Tether leads $1.4 billion funding round in German robotics company Neura
The investment is part of the stablecoin giant’s expansion into industries outside of crypto.
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CoinDesk 20 performance update: Uniswap (UNI) gains 4.5% as all constituents rise
Solana (SOL), up 2.6% from Wednesday, was also a top performer.
Bitcoin tags $63.2K as BTC price action ignores inflation, Iran Hormuz closure
Bitcoin mostly preserved a recent rebound despite the highest US PPI inflation since October 2022 and Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz oil route.
Citi opens new route into private markets with tokenized share offering
The bank said it is using blockchain technology to connect investors with private company equity through digital depositary receipts.
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South Korea hits Coupang with $400M+ fine for data breach that affected millions
South Korean authorities issued the record-breaking fine following a data breach that affected over 30 million customers.
Cash App’s launching a phone service
Cash App’s AT&T-based MVNO will offer an unlimited 5G data plan for $40 per month including taxes and fees. The new mobile service is powered by Gigs, the same firm behind the Klarna mobile service that launched last year with the same pricing and is “rolling out to select users, with broader availability planned in … Read more
Digital Asset lands $355M as a16z doubles down on Wall Street blockchain rails
Digital Asset raised $355M in an a16z‑led round at a $2B valuation, extending a Wall Street‑backed funding run as banks ramp up pilots on its Canton Network blockchain.
Ondo Finance hires former Invesco ETF chief to build onchain investment products
John Hoffman will spearhead Ondo’s expansion from tokenizing individual assets to full investment portfolios and strategies.
Hungary to reverse crypto trading crackdown after EU scrutiny
Hungary’s government said it will unwind crypto trading restrictions that required approved validation for conversions and exposed users and service providers to criminal liability.
Bitcoin ETFs Shed $2.1B in June So Far as Market Selloff Deepens
The pace of outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs has “moderated,” with analysts assessing whether selling pressure is exhausting.
I went to the woods to drink surprisingly great espresso
As summer returns, I’m again reminded of my limits as I head into the great outdoors: I can put up with a heavy, uncomfortable backpack, bug bites, mud, and even bland dehydrated food, but I will not forsake my morning brew. I’ve tried every imaginable coffee gadget in my half-century of camping. These range from … Read more
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Japan crypto bill advances with ETF, tax reform path: Report
Japan’s Lower House reportedly passed a bill that would bring crypto under the country’s financial instruments framework, potentially opening the door to ETFs and lower tax treatment.
Audiera’s AI token BEAT beats Bitcoin, Ethereum as price surges 1,500% in a month
BEAT has reached its most overbought readings on record, raising the odds of a 35% price decline in the coming days.
AI models led to a ‘vulnerability apocalypse’ in crypto security: Immunefi CEO
The proliferation of new frontier AI models is the main catalyst behind the latest resurgence in DeFi hacks, according to Immunefi CEO Mitchell Amador.
Boox’s new e-reader could replace your Kindle, Kobo, and digital notepad
The Go 6 now supports Boox’s stylus. | Image: Boox Boox has announced a new version of its smallest e-reader that expands the Go 6’s functionality to now include note-taking. The new Go 6 (Gen II) sticks with a 6-inch, 300PPI E Ink screen like its predecessor but gets a bump from 2GB to 3GB … Read more
Morning Minute: Citadel Cautions Against the AI Trade Ahead of SpaceX IPO
Citadel says the AI boom may be running into a cost wall, and Tether just led a $1.4B round into humanoid robotics.
Michael Saylor and Jack Mallers go toe-to-toe over Strategy’s bitcoin reporting metrics
The two bitcoin treasury leaders renewed the debate over Strategy’s mNAV and dilution, with Saylor arguing that equity issuance for cash strengthens, rather than dilutes, shareholders.
Anthropic taps TCS to scale its enterprise AI deployments
The partnership will see TCS creating a business unit focused on deploying Anthropic’s AI models to its customers.
IMF Urges Nepal Monitor Crypto as Usage Rises Despite Ban
The warning echoes the IMF’s concerns over crypto adoption, including previous clashes with El Salvador over Bitcoin accumulation.
The library rules (and so do library streaming services)
Summer is almost here, and that means getting outside, having fun in the sun, and touching grass. But if you need to cool down for a bit, allow me to sing the praises of the library. If your local library system is anything like mine, it probably offers a lot of great things for you … Read more
As SpaceX IPO approaches, Polymarket, Ventuals assign $2 trillion valuation onchain
Your day-ahead look for June 11, 2026
Bithumb CEO Booked as Suspect Over South Korea Bribery Case
South Korean police have placed Lee Jae-won under investigation for bribery over allegedly hiring a legislator’s relatives.
Bitcoin advances, holds above key technical level that ether, solana can’t break through
BTC’s dominance rate has risen from last week’s low, a sign of renewed capital flowing into the largest cryptocurrency as major altcoins struggle.
iFixit Trump phone teardown confirms it’s an HTC dupe
This is the Trump phone, but it could just as easily be an HTC. | Image: Trump Mobile After getting its hands on a Trump phone and tearing it apart, iFixit has confirmed what I first reported back in February: the T1 Phone is an almost exact duplicate of the HTC U24 Pro. iFixit partnered … Read more
Japan’s parliament poised to pass sweeping bill to regulate crypto like stocks
The new rules, which are expected to come into effect in 2027, aim to foster innovation and crypto market growth to meet internal and external demand for digital asset services.