15th July 2026. Under the agreement, India will reduce or eliminate tariffs on many British goods, including whisky, gin and cosmetics, while the UK will cut tariffs on many Indian exports such as marine products, gems and jewellery, toys, engineering goods, chemicals and auto components.
Bitwise Raises $134M to Blend Crypto Into Traditional Finance
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitwise Asset Management just pulled in $134 million. That’s a big number, and the firm isn’t being quiet about what… Read the original on Bitwise Raises $134M to Blend Crypto Into Traditional Finance. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Psychologists Say Patients Are Bringing AI Into Therapy Sessions: Survey
Decrypt - A new APA survey found that more than a third of psychologists have patients using AI as an additional mental health professional, even as clinicians warn that the technology can reinforce delusions.
Bitcoin Eyes $70K Breakout as 21Shares Sees Path Toward $100K by Q3
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin remains above a key support zone despite a Federal Reserve-driven pullback, while 21Shares sees a potential path to $100,000 by the end of Q3. The firm’s outlook depends on a decisive breakout above $70,000. 21Shares Says Bitcoin’s Upside Case Starts With a $70K Break Bitcoin could climb to $100,000 by the end of the […]
Nasdaq Futures Extend Early Gains, S&P 500 Futures Rise
Binance News - Nasdaq futures extended early gains to 1% in morning trading. According to Jin10, S&P 500 futures rose 0.6%.
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Holds Loss After Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged, Signals Hike Later This Year
Binance News - Gold held a loss after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged and signaled a hike later in the year. According to Bloomberg, the Fed left rates unchanged while indicating it still expects to raise borrowing costs later this year.
Oil Falls as Interim US-Iran Peace Deal Takes Effect
Binance News - Oil fell after an interim US-Iran peace deal went into effect. In the market’s focus, according to Bloomberg, is whether transits through the Strait of Hormuz will increase as Persian Gulf producers restart shut-in fields.
BWX Technologies Licenses Small Modular Reactor Design After Ananym Push
Binance News - BWX Technologies Inc. struck a deal to license its design for a small modular reactor after activist investor Ananym Capital Management pushed the nuclear technology company to consider commercializing it, according to Bloomberg.
New Zealand First-Quarter GDP Growth Rises to 1.5% Year Over Year
Binance News - New Zealand’s first-quarter GDP rose 1.5% year over year. According to Jin10, the result was above the 1.10% expectation. The prior reading was revised to 1.5% from 1.30%.
Pimco Favors 5- to 10-Year Australian Bonds on Rate-Cut Bet
Binance News - Pacific Investment Management Co. is favoring five- to 10-year Australian debt, wagering the central bank will ultimately be forced to pivot to interest rate cuts to support a slowing economy, according to Bloomberg,
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Gold Holdings Hold Steady At 1,012.213 Tons
Binance News - SPDR Gold Trust, the world’s largest gold ETF, reported holdings of 1,012.213 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day. According to Jin10, the fund’s position was flat compared with the prior session.
Trump Says Stock Market Drove Decision to Back Iran Deal After Ceasefire Rally
Binance News - President Donald Trump said record-high equities drove his decision to back the Iran deal after Sunday’s ceasefire agreement. According to BeInCrypto, Trump told a G7 conference in France that stocks rose when peace looked likely and fell when talks stalled, calling the market “quite brilliant” and a live referendum on his Middle East strategy. The S&P 500 closed at a record 7,554.29 on June 15, up 1.65%, while the Dow gained 468.77 points to a record near 51,671 and the Nasdaq jumped 3.07%. Trump said oil has fallen roughly 20% from its 2026 peak as a Hormuz reopening came into view. Bitcoin (BTC) traded near $64,200 after slipping more than 2%, after ...
