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The Sandbox launched The Sandbox Studio, an AI-powered game development engine designed to simplify the creation process for developers and creators. The platform combines a game engine, visual editor, AI-assisted development tools, monetization features, and publishing capabilities within a

KB Kookmin Bank issued $100 million in blockchain-based USD digital bonds on the 10th, becoming the first Korean bank to complete such an issuance. HSBC served as the sole underwriter for the transaction. The issuance is part of KB Financial Group's 'transformation and expansion' strategy to

Super Micro Computer announced a $7 billion stock offering that sent its shares down more than 8% in overnight trading on Tuesday. The company will issue $1.25 billion in new shares, $3.75 billion in depositary shares, and up to $2 billion of common stock through an at-the-market program starting in

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported May revenue of $13.2 billion, up 30% from a year ago. The results came as Taiwan is reportedly considering stricter export controls on AI chip sales to China to align with U.S. measures, according to Bloomberg sources citing its reporting. TSMC

CME Group launched Nasdaq CME Crypto Index Futures, a cash-settled product tracking eight major digital assets: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Cardano, Chainlink, Stellar and Bitcoin Cash. The launch addresses institutional demand for diversified cryptocurrency exposure through a single regulated c

Analyst Bob Loukas stated in a video update released on 4 June that Bitcoin's recent decline below US$60,000 remains consistent with the four-year market cycle framework that has characterized previous tops and bottoms. Loukas argued the current weakness should be viewed as part of a familiar

Paradigm and the Hyperliquid Policy Center filed a joint comment letter this week with the U.S. Treasury Department, urging regulators to revise a proposed anti-money-laundering rule for stablecoin issuers. The groups argue the rule could unfairly hold issuers liable for transactions on public

Cryptocurrency ventures directly tied to the Trump family have generated $2.3 billion in profits since mid-2024, according to a comprehensive media analysis. The financial windfall stems from four major operations: the $TRUMP meme coin, World Liberty Financial, American Bitcoin, and AI Financial

Ethereum derivatives positioning has reset to April 2025 levels as Open Interest on Gate.io and Bybit contracted sharply between May 7 and June 9, according to a CryptoQuant analyst. Gate.io Open Interest fell from $4.84 billion on May 7 to $2.68 billion on June 9, a reduction of

B8 Esports advanced to Stage 3 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 after defeating Brazilian organization MIBR 2-1 in the second stage. The Ukrainian esports organization, founded by legendary Dota 2 player Danil Ishutin (Dendi), secured progression with a 2-2 Swiss record in one of Counter-Strike 2's

The White House completed its review of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) proposed prediction markets framework last Friday, according to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) website. The completion clears the way for CFTC to release its draft rule for a second

Onramp Money, a KYB-verified partner integrated with the Pi Wallet, has launched a cryptocurrency withdrawal service in Hong Kong. The service allows users to sell supported crypto assets and receive Hong Kong dollars directly in their bank accounts. The launch adds a new cross-border payment

Algorithmic trading firm and liquidity provider Wintermute issued a cautious weekly market assessment, warning that despite long-term on-chain accumulation signals, a definitive market bottom has yet to be mathematically confirmed. The firm identified the primary force suppressing prices as a

Merck and the Hashgraph Group launched an integrated blockchain-based product traceability solution combining Merck's M-Trust authentication technology with the TrackTrace digital product passport platform built on the Hedera network. The collaboration, announced June 9, 2026, aims to help

The European Commission launched a public consultation on May 20, 2026, to evaluate whether the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation should extend to decentralized finance (DeFi). The Directorate-General for Financial Stability is seeking industry and legal feedback through August 31, 2026, to

COTI and the Midnight Foundation announced a strategic partnership on June 9, 2026, aimed at accelerating the adoption of privacy-focused technologies across the blockchain industry. The collaboration is designed to strengthen privacy infrastructure by combining expertise in interoperability,

Japan's three largest banks—Mitsubishi UFJ, Sumitomo Mitsui, and Mizuho—plan to jointly launch stablecoins by March 2027. Together, these institutions manage more than $7 trillion in assets. The initiative has the backing of Japan's Financial Services Agency, adding regulatory credibility to the

XRP consolidates in a triangle as whales continue accumulating large supply. Analysts project breakout toward $15–$18 if resistance breaks decisively. Downside risk remains near $1.10 if support fails. Ripple’s XRP continues to trade inside a tightening structure that traders watch

SpaceX is set to begin trading on Nasdaq as early as June 12, with securities filings labeling the U.S. government as 'Customer A.' The company has become deeply embedded in U.S. national security systems through mass satellite production, rapid rocket launches, and Pentagon relationships that secur