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forklog.media Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Sparks Debate on Polymarket

Between May 26 and 31, Strategy sold 32 BTC but disclosed the information only on June 1. This situation sparked a debate within the community regarding the expiration timing of a bet on Polymarket. Since the sale occurred at the end of the previous month and the report was submitted at the beginning of the next, market participants are determining how to accurately set deadlines for the relevant contract.

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forklog.media D-Wave Aims for 100 Logical Qubits in Quantum System by 2032

D-Wave Quantum unveiled its roadmap for the phased development of quantum systems. By 2032, the company plans to create a fault-tolerant quantum computer with 100 logical qubits. According to the press release, the system is expected to perform over 1 million operations and support initial applications in quantum chemistry and AI. Intermediate steps in D-Wave's plan include: 2026: A system with 17 physical qubits and a logical error rate half that of classical systems; 2027: A 49-qubit system with an anticipated 20-fold reduction in errors; 2028: A 181-qubit system with an anticipated 2000-fold reduction in errors; 2030: A system with 10 logical qubits designed for initial fault-tolerant algorithms. The company's approach is based on a superconducting dual-rail qubit architecture, enabling quantum error correction cycles 100-1000 times faster than systems based on neutral atoms or trapped ions. The company claims that fault detection is directly integrated into the qubits, allowing for the identification of about 90% of computational inaccuracies at the initial level. This solution significantly reduces the number of physical qubits needed for correction. "The future of commercial gate-model quantum computing will be defined not just by the number of physical qubits, but by the ability to reliably perform large-scale computations for real-world applications. While much of the industry focuses on scaling physical qubits, D-Wave employs a differentiated approach focused on reducing hardware-level errors," the company noted. D-Wave also announced achieving 99.9% accuracy for two-qubit operations, with one physical error occurring per 1000 operations. The company highlighted the Lambda metric, which describes how quickly error rates decrease with added correction. D-Wave estimates the industry average at about 2, while their plan targets 10. In May, experts questioned D-Wave's claims of quantum supremacy.

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news.bitcoin.com South Africa Rules out Foreign Stablecoins as Payment Tools to Curb Dollarization

South African financial regulators have clarified that cryptocurrencies and stablecoins are not legal tender. Crypto Still Excluded From Legal Tender Status South African regulators have reiterated that cryptocurrencies and stablecoins are neither money as defined in the country’s National Payments System Act nor funds, and are therefore not legal tender. In a joint statement, the […]

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blockonomi.com The National Trust Loophole – How Crypto Giants are Bypassing US State Regulators

For years, the battleground for cryptocurrency regulation in the United States was fought at the state level. Crypto exchanges and custody providers spent millions navigating a fragmented, agonizingly slow state-by-state licensing regime. From New York’s notoriously stringent BitLicense to compliance frameworks in Maine and California, operating a nationwide crypto business meant maintaining dozens of separate relationships [...] The post The National Trust Loophole – How Crypto Giants are Bypassing US State Regulators appeared first on Blockonomi.

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bitcoinist.com Senate Makes Move Toward CLARITY Act: August Signing Target Stays Alive, For Now

After the CLARITY Act cleared key hurdles in the Senate—thanks to successful markup work by both the Agriculture and Banking Committees—the legislation is now entering a narrow stretch of time that could determine whether it reaches the President’s desk this year.  Supporters say the bill’s momentum is real, but the path ahead is tight, both […]

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news.bitcoin.com Sosnick Warns Crypto’s ‘Tourists’ Are Cashing out as Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $1.42 Billion

Interactive Brokers strategist Steve Sosnick says crypto’s recent wobble has exposed a “ crypto tourist” problem where money that chased performance on the way up is now heading for the exits. The “ Crypto Tourist” Thesis Speaking on Laura Shin’s “Bits + Bips” podcast alongside co-host Steven Ehrlich, Sosnick argued that much of the capital […]

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forklog.media Alphabet to Raise $80 Billion for AI Infrastructure Expansion

