Ripple Prime has been integrated as a day-one clearing and financing partner for CME Group’s newly launched 24/7 cryptocurrency derivatives marketplace.

Disclaimer ForkLog is not responsible for readers’ investment decisions. In April 2026, spot trading volumes on crypto exchanges fell to their lowest since November 2023, while derivatives reached 77.1% of turnover. It looks almost paradoxical: actual asset trading is shrinking, but appetite for leveraged bets remains high. The shift isn’t driven by market conditions alone. As noted by crypto journalist Colin Wu, perpetual contracts have become embedded in the industry partly because they tap a quirk of the human brain — the same one slot machines have exploited for generations. Here’s how rational trading morphs into gambling — and why it’s harder to step away than it seems. Spot deflates as bets rise A perpetual contract (perpetual, “perp”) is a futures contract with no expiry date. As far back as 1992, economist Robert Shiller floated the idea of a “perpetual” derivative for assets that are hard to price directly, such as real estate. The concept never caught on in traditional finance, but it proved a natural fit for crypto. BitMEX launched a bitcoin perpetual (XBTUSD) on May 13, 2016, and the product quickly became an industry standard. That was the mass-market rollout. The “perp” itself was pioneered earlier — the first inverse perpetual was implemented by ICBIT in 2011. Why crypto specifically? A few reasons: The market runs 24/7 with no weekends or trading sessions, making expiring futures less convenient here; digital assets have no single authoritative price — quotes are scattered across dozens of venues. The funding rate keeps the contract near a spot index, replacing expiry-based settlement; speculation is baked into the culture, and perps offer leveraged access and a way to profit in both directions with a relatively low barrier to entry. According to CoinGlass, bitcoin perpetual volumes steadily exceed spot by 5–10 times. Real asset trades are increasingly giving way to directional wagers. The paradox: a tool designed for hedging and price anchoring has, for the mass user, become a mechanism for rapid-fire betting. Turnover dynamics in spot and derivatives since April 2025, plus derivatives’ share of total volume. Source: CoinDesk. The brain craves uncertainty, not winnings Gambling hooks people not with winnings but with unpredictability. In the mid-20th century, psychologist B. F. Skinner showed that behavior is reinforced most strongly by random rewards — the so‑called variable reinforcement schedule. In his experiments, pigeons that received food after a random number of lever presses pecked more often and persistently than those rewarded on a fixed schedule. What drove them was anticipation born of uncertainty. Students place a pigeon in a Skinner box. Source: Wikipedia.  The same mechanism drives humans, and dopamine is central to it — a neurotransmitter of anticipation, not pleasure per se. These neurons respond less to the reward itself than to the error in predicting it: the more surprising the outcome, the stronger the spike. When a win is guaranteed and predictable, the response is muted. When the result is unknown, the brain fires at full tilt. It’s no accident slot machines long ago overtook card tables and roulette as casinos’ top earners. Anthropologist Natasha Dow Schull, in her study of Las Vegas gambling industry, showed how solitary, continuous, rapid play induces a trance‑like state regulars call the “machine zone.” A slot doesn’t pay on schedule but unpredictably, and that very uncertainty becomes pleasurable. Losses barely sober a player up: the next spin could hit the jackpot. The “near-miss” is especially insidious — when a combination almost lines up. The brain reacts much like it would to a real win, and the hand reaches for the lever again. Neurobiology backs this up: the dopaminergic system is highly sensitive to unpredictable rewards, while it habituates to what’s expected and routine. That helps explain why players fixate on risky, low‑probability bets: the thrill comes from uncertainty itself, not the odds. The win is almost secondary — the brain wants not to know the outcome in advance. Pleasure tied to the unknown can thus sustain itself even without regular rewards. For dependency to form, winnings needn’t be frequent or large — it’s enough that outcomes stay unpredictable. A slot machine in your pocket Perp trading reproduces this variable‑reward loop. Traders place frequent bets with immediate but unpredictable outcomes — essentially spin after spin on price direction. Researchers compare intraday trading with gambling disorder: in both, people repeatedly stake money on unknown outcomes and receive irregular rewards. Each app open and chart refresh works like a slot pull: a position either ticks into profit — even a small one — or bleeds, sometimes all the way to liquidation. Modern trading apps supercharge the effect. Price alerts, flashing P&L; badges, flickering candles — they fragment trading into a nonstop stream of micro‑wins and micro‑losses. Social feeds use the same trick: at any moment the timeline might surface a like, a repost or a riveting post — that very unpredictability keeps many from closing the app. An extra layer comes from the funding rate. Every eight hours, longs and shorts pay each other: when the rate is positive, longs pay shorts; when negative — the reverse. Formally it anchors the contract to spot. Psychologically it’s a small win or loss inside an open position, arriving with the regularity of a machine that dispenses a token payout every few spins. The reward cycle shortens further. Behavioral finance calls the state that follows an “illusion of control” — the belief that constant monitoring and tinkering can steer a fundamentally random process. A trader can’t leave the screen for fear of missing a move — a fixation barely distinguishable from a gambler hovering over the roulette wheel. A casino that never closes Perps trade 24/7 — pushing the thrill to a new level. Traditional exchanges shut overnight and on weekends, offering natural breaks to cool off. Crypto never closes. The casino literally sits in your pocket, its doors unlocked: no breaks, no forced time‑outs to slow the spiral. Leverage turns up the heat. Many venues allow multiples in the dozens and, in places, up to 100x and beyond. That’s akin to raising the slot stake: risk and potential reward soar — as does the urge to go all‑in. Combined with round‑the‑clock access, it becomes an endless high‑speed game where balances swing in seconds and traders’ brains stay on high alert. Researchers note that a 24/7 schedule materially amplifies compulsive trading — people simply don’t get a natural signal to step away. Bets placed in such a mode can prove costly. Analysts warn that if traditional markets move to 24/7, investors will face the same psychological risks as online‑casino