CZ Reveals the Crypto Playbook He Is Pitching to Governments
BeInCrypto - CZ urges governments to tokenize stock markets and launch national stablecoins after meeting Asian leaders and regulators. The post CZ Reveals the Crypto Playbook He Is Pitching to Governments appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bougainville Copper Loses License to Redevelop Panguna Mine in Papua New Guinea
Binance News - Australia-listed Bougainville Copper Ltd. has been stripped of its license to redevelop the Panguna copper mine in Papua New Guinea, according to Bloomberg. The giant mine has been closed for nearly 40 years and was once a flash point in a brutal civil war in the country.
Fed Chair Warsh Holds First News Conference After FOMC Keeps Rates Unchanged
Binance News - Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh held his first news conference since being appointed chair after the Federal Open Market Committee left interest rates unchanged and reiterated its commitment to delivering price stability. In remarks, according to Bloomberg, Warsh highlighted the central bank’s focus on maintaining price stability following the decision to hold rates steady.
Michigan Judge Rules Sports Prediction Market Wagers Are Not CFTC Swaps as Polymarket Appeal Advances
Binance News - A federal judge in Michigan ruled that sports-related prediction market wagers are not “swaps” under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s jurisdiction, while declining to stop Michigan regulators from restricting Polymarket’s sports event contracts. According to NS3.AI, the court denied Polymarket’s request for an order that would block state regulators from taking action against the platform’s sports-related offerings. The dispute is now headed to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and could ...
Michigan Federal Judge Rules Sports Prediction Markets Are Not Under CFTC Purview
Decrypt - The judge said Polymarket is not likely to succeed on the merits of its case against Michigan state regulators.
Brazil Holds Selic Rate at 14.25%
Binance News - Brazil’s Selic interest rate was 14.25% as of June 17. According to Jin10, the reading matched expectations of 14.25% and compared with a previous level of 14.50%.
Trump Finally Reveals Why He Backed Iran Deal
BeInCrypto - Trump revealed why he backed the Iran deal, crediting a stock market he called more brilliant than anybody amid record highs. The post Trump Finally Reveals Why He Backed Iran Deal appeared first on BeInCrypto.
GEOPOLITICS | NRC Chair Nieh Says Agency Has Taken ‘Major Steps’ to Reform Nuclear Plant Licensing
Binance News - Ho K. Nieh, chair of the US Nuclear Regulatory Committee, said the agency has taken “major steps” to reform its framework for licensing nuclear plants and conducting regulatory checks. according to Bloomberg, Nieh said the NRC remains a “strong regulator” and declined to say which regulations are under review as the Trump administration looks to expand nuclear energy projects in the US.
Aster to re-route 99% of daily platform fees into automatic buybacks
Cryptopolitan - ASTER token rose over 15% to $0.77 on June 17th following an announcement that it will re-route 99% of daily platform fees into automatic buybacks.
Kalshi CEO Says Polymarket Is Not His Main Rival, Points to 3 Bigger Threats
BeInCrypto - Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour says Polymarket is not his main rival, naming CME, Robinhood and DraftKings as bigger threats. The post Kalshi CEO Says Polymarket Is Not His Main Rival, Points to 3 Bigger Threats appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Most BOJ Watchers See Another Rate Hike by Year-End, Bloomberg Survey Shows
Binance News - An overwhelming majority of Bank of Japan watchers expect the central bank to raise interest rates again by the end of this year. According to Bloomberg, that follows a hike earlier this week to the highest level since 1995.
SpaceX’s Post-IPO Rally Could Aid FTX Creditor Recoveries, Sunil Kavuri Says
Binance News - SpaceX’s post-IPO rally could benefit FTX creditors because the defunct crypto exchange had exposure to the company through K5 Global. According to NS3.AI, FTX creditor advocate Sunil Kavuri said stronger-performing investments could support recovery efforts and increase payments to creditors. Yahoo Finance put SpaceX’s market value above $2.52 trillion on Wednesday. The report suggests that if SpaceX-related holdings tied to FTX’s exposure appreciate, they could improve the pool of assets available for creditor distributions.