Google's parent company, Alphabet, announced plans to raise $80 billion through a stock offering. The funds will be used to scale artificial intelligence infrastructure. The deal includes a public offering of securities worth $30 billion and a phased stock sale program totaling $40 billion, set to launch in the third quarter of 2026. The public offering is divided into mandatory convertible preferred shares ($15 billion) and Class A and C common shares ($15 billion). In a separate private placement, Warren Buffett's holding company will purchase Alphabet securities totaling $10 billion (Class A shares for $5 billion and Class C for $5 billion). Alphabet emphasized that the investment will increase Berkshire's stake, which the organization has been growing since the third quarter of 2025. Representatives of Google's parent company explained that the net proceeds from the offering will cover expenses for expanding global computing capabilities. The need for additional capital is driven by high demand for AI solutions, which already exceeds supply. About $30 billion from the phased placement program will be reserved by Alphabet for tax obligations in the 2026 calendar year. These are related to the vesting of employee stock rewards. The remaining funds will be used for general corporate purposes. Alphabet representatives described this move as part of a "balanced approach" to financing. Earlier, management forecasted that capital expenditures in 2026 would range from $180 billion to $190 billion, with potential growth in 2027. In the first quarter of this year, Alphabet's revenue amounted to $94.7 billion amid the AI boom.

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forklog.media Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Sparks Debate on Polymarket

Between May 26 and 31, Strategy sold 32 BTC but disclosed the information only on June 1. This situation sparked a debate within the community regarding the expiration timing of a bet on Polymarket. Since the sale occurred at the end of the previous month and the report was submitted at the beginning of the next, market participants are determining how to accurately set deadlines for the relevant contract.

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bitcoinist.com Cardano Conference Scrapped As Community Rejects Funding Proposal

The Cardano network has generated just $356,400 in transaction fees so far in 2026 — a sharp drop from the $8.35 million it recorded four years ago. That financial backdrop loomed large over the weekend when the Cardano Foundation announced it was canceling its annual Cardano Summit after failing to secure community approval for the […]

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bitcoinist.com Strategy Ends Bitcoin Buying Streak With Rare Sale—How Much Did It Sell?

Bitcoin treasury company Strategy has made its first BTC sale since 2022, putting an end to a 3.5-year phase of only accumulation. Strategy Just Sold Bitcoin Worth $2.5 Million According to an 8-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Strategy just made a Bitcoin sale. The amount involved in the transaction was […]

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news.bitcoin.com Ex-Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier Hit With Federal Bribery Charges Over Alleged $100K Kickback

The former NBA guard was hit with new federal sports bribery charges over an alleged six-digit kickback he received to manipulate his performance in a 2023 Charlotte Hornets game. The superseding indictment escalates a sweeping federal sports betting probe that has charged 34 defendants since last October. Bribery Charges Add to Existing Wire Fraud Case […]

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forklog.media Dopamine and Uncertainty: How Perpetuals Turn Crypto Markets Into a Casino