users. When the market resembles a round‑the‑clock slot hall, some participants become so dependent they may need medical help. And this isn’t a side effect — it’s the business model. Economically, casinos thrive on nonstop play and high unpredictability — and crypto exchanges mirror those principles. High‑frequency interfaces, leverage tools and 24/7 access ensure there’s always a reason — and a way — to place one more bet. Trading itself gets gamified: the “trade — settle — instant feedback” loop is as gripping as a video game. Why traders lose to themselves It’s not just dopamine. Cognitive biases push retail traders into decisions against their interests. Three core mechanisms: Loss aversion  The pain of loss outweighs the joy of a comparable gain. Instead of realizing a loss, people average down, deny reality or simply close the app to avoid looking. Small cuts turn into a deep hole.Many take profits too early — afraid gains will vanish. Professionals do the opposite: they treat losses as a planned expense, not a personal defeat. Illusion of control  This is the conviction that the market can be outplayed. It motivates hyperactivity that only entangles traders deeper in noise. Experienced players, by contrast, accept that uncertainty can’t be tamed — and rely on risk‑management tools instead of fighting it. Peer pressure  Screenshots of others’ profits and overnight‑riches stories set a “success at any cost” template, while FOMO whispers that the “next 10x” is about to slip away.In such groups, blowing up an account is hardly shameful — a gripping liquidation tale draws sympathy. Emotional, even reckless trading becomes a badge of belonging. A vivid example: in spring 2025, trader James Winn opened a 10,200 BTC long ($1.14 billion at the time) with 40x leverage on Hyperliquid. At the peak, the “paper” profit reached $87 million on roughly $3–4 million of initial capital. Then the very biases above kicked in. After bitcoin fell below $105,000, Winn faced liquidation: the drawdown from the peak totaled $99.3 million — in a single week. He conceded it would have been wiser to keep bitcoin in cold storage. Yet days later he resumed trading, building a new position up to $140 million. Winn blamed his setbacks on a conspiracy — the machinations of market makers and a supposed “deep state” steering prices. He repeatedly announced he was quitting the “Hyperliquid casino,” only to return soon after — pure loss aversion and illusion of control. How the house stays ahead If retail mostly gambles, professionals take the casino’s side. Their strategies rely on positive expected value — a statistical edge that compounds over long series of trades. Common approaches include: 1. Statistical arbitrage. Quant models capture short‑term dislocations in related assets. Market‑neutral positions isolate profits from market direction. High trade frequency and tight risk controls turn many small wins into steady results. 2. Trend following. Entries by strict rules when momentum appears, and decisive stop‑loss exits on reversals. Big wins in strong trends offset small losses — producing a positive expectation. 3. Market making. Continuous two‑sided quotes earn the spread regardless of direction. A very high share of winning trades with minimal margin on each. 4. Non‑directional option strategies. Delta‑ and gamma‑neutral portfolios earn from time decay and risk premia. What unites these strategies isn’t foresight but discipline. Pros cap per‑trade risk at a small slice of equity (typically 0.5%–2%), use stop‑losses and position limits. After losses, they follow the rules and review mistakes instead of trying to “win it back.” That composure — not entry precision — explains the long‑run gap between the groups. The seasoned participant aims to be the house with a statistical edge, not the player at the machine. Math also matters. Fees, spreads and funding steadily leak from traders’ pockets, turning trading into a negative‑expectation game. Those who collect these costs — exchanges and market makers — reliably stay ahead. Just like in a casino. The price of lax discipline shows up at the macro level. In October 2025, the market saw the largest liquidation cascade on record: more than $19 billion in positions were force‑closed in a day. The trigger was a macro shock — the announcement of 100% US tariffs on imports from China — and the fall was amplified by the large stock of leverage in the system. Up to 90% of closures hit longs, with Hyperliquid the epicenter — $10.3 billion. Each downtick triggered new liquidations, which pushed prices lower — a self‑reinforcing spiral. Mass all‑in bets became a systemic risk not just for individual accounts but for the entire market. Is the casino moving on‑chain? Barriers keep falling. Perpetuals are migrating to decentralized venues with no KYC and no intermediaries — everything is non‑custodial, fast and nearly seamless. The segment’s new center of gravity is the Hyperliquid exchange. The leading platform accounts for more than 30% of volume across perp DEXs. Perp DEX rankings by trading volume and open interest. Source: CoinGecko.  The “casino in your pocket” is getting more accessible, but it’s still niche — perhaps the only good news in this story of removing the last brakes. For years, trading has seemed to many the most direct and thrilling path to wealth. You can enter and exit positions anonymously, without trading hours or TradFi intermediaries. Leverage, instant execution and the ability to play both ways complete the picture — making the market look like a perfect arena for endless play. But that very freedom, paired with the siren song of fast riches, quietly blurs trading into gambling. A newcomer believes they’re mastering cutting‑edge finance. In reality, they’re slipping deeper into the psychological trap of speculative dependence. Web3 and the on‑chain world aren’t just a “casino for screen‑glued traders,” but a space to rebuild trust mechanisms, cooperation models and data ownership. DeFi, DAOs, RWA, digital identity, confidential computing and transactions — these are all evolving frontiers. Perp trading is only one lane, not the essence of Web3 or a mandatory route. While retail migrates to derivatives and thrills, the other pole is increasingly visible: institutions and holders who long ago moved coins to cold storage. What makes this world complex and compelling is precisely the lack of one right answer. Speculation and creation coexist, narratives and technologies matter equally, and whales and regulars share the same liquidity pool. Some earn on perpetuals, some exit after their first liquidation. Some build protocols and reshape industries, others find a home in community life. There is no single correct script here. Before visiting the “casino” again, it’s worth asking a simple question: does the silent whale‑hodler who parked bitcoin in cold storage long ago really need to become a trader glued to charts day and night?

