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Report: Bitcoin Could Bottom During the 2026 World Cup
CryptoPotato - Researchers argue that Bitcoin is progressing through the final leg of an A-B-C corrective structure that started in late 2025.
Americans Traded Up to $34 Billion on Offshore Prediction Markets: Study
Decrypt - The study estimated Americans could end up wagering up to $133 billion annually on offshore prediction markets by 2030.
Japanese Giant Remixpoint Bets Big on XRP for 2027
U.Today - Japanese energy consulting firm Remixpoint is doubling down on its aggressive corporate treasury strategy. Japanese energy consulting firm Remixpoint is doubling down on its aggressive corporate treasury strategy.
Genius Launches G.OX to Bring Capital-Efficient Options Trading to Crypto Markets
BeInCrypto - Genius has announced the development of G.OX (Genius Options Exchange), a new crypto derivatives platform designed to bring greater liquidity and efficiency to options trading, an area many believe remains underdeveloped compared to perpetual futures markets. The launch represents the first stage of the broader Genius Options Protocol and reflects a growing belief among some The post Genius Launches G.OX to Bring Capital-Efficient Options Trading to Crypto Markets appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Binance Bybit and Kraken Get Less SpaceX Shares Than Expected, But One Fared Worse
BeInCrypto - Binance and Kraken users got tiny SpaceX IPO allocations as underwriters squeezed the crypto channel. Unfilled funds refunded. The post Binance Bybit and Kraken Get Less SpaceX Shares Than Expected, But One Fared Worse appeared first on BeInCrypto.
SPCX Shares Push Elon Musk to First Trillionaire Status In $150 Open
BeInCrypto - SpaceX shares have just open at $150, just 11% above the targeted $135 dollar but below the initially indicated $171 mark. The stock immediately jumped 12% to establish an intra-day high of $168.40 as of this writing. When trading opened at $150 and shares rallied as high as the $168 range (up nearly 20%+ intraday The post SPCX Shares Push Elon Musk to First Trillionaire Status In $150 Open appeared first on BeInCrypto.
MicroStrategy Holds Every Bitcoin as Saylor Speaks at BTC Prague
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Michael Saylor didn’t mince words. Standing at the BTC Prague conference, he shut down any talk of selling — flat… Read the original on MicroStrategy Holds Every Bitcoin as Saylor Speaks at BTC Prague. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
'Winter Is Over': Standard Chartered Calls Crypto Bottom as Bitcoin Recovers From $60K Fall
Decrypt - Standard Chartered analyst Geoff Kendrick suggests the crypto market has hit its lowest point following Bitcoin's recent drop below $60,000.
Here’s why the Official Trump coin price just jumped 18%
CoinJournal - Official Trump coin price surges 18%, outperforming the broader crypto market. The rally is driven by Donald Trump’s upcoming birthday on June 14. Key levels to watch include the resistance at $2.20 and the support at $1.80. The Official Trump coin price has seen a sharp move to the upside, climbing about 18% in 24 […] The post Here’s why the Official Trump coin price just jumped 18% appeared first on CoinJournal.
Coinbase Wins CFTC Approval for Global Crypto Perps in the US
CoinPaprika - Coinbase Financial Markets received CFTC authorisation on 29 May 2026 to offer US traders access to global crypto perpetual futures. The approval connects US users to Deribit's international liquidity pool through a regulated domestic platform for the first time.
World Cup 2026 Could Draw $50 Billion in Bets, a First for Prediction Markets
Bitcoin.com - Macquarie expects the 2026 World Cup to draw more than $50 billion in global wagers, the biggest betting event ever – a major milestone made even more important by this being the first football event of its kind to play out with regulated U.S. prediction markets and crypto sportsbooks fighting for their share of the […]
Nobody Likes XRP Right Now, and That May Be Bullish: Santiment
CryptoPotato - Declining social activity is occurring despite continued development across the XRP Ledger and broader ecosystem initiatives.