Disclaimer ForkLog is not responsible for readers’ investment decisions. In April 2026, spot trading volumes on crypto exchanges fell to their lowest since November 2023, while derivatives reached 77.1% of turnover. It looks almost paradoxical: actual asset trading is shrinking, but appetite for leveraged bets remains high. The shift isn’t driven by market conditions alone. As noted by crypto journalist Colin Wu, perpetual contracts have become embedded in the industry partly because they tap a quirk of the human brain — the same one slot machines have exploited for generations. Here’s how rational trading morphs into gambling — and why it’s harder to step away than it seems. Spot deflates as bets rise A perpetual contract (perpetual, “perp”) is a futures contract with no expiry date. As far back as 1992, economist Robert Shiller floated the idea of a “perpetual” derivative for assets that are hard to price directly, such as real estate. The concept never caught on in traditional finance, but it proved a natural fit for crypto. BitMEX launched a bitcoin perpetual (XBTUSD) on May 13, 2016, and the product quickly became an industry standard. That was the mass-market rollout. The “perp” itself was pioneered earlier — the first inverse perpetual was implemented by ICBIT in 2011. Why crypto specifically? A few reasons: The market runs 24/7 with no weekends or trading sessions, making expiring futures less convenient here; digital assets have no single authoritative price — quotes are scattered across dozens of venues. The funding rate keeps the contract near a spot index, replacing expiry-based settlement; speculation is baked into the culture, and perps offer leveraged access and a way to profit in both directions with a relatively low barrier to entry. According to CoinGlass, bitcoin perpetual volumes steadily exceed spot by 5–10 times. Real asset trades are increasingly giving way to directional wagers. The paradox: a tool designed for hedging and price anchoring has, for the mass user, become a mechanism for rapid-fire betting. Turnover dynamics in spot and derivatives since April 2025, plus derivatives’ share of total volume. Source: CoinDesk. The brain craves uncertainty, not winnings Gambling hooks people not with winnings but with unpredictability. In the mid-20th century, psychologist B. F. Skinner showed that behavior is reinforced most strongly by random rewards — the so‑called variable reinforcement schedule. In his experiments, pigeons that received food after a random number of lever presses pecked more often and persistently than those rewarded on a fixed schedule. What drove them was anticipation born of uncertainty. Students place a pigeon in a Skinner box. Source: Wikipedia.  The same mechanism drives humans, and dopamine is central to it — a neurotransmitter of anticipation, not pleasure per se. These neurons respond less to the reward itself than to the error in predicting it: the more surprising the outcome, the stronger the spike. When a win is guaranteed and predictable, the response is muted. When the result is unknown, the brain fires at full tilt. It’s no accident slot machines long ago overtook card tables and roulette as casinos’ top earners. Anthropologist Natasha Dow Schull, in her study of Las Vegas gambling industry, showed how solitary, continuous, rapid play induces a trance‑like state regulars call the “machine zone.” A slot doesn’t pay on schedule but unpredictably, and that very uncertainty becomes pleasurable. Losses barely sober a player up: the next spin could hit the jackpot. The “near-miss” is especially insidious — when a combination almost lines up. The brain reacts much like it would to a real win, and the hand reaches for the lever again. Neurobiology backs this up: the dopaminergic system is highly sensitive to unpredictable rewards, while it habituates to what’s expected and routine. That helps explain why players fixate on risky, low‑probability bets: the thrill comes from uncertainty itself, not the odds. The win is almost secondary — the brain wants not to know the outcome in advance. Pleasure tied to the unknown can thus sustain itself even without regular rewards. For dependency to form, winnings needn’t be frequent or large — it’s enough that outcomes stay unpredictable. A slot machine in your pocket Perp trading reproduces this variable‑reward loop. Traders place frequent bets with immediate but unpredictable outcomes — essentially spin after spin on price direction. Researchers compare intraday trading with gambling disorder: in both, people repeatedly stake money on unknown outcomes and receive irregular rewards. Each app open and chart refresh works like a slot pull: a position either ticks into profit — even a small one — or bleeds, sometimes all the way to liquidation. Modern trading apps supercharge the effect. Price alerts, flashing P&L; badges, flickering candles — they fragment trading into a nonstop stream of micro‑wins and micro‑losses. Social feeds use the same trick: at any moment the timeline might surface a like, a repost or a riveting post — that very unpredictability keeps many from closing the app. An extra layer comes from the funding rate. Every eight hours, longs and shorts pay each other: when the rate is positive, longs pay shorts; when negative — the reverse. Formally it anchors the contract to spot. Psychologically it’s a small win or loss inside an open position, arriving with the regularity of a machine that dispenses a token payout every few spins. The reward cycle shortens further. Behavioral finance calls the state that follows an “illusion of control” — the belief that constant monitoring and tinkering can steer a fundamentally random process. A trader can’t leave the screen for fear of missing a move — a fixation barely distinguishable from a gambler hovering over the roulette wheel. A casino that never closes Perps trade 24/7 — pushing the thrill to a new level. Traditional exchanges shut overnight and on weekends, offering natural breaks to cool off. Crypto never closes. The casino literally sits in your pocket, its doors unlocked: no breaks, no forced time‑outs to slow the spiral. Leverage turns up the heat. Many venues allow multiples in the dozens and, in places, up to 100x and beyond. That’s akin to raising the slot stake: risk and potential reward soar — as does the urge to go all‑in. Combined with round‑the‑clock access, it becomes an endless high‑speed game where balances swing in seconds and traders’ brains stay on high alert. Researchers note that a 24/7 schedule materially amplifies compulsive trading — people simply don’t get a natural signal to step away. Bets placed in such a mode can prove costly. Analysts warn that if traditional markets move to 24/7, investors will face the same psychological risks as online‑casino users. When the market resembles a round‑the‑clock slot hall, some participants