Grayscale proposed a fee of 0.29% on its Hyperliquid ETF, which “slightly undercuts” rivals 21Shares and Bitwise that carry respective fees of 0.3% and 0.34%, says analyst James Seyffart.

Bitcoin prices are poised top fall further following the loss of a key cost basis level, according to analysts.

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Radiant Capital has announced plans to wind down operations after failing to recover from a $50 million exploit that devastated the lending protocol and left it without sufficient funding to continue. According to a statement published Monday by Radiant’s decentralized…

Strategy moved roughly 411 Bitcoin — worth about $30 million — to Coinbase Prime on May 29, then pulled the same amount back the very next day. Crypto Banter CEO Ran Neuner read the move as a tax maneuver: buy high, sell low, repurchase, and lock in the paper loss. Related Reading: ‘Now Or Never’ […]

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In 2004, U2 approached Apple about an ad deal, asking to be paid in Apple shares. Steve Jobs refused and instead steered the band into a no-fee campaign built around a special iPod U2 Edition, complete with black casing, red click wheel and engraved signatures. The tie-up drove a hit product and big sales without […]

Robinhood's acquisition of WonderFi enhances its global reach, potentially reshaping Canada's crypto market with increased accessibility and innovation. The post Robinhood completes WonderFi acquisition to bring low-fee crypto trading to Canada appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says it is “returning to our roots — and starting a new chapter” by rebranding Toncoin to Gram.