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH’s Next Rally Attempt Hinges on This Key Level
CryptoPotato - Ethereum remains under significant pressure across higher and lower timeframes after losing several major technical levels in quick succession. While the recent rebound from the local bottom around $1.5K has provided some short-term relief, the broader structure still favors sellers unless ETH can reclaim a series of key resistance zones overhead. Moreover, the rising put/call […]
Michael Saylor Declares Strategy Is Still Stacking Bitcoin
U.Today - Michael Saylor confirms it has not sold even a sat, reaffirming Strategy’s long-term goal to continue stacking up Bitcoin regardless of the market condition. Michael Saylor confirms it has not sold even a sat, reaffirming Strategy’s long-term goal to continue stacking up Bitcoin regardless of the market condition.
Michael Saylor Fires Back: 'I Never Said The Company Wouldn't Sell Its Bitcoin'
Benzinga - Michael Saylor addressed the backlash over Strategy Inc.’s (NASDAQ:MSTR) 32 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) sale at BTC Prague Thursday, drawing a clear line between personal advice and corporate treasury management. Saylor Says The Advice Was For Individuals, Not Companies Saylor confronted the contradiction directly from the Prague stage. He acknowledged telling individual investors never to sell their Bitcoin but said that advice was never directed at Strategy as a corporation. “I said to you, never sell your Bitcoin. I never said that the company wouldn’t sell its Bitcoin,” Saylor said in a video shared on X. “Anybody that’s been listening to our earnings calls or reading our ...
Crypto exchanges are opening a two-front war for the stock market
CryptoSlate - Binance, Kraken, Bybit, and Gemini are moving to add US stocks and ETFs to their crypto trading apps, making a direct play for the retail brokerage relationship that Wall Street has owned for a century. Binance launched direct access to more than 7,000 US stocks and ETFs alongside bStocks, a tokenized product offering 1:1 economic […] The post Crypto exchanges are opening a two-front war for the stock market appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Metaplanet Acquires Japanese Securities Firm for $13M to Launch Bitcoin Yield Products
Decrypt - The Siiibo Securities deal positions Metaplanet to tap $7.4 trillion in household savings as the country shifts from deflation to inflation.
Polymarket Daily Spot Volume Hits Record $818M as World Cup, SpaceX IPO Land Same Week
Cryptopolitan - The latest data from Artemis shows that Polymarket just printed its best day on record with regards to spot volume. On Wednesday, June 10, the prediction market platform closed the day with a new all-time high spot volume of $818.4 million. This took place at a time when two of the biggest events of the...
Morning Minute: SpaceX Prices Largest IPO Ever at $135
Decrypt - Hyperliquid has SpaceX trading at $177 a share. Will we see a 30% pop on open this morning?
Four Milestones Identified for XRP by Forbes Fintech 50 Alum Stronghold Japan
U.Today - Stronghold Japan maps out 4 critical XRP milestones as Asian payment networks quietly pivot to decentralized ledgers. Stronghold Japan maps out 4 critical XRP milestones as Asian payment networks quietly pivot to decentralized ledgers.
Metaplanet Pays $13 Million for License to Sell Bitcoin Yield Products in Japan
BeInCrypto - Metaplanet acquires Siiibo Securities for $13 million, gaining a Japanese license to sell bitcoin yield products to savers. The post Metaplanet Pays $13 Million for License to Sell Bitcoin Yield Products in Japan appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Metaplanet to form securities arm through Siiibo acquisition
CoinTelegraph - Metaplanet will acquire Siiibo Securities and rename it Metaplanet Securities as it builds out Project Nova, its Bitcoin-centric finance strategy in Japan.
Japan Reclassifies Crypto as Financial Instrument Under FIEA
CoinPaprika - Japan's House of Representatives passed a bill on 11 June 2026 reclassifying crypto under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The new rules, expected to take effect in 2027, would subject crypto assets to stricter trading rules and lower taxes.
Former SEC Chair Gensler files an amicus brief arguing the CFTC lacks authority to regulate sports-related prediction markets
Cryptopolitan - Gary Gensler, the former chairman of both the SEC and CFTC, has filed an amicus brief with the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals arguing that federal law does not grant the CFTC authority over sports-related prediction markets. Gensler, who needs no introduction to anyone with exposure to the crypto sector during the Biden administration, claims...
Metaplanet Acquires Siiibo Securities to Expand Bitcoin Treasury
U.Today - Metaplanet has announced its first-ever merger and acquisition deal, completely taking over Siibo Securities to expand its Bitcoin treasury. Metaplanet has announced its first-ever merger and acquisition deal, completely taking over Siibo Securities to expand its Bitcoin treasury.
