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Ethlabs, a nonprofit research and development organization, launched with five former senior Ethereum Foundation researchers to prepare the network for institutional and artificial intelligence-driven activity. The initiative is funded by a coalition led by Bitmine Immersion Technologies,

The U.S. Department of Justice has taken a major step against crypto-enabled crime by seizing infrastructure linked to Cambodia-based Huione Group. Officials say the action aims to disrupt a network that allegedly helped move and hide billions of dollars connected to fraud, cybercrime, and

Meta is reportedly working on a new prediction markets platform called Arena, a move that could expand the company’s presence in digital communities and real-time information sharing. The project aims to let users make predictions about future events, ranging from politics and sports to

On June 23, 2026, Micron Technology’s (Micron Technology) intraday price hit an all-time high of $1,213.56. The stock closed that day at $1,211.38, with a single-day gain of 6.82%. Just the day before, Micron had announced a strategic partnership with AI startup Anthropic, covering multiple areas including technology R&D, long-term supply, and capital investment. However, this historic breakthrough lasted less than 24 hours. On June 24, Micron’s stock opened by plunging, and ultimately closed at

Midjourney CEO David Holz said last week about the company’s medical imaging business: users enter a tank and soak for 60 seconds, during which a full-body ultrasound scan is performed using 40 modular pieces. The company claims the imaging quality is “as powerful as MRI.” Five radiology and cardiology professors from the University of Michigan, Washington, Wisconsin, and Jefferson University gave nearly consistent commentary on the technical claims: “extremely exaggerated” and “completely witho

Adrian Boafo, a Maryland state delegate, won the Democratic primary on Tuesday, according to AP, with backing from the Protect Progress crypto PAC. Protect Progress, a super PAC associated with Fairshake, spent $5.5 million on the race according to Federal Election Commission filings. The victory re

Cboe Global Markets announced on June 23, 2026, the launch of Cboe Predicts, a suite of binary options linked to the Mini-S&P 500 Index (XSP), with initial availability through Interactive Brokers. The contracts, listed under symbols XSPBW and XSPBX, offer fixed $100 or $0 payouts based on whether t

Bitcoin Suisse received a Crypto Asset Service Provider license under MiCAR from the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority. The approval enables the Swiss crypto financial services firm to serve selected markets across the European Economic Area from its European entity. The license provides Bitc

Crypto media outlet BlockTempo cited on June 24 a warning from a former Ethereum insider that the Ethereum core development ecosystem may face a “slow-burning liquidity crisis” within the next 3 to 9 months; the backdrop is the Ethereum Foundation completing a 20% layoff and cutting its annual budget by about 40%. Kleros co-founder Clément Lesaege proposed a plan capped at 10% for “validator transfer income”. Lesaege’s staking tax proposal: 50,000 to 70,000 ETH per year Lesaege’s “validator tran

Several altcoins are regaining attention after a prolonged market shakeout and improving sentiment. CORE, DOT, DOGE, APT, and ICE represent different sectors of the digital asset market. Investors are increasingly monitoring projects with active ecosystems and long-term development

On June 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM Beijing time, the final-round Group C marquee matchup will take place—Scotland vs. Brazil. The match will be held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. As of June 24, 2026, Gate’s prediction market data shows that the current market bets a 73% probability of Brazil winning, a 19% probability of a draw between the two sides, and only an 11% probability of Scotland winning. Behind these figures is the market’s multi-dimensional pricing of the

On June 24, South Korean Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Young-hwan introduced a bill to amend the Credit Business Registration and Financial User Protection Act. The bill would lower the interest rate threshold—under which loan contracts would be entirely void—from the current annual rate of 60% to 20%. Once a loan agreement is concluded, the creditor would not be allowed to claim back the principal or interest. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) announced the same day that it was discussing

Cantor Fitzgerald published a research report on June 23, raising Robinhood Markets’ target stock price from $110 to $130 and maintaining a “Buy” rating. The rationale cited that the valuation has not yet fully accounted for factors including upcoming product launches, growth in prediction markets, a stronger IPO pipeline, and regulatory developments. Target Price and Rating Breakdown for Robinhood by Cantor Fitzgerald, Goldman Sachs, and Truist Securities Based on the latest reports from variou

Stanford University’s Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Institute (Stanford HAI) released in June the largest real-world study to date of AI hiring algorithms, finding that 26% of Black job applicants and 15% of Asian job applicants applied for positions where the AI screening system discriminated against the racial groups in a way that meets the definition of discrimination under the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) “four-fifths rule.” The most favored group is typically

On June 23, SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son publicly denied Elon Musk’s idea of building data centers in space during a shareholders’ meeting of the telecom business under SoftBank Japan. Son said that electricity costs account for only a small portion of the overall operating costs of data centers; the real bulk is hardware spending such as AI chips. Comparing the saved electricity costs to the logistics and transportation costs of launching into space, the maintenance costs in orbit, and the un

The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index was at 23,482.58 points at 9:00 a.m. on June 24 (Wednesday), up 0.6% from the previous trading day, reversing the sharp sell-off seen in US stocks overnight. The overnight decline in US stocks was triggered by two forces: growing concerns in the market that valuations of AI-related stocks are rising too fast, and a chain reaction of selling pressure caused by the concentrated unwinding of leveraged positions in South Korean semiconductor-related holdings, with the N

Ripple announced on June 23 that it has obtained a CASP (crypto asset service provider) preliminary license issued by the Luxembourg financial regulator, the CSSF, presented in the form of a “green light letter,” covering all 30 member states of the European Economic Area (EEA), but still subject to meeting final conditions. After obtaining final CSSF approval, Ripple will fully comply with MiCA regulatory requirements. Form and coverage of the CASP authorization: Green light letter, 30 EEA memb

Tencent’s native AI assistant for its messaging app WeChat, “Xiaowei,” began a limited trial on June 20. Users need to update WeChat to version 8.0.75. Access it by clicking the “Xiaowei” logo at the top-left of the main interface or by swiping right on the main interface. Xiaowei supports transferring money, setting reminders, managing Moments, and placing orders by calling mini programs such as Heytea, food delivery apps, and taxi services via text or voice. Xiaowei trial launches on June 20 —

ByteDance’s AI assistant Doubao was officially launched on June 24 with its Doubao Professional paid subscription service. This is the first time Doubao has charged end users since its launch in 2023. The three-tier tiered pricing is as follows: Standard plan monthly continuous subscription 68 yuan, Enhanced plan 200 yuan (Standard plan 4x quota), Premium plan 500 yuan (Standard plan 10x quota), and the Premium annual fee capped at 6,000 yuan. Doubao Professional’s three-tier pricing plan and st

Bitcoin's decline toward the low-$62,000 area triggered more than $700 million in crypto liquidations over a 24-hour period, according to data from CoinGlass. The liquidation wave occurred as BTC fell 3.3% on the day and Ether dropped even harder, with the selling pressure driven by automatic