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Bitcoin dips to $58K, $40B lost; Kanga gains MiCA license; BlackRock extends crypto sales.
21shares trims 2026 crypto forecasts despite institutional adoption gains
CoinTelegraph - Asset manager 21shares sees crypto infrastructure advancing faster than prices, as ETFs, stablecoins and prediction markets mature while several 2026 targets slip.
Kanga Secures MiCA License in Latvia for EU Expansion
cryptoDNES - Kanga obtains a Class 3 MiCA license from Latvia's central bank, enabling crypto custody and trading services across the European Economic Area. The post Kanga Secures MiCA License in Latvia for EU Expansion appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Bitcoin Crashes to $58,035, Wiping $40 Billion From Crypto Ecosystem in 24 Hours
Bitcoin.com - The price of bitcoin reached a consequential low on Thursday, falling to its weakest level of 2026 when it touched $58,035 on Bitstamp at 9:55 a.m. Eastern time. Over the past 24 hours, $40 billion has vanished from the total crypto market capitalization, leaving it precariously close to slipping beneath the $2 trillion threshold. Crypto […]
Amazon to invest additional $13 billion in India for its AI and cloud infrastructure
Cryptopolitan - Tech giant Amazon has announced an influx of an additional $13 billion into India by year 2030, which aims to improve AI and cloud infrastructure in the Mumbai and Hyderabad regions. This fresh commitment will raise the company’s total planned investment in the country to $48 billion over the next half a decade. Amazon’s new...
Why Wall Street values some crypto firms for AI power, not just crypto
CoinTelegraph - Galaxy Digital’s stock surge points to a new trend: Investors are rewarding some crypto firms for AI infrastructure, not just digital asset exposure.
70,000 US Law Enforcement Professionals Call for Changes to CLARITY Act
Bitcoin.com - More than 70,000 U.S. law enforcement professionals have urged federal officials to revise provisions of the CLARITY Act, warning that broad exemptions could weaken oversight, accountability, and investigative tools used to combat criminal activity involving digital assets. National Coalition Raises Concerns Over Investigative Limits in CLARITY Act A coalition representing more than 70,000 U.S. law […]
Ripple Partner SBI Buys One of Japan's Biggest Exchanges
U.Today - Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Group has significantly expanded its digital asset footprint with the multi-stage, 46.7 billion yen ($289 million) acquisition of Bitbank. Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Group has significantly expanded its digital asset footprint with the multi-stage, 46.7 billion yen ($289 million) acquisition of Bitbank.
Over $600M Liquidated in 1 Hour as XRP, ETH Mimic BTC’s Massive Price Crash
CryptoPotato - Many altcoins have collapsed by up to 5% in the past hour alone.
BlackRock Extends Bitcoin and Ethereum Sale for $217 Million
U.Today - BlackRock makes another Bitcoin and Ethereum deposit, sparking concerns about its continued sell attempts as the price of both crypto assets plunges lower. BlackRock makes another Bitcoin and Ethereum deposit, sparking concerns about its continued sell attempts as the price of both crypto assets plunges lower.
AI.LOVE.JAZZ Brings the World’s First AI Jazz Festival to Montreux
BeInCrypto - A global movement arrives at the home of the Montreux Jazz Festival AI.LOVE.JAZZ, the global AI Jazz music contest and live event, is bringing the world’s first AI jazz festival to Montreux, Switzerland. Taking place on July 9–10, 2026, alongside the world-famous Montreux Jazz Festival, AI.LOVE.JAZZ combines a two-month global online competition with a live The post AI.LOVE.JAZZ Brings the World’s First AI Jazz Festival to Montreux appeared first on BeInCrypto.
South Korea Sees Egg Prices Rise as Retail Costs Increase and Supply Falls
Binance News - Egg prices in South Korea have risen noticeably in recent weeks, reviving the term “egg inflation” in local media. According to Jin10, South Korean media cited data from the Korea Institute for Animal Products Quality Evaluation and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. As of mid-June, the retail price for a carton of 30 eggs was 7,506 won, up 7.1% from a year earlier. The average retail price of a 10-egg carton of premium eggs rose to 5,229 won this month, marking the first time it exceeded 5,000 won. That ...
Poland’s CBZC Arrests Four in Alleged SIM-Swap Crypto Theft Case
Binance News - Poland’s Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime (CBZC) arrested four alleged members of a crypto crime gang accused of draining cryptocurrency via SIM swap attacks. The FBI and Homeland Security Investigations revealed the group’s alleged role, according to BeInCrypto, as suspects face charges including running an organized criminal group, theft by hacking computer systems, and money laundering. All four are in pre-trial detention and could face up to 25 years in prison. Prosecutors estimate laundered funds exceeded tens of millions of Polish zlotys, or several million dollars, with the case supervised by the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Krakow.
AI TRENDS | Singapore’s Monetary Authority Establishes Future Finance Research Institute
Binance News - Singapore’s Monetary Authority announced the establishment of the Future Finance Research Institute to promote financial innovation. According to Odaily, the institute will initially focus on artificial intelligence and tokenization.