SpaceX IPO update: Whale opens $22.3M SPCX long as synthetic price hits 30% premium
CoinTelegraph - SpaceX’s IPO hype may fuel a strong debut, but history shows richly valued listings often struggle after the first-day pop fades.
Zcash Ironwood: What to Expect and How Biggest Controversies Are Being Resolved
U.Today - The first major update is arriving to Zcash, aimed at cleaning up the coin generation catastrophe. The first major update is arriving to Zcash, aimed at cleaning up the coin generation catastrophe.
CLARITY Act moves to a fight between cops and coders
CryptoSlate - On June 10, administration officials hosted law enforcement groups at the White House to resolve the provision most likely to block the CLARITY Act from reaching the Senate floor for a vote. As Eleanor Terrett reported, the meeting drew around 20 attendees over nearly 90 minutes, with developer protections drawn from the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty […] The post CLARITY Act moves to a fight between cops and coders appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Metaplanet to Launch Bitcoin Yield Products by Acquiring Siiibo Securities
CryptoPotato - The deal is for $13 million.
Bitcoin ETFs News: BlackRock Filed to Launch an ETF That Pays 8-12% APY And Goldman Sachs Is Right Behind It
99Bitcoins - BlackRock's BITA Bitcoin ETF Launches: What It Means The post Bitcoin ETFs News: BlackRock Filed to Launch an ETF That Pays 8-12% APY And Goldman Sachs Is Right Behind It appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
‘I Never Said the Company Could Not Sell Bitcoin’: Saylor Walks Back ‘Never Sell’ at BTC Prague
Bitcoin.com - Strategy founder Michael Saylor told the BTC Prague conference he “never said the company could not sell bitcoin,” clarifying the firm may sell BTC when necessary after its first-ever sale rattled holders. ‘Never Sell’ Was Advice for Individuals Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) founder and chairman Michael Saylor told attendees at the BTC Prague conference on […]
LIVE: Elon Musk’s SpaceX goes public today. Watch as it happens
Cryptopolitan - SpaceX begins trading on Wall Street today after raising $75 billion in a record-breaking IPO. The IPO values SpaceX at $1.77 trillion, with shares priced at $135 each. Underwriters can buy another 83.3 million shares, which could lift the IPO size to about $86 billion.
SpaceX Prices IPO at $135, Pulls In $75 Billion in Biggest Public Offering Ever
TheCurrencyAnalytics - SpaceX set its IPO share price at $135. That single number unlocks $75 billion in fresh capital and pushes the… Read the original on SpaceX Prices IPO at $135, Pulls In $75 Billion in Biggest Public Offering Ever. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin News Today: BTC Jumps +3% as Trump Cancels Iran Strikes But the Fed Could Undo It All
99Bitcoins - Bitcoin Jumps 3% as Trump Cancels Iran Strikes The post Bitcoin News Today: BTC Jumps +3% as Trump Cancels Iran Strikes But the Fed Could Undo It All appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Crypto Could Still Catch Up After Iran De-Escalation Sparks Global Market Rally: Data
CryptoPotato - Stocks, gold, and silver rallied sharply following Trump's announcement, while crypto markets showed a slower initial response.
Google Searches for Crypto Surge as Retail Investors Return
U.Today - After months of market hibernation, global interest in digital assets is showing its first signs of a pulse. After months of market hibernation, global interest in digital assets is showing its first signs of a pulse.
