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OKX confirms $53 million investment to acquire 20% stake in Coinone crypto exchange
This marks the latest move by a global crypto giant to secure a foothold in South Korea, following Binance's acquisition of Gopax.
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SEC approves Paxos as ‘blockchain-native’ clearing agency
Paxos says its approval as a blockchain-focused clearing agency represents a “critical piece of financial market infrastructure” as Wall Street becomes more interested in crypto.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterates ‘no CBDC’ commitment under Trump admin
During a Thursday press briefing, Bessent also urged the House and the Senate to get the Clarity Act to the finish line.
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Google Engineer Charged Over $2.75 Million in Alleged Polymarket Insider Trading Bets
The Google employee case is the second federal prosecution tied to alleged prediction market insider trading on Polymarket.
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ElevenLabs, Stability AI Drop New AI Music Models—Can They Catch Suno?
Music v2 brings genre-shifting and section-by-section composition to ElevenLabs. Stable Audio 3.0 ships open weights and six-minute tracks. Is either good enough to dethrone the category leader?
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Take two: Senate Banking Committee sets a date to amend and vote on sweeping crypto legislation
A much-anticipated hearing to vote on sweeping crypto legislation is happening, marking a second attempt in the Senate Banking Committee.
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Duke law lecturer argues Trump-connected World Liberty Financial issued a security
Lee Reiners argues World Liberty's so-called governance token is not a so-called digital commodity or pure governance tool.
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Coinbase rebounds as altcoins surge with bitcoin holding above $80,000
Tokenization and digital asset-infrastructure stocks climbed as SEC Chair Paul Atkins signaled support for onchain finance rules.
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SEC chair Atkins signals new rules for onchain markets, AI-driven finance
The SEC chair linked the rise of AI-powered financial systems with growing demand for blockchain-based market infrastructure and automated settlement.
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SEC weighs new rulemaking for onchain market structures and software applications
The SEC needs to clear up how its regulatory framework applies to software applications, said its Chair Paul Atkins on Friday.
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Bitcoin Miner IREN Secures $3.4 Billion Nvidia AI Deal, With $2.1 Billion Share Option
Nvidia gains rights to invest up to $2.1 billion in IREN as companies race to lock down massive AI compute capacity.
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Consensus panelists explain why Perp DEXes remain a tough sell for institutional investors
Panelists at Consensus Miami said institutional investors are still largely absent from perp DEXs, citing security risks and KYC friction as key barriers.
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Solv Protocol drops LayerZero in favor of Chainlink for $700 million tokenized bitcoin
It cited security as the core reason for the migration, in an apparent response to the recent exploit of LayerZero-powered Kelp DAO.
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South Korea Ordains Robot Monk Ahead of Buddha’s Birthday
A Unitree Robotics humanoid joins the Jogye Order, South Korea's largest Buddhist sect.
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Statement on Cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings
Statement from SEC Chairman Jay Clayton on Cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings
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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
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.
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White House reviews SEC, CFTC proposal to revisit swaps reporting requirements
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 requirements appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon: AI will drive token demand to 1.27 trillion every 10 seconds by 2030
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.
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Bank of England monitors public-sector pay for inflation risks as wage gap widens
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.
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Bitcoin Outlook Hinges On A Handful Of Critical Price Zones
Bitcoin is approaching a pivotal moment, with several key support and resistance levels set to determine its next major move. While bulls are fighting to maintain critical price zones and preserve the broader recovery structure, bears continue to pressure the market from above. Bitcoin Struggles Below $78,080 As Bears Retain Control Analyst Kamile Uray notes that Bitcoin’s recent recovery attempt was feeble, with the price remaining trapped below the critical $78,080 threshold. Until the market secures a decisive 4-hour close above this level, the structural outlook remains vulnerable, and the
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI-generated commits on GitHub tripled to 1.4B in 2026
AI-driven coding surge could boost productivity and innovation but raises concerns about code quality, security, and review process adequacy. The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI-generated commits on GitHub tripled to 1.4B in 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Anthropic Files Confidential S-1: Joins $3 Trillion AI IPO Race
Anthropic has reportedly filed a confidential S-1 with the SEC, thrusting the Claude AI maker into a blockbuster 2026 IPO race alongside SpaceX and OpenAI. Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX are accelerating toward public markets in one of the most dramatic tech IPO waves ever. On June 1, reports emerged that Anthropic submitted its draft registration, The post Anthropic Files Confidential S-1: Joins $3 Trillion AI IPO Race appeared first on BeInCrypto.
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Trader turns $2,480 into $12 million after holding Binance memecoin for 8 months
A memecoin trader turned a $2,480 bet into more than $12 million, creating one of the sector’s rare breakout winners at a time when the broader memecoin market is collapsing. On-chain analyst Ember CN reported June 1 that the trader bought Binance Life, also known as BianRensheng, within half an hour of its deployment and […] The post Trader turns $2,480 into $12 million after holding Binance memecoin for 8 months appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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XRP Ledger Targets Flash Loan Attacks With New DeFi Security Proposal
The growth of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) on the XRP Ledger is bringing increased attention to one of the industry’s most persistent challenges. While new financial applications create opportunities for growth and innovation, they also introduce potential vulnerabilities that can be exploited if adequate safeguards are not in place. A newly proposed XRPL upgrade aimed at mitigating flash loan attacks signals a growing commitment to building a more secure foundation for the network’s expanding DeFi ecosystem. How The Proposed Safeguards Could Protect Liquidity Pools The XRP Ledger is taking st