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World Liberty Financial co-founder defends transparency of smart contracts amid Justin Sun lawsuit
World Liberty Financial co-founder Zak Folkman defends smart contract transparency following a lawsuit from Justin Sun over frozen tokens.
US CPI rises 0.6% in April, bond yields climb amid inflation concerns
The US Consumer Price Index rose 0.6% in April, pushing annual inflation to 3.8% and driving up bond yields.
Tokenomics Goes Beyond Token Supply and Founders Keep Getting It Wrong
Tokenomics is more than supply allocation; it is a comprehensive economic model defining utility, demand, and long-term sustainability for crypto projects.
Bitget Enters Mexico Market With SAT and UIF Registration
Bitget has officially registered with Mexico's tax and financial intelligence authorities, strengthening its presence in the Latin American crypto market.
Canton Network Turns Bullish After a Super Validator Signal
Canton (CC) rallied 8% after Societe Generale joined the network as a Super Validator to deploy institutional stablecoins.
Global Bond Markets Are Imploding: But What Are They Saying About China, Oil, and the Economy?
Global bond yields are surging due to rising oil prices and inflation concerns, creating a divergence between bond markets and optimistic stock valuations.
OKX said to pursue 20% stake in South Korean crypto exchange Coinone
OKX and Korea Investment & Securities are reportedly considering acquiring 20% stakes in South Korean crypto exchange Coinone.
THORChain Halts Trading After ZachXBT Flags $10M Exploit
THORChain suspended trading activity following a $10 million exploit identified by blockchain investigator ZachXBT.
OpenAI sued over ChatGPT’s alleged role in teen’s fatal overdose
The parents of a college student are suing OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT provided dangerous medical advice that contributed to their son's fatal overdose.
Myanmar bill proposes death penalty for scam coercion, life imprisonment for crypto fraud: report
A new Myanmar parliamentary bill proposes capital punishment for forced online scam labor and life imprisonment for crypto-related fraud operations.
Hyperliquid Token Price Jumps 23% in a Day: Can The Bullish 'HYPE' Sustain?
Hyperliquid's HYPE token surged 23% following new US spot ETF launches and a strategic treasury partnership with Coinbase.
OKX Reportedly Eyes Coinone Stake Amid South Korea Crypto Race
Global exchange OKX is reportedly in talks to acquire a stake in South Korean crypto exchange Coinone to expand its market presence.
NASDAQ 100 extends losses with 2.1% drop as inflation fears rattle tech stocks
The NASDAQ 100 fell 2.1% as persistent inflation fears and dampened rate-cut expectations triggered a selloff in tech stocks.
IREN closes $3 billion convertible notes offering as Bitcoin miner’s AI infrastructure push accelerates
IREN has successfully raised approximately $2.96 billion through a convertible notes offering to fund its strategic expansion into AI cloud infrastructure.
HYPE jumps as Coinbase and Circle back Hyperliquid’s stablecoin model
Coinbase and Circle’s support for Hyperliquid’s AQAv2 upgrade, featuring a protocol-aligned USDC model, caused a significant surge in HYPE token prices.
THORChain loses $11 million in suspected exploit as RUNE tumbles 13%
THORChain halted trading after a suspected exploit drained $11 million, causing the RUNE token price to drop by 13%.
ZachXBT Flags Multi-Chain THORChain Exploit as Stolen Funds Surge Past $10 Million
Onchain investigator ZachXBT reported a multi-chain exploit on THORChain resulting in over $10 million in stolen assets.
THORChain pauses trading as security researchers flag suspected $10M multi-chain exploit
THORChain has suspended trading following reports from security researchers of a potential multi-chain exploit resulting in over $10 million in losses.
Bit Digital Joins Growing List of Crypto Firms Reporting Quarterly Losses
Bit Digital reported a $146.7 million Q1 2026 loss, primarily driven by mark-to-market declines on its Ethereum treasury holdings.
Victims of Iran attacks seek court order for turnover of $344 million in USDT frozen by Tether
U.S. terrorism judgment creditors have requested a court order forcing Tether to transfer $344 million in frozen USDT linked to the IRGC.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s investments face GOP scrutiny ahead of IPO
Republican lawmakers are investigating OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over potential conflicts of interest regarding his personal investments in companies tied to OpenAI.
Forward Industries posts over 300% revenue growth but wider quarterly net loss amid SOL markdowns
Forward Industries reported 319% revenue growth alongside a $283.1 million net loss driven by Solana asset markdowns.
South Korea’s Hana Financial Scoops up 2.2M Dunamu Shares
Hana Financial Group is acquiring a 6.55% stake in Dunamu, operator of the crypto exchange Upbit, for approximately $668 million.
