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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns of excessive exuberance in stock market
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns that market optimism ignores persistent inflation risks driven by global instability and high energy costs.
Pentagon reports US war in Iran has cost $29B so far, with supplemental funding potentially reaching $200B
The US Department of Defense reports $29 billion in costs for Operation Epic Fury, with total spending potentially climbing to $200 billion.
Russia cuts 2026 oil export forecast to 237 million tons as sanctions and infrastructure woes bite
Russia has reduced its 2026 oil export forecast to 237 million tons due to sanctions, logistical bottlenecks, and infrastructure limitations.
JPMorgan says ether and altcoins could keep underperforming bitcoin without stronger activity
JPMorgan analysts warn that ether and altcoins may continue to underperform bitcoin unless network activity and ecosystem demand improve significantly.
Nvidia hits record high as US clears H200 chip sales to China
Nvidia shares reached a record high following US approval for the company to sell H200 AI chips to select Chinese firms.
Senate Banking Committee Advances Clarity Act, Two Democrats Break Ranks in 15-9 Vote
The Senate Banking Committee advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in a 15-9 vote, supported by two Democrats joining Republicans.
Trump proposes pausing federal gas tax to relieve consumers amid Iran war pressure
President Trump supports suspending the federal gas tax to lower rising fuel costs driven by geopolitical tensions related to the conflict in Iran.
Crypto exchange Bullish reports $604.9 million net loss in Q1, with growth on adjusted basis
Bullish reported a $604.9 million Q1 net loss driven by asset revaluations, though it achieved growth in adjusted revenue and income.
Ripple insider warns XRP holders as fake airdrop scams surge across XRPL
A Ripple insider and the XRPL Foundation have warned users about a sharp increase in sophisticated fraud and fake airdrop scams targeting the community.
EUR stablecoin issuers see growing interest in €16T market opportunity
Euro-pegged stablecoin issuers are seeing increased demand and a 1,200% transaction surge following the implementation of the EU's MiCA regulatory framework.
Senate Banking Committee advances landmark crypto market structure bill, garners some Democratic support
The Senate Banking Committee voted 15-9 to advance the Clarity Act, marking a significant step toward comprehensive federal cryptocurrency regulation.
Circle Stock Explodes As Long-Stalled Clarity Act Passes Senate Vote
Circle's stock surged after the bipartisan passage of the Clarity Act in the Senate Banking Committee.
Senate Banking Committee passes Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
The Senate Banking Committee advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act with a bipartisan vote, aiming to provide regulatory clarity for digital assets.
Sharplink CEO says ETH treasury firms are diverging from Strategy model as Ethereum’s tokenization role expands
Sharplink CEO Joseph Chalom argues that Ethereum treasury firms are prioritizing staking yields and simplified balance sheets over complex leveraged financial engineering.
Dune cuts 25% of staff to sharpen focus on AI and institutional data products
Dune is laying off 25% of its workforce to pivot toward AI-powered analytics and institutional onchain data services.
There Are More XRP Whales Than Ever: Will it Trigger a Price Breakout to $2?
XRP whale wallet counts have reached record highs, signaling potential bullish momentum as the price targets a breakout above $1.50.
Kraken replaces LayerZero with Chainlink CCIP to secure kBTC and wrapped assets
Kraken is migrating its wrapped asset infrastructure from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP to enhance the security of kBTC and future wrapped tokens.
NVIDIA Stock Hits Record as CEO Calls Trump China Visit ‘Most Important in Human History’
NVIDIA stock reached a record high after the U.S. government approved sales of its H200 AI chips to major Chinese companies.
Trump considers $1T China investment deal, alarming conservatives
Trump is reportedly considering a $1 trillion Chinese investment deal, raising national security concerns among conservatives.
Bitcoin rips as CLARITY Act clears major Senate Committee hurdle, advances to the full Senate floor
Bitcoin prices rose above $81,000 as the Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act, a landmark digital asset regulation bill.
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon urges Europe and UK to clarify financial regulations or risk losing capital
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns Europe and the UK to clarify financial regulations or face capital flight to the US.
Senate Banking Committee Opens Historic Crypto Bill Markup as Warren, Republicans Clash Over CLARITY Act Amendments
The Senate Banking Committee began marking up the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, facing partisan clashes over amendments, particularly from Senator Warren.
CoinList expands into tokenized asset distribution with ‘Passage’ as token sales slow
CoinList has launched a new platform called Passage to streamline the distribution and accessibility of tokenized real-world assets.
Crypto data firm Dune cuts 25% of staff citing AI efficiencies
Dune is laying off 25% of its workforce to restructure and prioritize AI-driven data products.