Bitcoin Ethereum Technical Levels Shape Weekend Trading Outlook
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Traders enter the weekend focused on key technical levels for Bitcoin and Ethereum, with attention centered on support and resistance… Read the original on Bitcoin Ethereum Technical Levels Shape Weekend Trading Outlook. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bybit Named to Fortune Crypto 100 as It Accelerates Its Vision for The New Financial Platform
DailyHODL - Dubai, UAE, 12th June 2026, Chainwire The post Bybit Named to Fortune Crypto 100 as It Accelerates Its Vision for The New Financial Platform appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Stake Rival Rainbet Becomes First Official Sponsor of Kick’s Slots Category
Bitcoin.com - Crypto casino Rainbet has become the first official sponsor of Kick’s Slots category, planting a rival brand’s flag on a platform founded and owned by Stake’s co-founders, and reversing the usual direction of gambling money on a streaming site. A rival casino buys real estate on Stake’s home turf Rainbet announced the sponsorship in a […]
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Income ETF Targets Yield With 0.65% Fee
TheCurrencyAnalytics - BlackRock filed an amendment for its iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, locking in a 0.65% sponsor fee. The fund wants… Read the original on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Income ETF Targets Yield With 0.65% Fee. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Figure Buys Kiavi for $717M as It Targets $200 Billion Lending Market
Bitcoin.com - Figure has agreed to acquire Kiavi’s technology and operating platform in a $717 million transaction. The deal is expected to bring more than $7 billion in annual first-lien loan volume onto Figure’s blockchain-based marketplace. Figure’s Kiavi Deal to Bring $7 Billion in Loans Onchain Figure Technology Solutions has agreed to acquire Kiavi, an AI-powered lending […]
Quantum computing could eventually break crypto wallets, and Coinbase says the fix must start now
Cryptopolitan - In its report released on June 11, Coinbase’s Quantum Advisory Board (CQAB) urged blockchain developers and crypto holders to begin migrating toward quantum-resistant cryptography. They warned that billions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrencies stored in wallets can be stolen by quantum computers in the future when quantum computing technology reaches a sufficiently mature stage. Major...
3 Key Metrics Show Bitcoin Miners Are Under Mounting Pressure
CryptoPotato - The latest data suggests pressure is building gradually rather than triggering the widespread shutdowns seen during previous bear markets.
BOJ rate hike to 1% could reshape Japan’s position in global crypto markets
Cryptopolitan - The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to increase interest rates to a level that has not been seen since 1995 at its upcoming policy meeting scheduled on June 15-16. The increase in rates will mark an acceleration of the country’s monetary policy shift, putting further pressure on crypto trading volumes denominated in yen amid...
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Jump After Trump Sparks Optimism On Iran Deal: Analyst Says SpaceX IPO Would Be 'Tricky' For The Markets
Benzinga - Leading cryptocurrencies climbed alongside stocks on Thursday after President Donald Trump called off “scheduled” strikes on Iran amid hopes for a peace deal. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m. EDT) ...
China Coal Hub Plans to Expand Coal-to-Chemicals Output
Binance News - One of China’s top coal-producing regions plans to expand the use of coal to manufacture chemicals, according to Bloomberg, even as the practice poses a rising threat to the country’s climate goals.
STOCKS | China A-Shares Open Higher as Semiconductor and Metals Sectors Lead Gains
Binance News - China’s A-share market opened higher, with major indexes posting early gains. According to Jin10, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.77% at the open, the Shenzhen Component Index gained 2.00%, and the ChiNext Index climbed 2.88%. Sector themes leading the advance included semiconductors, minor metals, precious metals, advanced packaging, components, and optical fiber-related stocks.
PRECIOUS METALS | Spot Silver Falls 1% to $66.66 an Ounce
Binance News - Spot silver fell 1.00% intraday to $66.66 per ounce. According to Jin10, the decline was recorded during the session.
X Launches Big Charts Feature for Embeddable Crypto and Stock Price Charts
Binance News - X has introduced a Big Charts feature that lets users embed expandable cryptocurrency or stock price charts directly into posts. According to Odaily, the charts can be added via Cashtags and are available on iOS and the web.
Hang Seng Index Futures Rise 1.31% at Day Session Open
Binance News - Hang Seng Index futures opened up 1.31% at 24,480 points, with a premium of 228 points. According to Jin10, the move was reported at the start of the day trading session.
Alibaba Offers $1.5 Billion to Buy Grocery Delivery Firm Pupu
Binance News - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is offering $1.5 billion to acquire Chinese grocery delivery firm Pupu, kicking off a bidding war as it seeks to take market share from Meituan in online commerce, according to Bloomberg.
Strategy's Michael Saylor Says Firm Could Sell Bitcoin Holdings If Needed
Binance News - Michael Saylor said Strategy could sell its Bitcoin holdings if necessary. According to NS3.AI, Saylor said his earlier “never sell” guidance was intended for individual investors rather than the company. The report said Strategy sold 32 BTC earlier this month at an average price of $77,135.