AI TRENDS | Cerebras Systems Shares Fall 7.11% to $169.305
Binance News - Cerebras Systems shares fell 7.11% to $169.305, dropping below $170. According to Odaily, CEO Andrew Feldman said on the company’s first earnings conference call that the main constraint on AI development has shifted from chip supply and customer demand to the availability of data centers needed to deploy AI infrastructure at scale. Feldman said data center supply is currently the most urgent challenge across the industry.
IBM stock jumps ~6% after company unveils sub-1 nanometer chip technology
Cryptopolitan - Markets have not opened yet, but investors are already lining up to take the action on IBM’s stock (NYSE: IBM) as the tech giant revealed what it calls the first chip technology to go under the 1-nanometer technological barrier. The news has sent IBM shares up nearly 4% in pre-market trading, a necessary shot in...
McCormick Says Higher Gas Costs Are Making Shoppers More Price-Sensitive
Binance News - McCormick & Co. said consumers became even more price-sensitive as they grappled with higher gas prices, according to Bloomberg.
Pound Stalls After Rally as Forex Traders Wait for Fresh UK Catalysts
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The British pound hit pause Thursday. After weeks of solid gains, sterling steadied against major currencies as risk sentiment across… Read the original on Pound Stalls After Rally as Forex Traders Wait for Fresh UK Catalysts. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI | EU Held Talks With White House on Anthropic Access After Mythos Cutoff
Binance News - The European Union held discussions with the Trump administration on access to Anthropic PBC’s most advanced artificial intelligence models after the US restricted foreign nationals from accessing the technology earlier this month, according to Bloomberg.
Crypto Traders Lose $1B in 24 Hours as Short Sellers Face Rising Pressure
Bitcoin.com - Total cryptocurrency liquidations topped $1 billion in a 24-hour period, driven by bitcoin plunging to a 2026 low of $59,018. Bitcoin Bears Face Key Thresholds Cryptocurrency liquidations topped $1 billion on Thursday, hours after bitcoin plunged to $59,018, its lowest level so far in 2026. Market data as of 3 a.m. EST showed that $781 […]
Polish Crypto Raid: FBI-Backed Arrests Hit Alleged SIM-Swap Gang Behind Millions in Theft
BeInCrypto - Polish police arrested four members of a crypto crime gang that ran SIM swap attacks, with FBI and HSI support. The post Polish Crypto Raid: FBI-Backed Arrests Hit Alleged SIM-Swap Gang Behind Millions in Theft appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Whale Opens 2x Leveraged Long of 3.46 Million SYN on Aster, Showing $662,000 Unrealized Gains
Binance News - A whale opened a 2x leveraged long position totaling 3.46 million SYN on Aster, with the position valued at approximately $1.69 million and showing about $662,000 in unrealized gains in less than two days. According to NS3.AI, Lookonchain monitoring reported the trade details, including the leverage used, the SYN amount, and the unrealized profit figure over the stated period.
22,000 Bitcoin Wallet Trap: How Satoshi Outsmarted Quantum Computers in 2010
U.Today - Experts prove how Satoshi Nakamoto's 22,000-wallet strategy in 2010 mathematically neutralizes the Bitcoin quantum threat. Experts prove how Satoshi Nakamoto's 22,000-wallet strategy in 2010 mathematically neutralizes the Bitcoin quantum threat.
Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong’s Pay Rises 38% to $7.5 Million
Binance News - Singapore Airlines Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Goh Choon Phong was paid S$9.69 million ($7.5 million) for the year ended March 2026, a 38% increase after the carrier’s annual earnings beat expectations, according to Bloomberg.
Binance to Run Traders League Season 3 Trading Challenge for CHR and ETH With 200,000 USDC Prize Pool
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the exchange is set to launch Binance Traders League Season 3, a spot trading challenge focused on Chromia (CHR) and Ethereum (ETH), offering a total prize pool of 200,000 USDC in token vouchers. The promotion period is scheduled for 2026-06-25 10:00 (UTC) to 2026-07-05 10:00 (UTC). Binance said participation is open to verified new users, regular users, and all Binance VIP users, while liquidity providers in the Binance Spot Liquidity Provider Program and Binance Brokers are not eligible. To qualify for rewards, participants must register for the campaign and reach at least 500 USD equivalent in total trading volume across the eligible spot pairs during the promotion period. Binance stated that the ...
Upexi Signs Private Placement Deal to Raise $19.5 Million
Binance News - Upexi, a Nasdaq-listed Solana treasury company, said it has signed a securities purchase agreement to sell about 12.24 million shares of common stock, or the equivalent in pre-funded warrants, in a private placement at an issuance price of about $1.60 per share. According to Odaily, the offering is expected to raise total gross proceeds of $19.5 million. Upexi said it plans to use the new funds to repay existing debt and continue increasing its strategic reserve of SOL assets.
