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HIVE Digital Revenue Jumps 158% in FY2026, Net Loss Widens
Canadian Bitcoin miner HIVE Digital Technologies reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $297.8M, up 158% YoY, and mined 2,885 BTC (+104%). However, net loss reached $148.4M and BTC reserves were cut to 150 BTC by end of Q4.
VTB Analysts Revise Ruble Forecast to 80 per Dollar Through 2026
VTB analysts have revised their ruble forecast, now expecting the currency to trade around 80 per dollar until the end of 2026, according to First Deputy Chairman Dmitry Pianov.
US Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchanges Nobitex, Wallex, Bitpin, Ramzinex
The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned four Iranian cryptocurrency exchanges—Nobitex, Wallex, Bitpin, and Ramzinex—along with their executives, accusing them of sanctions evasion and terrorism financing.
US Put-Call Ratio at 11-Year Low, Bullish Sentiment Peaks
The put-call ratio on US stock options has fallen to a historic low, marking the strongest bullish sentiment in 11 years.
St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026 to Host US Delegation for First Time Since 2018
The 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) will take place June 3-6, with over 20,000 participants from more than 130 countries. A US delegation led by Rodney Cook is expected to attend for the first time since 2018.
Mastercard Expands Regulated Stablecoin Settlements to Weekends and Holidays
Mastercard plans to extend instant settlement capabilities for regulated stablecoins to weekends and holidays, citing rising demand from institutional and business clients. The initiative will initially support USDC, PYUSD, RLUSD, and SoFiUSD.
Russian Minister Manturov Hails Gold Miners’ Entry into Rare Earths
Russia’s industry minister says the growing participation of gold-mining companies in rare and rare-earth metal projects is a positive trend.
Cliffwater Private Credit Fund Sees 17% Redemption Requests, Limits Withdrawals
Cliffwater Private Credit Fund, with $33 billion in assets, faced a 17% redemption request rate, prompting it to limit withdrawals as record outflows resumed.
Nvidia's Huang Touts $150B Annual Taiwan Spending, Calls Island AI Epicenter
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company will spend $150 billion annually on Taiwan, calling the island the epicenter of the AI revolution. Lex Fridman is currently in Taiwan with Huang for an upcoming interview.
US Proposes Minimum 10% Tariffs on Imports from Major Trading Partners
The United States is reportedly proposing new tariffs of at least 10% on imports from most major trading partners, following an investigation into goods allegedly produced using forced labor.
Manturov discusses tech leadership, imports, drones, and more ahead of PMEF
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov gave a wide-ranging interview to Kommersant ahead of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, covering technology leadership, parallel imports, recycling fees, aviation, microelectronics, automotive, shipbuilding, metallurgy, marketplaces, military drones, and space programs.
Perpetual Futures Expand Beyond Crypto to Oil, Stocks
Perpetual futures (PERP) are now being listed on traditional assets like oil and stocks on crypto exchanges, trading 24/7. This trend is challenging traditional exchange price discovery and drawing institutional demand, with Hyperliquid (HYPE) as the biggest beneficiary.
Economic Calendar: Key Data Releases for June 3, 2026
A busy day with services PMIs from major economies, Australian GDP, US ADP employment and ISM services PMI, plus central bank speeches and earnings reports.
Crypto Market Roundup: Bitcoin Drop, Mt. Gox Transfer, Robinhood Canada, and More
Bitcoin fell below $68,000 triggering over $1 billion in liquidations, while Mt. Gox moved $731 million in BTC. Robinhood completed its acquisition of WonderFi to enter Canada, and Ripple expanded RLUSD to Turkey.
SEC Elevates Digital Assets to Strategic Priority in 2030 Roadmap
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has designated digital assets as a key strategic priority in its five-year plan through 2030, proposing clearer crypto rules, tokenization support, and a framework for staking and onchain markets.
Astra Management Proposes Share Buyback of Up to 2% of Capital
The management of Russian IT company Astra Group will recommend that its board consider a share buyback of up to 2% of the company's authorized capital.
Bitcoin Falls Below $70,000 as Crypto Treasury Inflows Hit Lowest Since October 2024
Bitcoin slipped below the $70,000 mark while inflows to crypto treasuries dropped to their lowest level since October 2024, signaling reduced institutional demand.
SpaceX IPO Valuation Cut to $1.75 Trillion, Roadshow Set for June 4
SpaceX now targets a $1.75 trillion valuation for its upcoming IPO, down from earlier expectations of $2 trillion and $1.8 trillion. The roadshow begins June 4, with a Nasdaq listing anticipated on June 12.
Florida Sues OpenAI, Sam Altman Over Alleged Deceptive Promotion of ChatGPT to Teens
Florida's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of aggressively marketing ChatGPT to minors while concealing risks such as providing suicidal guidance and aiding crime planning.
Rubio: US Taiwan Policy Unchanged; $14B Arms Transfer Still Considered
US Secretary of State Rubio stated that American policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged during Trump's trip to China, and that a $14 billion arms transfer to Taiwan is still under consideration. Separately, Taipei Times reports Taiwan will purchase $280 million in weapons from the US in 2026.
Russia registers first Atom electric cars as underground parking ban begins
Russian electric car brand Atom saw its first vehicles registered in May, according to Autostat. Separately, a ban on electric vehicles entering underground parking lots in residential complexes and hypermarkets took effect June 1, per Gazeta.
Russian Crypto Holdings on Foreign Exchanges Drop 23% to 720B Rubles - CBR
A Bank of Russia financial stability review shows Russian residents' funds on foreign centralized crypto exchanges fell 23% in late March compared to the prior two quarters, reaching 720 billion rubles. Bitcoin accounted for 60% of holdings, Ethereum 8%, and other tokens 32%.
Georgia Begins Paying Inter RAO Compensation Under Arbitration Ruling
Georgia's Ministry of Finance confirmed that since December 2025, the country has started paying monetary compensation to Russian energy company Inter RAO as mandated by an international arbitration ruling.
Rubio: Iran Deal Could Be Imminent; Iranian Official Warns War ‘Inevitable’
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio suggested a nuclear deal with Iran could be reached within days, while a high-ranking Iranian military official told CBS that renewed war with the U.S. appears unavoidable.