STOCKS | Hong Kong ADRs Rise 306 Points; HSI Night Futures Up 213
Binance News - Hong Kong stock ADRs rose 306 points, or 1.26%, to 24,555 after U.S. stocks moved higher. According to Ming Pao, the near-month Hang Seng Index night futures gained 213 points to 24,376, implying a 127-point premium over the cash index.
STOCKS | Logory Logistics Places 42.15 Million Shares at HK$3.30, Raising HK$137 Million Net
Binance News - Logory Logistics (2490) said it placed 42.1536 million shares at HK$3.30 each, a discount of about 17.09% to the previous day’s price. According to Ming Pao, the new shares represent about 6.86% of the enlarged share capital and the placement is expected to raise net proceeds of about HK$137 million.
STOCKS | Ferretti Denies Talks With The Italian Sea Group on Potential Acquisition
Binance News - Ferretti (9638) said it has not held any discussions on a potential acquisition with The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. or its major shareholders. According to Ming Pao, the Italian yacht maker said it continues to evaluate and review potential opportunities that may arise in the market as part of its outward expansion strategy.
Hanmi Semiconductor to Buy 50 Billion Won Stake in SpaceX
Binance News - Hanmi Semiconductor said it would spend 50 billion won to buy shares in SpaceX, according to a company statement dated June 12. According to Jin10, the company described the investment as an early strategic move driven by SpaceX’s growth and the Terafab project.
CME group plans to expand its 24/7 trading to Gold and WTI crude
Cryptopolitan - Round-the-clock trading is coming to the WTI crude oil and Gold futures market on the CME group’s trading platform, the company has announced. This move is intended to give traders an option to react to market moving events 24/7, even outside traditional trading hours. ...
STOCKS | South Korean Stocks Jump After Trump Says US Nearing Iran Deal to End War
Binance News - South Korean stocks jumped as risk appetite improved after US President Donald Trump said the US was nearing an agreement with Iran to end the war. According to Bloomberg, the comments boosted investor sentiment.
STOCKS | KOSPI 200 Futures Rise 5%, Triggering Upward Circuit Breaker on Korea Exchange
Binance News - Korea Exchange triggered an upward circuit breaker after KOSPI 200 futures rose 5%, leading to a temporary halt in certain trading activity. According to NS3.AI, the move prompted a suspension of program trading for 5 minutes.
Goldman Sachs Cuts 2027 Average Brent Oil Price Forecast To $80 a Barrel
Binance News - Goldman Sachs lowered its forecast for the average Brent crude oil price in 2027 to $80 per barrel. According to Jin10, the bank cited rising supply and weaker demand as the reasons for the downgrade.
STOCKS | Stock Connect Data: CITIC Financial Asset Adds 39.85M Shares; Southbound Cuts 876M
Binance News - Data compiled from HKEX Disclosure of Interests on Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect shareholding records showed that on the previous day (shareholding date: 2026/06/11), CITIC Financial Asset (2799) recorded the largest increase in holdings, up 39.853 million shares. The biggest reduction was in Southern Hang Seng TECH (3033), down 876 million shares, according to Ming Pao.
Parataxis Ethereum Adds 398 ETH, Bringing Total Holdings to 9,399 ETH
Binance News - KOSDAQ-listed Parataxis Ethereum recently purchased an additional 398 ETH, bringing its total holdings to 9,399 ETH. According to NS3.AI, the latest acquisition increased the company’s Ethereum position to 9,399 ETH.
CFTC Chair Mike Selig Says Agency Is Working to Bring Crypto Perpetual Futures Into Regulated U.S. Market
Binance News - CFTC Chairman Mike Selig said the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is working to bring crypto perpetual futures trading into the regulated U.S. market. According to NS3.AI, Selig said popular financial products should be available to the American public under U.S. laws and regulations. Selig also claimed the Biden administration pushed these products into jurisdictions with no investor protection.
Whale Deposits 810 Bitcoin to a Centralized Exchange at a Loss
Binance News - A whale deposited 810 bitcoin to a centralized exchange (CEX). According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the transfer was monitored by OnchainLens on June 12. The deposit involved 810 bitcoin and was reported to have been made at a loss of $9.4 million.