become so dependent they may need medical help. And this isn’t a side effect — it’s the business model. Economically, casinos thrive on nonstop play and high unpredictability — and crypto exchanges mirror those principles. High‑frequency interfaces, leverage tools and 24/7 access ensure there’s always a reason — and a way — to place one more bet. Trading itself gets gamified: the “trade — settle — instant feedback” loop is as gripping as a video game. Why traders lose to themselves It’s not just dopamine. Cognitive biases push retail traders into decisions against their interests. Three core mechanisms: Loss aversion  The pain of loss outweighs the joy of a comparable gain. Instead of realizing a loss, people average down, deny reality or simply close the app to avoid looking. Small cuts turn into a deep hole.Many take profits too early — afraid gains will vanish. Professionals do the opposite: they treat losses as a planned expense, not a personal defeat. Illusion of control  This is the conviction that the market can be outplayed. It motivates hyperactivity that only entangles traders deeper in noise. Experienced players, by contrast, accept that uncertainty can’t be tamed — and rely on risk‑management tools instead of fighting it. Peer pressure  Screenshots of others’ profits and overnight‑riches stories set a “success at any cost” template, while FOMO whispers that the “next 10x” is about to slip away.In such groups, blowing up an account is hardly shameful — a gripping liquidation tale draws sympathy. Emotional, even reckless trading becomes a badge of belonging. A vivid example: in spring 2025, trader James Winn opened a 10,200 BTC long ($1.14 billion at the time) with 40x leverage on Hyperliquid. At the peak, the “paper” profit reached $87 million on roughly $3–4 million of initial capital. Then the very biases above kicked in. After bitcoin fell below $105,000, Winn faced liquidation: the drawdown from the peak totaled $99.3 million — in a single week. He conceded it would have been wiser to keep bitcoin in cold storage. Yet days later he resumed trading, building a new position up to $140 million. Winn blamed his setbacks on a conspiracy — the machinations of market makers and a supposed “deep state” steering prices. He repeatedly announced he was quitting the “Hyperliquid casino,” only to return soon after — pure loss aversion and illusion of control. How the house stays ahead If retail mostly gambles, professionals take the casino’s side. Their strategies rely on positive expected value — a statistical edge that compounds over long series of trades. Common approaches include: 1. Statistical arbitrage. Quant models capture short‑term dislocations in related assets. Market‑neutral positions isolate profits from market direction. High trade frequency and tight risk controls turn many small wins into steady results. 2. Trend following. Entries by strict rules when momentum appears, and decisive stop‑loss exits on reversals. Big wins in strong trends offset small losses — producing a positive expectation. 3. Market making. Continuous two‑sided quotes earn the spread regardless of direction. A very high share of winning trades with minimal margin on each. 4. Non‑directional option strategies. Delta‑ and gamma‑neutral portfolios earn from time decay and risk premia. What unites these strategies isn’t foresight but discipline. Pros cap per‑trade risk at a small slice of equity (typically 0.5%–2%), use stop‑losses and position limits. After losses, they follow the rules and review mistakes instead of trying to “win it back.” That composure — not entry precision — explains the long‑run gap between the groups. The seasoned participant aims to be the house with a statistical edge, not the player at the machine. Math also matters. Fees, spreads and funding steadily leak from traders’ pockets, turning trading into a negative‑expectation game. Those who collect these costs — exchanges and market makers — reliably stay ahead. Just like in a casino. The price of lax discipline shows up at the macro level. In October 2025, the market saw the largest liquidation cascade on record: more than $19 billion in positions were force‑closed in a day. The trigger was a macro shock — the announcement of 100% US tariffs on imports from China — and the fall was amplified by the large stock of leverage in the system. Up to 90% of closures hit longs, with Hyperliquid the epicenter — $10.3 billion. Each downtick triggered new liquidations, which pushed prices lower — a self‑reinforcing spiral. Mass all‑in bets became a systemic risk not just for individual accounts but for the entire market. Is the casino moving on‑chain? Barriers keep falling. Perpetuals are migrating to decentralized venues with no KYC and no intermediaries — everything is non‑custodial, fast and nearly seamless. The segment’s new center of gravity is the Hyperliquid exchange. The leading platform accounts for more than 30% of volume across perp DEXs. Perp DEX rankings by trading volume and open interest. Source: CoinGecko.  The “casino in your pocket” is getting more accessible, but it’s still niche — perhaps the only good news in this story of removing the last brakes. For years, trading has seemed to many the most direct and thrilling path to wealth. You can enter and exit positions anonymously, without trading hours or TradFi intermediaries. Leverage, instant execution and the ability to play both ways complete the picture — making the market look like a perfect arena for endless play. But that very freedom, paired with the siren song of fast riches, quietly blurs trading into gambling. A newcomer believes they’re mastering cutting‑edge finance. In reality, they’re slipping deeper into the psychological trap of speculative dependence. Web3 and the on‑chain world aren’t just a “casino for screen‑glued traders,” but a space to rebuild trust mechanisms, cooperation models and data ownership. DeFi, DAOs, RWA, digital identity, confidential computing and transactions — these are all evolving frontiers. Perp trading is only one lane, not the essence of Web3 or a mandatory route. While retail migrates to derivatives and thrills, the other pole is increasingly visible: institutions and holders who long ago moved coins to cold storage. What makes this world complex and compelling is precisely the lack of one right answer. Speculation and creation coexist, narratives and technologies matter equally, and whales and regulars share the same liquidity pool. Some earn on perpetuals, some exit after their first liquidation. Some build protocols and reshape industries, others find a home in community life. There is no single correct script here. Before visiting the “casino” again, it’s worth asking a simple question: does the silent whale‑hodler who parked bitcoin in cold storage long ago really need to become a trader glued to charts day and night?