Citi expects tokenized securities and real-world assets to grow from about $17 billion today to $5.5 trillion by 2030. The bank says Treasury bills, digital stocks, and stablecoins could become the main drivers of Wall Street’s move onchain. Citi Highlights Stablecoins, Treasuries and Stocks as Tokenization Leaders Citi expects the market for tokenized securities to […]

A clash has erupted among Polymarket users over the timing and disclosure of a recent Bitcoin sale by Strategy, with more than $80 million traded on the disputed outcome.

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Bitmine is aiming to hold 5% of the total circulating supply of 120.6 million Ether tokens and is about 90% of the way to its target after its latest purchase.

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has launched direct deposit and withdrawal rails for the Indian Rupee (INR), continuing its push into India. Coinbase Users In India Can Now Make Direct INR Netflows According to a website announcement, Coinbase has expanded its offerings in India, allowing users to directly interact with the platform through the nation’s official fiat […]

TLDR: Alphabet plans to raise $80 billion through stock sales to fund its growing AI compute infrastructure needs. Berkshire Hathaway commits $10 billion to Alphabet in a private placement, adding to its existing $20 billion stake. Google Cloud revenue surged 63% year-over-year in Q1 2026, with backlog nearly doubling to over $460 billion. Alphabet and [...] The post Alphabet Plans to Raise $80 Billion Stock Sale to Scale AI Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

Justin Bons, the CIO of Cyber Capital—described as Europe’s oldest crypto investment fund—used X (previously Twitter) on Monday to deliver a pointed critique of Ethereum (ETH) and its co-founder Vitalik Buterin.  Bons said he views the network’s current direction as a “fatal combination,” arguing that what he sees as centralized control is being paired with […]

The proposal, introduced by pseudonymous developer cavemanloverboy, aims to increase the amount of SOL burned by introducing a new base fee for every transaction. This might make Solana’s network issuance deflationary during periods of very high activity, according to some estimations. Proposed Solana Tokenomics Might Make SOL Deflationary Solana developer cavemanloverboy has introduced a proposal […]

TLDR: The CBOE Dispersion Index hit 42, its third-highest ever, signaling extreme S&P 500 capital concentration hurting Bitcoin. Binance Research confirms Bitcoin faces its strongest multi-theme capital diversion ever across AI, defense, and commodities. Historical data shows Bitcoin bottomed within zero to twenty weeks after every DSPX peak, with a median recovery of two weeks. [...] The post Why Is Crypto Weak Lately? Equities, Not Crypto, May Hold the Answer appeared first on Blockonomi.

Sui’s mainnet suffered three separate outages across May 28 and May 29 after the network’s 1.72 release exposed edge cases in gas charging and validator restart logic, according to a postmortem from the Sui Foundation. The foundation said the issues have since been resolved, network activity has resumed, and “no user funds were at risk.” […]

Arielle Pennington, SVP of Growth at Avalanche, stressed that the rise in these ticketing transactions before the FIFA World Cup shows how blockchain technology can be adopted in the background, integrating seamlessly into the user experience process without being promoted upfront. Avalanche Facilitates Over 60,000 FIFA World Cup Ticket Transactions The upcoming FIFA World Cup, […]

Radiant says its frontend and smart contracts will remain accessible and users will still be able to withdraw, repay, and manage their positions.

Bitcoin has lost the $75,000 level as selling pressure intensifies and the market faces a wave of uncertainty that has erased the confidence built during the recovery from the April lows. The breakdown is significant, and XWIN Research Japan has identified a development in the long-term holder data that challenges one of the most widely […]

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LAB defied serious insider-dealing and tokenomics allegations to hit a new all-time high of $16.23 on June 1, pushing its year-to-date gains past 12,000%. New All-Time Highs for LAB On June 1, LAB, the token of an AI trading terminal project, jumped to a new all-time high of $16.23, a more than 100% gain from […]

Blockchain security firm CertiK recorded $68.3 million in total crypto losses across May 2026 — making it the third month of the year to fall below the $100 million threshold — but the headline number obscures a darker and more personal dimension to the sector’s security crisis, as physical attacks on crypto holders simultaneously reached […]

XRP is holding critical support around $1.30 as selling pressure tests a level that bulls have been defending through weeks of market uncertainty. The price is at a genuine inflection point — and an Arab Chain analysis tracking Binance inflow data has identified a structural development in May that adds a specific supply-side context to […]

Cheap oil may not return soon, leaving investors, businesses, and consumers exposed to higher costs for longer. A new supply-security premium could keep inflation pressure alive, delay rate cuts, and reshape global markets. Oil’s New Security Premium Puts Inflation and Rate Cuts at Risk Cheap oil may not return soon, and Devere Group CEO Nigel […]

Major cryptocurrencies remained under pressure as Bitcoin, XRP, Shiba Inu and Dogecoin tested key support levels, with bearish momentum continuing to dominate across the market.