Crypto-Backed PAC Spending Draws Attention Ahead of Next Week’s U.S. State Primaries
Binance News - Several more U.S. states are scheduled to hold primaries next week, following a Republican candidate’s win in Alabama on Tuesday after a political action committee backed by a crypto company reported what it described as its “biggest spend of the cycle.” According to Cointelegraph, the PAC said its spending in the Alabama race marked its largest outlay so far in the current election cycle, drawing attention to the role of crypto-linked political funding as additional primary contests approach. The report did not specify the amount spent, the name of the candidate, or the crypto company involved, but it framed the Alabama result as occurring after the PAC’s heightened financial involvement. With more primaries imminent, the development highlights how ...
STOCKS | Apple CEO Says Price Increases Are Inevitable as Component Costs Rise
Binance News - Apple CEO Tim Cook said price increases were inevitable and that the company’s current pricing situation was “not sustainable.” According to Jin10, The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple has not raised prices so far, but Cook said the company would increase prices due to surging memory and storage costs.
ECB's Lagarde reportedly pressured Greece to reject Binance's MiCA license
Cryptopolitan - Binance’s crypto licensing application in Greece has stalled after what rumors claim is because the regulators received direct orders from the European Central Bank (ECB) President, Christine Lagarde. Binance’s application, which was made under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, had cleared most of Greece’s regulatory requirements and was on track for approval prior to...
Crypto-backed GOP candidate wins Alabama Senate runoff with June primaries looming
CoinTelegraph - Several more US states are scheduled to hold primaries next week after one Republican candidate won in Alabama on Tuesday after a crypto company-backed PAC used what it called its “biggest spend of the cycle.”
Binance’s XRP Leverage Ratio Hits Highest Level Since Start of 2026
Binance News - Binance’s estimated leverage ratio for XRP rose to about 0.1899, marking its highest level since the start of 2026. According to NS3.AI, CryptoQuant data showed the increase as XRP traded near $1.20. The data also indicated that buyers defended support around $1.17.
SpaceX Adds Sequoia’s Roelof Botha as Independent Director
Binance News - SpaceX said it elected Roelof Botha, a long-time Sequoia Capital investor, to its board as an independent director. According to Bloomberg, the appointment comes less than a week after the Elon Musk-led company’s record-setting initial public offering.
Snap Shares Slide Nearly 10% After CEO Unveils $2,195 Specs AR Glasses
Binance News - Snap (SNAP) shares fell 9.72% to $5.16 on Tuesday after CEO Evan Spiegel unveiled the company’s first commercial augmented reality glasses, Specs, priced at $2,195. The launch was announced at Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2026 in California, according to BeInCrypto, with preorders opening the same day on a $200 refundable deposit and initial shipments slated for the US, UK, and France this fall. Spiegel pitched Specs as a standalone computing platform with built-in apps and an AI assistant, but social media criticism of the bulky design added to investor caution. Specs are priced more than three times Meta’s Ray-Ban smart ...
U.S. Dollar Index Rises 0.55% to 100.091 on June 17
Binance News - The U.S. dollar index, which tracks the dollar against six major currencies, rose 0.55% on June 17 to close at 100.091 by the end of trading in the foreign exchange market. According to ChainCatcher, the euro fell to $1.1539 from $1.161 in the previous session, while the British pound declined to $1.3338 from $1.3429. The dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen to 160.5 from 160.44, and rose versus the Swiss franc to 0.7971 from 0.7931. It also gained against the Canadian dollar to 1.4071 from 1.3993 and advanced versus the Swedish krona to 9.461 from 9.3618.
Bitcoin’s Realized Losses Fall 46% as Bid-Side Liquidity Increases
Binance News - Bitcoin’s realized losses fell by 46% as bid-side liquidity increased, signaling a potential easing of sell pressure and raising questions about whether buyers can push BTC back above $70,000. According to Cointelegraph, the decline in realized losses coincided with growing bid-side liquidity, a market condition typically associated with stronger demand at lower price levels and reduced urgency among sellers. The report linked the drop in realized losses to improving liquidity on the buy side, suggesting that selling pressure may be moderating as more buyers are willing to absorb supply. Cointelegraph framed the development as a key factor ...