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news.bitcoin.com The Unexpected Deal Steve Jobs Offered U2 After Refusing to Hand Over Apple Shares

In 2004, U2 approached Apple about an ad deal, asking to be paid in Apple shares. Steve Jobs refused and instead steered the band into a no-fee campaign built around a special iPod U2 Edition, complete with black casing, red click wheel and engraved signatures. The tie-up drove a hit product and big sales without […]

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news.bitcoin.com Citi Projects $5.5T Tokenized Market by 2030 as Wall Street Moves Onchain

Citi expects tokenized securities and real-world assets to grow from about $17 billion today to $5.5 trillion by 2030. The bank says Treasury bills, digital stocks, and stablecoins could become the main drivers of Wall Street’s move onchain. Citi Highlights Stablecoins, Treasuries and Stocks as Tokenization Leaders Citi expects the market for tokenized securities to […]

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bitcoinist.com Coinbase Takes Next Step In India With Direct INR Banking Support

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has launched direct deposit and withdrawal rails for the Indian Rupee (INR), continuing its push into India. Coinbase Users In India Can Now Make Direct INR Netflows According to a website announcement, Coinbase has expanded its offerings in India, allowing users to directly interact with the platform through the nation’s official fiat […]

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blockonomi.com Alphabet Plans to Raise $80 Billion Stock Sale to Scale AI Infrastructure

