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cryptobriefing.com Jeremy Maletz: Prediction markets can hedge economic risks, market makers ensure trading stability, and Kalshi’s capital advantages support institutional trades | Odd Lots

Prediction markets could revolutionize institutional investing by offering new hedging tools and price discovery methods. The post Jeremy Maletz: Prediction markets can hedge economic risks, market makers ensure trading stability, and Kalshi’s capital advantages support institutional trades | Odd Lots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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forklog.media Google to Pay SpaceX Nearly $1 Billion Monthly for AI Resources

Google has entered into an agreement with SpaceX for access to approximately 110,000 NVIDIA graphics processors, as well as CPU, memory, and other infrastructure. From October 2026 to June 2029, the company will pay $920 million per month. SpaceX disclosed the deal in a document filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Until September 2026, access to the resources will be increased at a reduced rate. If by September 30, 2026, SpaceX fails to provide the agreed volume of GPU, after a one-month grace period, Google can immediately terminate the contract or accept the actual volume delivered with a proportional reduction in monthly payments. After December 31, 2026, either party can terminate the agreement by giving 90 days' notice. Google retains ownership and intellectual rights to its content, AI models, and related data. Google described the agreement as short-term, citing a temporary shortage of resources: demand for the Gemini Enterprise agent platform exceeded expectations. The company also noted that Google Cloud and SpaceX have been long-time partners. Google's parent company, Alphabet, has already committed over $180 billion in capital expenditures for 2026 and expects this figure to "significantly increase" in 2027. To support these expenses, Alphabet recently announced an $80 billion stock offering. Back in May, SpaceX filed a public application with the SEC for an IPO.

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news.bitcoin.com Etherfi and Plume Launch $100M RWA Vault Backed by Blackrock and Fidelity

Etherfi and Plume have launched a real-world asset vault to provide eligible users with access to institutional-grade yield via regulated infrastructure. The product begins with a $25 million cap and is part of a broader $100 million deployment into Plume’s RWA platform. Plume Powers New Etherfi Vault Connecting DeFi Users to Institutional Yield Etherfi and […]

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blockonomi.com Russia’s Central Bank Limits Non-Qualified Investors to BTC, ETH, and USDT

TLDR: Russia’s central bank limits non-qualified investors to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT only. A 300,000-ruble annual cap per broker applies to retail crypto purchases under the draft law. USDT remains on the approved list despite central bank warnings over freezing and burn risks. Russia’s digital currency law is set to take full effect on July [...] The post Russia’s Central Bank Limits Non-Qualified Investors to BTC, ETH, and USDT appeared first on Blockonomi.

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cryptobriefing.com Michael Saylor addresses and shuts down margin call rumors on MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings

MicroStrategy's strategic debt structure provides a buffer against forced liquidation, but ongoing Bitcoin price volatility could test its resilience. The post Michael Saylor addresses and shuts down margin call rumors on MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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forklog.media How Has the Market Evolved Ahead of a Harsh Crypto Winter?

This week, "Deconstruction" focuses on the systemic crisis in the crypto market, the rebranding of TON, stricter listing on Aave, the end of anonymity for stablecoins, a conservative risk model for DeFi by Buterin, and the dopamine trap of perpetuals. The Coldest Crypto Winter According to Bloomberg forecasts, the digital industry is experiencing not just a price drop but a systemic crisis of narratives that have been built over the past 10-15 years. The thesis of Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation has been questioned, and the arrival of institutional players has stripped the industry of its revolutionary technology aura.  For the first time, the crypto industry finds itself as a technology competing for the attention and capital of engineers with artificial intelligence, which, combined with the concentration of coins among corporations, creates new systemic risks for the market. The Illusion of Decentralization in TON The announcement of Toncoin's return to its historic name Gram was a political statement about strengthening the project after claims from U.S. regulators.  However, the vote on the rebranding revealed a problem of influence distribution — although 90% of unique wallets opposed the name change, one address with a massive balance had a decisive impact on the outcome. Formally, the blockchain is decentralized, but in practice, the weight of a vote entirely depends on the concentration of tokens among major participants. Tightening Listings on Aave The incident with the hack of the Kelp protocol for $293 million demonstrated how closely modern DeFi protocols are interconnected: a problem in a third-party solution immediately spread throughout the ecosystem, triggering a threat of bad debt and an outflow of nearly half the liquidity from the largest crypto platform.  In response, Aave revised its listing standards, effectively moving from evaluating a single asset to a strict assessment of the entire associated infrastructure, including bridges and scenarios of contagion to other markets. The main takeaway from this story is that risk today is determined not only by the quality of smart contracts but also by the connections between protocols, where an external hack can create a systemic threat to the entire industry. The End of Regulatory Arbitrage Financial regulators in New York State and the EU are strengthening data exchange, closing companies' ability to maneuver between jurisdictions with different rules.  Stablecoins are gradually becoming part of the regular financial system, making them more predictable and reducing the risks of liquidity loss. However, using digital dollars as a tool for complete anonymity or circumventing restrictions is becoming unreliable due to increased control over transfers and the possibility of address blocking by issuers. Buterin's Risk Management Reacting to past failures of algorithmic stablecoins, Vitalik Buterin proposed building synthetic instruments on the most conservative risk management principles. He urges abandoning the idea of "magical resilience" through the token's internal economy and using over-collateralization with external liquid assets, primarily Ethereum.  In his view, for the next generation of protocols, the system's ability to survive in crisis conditions becomes more important than capital efficiency. The Dopamine Trap of Perpetuals At the retail investor level, the main issue is trading derivatives with leverage. A psychological analysis shows that high volatility and uncertainty of outcome activate the brain's dopamine system, which responds to anticipation rather than financial results.  Trading platforms significantly amplify this effect through gamification of interfaces, rankings, and constant notifications. As a result, trading turns into a casino-like experience, shifting from rational analysis to impulsive decisions made under continuous stress. This is a shortened version of the podcast. Watch the full episode: Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Deezer Yandex Music YouTube Music