Equatorial Energia to Buy 30% Stake in Copasa in Privatization
Binance News - Equatorial Energia SA will buy a 30% stake in Copasa as part of the privatization of the Brazilian water and sewage utility, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter.
Indonesian Wealth Fund Danantara Raises $1.5 Billion in Debut Global Dollar Bond Sale
Binance News - Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara raised $1.5 billion in a debut global dollar bond sale. According to Bloomberg, the successful offering offers relief to President Prabowo Subianto’s government as it seeks to stem a selloff in the nation’s assets.
CFTC Chair Selig Says He Wants Crypto Rules to Withstand a Potentially Hostile Next Administration
Binance News - CFTC Chair Selig said he wants to ensure that if the next U.S. administration is hostile to cryptocurrencies, it cannot overturn all existing rules. According to Odaily, the remarks were shared in a post by Bitcoin News on X.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says U.S. Has Ended War With Iran After Claimed Memorandum
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said on the 11th in U.S. Eastern time that the United States has “ended” its war with Iran, after claiming both sides agreed to a “very strong memorandum of understanding” to stop the fighting. According to Odaily, Trump made the remarks during a phone rally supporting Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones’ campaign for governor. Trump said Iran had agreed not to possess nuclear weapons, describing that point as the U.S. position and the main objective, and saying it accounted for “95%” of the agreement. ...
STOCKS | Japanese Equities Rally After Trump Signals US Near Deal With Iran
Binance News - Japanese equities rallied after US President Donald Trump signaled the US is close to signing a deal with Iran, fueling expectations the Middle East conflict is nearing an end. In comments, according to Bloomberg, Trump’s remarks boosted risk sentiment across markets.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Lets Plus and Pro Users Invite Up to Three Friends to Try Codex
Binance News - OpenAI said that Plus and Pro users can invite up to three friends to try Codex over the next two weeks. According to Jin10, the company described the change as a limited-time invitation option for those subscription tiers.
BlackRock Files 8-A for iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, BITA
Binance News - BlackRock has filed an 8-A registration form for its iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, BITA. According to NS3.AI, ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said an 8-A filing typically leads to an exchange listing within a week. Balchunas added that BITA could launch as early as June 18, though he noted that remains uncertain.
Bitcoin Holds Above $62,500 as Trump’s Truth Social Post Sparks $63K Recovery
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Political tensions and market volatility often move in tandem, yet Bitcoin’s recent stability amid escalating geopolitical and economic… Read the original on Bitcoin Holds Above $62,500 as Trump’s Truth Social Post Sparks $63K Recovery. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI | MediaTek Shares Poised for Best Quarter on Record on AI Chip Shift
Binance News - MediaTek Inc. shares are poised for their best quarter on record as investors bet its shift into artificial intelligence chips can help offset weakness in its older-technology business. According to Bloomberg, the move is seen as a way to reduce the overhang from the company’s struggling legacy operations.
UK to Vaccinate About 1 Million Young People With GSK Meningitis Shot
Binance News - The UK is rolling out a meningitis vaccination program to around 1 million young people using GSK Plc’s shot. According to Bloomberg, the move follows unusual clusters of the disease in the country.
STOCKS | Japanese Stocks Set to Rise After Trump Signals US Near Deal With Iran
Binance News - Japanese stocks are poised to rise after US President Donald Trump signaled the US is close to signing a deal with Iran. According to Bloomberg, the comments boosted investor confidence.
Asia Investors Seek Workarounds to Bet on SpaceX’s $75 Billion IPO
Binance News - Investors across Asia have been largely shut out of the world’s largest-ever initial public offering, forcing them to find alternative ways to bet on SpaceX’s $75 billion IPO. In the absence of direct access, according to Bloomberg, some investors have sought exposure through other vehicles tied to the company.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Gold Holdings Hold Steady at 1,013.640 Tons
Binance News - SPDR Gold Trust, the world’s largest gold ETF, reported holdings of 1,013.640 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day. According to Jin10, the fund’s reported position showed no day-over-day change.
