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Binance Wallet's tokenized SpaceX subscription raised $557M from 27,689 wallets. Retail investors dominated headcount; $20k-$100k investors supplied 58% of funds.
Brent slipped below $90 after Trump scrapped Iran strike plans, calming supply fears. OPEC cut its 2026 demand forecast. US rig count data later Friday.
Citi issued the first tokenized depositary receipt for Kaleido, giving wealthy clients direct private equity ownership on a regulated blockchain. U.S. rollout is planned.
Short positions bore the brunt of $106M in crypto liquidations as Bitcoin held $100K. The squeeze risk shifts to rebound-driven moves.
Open interest in on-chain equity and commodity perpetuals hit $2.25B in Q1 2026, even as the broader crypto market cap fell 20.4%. Hyperliquid and Solana lead the shift.
VAALCO Energy's refurbished FPSO has restarted at the Etame field. Ramp-up speed will determine whether operational gains translate into free cash flow and dividend support.
Lindt & Sprüngli opened a second Manchester chocolate shop on May 28 at the Trafford Centre, the city's newest location for the Swiss premium chocolatier.
Panyi Szabolcs reports that Hungary's Tisza government fired the directors of three civilian intelligence agencies. Buda Péter, a veteran national security expert, has been appointed as professional supervisor.
The Arcadia-owned brands showcased their summer range at Cowdray House in West Sussex, continuing a community-focused launch strategy.
Keka's latest product update adds AI to hiring and workforce planning, building on a mobile-first design that saw strong demand during the pandemic.
Google searches for cryptocurrencies are rising in June per Alphractal, breaking months of weak retail interest. Bitcoin near $60k. But search spikes alone don't signal a retail comeback.
First model, a rebadged Chery Jetour T2, priced at ₹35 lakh. Tata and Mahindra control 65% of the EV market as new capacity arrives.
Japan's 20% flat crypto tax bill reclassifies digital assets as financial instruments, cuts capital gains from 55%, and allows loss carryforwards. ETFs by 2027, tax cut by 2028. Upper House vote expected.
Birmingham City activated a €7M buy option for Jhon Solis. The deal shows football's transfer infrastructure remains entirely traditional, with no blockchain involvement.
Aluminum, copper, lead, and zinc contracts on MCX expire this month. Open interest rolls may drive volatility as traders square positions ahead of expiry.
Iran state media says a draft deal with the U.S. would lift oil sanctions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days. Oil prices fell on the report.
MCX precious metals expiry deadlines start June 23. SilverM closes first. GoldM has the most runway. Staggered cutoffs create liquidity and roll risks.
CFTC Chair Michael Selig, the agency's sole commissioner, has approved crypto perpetual futures and backed the Winklevoss settlement vacatur, drawing industry praise and bipartisan concern. Congress pushes for new nominees as internal turmoil grows.
Remixpoint forecasts FY2027 revenue of ¥48.8B to ¥56.1B, up from ¥17.75B. The digital asset pivot to lending and management carries a ¥7B forecast gap.
The pound rose for its best week in a month as dollar weakness on peace optimism overrode weak UK retail sales and business confidence. Next test: UK GDP. GBP/USD resistance near 1.2850; a break targets 1.2900, traders said.
Three events dominate the forex calendar: Warsh's first Fed meeting, Trump's Iran summit, and a UK by-election that could trigger a leadership challenge. The outcome sequence may amplify or offset dollar moves.
Google searches for crypto terms rose in June after months of decline, with Bitcoin near $62K. The uptick suggests retail interest is returning, but the trend needs to accelerate to confirm a shift.
NHC secured NZ$12.3B in reinsurance for 2026, up 20% from last year. CEO Mitchell says the deal provides confidence funding will be available for disaster recovery.
Trust Wallet now supports bStocks on BNB Chain, letting users hold tokenized Tesla and Nvidia shares in self-custody with no KYC and access to DeFi lending and trading.
Federated Hermes launched OFFXX, a money market fund for stablecoin reserves under the GENIUS Act. The fund holds Treasuries and repos, offering yield on reserves while meeting 1:1 backing requirements.
European companies are paying premiums to secure gas turbine slots as AI data center demand strains power capacity. How it hits manufacturers and energy markets.
Chow Tai Fook posted a record HK$9B profit, up 50%, boosted by gold price strength. Guidance beat expectations, sending shares 15% higher. CFO cites resilient demand for design-led jewelry.
Coinbase's new MPC wallet infrastructure lets AI agents hold crypto and execute trades autonomously. The first agent, Luna, paid for API credits, a step toward machine-driven commerce onchain.
Fortune ranked Bybit in its inaugural Crypto 100. The listing signals a shift: the exchange is building compliance credentials alongside product expansion into tokenized assets and IPO access.
Equal AI raises $30M Series B co-led by Prosus and Tomales Bay. The call assistant platform with 1M+ users expands beyond calls into concierge and financial services.