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TLDR: CME Group went live with 24/7 crypto futures and options trading on Friday, May 29, 2026. Over 7,200 contracts worth roughly $50M notional were traded during CME’s inaugural weekend session. Bitcoin Volatility futures also expanded to 24/7 trading, offering directional-free volatility exposure. Ripple Prime joined as a day-one clearing partner, noting XRP futures hit [...] The post CME Group Goes 24/7: Crypto Futures and Options Now Trade Around the Clock appeared first on Blockonomi.

However, a failure to defend the current support level may open the door to a deeper correction toward $61,000.

TLDR: TurboQuant compresses AI KV cache memory by up to five times with minimal impact on model quality. The upgrade enables laptops and phones to run longer AI sessions without cloud dependence. QVAC SDK 0.12.0 integrates TurboQuant into Fabric, expanding local AI development options. Tether aims to advance privacy-focused AI by bringing efficient inference closer [...] The post Tether Brings Google’s TurboQuant to Production, Unlocking Long-Context AI on Everyday Devices appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov confirmed Toncoin will be rebranded as Gram, its original white paper name. The rebranding process is expected to take three weeks, with The Open Network retaining its TON branding. TON price surged over 13% following Durov’s announcement, reaching a recent trading price of $2.12. Despite a 58% monthly gain, TON [...] The post Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Confirms Toncoin Rebranding to Gram appeared first on Blockonomi.

Binance will let non-U.S. users trade more than 7,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs with zero commissions and fractional purchases. The exchange also plans to introduce “bStocks,” allowing eligible users to tokenize certain equities on BNB Chain. Richard Teng Pushes Binance Into U.S. Equities Binance is moving deeper into traditional finance with a plan to offer […]

AI's integration with crypto news enhances market efficiency, enabling rapid, data-driven trading decisions while mitigating misinformation risks. The post How AI and news work together in crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Selling from all angles pushed Bitcoin below $71,000 at the weekly open, but early bullish positioning in BTC derivatives may signal the start of a recovery.

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XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) are among the few cryptocurrencies that analysts believe could be significantly impacted by the upcoming CLARITY Act crypto bill. Recent updates show that the bill is still moving through the approval process, with a Senate vote expected this June. If the legislation is passed, it could mark a major […]

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Anchorage Digital, home to the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, has launched Coordinated Multiparty Settlement (CMS) powered by Atlas, a new infrastructure layer designed to bring institutional digital asset trading in line with the market structure that governs traditional finance (TradFi). What CMS Actually Does According to Anchorage’s announcement, the core […]

TON has rallied after Telegram founder Pavel Durov said the network’s native token will revert to its original name, Gram. According to Durov, Gram was the original name of the token in TON’s original white paper, while TON will remain…

Many Democratic lawmakers have said that they will not support any version of a crypto market structure bill without provisions on ethics to address potential conflicts of interest by elected officials.

The integration gives fintech and institutional platforms a new pathway to evaluate DOGE amid signs of slowing crypto adoption.

CME Group launched 24/7 cryptocurrency futures and options trading on May 29, marking the first time retail and institutional traders can access regulated crypto derivatives at any hour, any day of the week. The Chicago-based derivatives exchange announced the expanded hours on June 1, confirming that more than 7,200 contracts traded over the inaugural weekend, […]

TLDR: Binance Bitcoin reserves grew 5.1%, rising from 617,000 BTC to 648,600 BTC between April 25 and June 1, 2026. Ethereum holdings on Binance climbed 10.4%, adding 350,000 ETH during the same five-week observation period. Combined USDT and USDC reserves on Binance dropped $3.87 billion, reducing available spot market buying power significantly. Bitcoin fell below [...] The post Binance Bitcoin Reserves Surge 5.1% While Stablecoin Liquidity Shrinks $3.87B, Pushing BTC Below $71K appeared first on Blockonomi.

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CME Group has drawn about $50 million in notional volume during the first weekend of its new 24/7 cryptocurrency futures and options trading service. According to CME Group’s official update, more than 7,200 crypto futures and options contracts changed hands…

The widening chasm between traditional equities and the cryptocurrency market has become impossible for global traders to ignore.