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cryptobriefing.com Jeremy Maletz: Prediction markets can hedge economic risks, market makers ensure trading stability, and Kalshi’s capital advantages support institutional trades | Odd Lots

Prediction markets could revolutionize institutional investing by offering new hedging tools and price discovery methods. The post Jeremy Maletz: Prediction markets can hedge economic risks, market makers ensure trading stability, and Kalshi’s capital advantages support institutional trades | Odd Lots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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bitcoinist.com South Korean Regulator Eases Proposed Crypto Reporting Rules Targeting Large Transfers

South Korean financial authorities have reportedly amended their proposed changes to the Specific Financial Information Act (SFIA), easing the reporting rules that targeted large crypto transactions. Related Reading: US Senators Press Bank Regulators For ‘Fair’ Crypto Capital Rules FIU Drops Reporting Requirements For Crypto Transfers On Friday, the Financial Services Commission’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) […]

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blockonomi.com 83% of Altcoins Fall Below 200-DMA as Altcoin Market Loses $520 Billion

TLDR: 83% of altcoins on Binance are trading below their 200-DMA, one of the lowest readings this cycle. TOTAL3 has dropped to roughly $670B, shedding around $520B from its peak during the current cycle. Altcoin weakness has persisted since October 2025, with 60–90% of assets below their 200-DMA consistently. Bitcoin fell nearly 4% while Nasdaq [...] The post 83% of Altcoins Fall Below 200-DMA as Altcoin Market Loses $520 Billion appeared first on Blockonomi.

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forklog.media Bank of Russia Limits Unqualified Investors to BTC, ETH, and USDT

The Bank of Russia does not intend to expand the list of cryptocurrencies available to unqualified investors or increase investment limits in such assets after the new regulations take effect. This was stated by the First Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank, Vladimir Chistyukhin, to RBC. According to him, initially, unqualified investors will have access only to the three most liquid assets: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT. Chistyukhin noted that a provision was added to the bill for the second reading, granting the Bank of Russia the right to expand the list. However, the regulator does not intend to use this option at the outset. The Central Bank continues to view cryptocurrencies as high-risk instruments, characterized by high volatility and the risk of being blocked. Under such conditions, Chistyukhin emphasized, investments in crypto assets by unqualified investors "should not become a priority." He specifically pointed out the vulnerability of stablecoins, including USDT: such tokens can be blocked or burned, risking owners losing access to their funds. Therefore, the Central Bank does not support either expanding the list of currencies available to unqualified investors or increasing the purchase limit for stablecoins. According to Chistyukhin, the request to expand the list is related to the prospect of issuing local stablecoins in Russia, so they are "not discriminated against compared to foreign ones." He added that one company has already issued a token for international settlements and is using it, but the Central Bank is ready to discuss expanding the list later. The regulator also does not plan to change the investment limit for unqualified investors — 300,000 rubles through one professional participant. Chistyukhin stated that the amount exceeds the average balances in brokerage and trust management accounts, and the restrictions, according to the Central Bank, limit potential losses. The criteria for admitting cryptocurrencies to Russian exchanges and the investment rules for qualified and unqualified investors are outlined in the draft law "On Digital Currency and Digital Rights." It sets the basic framework for regulating cryptocurrency circulation in Russia and the circle of market participants — exchanges, exchangers, depositories, brokers, and management companies. According to the document, before purchasing digital assets, both categories of investors must undergo testing on their knowledge of the instrument. At the end of April, the bill passed its first reading in the State Duma. It is planned to be adopted in the summer, with the regulation coming into force on July 1, 2026. Earlier, the Bank of Russia intended to introduce criminal liability for operating in the crypto market without a license.

