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According to U.S. Department of Transportation data, American airline fuel costs surged 78% in April, reaching nearly $6.5 billion.

According to Binance Futures, eight new USDⓈ margin-based perpetual futures contracts focused on traditional finance (TradFi) assets will begin trading on June 8, 2026, with the BXUSDT contract launching first at 12:00 PM. The remaining contracts—HPEUSDT, AMATUSDT, CRWDUSDT, CRDOUSDT, AAOIUSDT,

According to Bitget market data, U.S.-listed crypto tokens surged broadly over the past 24 hours. Cipher Digital (CIFR) led gains with a 6.56% increase, followed by TeraWulf (WULF) at 6.08%, Iris Energy (IREN) at 5.39%, MicroStrategy (MSTR) at 4.97%, and Riot Platforms (RIOT) at 4.24%. Other

According to Fox Business, Sam Bankman-Fried said in a recent prison interview that he "absolutely" hopes to receive a presidential pardon but declined to disclose whether his family is lobbying the Trump administration. SBF expressed regret over missing the AI wave and praised Elon Musk's

According to Bitdeer's SEC 6-K filing, Chief Operating Officer Chao Suo and Chief Business Officer Linghui Kong resigned from their positions on June 8 for personal reasons. The company stated the resignations were not due to disagreements over operations, policies, or practices. Both executives

According to Grayscale Research report "Hyperliquid Breaks the Mold," the decentralized trading platform Hyperliquid processed approximately $2.9 trillion in perpetual contract trading volume during 2025, with outstanding open interest of about $7 billion. The platform has become the third or

According to Citigroup, on June 8, the investment bank raised its S&P 500 year-end target to 8,100 points, up 9.5% from Friday's close, citing AI-driven earnings growth as the primary driver. Citigroup previously set the target at 7,700 points. Strategist Tobias Levkovich forecasts 2026 S&P 500 earn

According to Bitget market data, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index opened up more than 5% on June 8. Intel (INTC) led gains with a 9.73% increase, followed by Micron Technology (MU) up 9.6%, ASML up 5.1%, and Applied Materials (AMAT) up 5%.

According to JPMorgan analysts led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, Strategy's sale of 32 bitcoin last week unsettled crypto markets and raised investor concerns about the company's ability to meet dividend obligations. The analysts warned that Strategy's current dollar reserves cover o

According to BlockBeats, Sam Bankman-Fried said in a federal prison interview on June 8 that he hopes to receive a U.S. presidential pardon, stating "absolutely" when asked about this possibility but noting that the final decision rests with the president. SBF denied misusing customer funds and

According to Morgan Stanley strategists cited by Jin10, the U.S. dollar may weaken in coming months if the Federal Reserve avoids raising interest rates and market risk appetite improves. The strategists noted that positive risk sentiment works against the dollar, though stronger U.S. economic

On June 8 (Monday), major U.S. stock indices opened higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 237.28 points, or 0.47%, to 51,104.06. The S&P 500 rose 71.34 points, or 0.97%, to 7,455.08. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 390.62 points, or 1.52%, to 26,100.06.

According to MetaversePost, major crypto exchanges including Binance and BitMEX have launched products tied to private company valuations on June 8, 2026. Binance introduced a SpaceX-linked perpetual contract, while BitMEX followed with SPCXUSDT. Robinhood has also expanded its efforts around

According to Peter Schiff, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor's recent Bitcoin accumulation strategy is harming the company's common shareholders. Schiff criticized Saylor's increased BTC purchases, arguing that the strategy has shifted from leveraging premium-priced equity issuance to sustaining Bitc

On June 8, Gate Polymarket launched a World Cup Hub offering integrated prediction markets, real-time match updates, and tournament information. The hub consolidates Fixtures, Standings, and Events sections, with features including Match Calendar, Match Reminder notifications, and Live Activities fo

According to Barcleys' latest report, Robotaxi is the most critical component of Tesla's AI strategy. The bank maintains an equal-weight rating on Tesla with a $360 price target. Barcleys outlined Tesla's three growth engines: FSD (Full Self-Driving), Robotaxi, and

According to Messari, in Q1 2026, Telegram product revenue settled via Fragment declined 20.3% to $88.5 million, though recurring revenue from Premium subscriptions and advertising fell only 10.5%, outperforming non-recurring services like Stars. TON's cross-chain NFT market share expanded 130.4% t

According to its official statement, Iraq's Civil Aviation Authority announced on June 8 that it formally reopened the country's airspace and resumed all arriving and departing flights at its airports. The authority said it will continue coordinating with relevant departments and closely monitor the

According to Guru Club, Dalian Commodity Exchange coking coal futures July contract fell nearly 7.5% on June 8, approaching the daily limit down threshold.

According to Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK), Japan's Defense Ministry began transporting Type 12 surface-to-ship missile launchers and mid-sized reconnaissance drones to Minami-Torishima island in Tokyo on June 8. The equipment was shipped via ferry from a Chiba prefecture port to prepare