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies added 26,497 ETH last week, lifting its total ethereum holdings to 5,416,901 coins valued at roughly $10.85 billion and bringing the company within striking distance of owning 5% of ethereum’s entire circulating supply. A Deliberate Slowdown, Not a Retreat The purchase, worth approximately $53 million at roughly $2,003 per ETH, marks a […]

Bitcoin’s sharp volatility decline coincides with a 114-day trading range, setting the stage for a potential 10% to 20% price move, but the direction remains uncertain.

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Coinbase has intensified its push for U.S. crypto market rules as Senate lawmakers prepare for a decisive vote on the CLARITY Act this month. Shirzad said on Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria that the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act could…

Code vulnerabilities were responsible for the bulk of the damage in May — roughly 66% of the month’s total losses, or about $45 million. That breakdown, drawn from data released by blockchain security firm CertiK, came alongside broader figures showing that overall crypto exploit losses fell to $68 million last month, down sharply from $650 […]

Grayscale has moved closer to launching its Hyperliquid exchange-traded fund after adding a 0.29% sponsor fee and HYPG ticker to its amended registration filing. The Securities and Exchange Commission filing submitted Monday shows that Grayscale updated its S-1 registration statement…

Kalshi files to list XRP, SOL, ETH, and DOGE perpetual futures as its regulated US crypto derivatives push expands beyond Bitcoin. The post Kalshi moves beyond Bitcoin with XRP, SOL, ETH, and DOGE perps filing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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TLDR: Tether co-led a $7.5M seed round in Utexo, formally endorsing RGB as the native path for USDT on Bitcoin RGB protocol enables confidential, client-side asset verification, offering fixed costs and full transaction privacy on Bitcoin. Utexo merges Bitcoin’s base layer, Lightning Network, and RGB into one API built for PSPs, exchanges, and HFT desks. [...] The post USDT Returns to Bitcoin: How RGB and Lightning Network Are Rebuilding Settlement Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

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OranjeBTC's strategic Bitcoin accumulation and share buybacks could enhance shareholder value, but hinge on Bitcoin's long-term price growth. The post OranjeBTC buys additional 20 Bitcoin, total holdings reach 3,762 BTC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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According to the analyst, banks can earn as much as 28% on loans while paying depositors less than 1%, a spread stablecoins are challenging.

Strategy’s 32 BTC sale is not triggering widespread selling pressure, according to an analysis shared by Cryptoquant, but weakening profit indicators suggest investor confidence is fading as fear gains ground across the bitcoin market. Bitcoin Metrics Show Why Strategy’s BTC Sale Is Not Bearish Fear is increasingly shaping bitcoin market sentiment after Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) […]

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Bitcoin Magazine CME Group Goes Live With 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options, Launches Bitcoin Volatility Contracts CME Group has launched 24/7 crypto futures and options trading on its CME Globex platform. This post CME Group Goes Live With 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options, Launches Bitcoin Volatility Contracts first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Japan’s ruling party has called for the creation of the long-awaited rules for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and promotion of yen-denominated stablecoins in the region in a new proposal to the government. Related Reading: Crypto Founder Predicts This Altcoin Sweetheart Will Overtake Solana, But How Far Will It Go? Japan’s Ruling Party Pushes For Crypto […]

XRP may be heavily bearish right now, as its price steadily falls toward the $1.30 mark due to the highly unfavorable market environment. However, several predictions suggest that this phase is simply temporary and the broader outlook is extremely bullish, with the potential of reaching unprecedented levels such as $11. XRP’s Probability To Hit Unprecedented […]

Nvidia's strategic alliances with South Korean tech giants could significantly bolster its AI ecosystem, enhancing global AI infrastructure dominance. The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hosts South Korean tech leaders at Taipei dinner appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Phoenix's mobile trading innovation could significantly enhance user engagement and reshape Solana's DeFi landscape by increasing accessibility. The post Phoenix launches mobile trading for Solana users, no app download required appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The smartphone market's decline highlights a broader semiconductor shift, with AI demand reshaping chip allocation and pricing dynamics. The post Global smartphone market faces record 14% decline amid chip shortage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The crypto bank's new CMS platform lets institutions trade on crypto venues while keeping assets in regulated custody and reducing pre-funded accounts.

CEG stock tumbled 7.02% to $267.54 after existing shareholders priced an 11 million-share public offering valued at roughly $3.09 billion Monday. The post Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock Plummets 7% on $3.09B Secondary Offering appeared first on Blockonomi.