Snapchat’s Parent Company Launches $2,000 AR Glasses, But Stockholders Didn’t Like It
BeInCrypto - Snap stock fell 9.72% after CEO Evan Spiegel unveiled $2,195 Specs AR glasses at AWE 2026 amid design backlash from investors. The post Snapchat’s Parent Company Launches $2,000 AR Glasses, But Stockholders Didn’t Like It appeared first on BeInCrypto.
AI TRENDS | ENPIRE Trains Eight-Robot Fleet to 99% Success Rate, Researchers Say
Binance News - Nvidia, Carnegie Mellon, and UC Berkeley released ENPIRE, a framework that enables AI coding agents to train an eight-robot fleet to a 99% success rate. According to NS3.AI, scaling the system from one robot to eight reduced task-training time by more than half. The update also highlighted a trade-off in operating costs. While training time fell as the fleet scaled up, the token bill increased faster than the time savings achieved.
Novig Lands CFTC’s Fastest-Ever DCM Approval, Threatening State Sportsbook Model
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Novig just got federal approval. And it wasn’t a slow process — the CFTC granted Novig’s Ludlow Exchange LLC designation… Read the original on Novig Lands CFTC’s Fastest-Ever DCM Approval, Threatening State Sportsbook Model. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Nvidia Built Robots That Train Themselves Using AI Coding Agents
Decrypt - Nvidia's ENPIRE hands an entire robot fleet to coding agents like Codex and Claude Code, letting them write training code, test it on real hardware, and improve without a human watching.
$400M Wiped Out in Hours as Bitcoin Crashes After FOMC and Warsh Speech
CryptoPotato - The asset has slipped by over $2,000 since the meeting concluded.
GEOPOLITICS | Trump Says He’d Prefer US Not Be Part of USMCA, Stops Short of Exit Threat
Binance News - US President Donald Trump said he would rather the US not be part of the US-Mexico-Canada trade pact. According to Bloomberg, he sent mixed signals about an upcoming renewal deadline and stopped short of threatening to quit outright.
GEOPOLITICS | UK Ministers Press Starmer to Raise Defense Spending After Healey Resignation
Binance News - Some UK cabinet ministers are pushing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to increase defense funding further. According to Bloomberg, the pressure follows John Healey’s resignation over a dispute about spending.
Apple Prepares Second-Generation iPhone Air for Spring 2027 Release
Binance News - Apple is preparing to launch a second-generation iPhone Air in spring 2027. According to Jin10, prototype versions of the iPhone Air will include a second rear camera and an upgraded battery.
Hollywood Superstar to Come to Ripple Swell
U.Today - Hollywood A-lister Matt Damon will be joining upcoming Ripple Swell conference in New York City. Hollywood A-lister Matt Damon will be joining upcoming Ripple Swell conference in New York City.
Trump to Return Iran’s Frozen Money to Protect the Dollar
BeInCrypto - Trump said the US will return Iran's frozen money, warning that keeping it would end global trust in the dollar. The post Trump to Return Iran’s Frozen Money to Protect the Dollar appeared first on BeInCrypto.
'If You Don't Own Bitcoin, You're Short Bitcoin': Bitwise's Jeff Park Stays Upbeat About BTC
Benzinga - Bitwise advisor Jeff Park says investors should start thinking less about Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) upside speculation and more about the risk of not owning it at all. “If You Don't Own Bitcoin, You're Basically Short BTC” In a "When Shift Happens" interview clip published on June 17, Park argued that Bitcoin remains a hedge against fiat currency debasement. But its relevance could grow further as artificial intelligence reshapes labor, data ownership and wealth distribution. "If you don't own Bitcoin, you're basically short Bitcoin," Park said. ...
Illinois Passed the Most Anti-Crypto Law in the US: Miles Jennings
CryptoPotato - Critics say the measure effectively singles out digital assets for taxation based on technology rather than activity.
Kevin Warsh Says Fed Members Present Did Not Back a Short-Term Rate Hike
Binance News - Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said none of the 19 members present supported a short-term interest rate hike. According to NS3.AI, Warsh said the committee will reconvene in six weeks to revisit the issue.