Blue Owl in Advanced Talks to Buy Stake in Cleveland Cavaliers
Binance News - Blue Owl Capital Inc. is in advanced talks to buy a minority stake in the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers, according to people familiar with the matter, according to Bloomberg.
Global Active Crypto Investors Fall to 651 in Q2 2026, CryptoRank Data Shows
Binance News - Global active crypto investors declined to 651 in Q2 2026, according to CryptoRank data. According to NS3.AI, this level is well below the 2022 all-time high of 2,564 active investors. The data indicates a drop in the number of active investors compared with the peak recorded in 2022.
CryptoQuant CEO: Bitcoin Realized Cap Rose $467 Billion Over Two Years as Price Fell 1%
Binance News - CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju said Bitcoin’s realized cap increased by $467 billion over the past two years while its price is down 1%. According to NS3.AI, Ki said Strategy’s repeated Bitcoin purchases could keep Bitcoin trading within a range and postpone a deeper market-clearing drawdown. Ki did not provide additional details on timing or specific price levels.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE gains 10.1% as index rises
Binance News - Aave (AAVE) rose 10.1% as the CoinDesk 20 index climbed, according to CoinDesk, with Bitcoin Cash (BCH) also among the top performers, up 5.8% from Wednesday.
AI TRENDS | Google Reorganizes AI Coding Tool Team to Improve Code Generation and Office Use Cases
Binance News - Google is reorganizing its recently formed AI coding tool development team as it seeks to accelerate progress in high-value AI applications, according to people familiar with the matter. According to Odaily, the changes are centered on altering how its AI models are trained to improve code generation capabilities while expanding into additional office scenarios such as creating presentations. The sources said the direction aligns with approaches taken by Anthropic and OpenAI, aiming to extend AI programming capabilities beyond a single development ...
STOCKS | Robinhood Ventures Fund I Invests $25 Million in Canva Class A Shares
Binance News - Robinhood Ventures Fund I (NYSE: RVI) announced a $25 million investment in Canva, including the purchase of about $25 million in Canva Class A common stock on June 24, 2026. According to Foresight News, the fund made the acquisition as part of its investment in the company. Robinhood Ventures’ first fund, Robinhood Ventures Fund I, began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on March 6, 2026, under the ticker symbol RVI.
Japan’S 30-Year Government Bond Yield Falls 3 Basis Points To 3.835%
Binance News - Japan’s 30-year government bond yield fell 3.0 basis points to 3.835%. According to Jin10, the move marked a decline in the long-term yield.
STOCKS | JPMorgan Names Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh as Co-Presidents
Binance News - JPMorgan (JPM) appointed Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh as co-presidents, positioning them as leading candidates to succeed CEO Jamie Dimon, according to Ming Pao. Dimon said the newly announced changes mark an important step by the board in advancing its succession plan and developing senior leadership.
AI | IREN to Put Logo on Golden State Warriors Jerseys Starting Next Season
Binance News - IREN Ltd., an Australia-founded cloud computing provider, will have its logo featured on Golden State Warriors jerseys starting next season, according to Bloomberg.
GoMining mines first Stratum V2 Bitcoin block using DMND pool
CoinJournal - GoMining mines first Stratum V2 Bitcoin block with DMND pool. Stratum V2 enables miners to choose block transactions directly. New system shifts power from pools to miners in Bitcoin mining. GoMining has mined the first known Bitcoin block produced using the Stratum V2 protocol with the DMND Bitcoin mining pool. The process demonstrates miner-controlled block […] The post GoMining mines first Stratum V2 Bitcoin block using DMND pool appeared first on CoinJournal.
Meituan’s LongCat Team Releases VitaBench 2.0 Agent Evaluation Benchmark
Binance News - Meituan’s LongCat team has released VitaBench 2.0, following the launch of VitaBench 1.0 in October 2025, according to 36Kr. The company described VitaBench 2.0 as an agent evaluation benchmark for long-term, dynamic user modeling in real-life scenarios, designed to systematically assess large language models’ personalization and proactiveness in sustained, real, and changing user interactions.
CryptoQuant CEO Says Michael Saylor’s Strategy May Be Preventing Stronger Bitcoin Recovery Through Continuous Buying – Here’s How
DailyHODL - The CEO of digital assets analytics platform CryptoQuant, Ki Young Ju, says Michael Saylor’s Strategy may be hampering a Bitcoin (BTC) recovery. Ki Young Ju tells his 429,000 followers on X that by routinely buying large amounts of Bitcoin, Strategy may be reshaping the historical cycle of the top digital asset and keeping BTC in […] The post CryptoQuant CEO Says Michael Saylor’s Strategy May Be Preventing Stronger Bitcoin Recovery Through Continuous Buying – Here’s How appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
STOCKS | U.S. Stock Index Futures Extend Gains After May PCE Rises 0.4% Month on Month
Binance News - U.S. stock index futures extended gains after May personal consumption expenditures (PCE) inflation rose 0.4% month on month, below the 0.5% forecast from economists surveyed by Reuters. According to NS3.AI, the headline PCE index increased 4.1% year on year, matching expectations. Core PCE, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.3% month on month and increased 3.4% year on year.