Senate Banking Committee votes on Clarity Act, favoring Bitcoin and Coinbase staking
The Senate Banking Committee is debating the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which aims to regulate digital assets and crypto-staking services.
How CLARITY Act survived a chaotic Senate markup after Warren, Banks and Democrats tried to slow it down
The Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act in a 15-9 vote following intense debate and procedural conflicts between Republicans and Democrats.
Cardano Whale Holdings Hit All-Time High as ADA Price Tumbles
Cardano whale wallets holding at least 1 million ADA have reached a record high in holdings despite the token's recent price decline.
CFTC approves capital comparability order for nonbank swap dealers in EU
The CFTC now allows French nonbank swap dealers to satisfy US capital requirements by complying with French financial regulations.
OKX set to acquire 20% stake in South Korean crypto exchange Coinone: report
OKX and Korea Investment & Securities are reportedly planning to each acquire a 20% stake in South Korean crypto exchange Coinone.
Community Bank discloses security lapse after unauthorized AI app exposure
Community Bank reported a data breach caused by an employee uploading sensitive customer information to an unauthorized AI application.
MicroStrategy’s STRC Notches $1.53 Billion in Daily Volume for New Record
MicroStrategy’s STRC preferred stock reached a record-breaking $1.53 billion in daily trading volume, highlighting increased investor interest in the Bitcoin-linked asset.
Bit Digital reports 14% revenue drop in Q1, driven by lower ETH staking rewards
Bit Digital's Q1 revenue fell 13.6% to $27.9 million, primarily due to declines in ETH staking, cloud services, and crypto mining income.
B2C2 secures MiCA license in Luxembourg to offer OTC trading services across EU
B2C2 has become the first global OTC liquidity provider to secure a MiCA license, enabling services across the European Union.
Signal Says it Might Exit Canada if Forced to Comply with Lawful Access Bill
Signal has threatened to withdraw from Canada if proposed legislation forces the company to weaken its end-to-end encryption for law enforcement access.
Australia Crypto Investors Face Higher Taxes Under Proposed CGT Rules
Proposed Australian tax reforms could increase capital gains burdens and discourage long-term cryptocurrency holding by removing existing discount incentives.
Kraken Switches from LayerZero to Chainlink after Kelp DAO Hack
Kraken is migrating its cross-chain infrastructure from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP, joining other protocols following security concerns after the Kelp DAO exploit.
Strategy’s STRC Hits Record $1.5B Daily Trading Volume
Strategy’s STRC stock reached a record $1.5 billion in daily trading volume, potentially providing capital for significant new Bitcoin acquisitions.
Bullish Posts Q1 Earnings Miss, $605M Loss
Bullish shares fell after the crypto exchange reported a Q1 earnings miss and a net loss of $605 million.
Qualcomm drops 13% as chip stocks retreat from AI rally
Qualcomm shares fell 13% amid a broader semiconductor sell-off driven by cooling AI infrastructure demand and market overheating.
BloFin WOW (War of Whales) 2026 Grand Prix Opens Registration for $5,000,000 Trading Championship
BloFin has opened registration for its WOW 2026 Grand Prix, featuring a $5,000,000 prize pool and a new human-versus-AI competition format.
Anthropic Outlines 3 Measures to Keep US Ahead of China in AI
Anthropic has proposed three policy strategies to help the US maintain a 12-to-24-month lead over China in the artificial intelligence sector.
EIA forecasts crude oil prices could rise $20/bbl if Strait of Hormuz remains closed through June
The EIA warns that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz through June could increase crude oil prices by $20 per barrel.
2.6 million student loan borrowers default in early 2026, New York Fed data shows
New York Fed data reveals that 2.6 million federal student loan borrowers defaulted in early 2026, signaling an accelerating debt crisis.
FalconX expands tokenized credit facility to Monad network
Institutional prime broker FalconX has expanded its tokenized credit facility to the Monad network, allowing vault tokens to be used as DeFi collateral.
PayPal agrees to settle US Justice Department probe over civil rights violations
PayPal settled a US Justice Department probe regarding its 2020 minority-focused grant program by shifting to sector-based eligibility criteria.
White House Searches for a Relief Valve as Iran Conflict Lifts Fuel Costs
The White House is considering a federal gas tax suspension to combat rising fuel prices caused by the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
Former Binance director Vladimir Smerkis sentenced to five years for fraud
Former Binance executive Vladimir Smerkis received a five-year prison sentence in Moscow for defrauding a crypto trader of approximately $110,000.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies in Elon Musk’s trial, denying he ‘stole a charity’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified in court, defending the company’s structural transition against Elon Musk’s allegations of betrayal and mismanagement.
