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A major crypto investment entity significantly increased its Ethereum holdings last week, adding over 26,600 ETH. Its total ETH stash now exceeds 5.2 million, representing 4.31% of the total supply, within a diverse $13.4 billion portfolio.
Read MoreTether has executed a substantial minting of 1 billion USDT on the Tron blockchain. This significant injection of stablecoin liquidity raises questions about its strategic purpose and potential impact on the broader cryptocurrency market dynamics.
Read MoreSoftBank's Masayoshi Son is reportedly planning multibillion-dollar investments, signaling a potential strategic shift. This move could reshape global tech investment landscapes, with particular focus on emerging technologies and artificial intelligence sectors.
Read MoreThe Ronin network is undergoing a monumental upgrade, transitioning from an independent sidechain to an Ethereum Layer 2. This overhaul introduces OP Stack architecture, revamps tokenomics with drastically reduced inflation, and adjusts fees to enhance security and scalability. A 10-hour network outage is expected during the migration.
Read MoreBitcoin has surged past the $81,000 mark, currently trading at $81,012.81 with a modest 24-hour gain of 0.07%. Significant market volatility underscores the need for investors to exercise caution and implement robust risk management strategies.
Read MoreBitcoin surged past $80K in May, driven by strong spot demand, not leverage. Institutional ETF inflows and public market purchases are key drivers. Long-term holders are accumulating BTC at a record pace, significantly reducing circulating supply and supporting prices amid macro uncertainty.
Read MoreKuaishou is reportedly planning to spin off its advanced AI video generation model "Kling" as a separate entity, targeting a valuation of $20 billion. This strategic move aims to accelerate its commercialization and expand its market reach.
Read MoreAlibaba Cloud introduces team-based Token service packages, integrating over ten multimodal AI models like Qwen3.6 and Kimi-K2.6. The service supports multi-seat management, tiered plans, and compatibility with major agent tools for streamlined AI deployment.
Read MoreThe central bank's latest report reaffirms a moderately accommodative monetary policy stance, emphasizing flexibility and forward guidance. It highlights using diverse tools to maintain ample liquidity, guide financing costs lower, strengthen structural support for key sectors like tech and SMEs, improve the exchange rate mechanism, and prevent systemic financial risks.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a key institutional wallet has sold over 300,000 HYPE tokens, securing approximately $12.79 million USDC. The address still holds nearly 100,000 HYPE valued at around $4.14 million, drawing market attention to its next moves.
Read MoreRipple's prime brokerage unit has secured a substantial $200 million asset-backed credit facility from Neuberger Berman. This funding is earmarked to expand margin financing services for institutional clients across equities, fixed income, and crypto markets, signaling deeper integration of crypto finance with traditional institutions.
Read MoreCircle's Q1 2026 results show strong growth with $694M in revenue and $55M net profit. USDC circulation surged to $770B, and on-chain volume skyrocketed 263%. The company also raised $222M in ARC Token presale and launched AI-focused "Agent Stack" infrastructure, signaling aggressive expansion.
Read MoreThe European Commission is in active discussions with OpenAI regarding its latest ChatGPT model, highlighting increased regulatory attention on advanced AI. This move may signal new governance approaches for balancing innovation and ethical risks in Europe.
Read MoreA packed macro week awaits crypto markets, with U.S. inflation data, high-level geopolitical talks, and regulatory developments in focus. Analysis suggests Bitcoin is likely to remain range-bound near key levels in the near term, despite showing resilience.
Read MoreCircle has secured $222 million in its ARC token presale, led by a16z with participation from BlackRock and Apollo. The project's fully diluted valuation reaches approximately $3 billion. ARC is a public blockchain designed for institutional contracts, governance, and AI agents, using USDC for settlement.
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