U.S. senators lament failure to win bipartisan support, yet, on crypto Clarity Act
U.S. senators debated the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, acknowledging ongoing partisan rifts while aiming to advance the crypto market structure legislation.
Turnkey raises $12.5M to expand verifiable cloud infrastructure for crypto wallets
Turnkey secured $12.5 million to scale its verifiable cloud infrastructure for secure crypto wallet management and automated onchain transactions.
Bitcoin Can Still Hit $85,000 as Stocks Head to New All-Time Highs
Bitcoin reaches $80,000 as US stock markets hit record highs, with analysts eyeing a potential move toward $85,000.
Banque de France’s Beau clashes with Lagarde over digital euro plans
Denis Beau of the Banque de France and ECB President Christine Lagarde differ on whether private sector innovation or official digital currencies should lead.
Matrixdock expands tokenized silver XAGm to Sui for active DeFi use
Matrixdock has launched its XAGm tokenized silver product on the Sui blockchain to enable its use in decentralized finance applications.
Polymarket Sets 67% Odds on 2026 Tech Layoff Rise as Meta Morale Hits Historic Lows
Polymarket traders predict a 67% chance that U.S. tech layoffs will increase in 2026, amid declining morale and job cuts at Meta.
‘A million different ways to skin the cat’: Why stablecoin backers see incentives as inevitable under Clarity Act
Stablecoin supporters argue that regulatory attempts to block user rewards under the Clarity Act will likely fail due to alternative incentive workarounds.
Interactive Brokers launches multi-venue prediction market platform featuring Kalshi, CME and ForecastEx
Interactive Brokers has introduced a unified platform allowing users to trade on prediction markets via Kalshi, CME Group, and ForecastEx from one interface.
Senators convene for bipartisan crypto meeting ahead of Thursday vote
Senators are meeting to discuss the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, focusing on regulatory frameworks and unresolved conflict-of-interest ethics concerns.
Kraken to replace LayerZero with Chainlink for kBTC, future wrapped assets
Kraken is migrating its cross-chain asset infrastructure to Chainlink's CCIP following security concerns and a major exploit involving LayerZero.
Silver Just Hit $89, But The Charts Are Hiding a Catch
Silver reached $89 after a bullish breakout, but short-term indicators suggest a possible pullback before further gains.
Oobit Launches Crypto Payments Platform in Colombia
Tether-backed crypto payments firm Oobit has expanded its non-custodial wallet platform into Colombia, its ninth market in Latin America.
Stablecoins Are Becoming Payment Infrastructure, Not Crypto Assets
Stablecoins are transitioning from crypto assets to essential payment infrastructure for real-world finance, focusing on efficiency and compliance.
Themes ETFs files for leveraged version of Roundhill’s DRAM ETF after 98% surge
Themes ETFs is launching a leveraged version of the Roundhill DRAM ETF, which has seen a 98% surge and significant inflows.
Strive’s SATA Sets U.S. First With Daily 13% Bitcoin-Backed Dividend Preferred
Strive Asset Management is launching the first U.S.-listed security to provide daily cash dividends, offering an effective 13.88% annual yield backed by Bitcoin.
Saylor's Strategy May Slow BTC Buys after $28B STRC Issuance Cap: Delphi
Delphi Digital warns that Strategy's Bitcoin accumulation could decelerate as its STRC preferred stock issuance approaches a $28.3 billion cap.
6 Brutal Truths Pantera Capital Exposed About Tokenization’s $321 Billion Reality
Pantera Capital reports tokenization's $321B market averages 2.04/5 maturity, with 77.6% being basic wrappers, not unlocking true blockchain utility.
ZachXBT alleges 95% insider control of LAB token in investigation into AI terminal’s $6 billion FDV project
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT alleges that insiders control 95% of the LAB token supply, facilitating artificial price inflation and market manipulation.
Who Supports CLARITY on the US Senate Banking Committee?
The CLARITY Act faces a Senate Banking Committee markup, with support largely split along party lines despite some bipartisan compromise efforts.
Upshift rolls out new vault platform providing bridging capital for instant RWA redemptions
Upshift has launched Upshift Clear, a platform providing instant liquidity to tokenized RWA holders to bypass traditional settlement delays.
Crypto markets are massively underpricing Clarity Act passing – Hashdex warns
Hashdex CIO Samir Kerbage warns crypto markets are underpricing the Clarity Act's potential impact, which could trigger significant capital inflows.
Solana lending markets surpass $4B in deposits as new dashboard tracks Kamino and Jupiter
Solana's lending markets exceed $4B in deposits, with Kamino dominating, as a new dashboard tracks activity.
CME Group to launch Nasdaq crypto index futures covering Bitcoin, Ether, XRP as daily volumes surge 43% this year
CME Group and Nasdaq are launching crypto index futures, offering broad market exposure to seven major digital assets.