STOCKS | Short Bets Rise Against SpaceX as Nvidia Reportedly Works on 800V HVDC Racks
Binance News - Rising short positions against SpaceX and reported work by Nvidia on 800V high-voltage direct current (HVDC) racks were among the highlights in a U.S. premarket stock brief. According to NS3.AI, the brief also noted that Qualcomm launched a high-bandwidth computing architecture. The update included a macroeconomic data point, stating that May core PCE increased 3.4% year over year.
U.S. First-Quarter GDP Growth Revised Up to 2.1%, Commerce Department Data Show
Binance News - The U.S. government released updated data on Thursday showing that U.S. economic growth in the first quarter was higher than the previously estimated 1.6%. According to Odaily, U.S. Commerce Department data showed that the final reading for seasonally adjusted and inflation-adjusted real GDP rose at an annualized quarterly rate of 2.1% in the first quarter. The Commerce Department said the upward revision was mainly due to a downward revision in the pace of import growth during the quarter. ...
Binance Names Daniel Acosta Head of Latin America to Expand Regional Strategy and Operations
Binance News - Binance Blog published a new article, announcing the appointment of Daniel Acosta as Head of Latin America as the company expands its regional leadership structure. Binance said Acosta’s remit will broaden from his previous position as General Manager of North Latam to overseeing strategy and operations across Latin America, with priorities including addressing local user needs, engaging with regulators, and supporting continued crypto adoption in the region. The company described Latin America as a key growth market, citing the 2025 Chainalysis Crypto Adoption Report, which ranks Brazil 5th and Argentina 20th among leading markets. Binance also said regional adoption rose by 63% last year, trailing only Asia-Pacific, reflecting demand from both retail and ...
STOCKS | Strong S&P 500 Earnings May Be Eclipsed by Canada in Next Period
Binance News - US companies capped one of the strongest S&P 500 earnings seasons in years, posting 28% profit growth, according to Bloomberg. The results may be overshadowed by Canadian companies in the next reporting period as the first half comes to a close.
About 60% of World Cup bettors on Polymarket are first-time crypto users
CoinTelegraph - Polymarket emerged as an onboarding layer for about 60% of World Cup bettors, who interacted with the blockchain for the first time during their prediction market entry.
Ripple picked Ethereum over its own XRP Ledger to list RLUSD in Japan
CoinPaprika - SBI VC Trade approved Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin for trading in Japan on 24 June 2026, the country's first foreign-issued stablecoin cleared under the Payment Services Act. Only the Ethereum version qualified, not the token on Ripple's own XRP Ledger.
AI TRENDS | Nvidia Launches Halos for Robotics Full-Stack Safety System for Physical AI
Binance News - Nvidia has announced the launch of NVIDIA Halos for Robotics, a full-stack safety system designed for robotics and physical AI. According to Odaily, the system aims to unify AI computing capabilities with robotic safety architecture to support the scaled deployment of next-generation autonomous robots in factory, warehousing, and logistics settings. Nvidia said humanoid robotics company Agility Robotics is among the first adopters of NVIDIA Halos for Robotics and will use it to build the safety framework for its humanoid robot, Digit.
China’s Top Bitcoin Miner Suggests Arthur Hayes Is Right About BTC Bottom
BeInCrypto - China's best-known miner sees a $42,000 Bitcoin bottom by late 2026, echoing Arthur Hayes' call for a $40,000 floor. The post China’s Top Bitcoin Miner Suggests Arthur Hayes Is Right About BTC Bottom appeared first on BeInCrypto.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI’s IPO Preparations Draw Attention to Its Financial Structure
Binance News - OpenAI’s financial structure is expected to face closer scrutiny from investors and the market as it prepares for an initial public offering. According to Odaily, publicly disclosed financial data show OpenAI displaying characteristics of a low-debt software company. As of March 31, 2026, its balance sheet showed zero debt and lease liabilities of less than $750 million. The company’s cash flow statement for the quarter showed capital expenditures of about $46 million, despite OpenAI being described as one of the technology companies most reliant on hardware infrastructure. The report said this ...
Apple Raises Prices Across Mac, iPad, HomePod and Vision Pro Lines Globally Amid Memory Crunch
Binance News - Bloomberg reported that Apple Inc. implemented sweeping global price increases across its Mac, iPad, home device, and Vision Pro product lines on Thursday, seeking to offset cost hikes driven by what the company called an unprecedented memory chip and storage shortage. Shares fell as much as 5.3% to $277.67 — the steepest intraday decline in more than four months. An Apple spokesperson said "the rapid expansion of AI data centers has created an extraordinary surge in demand for memory and storage" and that the company has "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly." Apple said it had "shielded customers from these increases so far" but had reached a point where passing costs through became unavoidable. ...
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 215,000 in Week Ending June 20
Binance News - U.S. initial jobless claims totaled 215,000 for the week ending June 20, below the forecast of 225,000. According to Odaily, the prior week’s figure was revised to 227,000 from 226,000.