Nvidia's strategic alliances with South Korean tech giants could significantly bolster its AI ecosystem, enhancing global AI infrastructure dominance. The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hosts South Korean tech leaders at Taipei dinner to deepen AI partnerships appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anthropic's potential trillion-dollar IPO highlights the escalating valuation race in AI, raising stakes for profitability and market competition. The post Anthropic files for public stock sale, eyes trillion-dollar debut appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Investing in overlooked sectors like crypto could yield better long-term returns than the current AI frenzy. The post Avichal Garg: Investing in crypto and fintech offers better long-term returns, the importance of formal verification in DeFi, and how tokens enable participatory capitalism | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Exploring the dollar's origins reveals how historical practices shaped modern monetary policy and economic dynamics. The post Brendan Greeley: Understanding the Federal Reserve’s role as a bank, the historical roots of the dollar, and the challenges of achieving monetary sovereignty | Macro Musings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Grayscale announces 0.29% fee for Hyperliquid Staking ETF (HYPG), undercutting competitors as the fund prepares for potential launch this week. The post Grayscale Unveils Competitive 0.29% Fee Structure for Hyperliquid Staking ETF appeared first on Blockonomi.

Digital credit's rise could reshape Bitcoin investment strategies, offering income potential but posing risks amid Bitcoin's inherent volatility. The post Strive CEO Matt Cole calls digital credit bigger than ETFs for Bitcoin’s future appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a radical architectural overhaul for decentralized finance (DeFi) that aims to eradicate catastrophic flash liquidations.

Vitalik Buterin has proposed an options-based design for crypto index products that could reduce DeFi’s dependence on forced liquidations. Buterin’s research post, published Monday, set out a model where index-tracking crypto assets use options contracts instead of collateralized debt positions,…

A federal judge dismissed Swan Bitcoin’s entire lawsuit against Proton Management Ltd. and its employees on June 1, 2026, after Swan admitted in parallel UK proceedings that it never owned the mining assets and trade secrets at the center of its claims. Case Collapses on Its Own Premise Swan filed the original suit in California […]

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Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase Exec Sees Path to Crypto’s ‘Dodd-Frank Moment’ as CLARITY Act Heads for Senate Floor Coinbase's Faryar Shirzad says the CLARITY Act could mark crypto’s “Dodd-Frank Act moment,” as it heads toward a pivotal Senate vote this month. This post Coinbase Exec Sees Path to Crypto’s ‘Dodd-Frank Moment’ as CLARITY Act Heads for Senate Floor first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

The escalation in Lebanon undermines peace prospects, heightens regional instability, and complicates diplomatic efforts for conflict resolution. The post Israel launches ground invasion into southern Lebanon amid failed ceasefire talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Digital credit's rise could reshape Bitcoin investment strategies, offering income potential but posing risks amid Bitcoin's inherent volatility. The post Strive CEO Matt Cole calls digital credit bigger than ETFs for Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Strategy’s 32 BTC transaction has sparked debate over how investors value Bitcoin treasury companies as capital structure and liquidity considerations evolve.

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The Parliamentary Association for the Promotion of Blockchain delivered recommendations to Japan’s finance minister on crypto and blockchain.

The proposal could streamline compliance for smaller funds but may reduce regulatory oversight granularity, impacting market transparency. The post White House reviews SEC, CFTC proposal to revisit swaps reporting thresholds appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

France's interception highlights increased global enforcement against illicit oil trade, potentially straining Russia's economic resilience. The post France intercepts sanctioned Tagor tanker linked to Russian oil trade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin kicked off June by tumbling below $71,000 for the first time since April, triggering a broader market sell-off that wiped out $627 million in leveraged positions and reduced the total crypto market cap to $2.52 trillion. Bitcoin Crashes Below $71,000 to Kick Off June Bitcoin started June on the back foot, tumbling below $71,000 […]

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France's interception highlights increased global enforcement against illicit oil trade, potentially straining Russia's economic resilience. The post France intercepts sanctioned Tagor tanker linked to Russian oil trade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

OpenAI's delayed IPO could impact investor strategies and tech market dynamics, highlighting the influence of leadership priorities. The post OpenAI IPO unlikely by mid-2026, Altman not focused on timing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The lawsuit could set a precedent for holding AI executives personally accountable, impacting future AI development and regulatory frameworks. The post Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over child safety risks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: Bitcoin active addresses fell 44%, dropping from 1.12M daily in May 2021 to roughly 624K today. New wallet creation declined 43%, from nearly 489K per day to approximately 278K in this cycle. Spot Bitcoin ETFs allow institutional investors to gain exposure without creating on-chain wallets. Strategy sold 32 BTC worth $2.5M, its first Bitcoin [...] The post Bitcoin Network Activity Drops 44% From 2021 Peak appeared first on Blockonomi.