TLDR: Alphabet plans to raise $80 billion through stock sales to fund its growing AI compute infrastructure needs. Berkshire Hathaway commits $10 billion to Alphabet in a private placement, adding to its existing $20 billion stake. Google Cloud revenue surged 63% year-over-year in Q1 2026, with backlog nearly doubling to over $460 billion. Alphabet and [...] The post Alphabet Plans to Raise $80 Billion Stock Sale to Scale AI Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

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bitcoinist.com Cyber Capital CIO Says Ethereum Failed, Calls Vitalik A ‘Dictator’—Citing A ‘Fatal Combination’

Justin Bons, the CIO of Cyber Capital—described as Europe’s oldest crypto investment fund—used X (previously Twitter) on Monday to deliver a pointed critique of Ethereum (ETH) and its co-founder Vitalik Buterin.  Bons said he views the network’s current direction as a “fatal combination,” arguing that what he sees as centralized control is being paired with […]

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news.bitcoin.com Solana Prepares for a Massive Tokenomics Overhaul to Slash Network Inflation

The proposal, introduced by pseudonymous developer cavemanloverboy, aims to increase the amount of SOL burned by introducing a new base fee for every transaction. This might make Solana’s network issuance deflationary during periods of very high activity, according to some estimations. Proposed Solana Tokenomics Might Make SOL Deflationary Solana developer cavemanloverboy has introduced a proposal […]

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blockonomi.com Why Is Crypto Weak Lately? Equities, Not Crypto, May Hold the Answer

TLDR: The CBOE Dispersion Index hit 42, its third-highest ever, signaling extreme S&P 500 capital concentration hurting Bitcoin. Binance Research confirms Bitcoin faces its strongest multi-theme capital diversion ever across AI, defense, and commodities. Historical data shows Bitcoin bottomed within zero to twenty weeks after every DSPX peak, with a median recovery of two weeks. [...] The post Why Is Crypto Weak Lately? Equities, Not Crypto, May Hold the Answer appeared first on Blockonomi.

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bitcoinist.com Sui Reveals What Caused Three Mainnet Halts After Major Network Upgrade

Sui’s mainnet suffered three separate outages across May 28 and May 29 after the network’s 1.72 release exposed edge cases in gas charging and validator restart logic, according to a postmortem from the Sui Foundation. The foundation said the issues have since been resolved, network activity has resumed, and “no user funds were at risk.” […]

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news.bitcoin.com Avalanche Network Explodes as FIFA World Cup Drives 60,000 Blockchain Ticket Transactions

Arielle Pennington, SVP of Growth at Avalanche, stressed that the rise in these ticketing transactions before the FIFA World Cup shows how blockchain technology can be adopted in the background, integrating seamlessly into the user experience process without being promoted upfront. Avalanche Facilitates Over 60,000 FIFA World Cup Ticket Transactions The upcoming FIFA World Cup, […]

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bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Holds Record Long-Term Holder Supply – So Why Isn’t Price Rising?

Bitcoin has lost the $75,000 level as selling pressure intensifies and the market faces a wave of uncertainty that has erased the confidence built during the recovery from the April lows. The breakdown is significant, and XWIN Research Japan has identified a development in the long-term holder data that challenges one of the most widely […]

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news.bitcoin.com LAB Reaches $16.23 Despite 95% Supply Concerns as Short Sellers Take Heavy Losses

LAB defied serious insider-dealing and tokenomics allegations to hit a new all-time high of $16.23 on June 1, pushing its year-to-date gains past 12,000%. New All-Time Highs for LAB On June 1, LAB, the token of an AI trading terminal project, jumped to a new all-time high of $16.23, a more than 100% gain from […]

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bitcoinist.com Crypto Hackers Stole $68 Million In May — But The Attacks Getting No Headlines Are Far More Terrifying

Blockchain security firm CertiK recorded $68.3 million in total crypto losses across May 2026 — making it the third month of the year to fall below the $100 million threshold — but the headline number obscures a darker and more personal dimension to the sector’s security crisis, as physical attacks on crypto holders simultaneously reached […]

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bitcoinist.com XRP Inflows Hit Their Lowest Level Of The Year: Is Selling Pressure Fading?