Bitplanet Signs MOU to Deploy KRW 15 Billion in Bitcoin Mining Equipment
Binance News - Bitplanet has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Antalpha and mining partners to introduce KRW 15 billion worth of bitcoin mining equipment and begin full-scale mining operations this month. According to NS3.AI, Bitplanet expects its first-phase equipment deployment to produce more than 7 BTC per month, with an annual target of over 80 BTC. The company said the agreement covers cooperation with Antalpha and other mining partners as it moves forward with the planned rollout of the mining hardware.
Ripple Expands Global Footprint with RLUSD Launch in Japan
cryptoDNES - Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin in Japan via SBI VC Trade and secures key regulatory approvals in Luxembourg, targeting a regulated global payment network. The post Ripple Expands Global Footprint with RLUSD Launch in Japan appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Europe Heat Wave Tests Power Markets as France, UK Set Temperature Records
Binance News - France and the UK set temperature records this week, pushing up electricity prices and straining power grids, according to Bloomberg.
Bitplanet’s Antalpha mining deal tests whether Bitcoin treasuries can grow without constant buying
CryptoSlate - The MOU points to mined-BTC revenue, but the real test is power cost, uptime, and coin retention. The post Bitplanet’s Antalpha mining deal tests whether Bitcoin treasuries can grow without constant buying appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Prediction: Bitcoin Could Bottom Between $42K and $44K This Year
CryptoPotato - Strategy's valuation metrics are being used as an early warning signal for BTC, with the current mNAV near levels seen in 2022.
Sharplink Signs Securities Purchase Agreement to Raise About $75 Million
Binance News - Sharplink, a Nasdaq-listed Ethereum treasury company, said it has signed a securities purchase agreement to sell 10.01 million shares of common stock and warrants for an additional 10.01 million shares, raising about $75 million. According to Odaily, the company said the proceeds will be used for working capital, continued accumulation of ETH holdings, and repurchasing shares under its stock buyback plan. Sharplink also disclosed that as of June 16, it held a total of 875,776 ETH.
Binance faces EU service limits next week as MiCA rules take effect
CoinTelegraph - Binance will limit EU onboarding and services from July 1 under MiCA rules after failing to gain authorization from a member state, while withdrawals remain available for users.
AI TRENDS | Watsons CEO Calls AI Transformation a CEO-Led Strategy, Not an IT Project
Binance News - Watsons Group CEO Malina Ng said business leaders should treat AI transformation as a CEO-led strategy rather than a standalone IT project, according to Ming Pao. Ng made the remarks in a speech titled “CEO AI Playbook” at the Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit, where she shared views with retailers and manufacturers on using artificial intelligence to boost productivity across industries.
AI | Ford Rehires Quality Inspectors After AI Tools Fell Short
Binance News - Ford Motor Co. has been rehiring experienced quality inspectors and “gray beard” engineers to address persistent quality problems after its artificial intelligence tools failed to deliver, according to Bloomberg. The automaker brought back veteran staff to help train younger workers and to reprogram the AI systems that were not performing as needed.
Tencent Cloud’s EdgeOne Makers Tops Product Hunt Daily Ranking on June 25
Binance News - Tencent Cloud said its EdgeOne Makers ranked No. 1 on Product Hunt’s daily leaderboard on June 25, according to 36Kr. EdgeOne Makers is an edge development and hosting platform launched by Tencent Cloud that natively supports end-to-end workflows for web applications and AI agents, from development and deployment to hosting. The platform was upgraded from Tencent Cloud’s edge full-stack development platform and has previously served more than 300,000 users and hosted over 600,000 sites in total. The latest upgrade expands its hosting scope from web applications to AI agents.
EU Commission Notifies AWS and Microsoft Azure of Preliminary DMA Gatekeeper Designation
Binance News - The European Commission said on June 25 that it has preliminarily concluded Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure should be designated as “gatekeepers” under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), and has formally notified both companies, according to 36Kr. The Commission said AWS and Azure are the EU’s largest and second-largest cloud computing services, respectively, and serve as important gateways for businesses to reach customers, even though neither meets the DMA’s quantitative thresholds for designation. The Commission launched a market investigation into Amazon’s and Microsoft’s cloud services on November 18, 2025; both companies have already been designated as DMA gatekeepers for other services. If their cloud services are also brought ...
WORLD CUP | Pochettino to rest four US starters vs Türkiye to avoid knockout-stage suspensions
Binance News - U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said he plans to sit four starters in jeopardy of suspension for the start of the World Cup knockout stage in Thursday’s final Group D match against Türkiye at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with the Round of 32 set for Wednesday in Santa Clara. He said he will make careful decisions on Christian Pulisic, returning from a calf injury, and Cristian Roldan, who is nursing a quadriceps ailment and has not trained fully this week, according to Yahoo Sports. Pochettino is not expected to change the entire lineup, with goalkeeper Matt Freese likely to keep his spot, and he could again use Weston McKennie and ...
