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Strive Asset Management Adds 2,500 BTC, Now Holds 19,000
Strive Asset Management, associated with Vivek Ramaswamy, has purchased an additional 2,500 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 19,000 BTC.
Capital B seeks shareholder approval for up to $122 billion Bitcoin purchase
French firm Capital B (formerly The Blockchain Group) asks shareholders to authorize a funding mandate of $5.8 billion to $122 billion to buy Bitcoin, with a vote set for June 17.
Tether Transfers 204.3 BTC to Bitfinex, Adding to Market Jitters
Tether moved 204.3 Bitcoin from its reserve to the Bitfinex exchange, fueling concerns as MicroStrategy also reportedly sells its BTC holdings. Although the volume is small, the psychological impact is significant.
Israel and Lebanon Trade Strikes Despite Trump Ceasefire Call
Both Lebanon and Israel report mutual attacks despite President Trump's declared ceasefire, raising doubts about the truce's effectiveness.
Israel Accuses Hezbollah of Violating Ceasefire with Attacks
Israel's Foreign Ministry reports that Hezbollah continues to violate the ceasefire agreement by launching rocket and drone attacks from Lebanon into Israeli territory.
Hyperliquid Becomes Perp-DEX Standard; AFX Joins Race in May 2026
According to CoinGecko, Hyperliquid processed $190.28 billion in volume in April 2026, ranking 9th among all perpetual futures exchanges. On May 18, L1 network AFX launched to compete in the perp-DEX space.
IEA: Oil Stock Draws to Persist if Hormuz Stays Blocked
The International Energy Agency warns that if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, global oil inventories will keep falling through the end of summer. While American supply has outperformed, it can only partly offset Middle East losses, and high prices are starting to dent fuel demand.
Belarusian Crypto Broker Cifra Markets Halts Operations with Multiple Platforms Due to Sanctions
Belarusian crypto broker Cifra Markets is ceasing cooperation with several crypto platforms, including Grinex, HTX, Rapira, ABCeX, Capitalist, Aifory Pro, Exnode Pay, Exmo, and CryptoBar, citing sanctions.
D-Wave Quantum Reveals Roadmap for Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computer by 2032
D-Wave Quantum has disclosed a phased development roadmap for quantum systems, aiming to create a fault-tolerant quantum computer with 100 logical qubits by 2032. The system is expected to perform over 1 million operations and support early applications in quantum chemistry and AI.
US Startup Atana Elements to Explore for Lithium Under VW, BMW Battery Plants
American startup Atana Elements has secured exploration licenses for 1.5 million acres in Germany and Poland, with plans to mine lithium directly beneath battery plants owned by Volkswagen and BMW.
Russian Property Agency Announces Repeat Auction for UGLD Group
Russia's Federal Property Management Agency (Rosimushchestvo) has announced a repeat auction for the sale of the UGLD group, with applications due by June 9. The auction will be considered valid even if only one buyer participates.
Lab-Grown Diamonds Benefit from China's AI Chip Boom, Bloomberg Reports
Surging demand for lab-grown diamonds in China is tied to their use as a key component in advanced semiconductor manufacturing, with the AI boom acting as a catalyst, according to Bloomberg.
Abivax shares plunge 30% on cancer risk in ulcerative colitis drug data
French biotech Abivax saw its stock drop 30% after revealing that its lead drug for ulcerative colitis carries a potential cancer risk based on new clinical data.
Perpetual Contracts Exploit Gambling Psychology, Commentary Notes
A recent commentary argues that the success of perpetual contracts in crypto is due to their alignment with human brain mechanisms similar to those exploited by slot machines, turning rational trading into gambling.
US Senate to Resume CLARITY Act Talks on June 3
The U.S. Senate will restart negotiations on the CLARITY Act on June 3, aiming to pass a comprehensive crypto regulatory package by August 2026.
US Data Center Construction Spending Exceeds $50B Annually
Annual spending on data center construction in the US has surpassed $50 billion, a figure now comparable to federal expenditures on transportation infrastructure, according to Bloomberg.
Nvidia increasingly seen as critical US digital economy infrastructure – analysts
Analysts cited by Bloomberg say Nvidia is now perceived not just as a growth stock or chipmaker, but as a vital infrastructure pillar of the U.S. digital economy.
Ripple Expands RLUSD Stablecoin to Turkey via Local Exchange Partnerships
Ripple is bringing its USD-backed stablecoin RLUSD to Turkey through partnerships with BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo, offering Turkish institutions enterprise-grade dollar liquidity.
Russia to Boost Gold Output to 480-500 Tons in 2026
Russia's Natural Resources Minister Alexander Kozlov said gold production will rise to 480-500 tons in 2026, with silver output reaching 2,800-3,000 tons.
SPB Exchange May 2026 Trading Volume Rises 1.71% Month-on-Month
SPB Exchange reported total trading volume of 184.33 billion rubles in May 2026, up 1.71% from April.
Jim Cramer’s IPO Interest Seen as Peak Bubble Signal for US Stocks
Analysts warn that Jim Cramer’s expressed desire to participate in the IPOs of SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic may confirm that these mega-listings will mark the top of the US stock bubble.
Bitcoin Slumps to $70,000, Down 4% in 24 Hours; Liquidations Top $750M
Bitcoin dropped to $70,000, losing about 4% in the past day, with $750 million in total liquidations — the majority from long positions. Ethereum held near $2,000, and traditional markets like the Nasdaq and S&P 500 posted gains.
Russia's UAC Targets Profitability in 2026, CEO Says
United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) expects to turn profitable in 2026, according to CEO Vadim Badeha. He stated the company's goal is to achieve stable cash flow and become a profit center for shareholders.
Dogecoin Foundation Partners with Paxos for DOGE Integration
The Dogecoin Foundation has partnered with Paxos to integrate DOGE into the latter's brokerage and custody infrastructure, potentially expanding access to the memecoin through regulated financial channels.