Oil Edges Up After Two-Day Slide as US-Iran Interim Deal Looms
Binance News - Oil ticked up after two days of sharp declines, with prices still under pressure on expectations of a pending interim peace deal between the US and Iran. According to Bloomberg, such a deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and return millions of barrels to the market.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Urges Markets To Price Assets Based On Economic Fundamentals
Binance News - Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said on Wednesday that he wants financial markets to price securities based on their own assessment of the economy, rather than trying to anticipate how central bank officials will interpret incoming data. According to Jin10, Warsh said that the more markets focus on changes in the real economy, the better they can judge which data matter most and which are relatively less important, allowing them to form prices around what they see as the most likely outcome. He added that this approach could help avoid a situation in which financial ...
Manhattan Restaurant Kiki’s Seized by New York State Over More Than $1 Million in Unpaid Taxes
Binance News - New York state has seized Manhattan restaurant Kiki’s for nonpayment of more than $1 million in taxes. According to Bloomberg, the action has disrupted the dining scene in a buzzy part of the city.
Fed Chair Warsh Launches Reform Push With Five Special Task Forces
Binance News - Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said he is launching a push to advance Federal Reserve reforms, including the creation of five new special task forces. According to Jin10, Warsh made the announcement at his first news conference in Washington and said the task forces will focus on five areas closely tied to the implementation of monetary policy: the Fed’s communications mechanism, the Fed’s balance sheet, how the Fed uses and relies on existing data sources, productivity and employment in an era of transition, and the Fed’s inflation framework. ...
Fed Chair Warsh Vows to Restore Price Stability After Rates Held Steady
Binance News - Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh vowed to restore price stability after his first policy meeting at the helm, with officials leaving interest rates unchanged. According to Bloomberg, policymakers also signaled growing support for rate hikes this year.
Kevin Warsh Says Fed Colleagues ‘Very Open’ on Changes After Holding Rates
Binance News - Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said his colleagues have been “very open” about changes during a news conference after the Fed decided to leave rates unchanged, according to Bloomberg.
Musk’s Estimated Fortune Tops Bitcoin’s Market Cap as Crypto Market Value Falls Over Past Year
Binance News - Elon Musk’s estimated fortune rose to about $1.32 trillion, exceeding Bitcoin’s roughly $1.29 trillion market capitalization. According to NS3.AI, SpaceX shares traded above $200 after pricing its IPO at $135, lifting the company’s market value to about $2.7 trillion. CryptoSlate data also showed the total cryptocurrency market declined from about $4.21 trillion to roughly $2.23 trillion over the past year.
Elon Musk’s wealth has now surpassed Bitcoin market cap amid SpaceX’s continued rally
CryptoSlate - Elon Musk’s personal fortune has surpassed the market value of Bitcoin, a milestone that shows how quickly SpaceX’s public-market debut has reshaped both wealth rankings and the broader conversation around speculative risk. According to Bloomberg's Billionaire Index, Musk’s net worth rose to about $1.32 trillion as SpaceX shares traded above $200, extending a rally that […] The post Elon Musk’s wealth has now surpassed Bitcoin market cap amid SpaceX’s continued rally appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Lombard Odier Says Markets Are Repricing Fed Credibility and Independence
Binance News - Lombard Odier macro head Florian Ielpo said market moves reflected a repricing of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s credibility and independence. According to Jin10, Ielpo said inflation had clearly returned to the center of the Fed’s reaction function and that “someone is steering” policy in that direction. He said this reinforced a “higher for longer” environment for real interest rates. ...
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stay Rangebound As Kevin Warsh Takes Helm At The Fed
Benzinga - Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies traded largely unchanged ahead of Kevin Warsh's first FOMC meeting, supported by improving ETF inflows as traders brace for potential volatility around the Fed decision. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price ...