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bitcoinist.com House Committee Unveils 7 Crypto Tax Drafts—A Major Overhaul Of How Digital Assets Are Taxed

The US House Ways and Means Committee has released a set of seven crypto tax discussion drafts aimed at giving more structure to how digital-asset investors are taxed in the country.  The effort is intended to clarify rules around timing and treatment, an area where crypto-related tax questions have often left investors and tax professionals […]

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news.bitcoin.com ‘Too Many Coincidences’: Polymarket Accuses Kalshi of Corporate Espionage

Polymarket has accused its archrival Kalshi of corporate espionage, alleging in a New York Post report that the federally regulated exchange serially copied its product launches and may be watching its SoHo offices. The crypto-native platform says it opened an internal probe and kept a dossier of suspicious incidents, and even tinted its windows. Kalshi […]

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bitcoinist.com Solana Treasury Giant Sends 455,784 SOL To Coinbase Prime: Selling Move?

The largest Solana treasury company has deposited a notable amount of SOL to Coinbase Prime, a potential sign that the firm is looking to sell. Forward Industries Has Made A Large Solana Deposit To Coinbase As highlighted by on-chain sleuth Lookonchain in an X post, Forward Industries has transferred some of its Solana to Coinbase […]

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cryptobriefing.com US House passes Ukraine Support Act, imposes new Russia sanctions targeting oil, mining, and financial sectors

The bipartisan passage signals a significant shift in US foreign policy, potentially impacting global markets and geopolitical alliances. The post US House passes Ukraine Support Act, imposes new Russia sanctions targeting oil, mining, and financial sectors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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forklog.media Dashlane Users Hit by Breach, Trezor Safe 7 Chip Flaw Found, and More Cybersecurity News