Serenity Says Amazon Leads Big Tech in AI Transformation as Investors Debate Capital Spending
Binance News - Serenity said markets should not interpret large technology companies’ AI capital spending as money being drained from the market, describing the investments instead as aimed at future large-scale revenue growth or improved profit margins. According to Odaily, Serenity shared the comments in a post on X. Serenity said Amazon is the company they are most optimistic about, calling it one of the clearest AI transformation cases among hyperscale cloud providers. Serenity said Amazon could use large language models to reduce operating costs through automated delivery, warehouse robotics, and logistics and transportation ...
U.S. Seismologist Says Venezuela, Japan, and California Quakes Were Unrelated
Binance News - A U.S. seismologist said a series of strong earthquakes that struck Venezuela, Japan, and California on the same day were not connected. According to Jin10, after 06:00 (UTC+8) on June 25, Venezuela experienced multiple earthquakes above magnitude 7, and a magnitude 7.2 earthquake occurred shortly afterward off Japan’s northeastern coast. U.S. reports also said a magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit California on the same day. Asked whether the events were linked, senior Caltech seismologist Lucy Jones said they were not. She said the earthquakes occurred on different faults and at ...
Chevron Says Venezuela Operations Continue After Earthquakes
Binance News - Chevron Corp. said its Venezuela business remains operational and all of its employees are accounted for after back-to-back earthquakes struck the South American nation, according to Bloomberg.
Ethereum DEX Volume Rises 36% as ETH Slides 21% Over the Past Month
Binance News - Ethereum decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume rose about 36% during a recent price decline, increasing from about $0.9 billion on June 22 to $1.3 billion on June 24. According to NS3.AI, the rise in DEX activity coincided with a broader pullback in Ethereum’s price. ETH fell about 21% over the past month. The decline was slightly larger than Bitcoin’s drop of near 20% over the same period.
Airwallex Raises $320 Million in Series H at $11 Billion Valuation
Binance News - Airwallex said it has completed a $320 million Series H funding round, valuing the global financial services platform at $11 billion, up from an $8 billion valuation in December 2025, according to Ming Pao. The round was led by existing investor Addition, with participation from Baillie Gifford, Hummingbird, QED Investors, T. Rowe Price, Hedosophia, Haun Ventures, Washington University in St. Louis, and Amex Ventures.
Institutions Net Bought Jucheng Shares, TCL Technology, Fenghua Advanced on June 25 Dragon and Tiger List
Binance News - After-hours data showed that 59 A-share stocks on the June 25 Dragon and Tiger List had institutional participation, with 33 seeing net institutional buying and 26 seeing net selling, according to 36Kr. The top three net-bought names were Jucheng Shares (RMB 1.282 billion), TCL Technology (RMB 896 million), and Fenghua Advanced Technology (RMB 445 million). The top three net-sold names were Huicheng Shares (RMB 513 million), Beidahuang (RMB 270 million), and Binglun Environment (RMB 204 million).
AI TRENDS | Runpod Raises $100 Million and Says It Rejected Multiple Acquisition Offers
Binance News - Cloud computing startup Runpod said it has raised $100 million in funding and has rejected multiple acquisition offers, without disclosing investor details. According to Odaily, the company focuses on renting GPU computing power to developers to support deployments of open-source models and AI applications. The report said the sector generally relies on Nvidia GPU servers for computing resources. It added that as AI applications expand, demand has continued to rise for lower-cost and more flexible computing infrastructure, contributing to higher valuations and increased fundraising activity for cloud service providers such as Runpod.
AI TRENDS | xAI Increases Investment in Video and Image Generation Tools, Sources Say
Binance News - Sources said xAI is increasing investment in video and image generation tools as it seeks to differentiate its multimodal capabilities. According to Odaily, the sources said OpenAI and Anthropic have been relatively restrained in visual generation, leaving room for xAI to enter. xAI reportedly released an upgraded video model last week, highlighting continued efforts in visual generation. The sources added that xAI is also bringing in external partners in areas such as coding to compete with rivals. People familiar with the matter said xAI is working to boost user interest and ...
STOCKS | Darden Shares Fall as Olive Garden Same-Store Sales Miss Overshadows Earnings Beat
Binance News - Darden Restaurants Inc. shares fell after same-store sales at Olive Garden trailed expectations, raising questions about demand at the company’s largest chain and overshadowing better-than-expected earnings, according to Bloomberg.
Dollar Could Strengthen More Than Expected Under More Aggressive Fed Tightening
Binance News - Global asset pricing is currently being driven by markets repricing U.S. monetary policy. According to Jin10, if Fed Chair Kevin Warsh adopts a more aggressive tightening stance, the U.S. dollar would strengthen more than expected.
AI TRENDS | China Refrigeration Institute Seeks Data Center Liquid Cooling Needs and Research Results
Binance News - The China Refrigeration Institute has launched a nationwide public call to collect technical needs and scientific and technological achievements related to liquid cooling for data centers. According to Jin10, the institute said the initiative aims to accelerate research and development and industrial application of data center liquid cooling technologies, and to support the rollout of green and low-carbon solutions. The institute said it is using the China Association for Science and ...