Strive Makes SATA First US Security to Pay Cash Dividends Every Business Day
Strive Inc. will pay daily cash dividends on its SATA preferred stock starting June 16, 2026, marking a first for US-listed securities.
Crypto Data Company Dune Cuts 25% of Staff
Dune is laying off 25% of its workforce to restructure and prioritize its core data products and AI integration.
Trump postpones beef tariff cuts amid concerns from US cattle farmers
President Trump has canceled plans to suspend beef import tariffs following intense opposition from US cattle ranchers and Republican lawmakers.
Trump plans to discuss Taiwan arms sales with Xi Jinping at summit
President Donald Trump plans to discuss U.S. arms sales to Taiwan with Xi Jinping, potentially shifting long-standing U.S. policy.
Upbit operator Dunamu lands Hana Bank as fourth-largest shareholder in $670 million deal
Hana Bank has acquired a 6.55% stake in Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, in a $670 million investment deal to foster digital asset innovation.
Hana Bank acquires $670 million stake in Upbit parent Dunamu
South Korean Hana Bank is acquiring a $670 million stake in Dunamu, the operator of the Upbit crypto exchange, from Kakao Investments.
North Korea’s Crypto Theft Surged 51% in 2025, CrowdStrike Finds
CrowdStrike reports that North Korea-linked hackers stole $2.02 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, marking a 51% increase fueled by AI-driven cyberattacks.
Trump’s latest disclosure shows Coinbase, Strategy, MARA purchases in Q1
A new government filing reveals that Donald Trump and his family purchased shares in Coinbase, MARA Holdings, and Strategy during the first quarter.
Solana Treasury Giant Forward Industries Reports $283 Million Quarterly Loss
Forward Industries reported a $283 million quarterly loss due to Solana price volatility, despite seeing a fourfold increase in revenue from staking rewards.
Goldman Sachs scales operations with AI, reducing hiring needs
Goldman Sachs is deploying AI agents to automate internal operations, allowing the bank to scale business capacity without increasing its headcount.
Strive rallies 5.8% as it clears debt in Q1, unveils daily dividends
Strive shares rose 5.8% after the company eliminated all debt and announced plans to pay daily dividends starting June 16.
Coinbase CEO predicts global Bitcoin legalization after US market structure passage
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes US crypto legislation will trigger a global trend of Bitcoin legalization and institutional adoption.
US CFTC expands oversight of prediction markets, collaborates with major sports leagues
The CFTC is partnering with major US sports leagues to monitor prediction markets, aiming to regulate them as commodity instruments rather than gambling.
Trump administration proposes temporary cut to beef import tariffs amid rancher concerns over long-term impacts
The Trump administration is considering a temporary suspension of beef import tariffs to lower rising consumer ground beef prices despite domestic rancher opposition.
Fabio Panetta elected Chair of Bank for International Settlements Board
Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta has been elected Chair of the Bank for International Settlements Board, beginning a three-year term in June 2026.
CryptoQuant’s bitcoin bull-bear cycle indicator turns green for the first time since March 2023
CryptoQuant’s Bitcoin indicator has turned green for the first time since March 2023, signaling a potential early bull market phase.
On-Chain Data Proves Bitcoin Cycle Has Changed
On-chain metrics indicate that Bitcoin's current market cycle is behaving differently due to institutional accumulation and shifting supply dynamics.
Kuwait foreign ministry summons Iran’s ambassador over Boubyan Island infiltration
Kuwait summoned the Iranian ambassador to formally protest an alleged intrusion by IRGC-linked individuals onto the sovereign territory of Boubyan Island.
Cisco shares surge 15% as traders treat stock like meme favorite ahead of earnings
Cisco shares are experiencing a meme-like surge as traders aggressively buy call options, betting on the company's AI-driven growth ahead of earnings.
Seeking Alpha maintains buy rating for SPY amid rising inflation
Seeking Alpha retains a buy rating for the SPY ETF despite core inflation exceeding April 2026 expectations at 3.8%.
BeInCrypto Institutional Research: 15 Leading Tokenization Platforms
This BeInCrypto report profiles 15 leading platforms advancing the institutional issuance, infrastructure, and distribution of tokenized real-world assets.
Trump leads delegation of 17 executives to Beijing for trade talks
Donald Trump is leading 17 US executives to Beijing for trade talks aimed at extending a 2025 truce and discussing economic sectors.
US bond market crisis intensifies as long-term yields surge above 5%
US long-term Treasury yields exceed 5%, signaling sticky inflation and fiscal concerns, impacting stocks and mortgages.