We’ve compiled the week’s most important cybersecurity news. Hackers breached users of the Dashlane password manager. A flaw was found in the Trezor Safe 7 wallet’s security chip. China-linked hackers targeted Europe. Fraudsters convinced Meta’s AI support to reassign rare Instagram accounts. Hackers breached Dashlane password manager users Attackers bypassed two-factor authentication (2FA) and downloaded encrypted vaults containing user credentials from Dashlane accounts, the password manager’s developer said. The campaign began on May 31, 2026, and targeted API endpoints for new device registration. The hackers brute-forced six-digit one-time codes sent to victims via email or generated by authenticator apps. Although Dashlane’s automated security systems flagged the anomaly and began temporarily locking targeted accounts, the attackers managed to guess valid codes for a small number of victims. After passing 2FA, they authorized their own devices on user profiles, triggering the app to automatically download full copies of the encrypted vaults. The company said “fewer than 20 users” were affected. Dashlane’s internal infrastructure and servers were not compromised. The company implemented additional verification layers and blocking of suspicious traffic. Experts emphasized that the stolen password databases remain inaccessible without the victim’s master password. Thanks to ZKP architecture and strong encryption, the data are protected from quick cracking. Because the vaults now physically reside on the attackers’ servers, they can use unlimited computing power for local cracking. The situation largely mirrors the incident with LastPass in 2022. Flaw found in Trezor Safe 7 wallet’s security chip Security chip developer Tropic Square disclosed a vulnerability in its TROPIC01 product, used in the Trezor Safe 7 hardware crypto wallet. The issue was discovered by Ledger Donjon’s security research team during an independent audit. The specialists executed a successful Laser Fault Injection attack. In lab conditions, the method allowed them to bypass firmware signature verification and extract some secret data protected by the chip. Based on Donjon’s report, Tropic Square identified a complex exploitation method to extract another secret. It affects TROPIC01 functions related to the PIN code.  As Trezor representatives explained in an email to ForkLog, even with the additional finding, compromising the chip alone is insufficient to access the Trezor Safe 7 PIN. Moreover, users’ private keys and seed phrases are not stored on TROPIC01. To execute the exploit, an attacker would need full physical access to the victim’s wallet, expensive specialized equipment and expert knowledge. Trezor said users do not need to take any action, as the wallet’s design fully mitigates the risk in practice. China-linked hackers target Europe Since March 2026, the pace of attacks by the China-linked group TA4922 has reached unprecedented levels, with the geography expanding to include organizations in Europe, according to Proofpoint. The group had previously focused solely on East Asia, but recent campaigns shifted to commercial and government organizations in Germany, Italy, the UK and South Africa. Number of TA4922 attacks by country. Source: Proofpoint. For initial compromise, the hackers use high-quality localized phishing lures mimicking payroll notifications, tax audits, VAT returns and HR messages. In addition to email, they reach out via WhatsApp, LINE and Microsoft Teams. In recent attacks they deployed a previously unknown remote-access trojan, Atlas. The backdoor supports a wide range of espionage features: full system reconnaissance and fingerprinting; targeted file exfiltration; keylogging and screenshot capture; audio and video recording via the victim’s peripherals; remote power control of the system. Atlas also includes sandbox-evasion mechanisms: it checks registry keys and usernames for signs of Microsoft Defender Application Guard and the CExecSvc service. The group’s toolkit further includes a new loader, RomulusLoader, to stealthily launch remote administration tools such as AnyDesk and China-popular SyncFuture. Researchers also observed a Python installer, SilentRunLoader, aimed at stealing Google Chrome session cookies and passwords. Proofpoint believes TA4922 leverages large language models (LLMs) to accelerate development, citing an abundance of specific comments and structural patterns in the code characteristic of AI. Scammers exploited Meta’s AI support to seize rare Instagram accounts Some Instagram users lost access to their pages due to a critical vulnerability in the architecture of Meta’s AI support, BleepingComputer reports. Attackers industrialized the bypass of platform safeguards, including two-factor authentication (2FA), by manipulating the AI assistant. An attacker initiated the standard password-recovery protocol, claiming the page had been hacked. When Instagram’s automated system requested video identity verification, the hackers used a deepfake produced after obtaining images of the victim. According to media reports, the attackers also enabled a VPN to mimic the victim’s usual geolocation, helping them bypass server-side security checks. The attacker then forced a change of the account’s linked email and reset the password. Compromised accounts included unique short handles like @hey, @korn, @e and @f, as well as app researcher Jane Manchun Wong’s profile and a page previously used by the White House team during the Obama administration. Such rare digital assets can fetch tens of thousands of dollars on the black market.  my instagram (@ korn) was stolen overnight via the Meta AI exploit and was subsequently disabled.it was Meta Verified, facial scan verified, and had 0 TOS violations.the account is the sole source of my income.i spent 6 hours trying to get human support and meta's support… pic.twitter.com/k5x846H8AG— korn (@kornbuilds) June 1, 2026 Victims complained they could not regain access due to a lack of human support. The owner of @korn said he spent more than six hours talking to a chatbot that sent him four non-working links in a row. Meta’s VP of communications Andy Stone said that “the issue has been resolved and the security of affected accounts ensured,” without elaborating. Minecraft infostealer infected 116,000 users McAfee identified a large WeedHack campaign that affected more than 116,000 Minecraft users. Researchers say the malware spreads via trojanized mods and clients promoted through SEO poisoning in search queries and on YouTube. WeedHack operates as CaaS and, in its free base version, steals Minecraft session IDs, browser passwords, crypto wallet data, and Telegram and Discord accounts. A premium version at $5 per month provides full remote access to the victim’s PC. WeedHack malware site. Source: McAfee. In addition, according to Have I Been Pwned, data on 64,000 users of the Atlas Menu cheat service for Grand Theft Auto V leaked online in late May. Stolen information includes email addresses, logins, passwords and IP addresses. The hacker posted the database on GitHub. Also on ForkLog: Researchers created an adaptive AI worm. Aave tightened listings after the $293 million rsETH incident. A white-hat hacker unlocked $2 million in a 2016 smart contract. The FBI uncovered a network of scam centers and seized $8 billion in bitcoin. What to read this weekend? At ForkLog’s request, Roman Korolev, author of the Telegram channel “Dark Culturology,” examines how the apocalyptic prophets of a “digital concentration camp” went from the margins to the mainstream.

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bitcoinist.com Ethereum Looks Ready For Recovery, But One Metric Says Wait

Ethereum is facing a breakdown below $1,700 as selling pressure and market uncertainty combine to test support levels that have not been visited since the depths of the previous correction. The price action is alarming — but CryptoOnchain data has applied a sophisticated analytical framework to the current market structure and arrived at a classification […]

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bitcoinist.com Forget Bitcoin, What Does Gold Have To Do With The Altcoin Season?