Iraq Seeks Higher OPEC Oil Output Quota as Membership Limits Chafe
Binance News - Iraq said it wants OPEC’s permission to pump more crude, arguing the group’s output limits are restricting Baghdad’s ability to recoup oil sales lost because of the Iran war, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | China’s A-Share AI Rally Drives Diverging Results Among Private Fund Managers
Binance News - China’s A-share “tech bull” market has accelerated capital flows into the AI industry chain, contributing to a widening performance gap within the private fund sector. According to Odaily, some institutions heavily positioned in AI and computing power have led returns, while discretionary private funds that did not keep pace have faced net asset value drawdowns and shrinking assets under management. Data cited in the report show that Yunzhou Capital, previously a discretionary private fund manager with assets exceeding 10 billion yuan, has seen its assets under management fall to below 5 billion yuan. Other established private fund ...
DOJ Backs CLARITY Act Against 4 Law Enforcement Groups Citing No Enforcement Gaps
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The Justice Department isn’t backing down. The DOJ has formally rejected concerns raised by four major law enforcement groups, saying… Read the original on DOJ Backs CLARITY Act Against 4 Law Enforcement Groups Citing No Enforcement Gaps. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Rises 0.3% to $61,106 as Tech Sentiment Improves Ahead of U.S. PCE Data
Binance News - Bitcoin rose 0.3% to $61,106 after rebounding from a 20-month low, after earlier dipping to an intraday low of $59,062. According to Odaily, sentiment in the technology sector improved following optimistic earnings from Micron Technology and a positive performance outlook from Qualcomm. Odaily said the shift lifted market risk appetite and eased earlier concerns about cooling AI-related trades. ...
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Signs Multiyear Deal With Getty Images to License Visual Content for ChatGPT
Binance News - OpenAI has signed a multiyear image display partnership with Getty Images to bring licensed visual content into ChatGPT’s search and discovery features. According to Odaily, Getty Images has previously sued AI companies over copyright issues related to AI training data, though the progress of related litigation has not fully met expectations. The report said that as AI-generated content capabilities improve, the core value for media and copyright organizations is shifting from individual works toward compliant, licensed content libraries and distribution access points after content enters AI products. ...
STOCKS | Canaan Executives Buy 1.065 Million ADS Shares at an Average Price of $0.35
Binance News - Canaan said its chairman and CEO, Nangeng Zhang, and CFO, Jin "James" Cheng, recently increased their holdings by purchasing company shares in the public market. According to Foresight News, the two executives bought a combined 1.065 million American depositary shares (ADS) at an average purchase price of $0.35 per share. The company said the purchases complied with its internal trading policies and relevant securities regulations.
STOCKS | Jardine Matheson Completes $250 Million Buyback, Starts New $500 Million Plan
Binance News - Jardine Matheson Holdings (J36) said it has completed the $250 million share buyback program announced on November 3 last year and has begun a new $500 million share repurchase plan announced on June 16 this year, according to Ming Pao. The company said all shares repurchased under the programs will be canceled. It expects the new buyback plan to be completed by the end of 2027 and said it is in line with the group’s capital allocation policy.
Cordyceps flaws let anyone with a free GitHub account hijack CI/CD pipelines at Microsoft, Google, and Apache
Cryptopolitan - Security firm Novee has revealed Cordyceps as a class of exploitable CI/CD vulnerabilities across open-source repositories that allowed attackers to steal credentials, push malicious code, and compromise operations at some of the world’s largest software organizations. These vulnerabilities have been found across repositories belonging to Microsoft, Google, Apache, Cloudflare, and the Python Software Foundation, which...
Ripple Partner SBI Group Hits 1 Trillion Yen in Assets After Major Acquisition
U.Today - SBI Group is set to extend its presence in the crypto ecosystem as it announces plans to acquire major crypto exchange Bitbank in a 46.7 billion yen deal. SBI Group is set to extend its presence in the crypto ecosystem as it announces plans to acquire major crypto exchange Bitbank in a 46.7 billion yen deal.
Ethereum Price Crash Triggers a 36% DEX Volume Surge
BeInCrypto - Ethereum has dropped to its lowest level in weeks, and most traders asking why is Ethereum down today will blame the obvious culprit, a market-wide sell-off. The more revealing part is who used the drop to buy. The selling is real, and the Ethereum price has fallen harder than Bitcoin. Yet on the week’s sharpest The post Ethereum Price Crash Triggers a 36% DEX Volume Surge appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Ripple Clears Japan and Europe in One Week as RLUSD Goes Global
Cryptopolitan - Europe and Japan have notoriously got the nametag for being some of the strictest regulatory blocs in crypto. Ripple has managed to clear them in a single week. RLUSD went live in Japan on June 24 after the country’s Financial Services Agency signed off, days after Ripple secured preliminary clearance under Europe’s MiCA framework. The...
