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According to official announcements, OKX’s World Cup prediction campaign has introduced a branded sponsorship prize pool mechanism, with more branded prize pools to be launched subsequently to jointly build the ecosystem.
Hydra Host, a data center software startup and AI server intermediary platform, has completed a $100 million funding round at a post-money valuation of nearly $800 million. The round was led by Kindred Ventures. Other investors include Nvidia, ARK Invest, Magnetar Capital (an early investor in CoreWeave), and existing shareholders Founders Fund and Flume Ventures.Founded in 2021, Hydra Host initially served cryptocurrency miners but has since pivoted to providing automation software for data center operators. This software enables them to rent out idle Nvidia AI server computing power and operate a GPU matching marketplace connecting GPU holders with renters. The company has now deployed its technology across 50 data centers globally, expanding from 30 in February of this year. (The Information)
According to an official announcement, QVAC—the local AI development platform under Tether—has released SDK 0.13.0, adding native integration with OpenCode and coding agents, enhancing compatibility with the OpenAI API, and supporting one-click packaging of desktop applications for macOS, Windows, and Linux via Electron plugins.
: Tether's QVAC has officially released SDK version 0.13.0, comprehensively upgrading local AI development and integration capabilities. The new version supports connecting local AI capabilities with coding agents, enabling desktop application packaging with a single command, while also being compatible with more model runtime environments. The platform has added new integration components such as @qvac/ai-sdk-provider, enhancing the efficiency for developers to build and deploy AI applications. This update represents an optimization iteration of the overall development stack. Two weeks prior, Tether had launched TurboQuant support within QVAC.
JustLend DAO has officially launched Proposal #40, which proposes introducing $U as a new lending market on the platform. Specific measures outlined in this proposal include adding a U/TRX price oracle and integrating support for jU in the smart contracts, while setting the collateral factor at 75% and the reserve factor at 10%.
Bernstein suggests Robinhood is poised for a "strong tailwind" as prediction market trading volumes hit record highs during the World Cup.Data shows that daily trading volume in prediction markets during the early stages of the FIFA World Cup surged from $2.2 billion on June 11 to $4.8 billion on June 12, setting a new all-time high, surpassing the $1.4 billion traded during the previous Super Bowl.Analysts note that prediction markets have become one of Robinhood's fastest-growing revenue lines since their launch. The firm projects Robinhood's prediction market revenue will grow from $150 million in 2025 to $586 million in 2026, representing an increase of approximately 286% year-over-year, and is expected to account for 17% of trading-related revenue and 10% of total revenue in 2026.Bernstein believes Robinhood's partnership with exchange and clearing house Rothera, which is regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is a competitive advantage. Since its launch on May 28, Rothera has processed approximately 200 million contracts in 18 days, with FIFA World Cup and MLB-related contracts contributing nearly all of the trading volume. Analysts state that Robinhood's core strength lies in its distribution capability, with its massive user base, a commission of $0.01 per contract, and strategies like up to 50% fee discounts for Gold members helping to drive user engagement.Furthermore, Bernstein indicates that competition in the prediction market space is expanding, including Polymarket launching event contracts for private companies and Kalshi introducing cryptocurrency perpetual contracts. The firm estimates that the World Cup will bring over $3 billion in new betting volume to prediction markets and boost overall consumer trading volume in the industry by $5 billion to $10 billion. (The Block)
Bitget, in collaboration with Block Scholes, has released an RWA perpetual contract liquidity report. Data shows that Bitget’s tokenized stock and commodity markets have continued to mature since 2026. Taking NVIDIA (NVDA-USDT) as an example, as of mid-May, the order book liquidity within a ±2% spread reached approximately $4.1 million—roughly 75% of Bitget’s Bitcoin spot market depth.
the "official" open-source model Rio-3.5-Open-397B, launched by IplanRIO, an IT company under the Rio de Janeiro City Government, has gained global popularity and been hailed as a rising force in Latin American open-source large models. Within less than 24 hours, this so-called AI "dark horse myth" was reversed, as the model was accused of being a "shell" version that is a weight-mixed variant of Alibaba's Qwen3.5 and NexN2Pro.Currently, IplanRIO has publicly apologized on the open-source community Hugging Face, admitting that an "operational error" led to the upload of a merged baseline version used for comparison. The open-source model team Nex-AGI has publicly alleged that this Rio model shows no traces of training by Rio itself, and that the so-called self-developed model is essentially a weight-mixed version of NexN2Pro and Qwen3.5-397B-A17B. (HuggingFace)
Alpha Farm launched the SPCX-USDC liquidity pool on June 13. Trading volume in this pool has surged, and today’s LP staking yield exceeded 200%.
Odaily reports, according to an official announcement, Upbit will list the OPG token on its BTC and USDT markets, with trading set to begin at 20:30 local time on June 15.