XRP is holding critical support around $1.30 as selling pressure tests a level that bulls have been defending through weeks of market uncertainty. The price is at a genuine inflection point — and an Arab Chain analysis tracking Binance inflow data has identified a structural development in May that adds a specific supply-side context to […]

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news.bitcoin.com Cheap Oil May Not Be Coming Back Soon as Markets Price Supply Risks

Cheap oil may not return soon, leaving investors, businesses, and consumers exposed to higher costs for longer. A new supply-security premium could keep inflation pressure alive, delay rate cuts, and reshape global markets. Oil’s New Security Premium Puts Inflation and Rate Cuts at Risk Cheap oil may not return soon, and Devere Group CEO Nigel […]

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blockonomi.com CME Group Goes 24/7: Crypto Futures and Options Now Trade Around the Clock

TLDR: CME Group went live with 24/7 crypto futures and options trading on Friday, May 29, 2026. Over 7,200 contracts worth roughly $50M notional were traded during CME’s inaugural weekend session. Bitcoin Volatility futures also expanded to 24/7 trading, offering directional-free volatility exposure. Ripple Prime joined as a day-one clearing partner, noting XRP futures hit [...] The post CME Group Goes 24/7: Crypto Futures and Options Now Trade Around the Clock appeared first on Blockonomi.

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blockonomi.com Tether Brings Google’s TurboQuant to Production, Unlocking Long-Context AI on Everyday Devices

TLDR: TurboQuant compresses AI KV cache memory by up to five times with minimal impact on model quality. The upgrade enables laptops and phones to run longer AI sessions without cloud dependence. QVAC SDK 0.12.0 integrates TurboQuant into Fabric, expanding local AI development options. Tether aims to advance privacy-focused AI by bringing efficient inference closer [...] The post Tether Brings Google’s TurboQuant to Production, Unlocking Long-Context AI on Everyday Devices appeared first on Blockonomi.

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blockonomi.com Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Confirms Toncoin Rebranding to Gram

TLDR: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov confirmed Toncoin will be rebranded as Gram, its original white paper name. The rebranding process is expected to take three weeks, with The Open Network retaining its TON branding. TON price surged over 13% following Durov’s announcement, reaching a recent trading price of $2.12. Despite a 58% monthly gain, TON [...] The post Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Confirms Toncoin Rebranding to Gram appeared first on Blockonomi.

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news.bitcoin.com Binance Opens 7,000 US Stocks to Global Users With Commission-Free Access

Binance will let non-U.S. users trade more than 7,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs with zero commissions and fractional purchases. The exchange also plans to introduce “bStocks,” allowing eligible users to tokenize certain equities on BNB Chain. Richard Teng Pushes Binance Into U.S. Equities Binance is moving deeper into traditional finance with a plan to offer […]

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bitcoinist.com How The Likes Of XRP, Solana, And Cardano Could Make A Comeback With This New Crypto Bill

XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) are among the few cryptocurrencies that analysts believe could be significantly impacted by the upcoming CLARITY Act crypto bill. Recent updates show that the bill is still moving through the approval process, with a Senate vote expected this June. If the legislation is passed, it could mark a major […]

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news.bitcoin.com Anchorage Digital Targets Hedge Funds and Banks With New Non-Custodial Trading Infrastructure

Anchorage Digital, home to the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, has launched Coordinated Multiparty Settlement (CMS) powered by Atlas, a new infrastructure layer designed to bring institutional digital asset trading in line with the market structure that governs traditional finance (TradFi). What CMS Actually Does According to Anchorage’s announcement, the core […]

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news.bitcoin.com $50M in 72 Hours: CME Group’s 24/7 Crypto Futures Debut Draws Institutional Demand

CME Group launched 24/7 cryptocurrency futures and options trading on May 29, marking the first time retail and institutional traders can access regulated crypto derivatives at any hour, any day of the week. The Chicago-based derivatives exchange announced the expanded hours on June 1, confirming that more than 7,200 contracts traded over the inaugural weekend, […]