STOCKS | Asian Stocks Seen Higher After Wall Street Rally on Trump Iran Deal Comments
Binance News - Asian stocks were set to rise Friday, tracking a Wall Street rally after US President Donald Trump said the US was nearing an agreement with Iran. In comments raising hopes for a diplomatic end to a conflict that has rattled global markets, according to Bloomberg, Trump’s remarks helped lift sentiment.
Fed Rate Hold Seen as Most Likely Outcome for June and July, CME Data Shows
Binance News - CME FedWatch data showed a 98.5% probability that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates unchanged through June, with a 1.5% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate cut. According to Jin10, the same tool showed a 91.3% probability that the Fed would keep rates unchanged through July, alongside a 7.4% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate hike and a 1.4% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate cut.
World Cup Winner Bets Top $2 Billion Across Polymarket and Kalshi as Tournament Opens
Binance News - Crypto prediction markets topped $2 billion in bets on the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner as the tournament opened in Mexico City, with traders split on the favorite. According to BeInCrypto, Polymarket has $1.9 billion in volume and Kalshi $132 million, making it the largest single prediction market event in crypto history. Spain and France lead at about 16% each, while defending champion Argentina is at 9%. Polymarket runs 328 live World Cup markets and saw $66 million traded in the last 24 hours, with $352.7 million in funds behind those bets. FIFA is also using on-chain prediction infrastructure via ADI Predictstreet, powered by Chainlink.
Bitcoin Must Prepare for Quantum Threat Now, Coinbase Says
Decrypt - Coinbase's quantum advisory council says crypto developers should begin post-quantum migration work now, warning that unresolved questions around abandoned and vulnerable coins could become one of Bitcoin's biggest battles.
'Bitcoin Is The Monetary Reflection Of Truth,' Strike Founder Jack Mallers Says
Benzinga - Strike founder Jack Mallers said at BTC Prague that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) trading below $63,000 is not a sentiment problem but the only honest signal in a global financial system that has run out of liquidity. Bitcoin Is Telling The Truth That Equity Markets Cannot Mallers pointed to a striking contradiction. University of Michigan consumer sentiment sits at its lowest level ever recorded, below 2008, below 2000, below the 1980s, while the S&P 500 (NYSE:SPY) trades near all-time highs. He argued central intervention has broken equity as a reliable signal, leaving Bitcoin as the only unmanipulated read on actual financial conditions. “Bitcoin is the closest thing we have to the monetary reflection of truth,” ...
Ecuador Cuts Beer Prices Over 20% With Temporary Tax Cut, Noboa Says
Binance News - Ecuador is cutting beer prices by more than 20% through a temporary tax cut to rally “extra support” for the national football team during the World Cup, President Daniel Noboa said. According to Bloomberg, the measure is aimed at boosting backing for the team.
PRECIOUS METALS | CME to Expand Nearly 24-Hour Trading for WTI Crude and Gold
Binance News - CME will expand the nearly 24-hour trading hours for WTI crude oil and gold. According to Jin10, the change will extend the around-the-clock trading sessions for both products.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO fever sparks $1 billion crypto bet before Nasdaq debut
CryptoSlate - Crypto traders have turned Elon Musk’s expected SpaceX listing into a round-the-clock proxy market, pushing more than $1 billion through SpaceX-linked perpetual futures in the last three days as investors try to front-run one of the largest public offerings in Wall Street history. The shift comes as retail investors face limited allocations in a heavily […] The post Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO fever sparks $1 billion crypto bet before Nasdaq debut appeared first on CryptoSlate.
El Salvador Cuts Temporary Resident Presence Requirement to 90 Days Under Decreto 531
Binance News - El Salvador’s Decreto 531, effective March 31, 2026, reduces the physical presence requirement for temporary residents from nine months to 90 calendar days per year. According to NS3.AI, El Salvador operates a territorial tax system that exempts foreign-source income for both residents and non-residents. The update also notes that Bitcoin gains are not subject to capital gains tax under the country’s Bitcoin Law.
Canada’s Carney Government Unveils Plan to Address Food Security, Grocery Costs
Binance News - Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government rolled out a plan to address food security and affordability as high grocery costs remain a major concern for Canadian consumers. According to Bloomberg, the move targets food security and aims to ease affordability pressures tied to the cost of groceries.