The next altcoin season may not begin with Bitcoin dominance, ETF flows, or the usual rotation signals from Bitcoin and Ethereum. An interesting outlook is pointing somewhere less obvious: gold.  The argument is that the precious metal’s next major move could decide whether the next crypto market bounce is real or just another trap that […]

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news.bitcoin.com Spectra Rolls $4.88M Into New XRP Yield Market as Flare Keeps Liquidity Intact

An XRP-denominated fixed-term yield market on the Flare Network recently completed a liquidity rollover with zero market interruption. Metavault Architecture Eliminates Operational Friction An XRP-denominated, fixed-term yield market on the Flare Network has successfully executed a seamless liquidity rollover without market interruption, representing a notable structural advance for decentralized fixed-term financial primitives. Overnight from June […]

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cryptobriefing.com Tencent’s new AI chief Yao Shunyu wants to build AGI, and he’s bringing OpenAI’s playbook with him

Tencent's strategic focus on AGI, led by Yao Shunyu, could redefine global AI dynamics, intensifying the talent race and impacting tech policies. The post Tencent’s new AI chief Yao Shunyu wants to build AGI, and he’s bringing OpenAI’s playbook with him appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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cryptobriefing.com Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing strengthens silicon shield strategy with $250B US investment deal

The US-Taiwan semiconductor partnership enhances geopolitical stability by deepening economic ties and deterring potential military conflicts. The post Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing strengthens silicon shield strategy with $250B US investment deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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cryptobriefing.com Xi Jinping heads to North Korea for first time since 2019, and crypto markets are watching the geopolitical chessboard

Xi's visit to North Korea may reshape geopolitical alliances, indirectly influencing global markets and strategic economic partnerships. The post Xi Jinping heads to North Korea for first time since 2019, and crypto markets are watching the geopolitical chessboard appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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bitcoinist.com Coinbase–Better Deal Enables Mortgages Secured By Bitcoin And USDC

Better Mortgage already has a waitlist open for a new home loan product that accepts Bitcoin and USDC as collateral, with plans to launch nationwide this summer and a projected loan volume of $250 million based on signups so far. Related Reading: Coinbase Targets Crypto Crime, Freezing $3M Linked To Scam Operations How The Product […]

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news.bitcoin.com ‘Unacceptable’: Argentina’s Probe Into Libra Token Frozen Over Lack of Tech Tools

At the request of Eduardo Taiano, the public prosecutor in charge of the case, the Specialized Cybercrime Prosecutor’s Office (UFECI) stressed that it lacked the tools necessary to complete a forensic on-chain probe focusing on relevant wallets active at the time of Libra’s launch. Probe On Libra Token Stalls On Lack Of Resources The ongoing […]

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cryptobriefing.com Yoland Yan: Comfy UI revolutionizes image generation with node-based precision, the ideogram model enhances control with bounding boxes, and granular prompting maximizes AI effectiveness | TWIST

Comfy UI revolutionizes AI image generation with precise control and reproducibility, becoming an industry-standard tool. The post Yoland Yan: Comfy UI revolutionizes image generation with node-based precision, the ideogram model enhances control with bounding boxes, and granular prompting maximizes AI effectiveness | TWIST appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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bitcoinist.com Ethereum Exchange Supply Keeps Falling – So Why Isn’t Price Rising?

Ethereum is struggling below $1,700 as aggressive selling pressure defines the market structure and the recovery that once appeared to be building has now given back a significant portion of its gains. The price is at levels that are testing the resolve of holders who maintained positions through the earlier correction — and CryptoQuant data […]

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bitcoinist.com More Bitcoin Investors Slip Into Unrealized Losses Following Recent Selloff – Here Are The Numbers

Bitcoin’s recent pullback has significantly flipped the sentiment across the market, with many predicting a more sustained downward performance toward the $60,000 price mark. Following this sharp decline, more investors are now underwater as BTC’s holders’ profitability strongly declines. Bitcoin’s Sharp Decline Leaves More Holders Underwater Given its persistent downward trend over the past weeks, […]

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news.bitcoin.com Hundreds of Millions in Bitcoin at Center of Violent Kidnapping Plot

A kidnapping and Lamborghini carjacking tied to a theft of hundreds of millions of dollars in bitcoin are now central to a federal criminal case, highlighting the real-world dangers that can emerge from high-stakes cryptocurrency disputes. A Bitcoin Theft Became the Focus of a Violent Federal Case The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said this […]

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