Bitcoin keeps rallying mid-month – Is Saylor using Strategy’s STRC funding loop to pump BTC?
Research suggests Strategy is using its STRC preferred stock to fuel monthly Bitcoin purchases, creating a predictable pattern of demand.
Why bitcoin’s recent climb to $80,000 might just be a temporary liquidity squeeze
Analysts warn that Bitcoin's recent rally to $80,000 may be a temporary gamma squeeze rather than a sign of sustained growth.
CME sets June 8 for Nasdaq-backed crypto index futures covering seven assets in first weighted contract
CME Group plans to launch new Nasdaq-linked crypto index futures on June 8, offering exposure to seven major digital assets.
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago president warns of inflation risks in US economy
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee warns that persistent inflation and a tight labor market may force further interest rate adjustments.
JPMorgan invests $14M in anti-scam initiatives as US fraud losses hit $158B
JPMorgan Chase is donating $14 million to seven organizations to develop tools and educational programs combatting the $158 billion annual US fraud crisis.
Folkman says World Liberty took ‘very small loan’ to jumpstart Dolomite, calls Justin Sun defamation case ‘cut and dry’
World Liberty Financial's Zak Folkman defends the protocol's loan practices and dismisses a defamation lawsuit filed by Justin Sun.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bittensor (TAO) rises 1.7%, leading index higher
The CoinDesk 20 Index rose 0.4% as Bittensor (TAO) and Ripple (XRP) led market gains among the 20 tracked assets.
Wall Street’s Tokenization Boom Has a Liquidity Problem: Axis CEO
Axis CEO Chris Kim warns that the tokenized real-world asset market prioritizes issuance over essential trading liquidity and infrastructure.
Bitcoin ETFs Post Largest Outflows Since January as BTC Slips
US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced their largest daily outflow of $635.2 million as Bitcoin prices fluctuated around the $80,000 level.
PancakeSwap integrates Hypernative Labs for real-time exploit detection
PancakeSwap integrated Hypernative Labs' AI-powered exploit detection system to enhance security across its multi-chain operations.
GSR legal chief puts Clarity Act passage below 50% odds, citing stablecoin yield and ethics concerns
GSR's legal chief estimates the Clarity Act has under a 50% chance of passing due to stablecoin yield and ethics issues.
MBA Meltdown? Schools Slash Tuition as AI Shakes Degree Value
Mid-tier business schools are cutting MBA tuition by up to 50% due to declining applications and the rising influence of artificial intelligence.
Tether-backed T3 Says It Froze $450M in Illicit Crypto Funds Since 2024
Tether's T3 unit froze over $450M in illicit crypto since 2024, aiding law enforcement across 23 jurisdictions.
BlackRock, Janus Henderson tokenized funds get instant redemptions with new $1 billion facility
Grove's new $1 billion facility enables instant stablecoin redemptions for tokenized funds from BlackRock and Janus Henderson.
Stablecoin-powered neobank Fasset raises $51 million to expand across emerging markets
Fasset, a stablecoin-powered neobank, raised $51 million to expand its services in emerging markets.
XRP edges higher while bitcoin, ether and dogecoin slip, keeping focus on $1.49 breakout zone
XRP rose against the broader market trend, maintaining focus on a potential breakout above the $1.49 resistance level.
UK borrowing costs hit 18-year high as leadership uncertainty rattles gilt markets
UK government borrowing costs have reached 18-year highs due to political instability surrounding Keir Starmer and persistent energy-driven inflation.
Bloomberg reports fastest rise in gamma as extreme speculation grips US stocks
A record-breaking surge in stock market gamma, driven by intense speculation in specific US equities, is amplifying momentum and market volatility.
CME Group plans to launch compute futures market this year
CME Group plans to launch the first compute futures market in 2025 to help AI companies hedge against fluctuating GPU rental costs.
Coinbase takes over USDC treasury role on Hyperliquid as USDH stablecoin heads for sunset
Coinbase has become the official USDC treasury deployer for Hyperliquid as the platform phases out its native USDH stablecoin.
Coinbase Takes Over USDH as Hyperliquid Shifts to USDC
Coinbase is acquiring USDH brand assets as Hyperliquid transitions to a USDC-based treasury model that shares reserve yields with the ecosystem.
OpenAI Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over ChatGPT Data Sharing With Meta and Google
OpenAI is being sued in a class action for allegedly sharing private ChatGPT user data with Meta and Google via tracking technology.
Bitcoin traders brace for $1 billion liquidation trap after inflation shock breaks $80,000
Bitcoin fell below $80,000 due to inflation, risking $1 billion in long liquidations.