FOMC Shortens Policy Statement Under New Chair Kevin Warsh
Binance News - The U.S. Federal Open Market Committee released its first policy statement under new Chair Kevin Warsh, drawing attention for its sharply reduced length. According to Jin10, the June statement contained 132 words, down from 345 words in April. The statement’s structure was also revised, placing the policy decision at the beginning and following it with only a brief overview of economic conditions. In addition, it removed details on which officials voted for or against the decision and any reasons given by dissenters. ...
Lines Between Crypto and TradFi Will Vanish, Bitwise Says
U.Today - The boundary separating traditional finance (TradFi) and the cryptocurrency sector is rapidly dissolving. The boundary separating traditional finance (TradFi) and the cryptocurrency sector is rapidly dissolving.
AI TRENDS | Estonia Approves Proposal for AI Personal Identification Code to Limit Agent Permissions
Binance News - Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal approved a proposal on June 17 to create an AI personal identification code aimed at restricting what AI agents can do when acting on a user’s behalf. According to NS3.AI, the proposed ID would allow permissions to be limited to specific actions rather than granting an AI agent full access to an account. Michal did not provide a start date for the initiative. He also did not specify how liability would be handled if an AI agent makes a costly mistake.
Illinois Slaps a 0.2% Tax on Every Crypto Business Transaction in the State
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Can government policy keep pace with a sector that moves faster than legislation? Illinois just made a bet — and… Read the original on Illinois Slaps a 0.2% Tax on Every Crypto Business Transaction in the State. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
2026 FIFA World Cup could add $5–$10 billion in prediction market trading
Cryptopolitan - Prediction markets are expected to be greatly impacted by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to a June 2026 Bernstein analysis, trade on both regulated and decentralized exchanges might increase by $5 billion to $10 billion. Since online betting sites now compete with established sportsbooks for clients during one of the largest sporting events in...
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Outlines Task Force Focus Areas
Binance News - Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said a task force’s work would cover communications and the central bank’s balance sheet, as well as data sources, productivity and employment, and the inflation framework. According to Jin10, Warsh described these areas as part of the task force’s scope.
PRECIOUS METALS | Shanghai Gold And Silver Futures Fall, While SC Crude Oil Rises
Binance News - Shanghai gold and silver futures closed lower, while SC crude oil futures ended higher. According to Jin10, as of the 2:30 close, the main Shanghai gold contract fell 0.84% to 935 yuan per gram, and the main Shanghai silver contract declined 1.36% to 16,589 yuan per kilogram. The main SC crude oil contract rose 0.80% to 517 yuan per barrel.
Bass Pro Shops to Buy Historic Fishing Lodge in Florida Keys
Binance News - Outdoor retailer Bass Pro Shops is buying a historic fishing lodge in the Florida Keys, adding another luxury hotel to its growing portfolio. According to Bloomberg, the acquisition expands the company’s holdings in high-end lodging.
Stellantis CEO Says Maserati in Talks With Two Potential Partners
Binance News - Stellantis NV Chief Executive Officer Antonio Filosa said the company is in talks with two potential partners for Maserati. In remarks cited by Bloomberg, Filosa said any deal would have implications for the plants producing the ailing luxury brand’s cars.
Treasury Yields Jump as Fed Signals Possible Rate Hike in Coming Months
Binance News - US Treasury yields jumped after Federal Reserve officials signaled they expect an interest-rate hike in the coming months. Traders fully priced in higher borrowing costs in 2026, according to Bloomberg,
Bitcoin Dips After Fed Holds Benchmark Rate at 3.5% to 3.75%
Binance News - The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate at 3.5% to 3.75% on Wednesday, and Bitcoin traded around $65,300 before dipping following the announcement. According to NS3.AI, the Federal Open Market Committee said economic activity is expanding at a solid pace despite elevated uncertainty. The rate decision was the first under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
LIVE: Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged in Kevin Warsh’s first meeting
Cryptopolitan - The Fed held rates at 3.5% to 3.75%, but nine policymakers now expect at least one increase this year. Kevin Warsh removed forward guidance, skipped the dot plot and launched five reviews of how the Fed operates. Markets now price a 78% chance of a December hike, while Treasury yields and the dollar climbed and...