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AI's rapid growth will necessitate significant advancements in infrastructure, benefiting chipmakers and reshaping tech industry dynamics. The post Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon: AI will drive token demand to 1.27 trillion every 10 seconds by 2030 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Despite skepticism after its rally, ZEC could climb higher, according to one analyst.

Trump's de-escalation announcement may enhance peace prospects, reduce regional military tensions, and influence market perceptions of stability. The post Trump announces de-escalation in Israel-Hezbollah conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Florida files groundbreaking lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over ChatGPT child safety concerns, seeking billions in damages and platform changes. The post OpenAI Faces Historic Lawsuit from Florida Over ChatGPT Safety Risks to Children appeared first on Blockonomi.

Florida launches historic lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT poses serious risks to minors. Billions in damages sought. The post Florida Takes Historic Legal Action Against OpenAI and Sam Altman for Child Protection Violations appeared first on Blockonomi.

Strive (ASST) stock drops 2.77% as the Bitcoin treasury company announces a $4.2B ATM expansion to accelerate future cryptocurrency acquisitions. The post Strive (ASST) Stock Declines as Company Unveils $4.2B Capital Raising Plan appeared first on Blockonomi.

Strive (ASST) stock falls 2.77% as the company announces a $4.2B ATM expansion to fund Bitcoin purchases, targeting increased fundraising capacity. The post Strive (ASST) Stock Falls as Company Announces $4.2B Fundraising Initiative for Bitcoin Expansion appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Geopolitical tensions could lead to significant global economic impacts due to potential disruptions in oil supply and market volatility. The post Oil prices jump as Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Nvidia launches RTX Spark AI chip, IBM gets Barclays upgrade, Cadence unveils AI tools, Broadcom earnings preview, and Bitcoin decline impacts crypto stocks. The post Market Movers: Nvidia (NVDA) RTX Spark Debut, IBM (IBM) Analyst Boost, and Broadcom (AVGO) Earnings Ahead appeared first on Blockonomi.

Nvidia RTX Spark AI chip debuts at Computex. IBM gains on Barclays upgrade. Broadcom earnings ahead. Bitcoin weakness weighs on crypto stocks. Latest updates. The post Market Movers: Nvidia (NVDA) RTX Spark Debut, IBM (IBM) Analyst Boost, and Broadcom (AVGO) Earnings Ahead appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Strategy sold 32 BTC between May 26–31, 2026, generating $2.5M to fund preferred stock dividend distributions. The Bitcoin sale marks Strategy’s first disposal of BTC since its December 2022 tax-loss harvesting transaction. Strategy holds 843,706 BTC worth $63.87B, with an average purchase price of $75,699 per bitcoin as of May 31. Strategy’s USD Reserve [...] The post Strategy Sells Bitcoin for the First Time Since 2022 to Fund Preferred Stock Dividends appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The case underscores the critical importance of safeguarding intellectual property in quantitative finance, highlighting potential investor risks. The post Ex-Headlands trader faces criminal charge for $1B source code theft appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

On June 1, 2026, Strategy disclosed in an 8-K filing that it sold 32 Bitcoin between May 26 and May 31 at an average price of $77,135, raising about $2.5 million. It was the company’s first Bitcoin sale since December…

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Georgia's crackdown on illegal crypto mining in Mestia highlights the need for robust energy regulation to prevent infrastructure strain and economic losses. The post Georgia cracks down on illegal crypto mining in Mestia with mass meter installation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump's troop restriction signals de-escalation, boosting risk assets like crypto while reducing oil's fear premium amid ongoing tensions. The post Trump announces Israel will not deploy troops to Beirut, oil futures trim gains appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The BoE's scrutiny of public-sector pay highlights potential inflation risks, influencing future monetary policy and impacting bond markets. The post Bank of England monitors public-sector pay for inflation risks as wage gap widens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SpaceX's ambitious IPO valuation and Bitcoin strategy could redefine market dynamics, influencing tech investment trends and financial strategies. The post SpaceX targets $2T IPO valuation, Bitcoin on balance sheet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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The case underscores the critical importance of safeguarding intellectual property in quantitative finance, highlighting potential investor risks. The post Ex-Headlands trader faces criminal charge for $1B source code theft appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The transition gives the asset manager control of a tokenized fund that combines crypto carry trades with Treasury and digital asset exposure.