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blockonomi.com Binance Bitcoin Reserves Surge 5.1% While Stablecoin Liquidity Shrinks $3.87B, Pushing BTC Below $71K

TLDR: Binance Bitcoin reserves grew 5.1%, rising from 617,000 BTC to 648,600 BTC between April 25 and June 1, 2026. Ethereum holdings on Binance climbed 10.4%, adding 350,000 ETH during the same five-week observation period. Combined USDT and USDC reserves on Binance dropped $3.87 billion, reducing available spot market buying power significantly. Bitcoin fell below [...] The post Binance Bitcoin Reserves Surge 5.1% While Stablecoin Liquidity Shrinks $3.87B, Pushing BTC Below $71K appeared first on Blockonomi.

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news.bitcoin.com Tom Lee’s Bitmine Adds 26,497 ETH, Pushing Treasury to 5.42M Coins Worth $10.85B

Bitmine Immersion Technologies added 26,497 ETH last week, lifting its total ethereum holdings to 5,416,901 coins valued at roughly $10.85 billion and bringing the company within striking distance of owning 5% of ethereum’s entire circulating supply. A Deliberate Slowdown, Not a Retreat The purchase, worth approximately $53 million at roughly $2,003 per ETH, marks a […]

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bitcoinist.com Crypto Exploit Losses Reach $68 Million In May Despite Limited Phishing Damage

Code vulnerabilities were responsible for the bulk of the damage in May — roughly 66% of the month’s total losses, or about $45 million. That breakdown, drawn from data released by blockchain security firm CertiK, came alongside broader figures showing that overall crypto exploit losses fell to $68 million last month, down sharply from $650 […]

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blockonomi.com USDT Returns to Bitcoin: How RGB and Lightning Network Are Rebuilding Settlement Infrastructure

TLDR: Tether co-led a $7.5M seed round in Utexo, formally endorsing RGB as the native path for USDT on Bitcoin RGB protocol enables confidential, client-side asset verification, offering fixed costs and full transaction privacy on Bitcoin. Utexo merges Bitcoin’s base layer, Lightning Network, and RGB into one API built for PSPs, exchanges, and HFT desks. [...] The post USDT Returns to Bitcoin: How RGB and Lightning Network Are Rebuilding Settlement Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

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news.bitcoin.com Analyst Says Strategy’s BTC Sale Is Not Bearish Despite Rising Bitcoin Fear

Strategy’s 32 BTC sale is not triggering widespread selling pressure, according to an analysis shared by Cryptoquant, but weakening profit indicators suggest investor confidence is fading as fear gains ground across the bitcoin market. Bitcoin Metrics Show Why Strategy’s BTC Sale Is Not Bearish Fear is increasingly shaping bitcoin market sentiment after Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) […]

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bitcoinmagazine.com CME Group Goes Live With 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options, Launches Bitcoin Volatility Contracts

Bitcoin Magazine CME Group Goes Live With 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options, Launches Bitcoin Volatility Contracts CME Group has launched 24/7 crypto futures and options trading on its CME Globex platform. This post CME Group Goes Live With 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options, Launches Bitcoin Volatility Contracts first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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bitcoinist.com Japan’s LDP Calls For Crypto ETF Framework, Yen Stablecoin Push In New Proposal

Japan’s ruling party has called for the creation of the long-awaited rules for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and promotion of yen-denominated stablecoins in the region in a new proposal to the government. Related Reading: Crypto Founder Predicts This Altcoin Sweetheart Will Overtake Solana, But How Far Will It Go? Japan’s Ruling Party Pushes For Crypto […]

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bitcoinist.com Pundit Says XRP Has A 53% Chance Of Reaching The $11 Price Mark – Here’s Why

XRP may be heavily bearish right now, as its price steadily falls toward the $1.30 mark due to the highly unfavorable market environment. However, several predictions suggest that this phase is simply temporary and the broader outlook is extremely bullish, with the potential of reaching unprecedented levels such as $11. XRP’s Probability To Hit Unprecedented […]

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