Adobe CFO to Depart After CEO Shantanu Narayen Said He Would Step Aside
Binance News - Adobe Inc. said its chief financial officer will depart. In March, according to Bloomberg, Chief Executive Officer Shantanu Narayen announced he would step aside, leaving the company without a top tier of veteran leadership.
Ripple Nemesis to Run US Intelligence
U.Today - Jay Clayton, the former SEC chairman infamous for launching the high-stakes lawsuit against Ripple, has been nominated to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence. Jay Clayton, the former SEC chairman infamous for launching the high-stakes lawsuit against Ripple, has been nominated to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence.
U.S. Users Linked to $11 Billion to $34 Billion in Offshore Prediction Market Volume, Report Says
Binance News - A report said U.S. users were responsible for between $11 billion and $34 billion in offshore prediction market trading volume. According to NS3.AI, Crane Zeng claimed Polymarket represented between $11 billion and $27 billion of that activity. The report said Dune Analytics data supported its analysis of trading volumes.
AI TRENDS | Alphabet Shareholders Reject Proposals on Water Use and AI Reporting
Binance News - Alphabet shareholders did not approve proposals related to water resource use and artificial intelligence reporting at the company’s annual shareholder meeting. According to Jin10, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings showed the shareholder proposals were not approved.
Victoria’s Secret Investors Reelect All Nine Directors After Proxy Fight
Binance News - Victoria’s Secret & Co. investors reelected all nine board members, including the board chair who faced a proxy contest, the company said Thursday. According to Bloomberg, the vote keeps the retailer’s board unchanged after the challenge.
Adobe Expects Third-Quarter Revenue of $6.67 Billion to $6.72 Billion
Binance News - Adobe said it expects third-quarter revenue of $6.67 billion to $6.72 billion. According to Jin10, the company’s prior estimate was $6.51 billion.
GEOPOLITICS | Appeals Court Lets Trump Administration Enforce 10% Global Tariffs During Legal Challenge
Binance News - A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration can keep enforcing the 10% global tariffs instituted in February while a lawsuit from states and small businesses proceeds. According to Bloomberg, the decision gives the administration a key procedural win in the case.
STOCKS | US Stocks Rally as Oil Sinks After Trump Signals US Near Iran Deal
Binance News - US stocks rallied and oil prices fell after US President Donald Trump signaled the US is close to a deal with Iran. In comments reported by Bloomberg, the signal fueled hopes for an end to the war that has rattled global markets.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says U.S. Reached War Settlement With Iran
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has just reached a war settlement with Iran and that a final agreement may be reached in the coming days. According to Odaily, Trump described the settlement as significant and said a final deal could be concluded within the next few days.
U.S. Dollar Index Falls 0.1% to 99.852 on June 12
Binance News - The U.S. dollar index, which tracks the dollar against six major currencies, fell 0.1% on June 12, ending the session at 99.852. According to ChainCatcher, the euro rose to $1.1558 from $1.1548 in the previous session, while the British pound increased to $1.3398 from $1.338. The dollar weakened against the Japanese yen to 160.08 from 160.5 and slipped versus the Swiss franc to 0.797 from 0.7994. Against the Canadian dollar, the greenback strengthened to 1.3981 from 1.3937. The dollar also declined versus the Swedish krona to 9.4759 from 9.4948.
Blackstone in Talks With H&R REIT on Potential Acquisition
Binance News - Blackstone Inc. is in discussions with Canada’s H&R Real Estate Investment Trust about a potential acquisition, according to people with knowledge of the matter. According to Bloomberg, the talks are ongoing and there is no certainty they will result in a transaction.
Fed to Buy About $10 Billion of Treasury Bills This Period
Binance News - The Federal Reserve said Thursday it will buy about $10 billion of Treasury bills this period, unchanged from the previous cycle. According to Bloomberg, policymakers are seeking to bolster reserves in anticipation of a liquidity drain in the coming months.
GEOPOLITICS | Lexington Institute’s Grant Says US Could Take Over Iran’s Kharg Island
Binance News - Rebecca Grant of the Lexington Institute said the US is better positioned to take over Iran’s Kharg Island than it was at the start of the war. According to Bloomberg, she said it would be “very doable” for US Central Command forces in the region because the US has air dominance and controls approaches to the island, limiting the need for a large American troop presence on the island itself.