Kalshi Seeks $40B Valuation Weeks After $1B Raise: FT
Decrypt - The prediction market seeks a valuation near double the $22 billion it hit last month, as a federal-state fight over regulation escalates.
XRP Takes Over Ethereum: Ripple USD Flippening Officially Happens at $801 Million Supply
U.Today - Ethereum officially loses its lead to XRP Ledger in the $1.6 billion Ripple USD race. Ethereum officially loses its lead to XRP Ledger in the $1.6 billion Ripple USD race.
Breaking Binance News Affecting European Clients
CryptoPotato - "Your assets remain safe and secure, and will remain accessible at all times," the exchange asserted.
Kalshi Sues Illinois Over Prediction Market Restrictions Set for July 1
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Kalshi is fighting back. The prediction market platform filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials after the state buried… Read the original on Kalshi Sues Illinois Over Prediction Market Restrictions Set for July 1. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ouinex eyes TradFi trading expansion with zero commission fee system
Cryptopolitan - Ouinex, the user-driven multi-asset exchange, is permanently eliminating commissions on all its traditional finance (TradFi) derivatives products. Unlike platforms that layer fees on top of inflated spreads, Ouinex’s revenue comes entirely from a portion of the spread itself, meaning the platform only benefits when traders receive tight, competitive pricing. This initiative challenges the prevailing “retail...
Iran-linked entities moved $3.8B through CoinEx, TRM says
CoinTelegraph - TRM Labs traced $3.8 billion moved by 60 sanctioned Iranian entities through CoinEx and said that the exchange’s 8% share of illicit transactions was substantially higher than its counterparts.
Atlas Plans USAFi Launch With Nasdaq ETF Backing and VARA Approval
Bitcoin.com - Atlas plans to launch USAFi, a regulated permissionless digital security backed by a Nasdaq-listed ETF, under Dubai’s VARA framework in Q3 2026. The project marks economist Nouriel Roubini’s first move into digital assets after years as one of crypto’s most prominent critics. Nouriel Roubini Backs USAFi Token Launch After Years of Crypto Criticism Nouriel Roubini, […]
Ripple routes RLUSD into Europe and Africa via MiCA and Flutterwave deal
CoinPaprika - Ripple received a preliminary MiCA licence from Luxembourg's financial regulator on 23 June 2026, opening regulated crypto services across the European Economic Area. The approval followed a strategic investment in African payments firm Flutterwave to carry its RLUSD stablecoin into new markets.
Indonesia sets certification rules for influencers recommending crypto
CoinTelegraph - Indonesia’s financial regulator will require influencers recommending crypto and other digital assets to hold relevant certifications as regulators worldwide tighten oversight of finfluencers.
Polish crypto exchange Kanga secures MiCA license in Latvia
CoinTelegraph - Poland-founded crypto exchange Kanga has secured a Class 3 MiCA license in Latvia, enabling EU-wide crypto services as Polish lawmakers debate framework's implementation.
FCA Chief Rathi Warns AI Is Breaking the Rules 80% of Firms Already Use
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Nikhil Rathi said it plainly. The Financial Conduct Authority needs to rethink how it regulates financial services — because AI… Read the original on FCA Chief Rathi Warns AI Is Breaking the Rules 80% of Firms Already Use. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
US arbitration giant rolls out ‘legal layer’ for agentic commerce
CoinTelegraph - As agentic AI transactions increase, “we need to know there’s a clear answer to what happens if something goes wrong,” said Mance Harmon, co-founder of Hedera.
Bitcoin Is 'Over,' Google's Ex-Tech Lead Says
U.Today - Shyu claims that Bitcoin's brutal 50% crash from its October peak of $120,000 to the low $60,000s caught him completely off guard due to being heavily overleveraged. Shyu claims that Bitcoin's brutal 50% crash from its October peak of $120,000 to the low $60,000s caught him completely off guard due to being heavily overleveraged.
House Democrats seek SEC answers on AI investment advisers
CoinTelegraph - House Democrats have questioned the SEC over trading platforms offering AI agent advisers making “consequential investment decisions on behalf of retail investors.”
Kalshi Chases $40 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round Despite Legal Fog
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Kalshi wants more money. A lot more. The prediction market platform is in talks with investors to raise fresh capital… Read the original on Kalshi Chases $40 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round Despite Legal Fog. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Kalshi seeks funding at $40B valuation, nearly doubling last raise: FT
CoinTelegraph - Kalshi is reportedly in talks to raise new capital at a $40 billion valuation, reflecting growing investor confidence in regulated prediction markets.
Micron Targets H2 2027 Mass Production for Next-Gen DRAM and NAND Nodes
Binance News - Micron Technology said on June 24 that development of its next-generation DRAM and NAND process nodes is progressing well and is expected to enter mass production in the second half of 2027, according to 36Kr. The company also said the ramp-up pace for its 12-high HBM4 product is currently twice that of the 12-high HBM3E version. Micron added that it has cumulatively delivered more than $1 billion in HBM4 revenue.