The B.AI platform has officially launched its “Self-Selected Service Provider” feature, marking a new era of high-flexibility customization for large-model API calls. This innovative feature introduces a dual-track mechanism: “BAI Official Mode” and “Self-Selected Service Provider Mode.” The former connects directly to the original vendor’s API, delivering maximum stability and high-concurrency support for core production environments; the latter targets testing and cost-sensitive scenarios, offering transparent, pay-as-you-go pricing discounts as low as 20% off list rates. To further help developers and enterprises reduce costs and improve efficiency, the platform simultaneously offers up to a 1:1 top-up bonus on top of the already ultra-low self-selected service provider discounts—enabling users to precisely control usage costs through compounded savings and accelerating AI innovation deployment. Users can now visit the B.AI platform to create their own customized API keys and experience this new service.
According to Cointelegraph, Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank announced that it may restrict or suspend accounts found to have deposits or withdrawals linked to prediction market platforms such as Polymarket. Bitbank stated that affected accounts may be unable to log in and will be restricted from depositing, withdrawing, and trading.
According to FinanceFeeds, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved Memorandum No. M-2026-023, prohibiting licensed cryptocurrency exchanges and other virtual asset service providers (VASPs) from listing or supporting privacy coins to strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) oversight. The new rule primarily targets regulated platforms and does not apply to individual holdings of privacy coins or over-the-counter (OTC) peer-to-peer transfers.
in response to a suspected attack on the Aztec Router contract on the Ethereum chain, Aztec Labs has formally launched an investigation. At the same time, it clarified that Aztec Connect was deprecated three years ago, and that Aztec Labs does not hold any admin keys or control over the system, and cannot currently pause or upgrade it. Therefore, the community is advised to be wary of fake "support" accounts and direct messages.
WEEX Exchange has announced the launch of its fully upgraded API interface, now supporting over 140 trading pairs across cryptocurrency, U.S. stocks, crude oil, and gold markets. This enables users to access all asset classes with a single click—meeting diverse needs such as quantitative strategies, automated trading, and portfolio allocation. The WEEX API supports both REST and WebSocket protocols, delivering ultra-fast order matching and extremely low latency. It is also fully compatible with Binance’s API, significantly reducing system migration costs for strategy teams.
According to the official announcement, Bitget has launched a Football Viewing Gift Box campaign for VIP users, open for participation from June 15 to June 30. During the campaign period, users who maintain an official VIP1 (or higher) status and complete their shipping information registration will be eligible to receive a gift box—quantities are limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. This campaign offers two types of gift boxes: the V1–V3 Football Viewing Gift Box and the V4–V7 Premium Limited Edition Gift Box. The Premium Limited Edition Gift Box includes the option to customize a personalized football jersey. Distribution of physical gift boxes will begin on July 3. If physical gift boxes run out, Bitget will issue spot margin interest reduction vouchers as substitutes. Full campaign rules have been published on the official Bitget platform; eligible users may visit the campaign page to participate and claim their gift boxes.
Bitget Launches the “Dragon Boat Racing” Futures Trading Competition from June 15 to June 22, with a total prize pool of $30,800 USDT. The first 2,000 users who complete the designated trading tasks will receive early-bird USDT rewards on a first-come, first-served basis. During the event, all users are ranked based on their total futures trading volume; the top-performing individual can win up to $4,000 USDT. New users are also eligible for an additional leaderboard, with a maximum reward of $1,600 USDT per user. Additionally, users can unlock extra cash rewards by inviting friends to complete tasks such as registration, depositing funds, and executing futures trades. Full event rules are available on the official Bitget platform. Eligible users must click “Join Now” to complete registration before participating in the event.
according to the official announcement, BitMart Futures will list PANWUSDT and ISRGUSDT perpetual contracts on June 15, 2026, at 15:00 (UTC+8), with support for up to 20x leverage.
crypto asset trading platform Gate has announced the listing of RLUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin launched by Ripple, at 17:00 (UTC+8) on June 15. Simultaneously, it will open the BTC/RLUSD, ETH/RLUSD, XRP/RLUSD, and RLUSD/USDT trading pairs. RLUSD is fully backed 1:1 by U.S. dollar deposits, short-term U.S. Treasury bonds, and other cash equivalents, with monthly reserve audit reports enhancing transparency and compliance. This stablecoin is specifically designed for payment use cases, aiming to meet the growing demand from users, developers, and institutions for transparent, interoperable stablecoins with real-world application capabilities.To support the listing, Gate has simultaneously launched a market incentive program totaling 750,000 RLUSD. This program includes measures such as CandyDrop trading incentives, VIP-exclusive airdrops, withdrawal fee reductions, and KOL promotions, all designed to drive genuine trading demand, improve market depth, and attract new user participation and market vitality. The listing of RLUSD combined with the concentrated release of incentive resources demonstrates Gate's strategic direction of continuously improving its stablecoin trading ecosystem and enhancing multi-asset liquidity and trading efficiency. Moving forward, Gate will expand its offerings with more high-quality assets and ecosystem partnerships, driving the continued evolution of digital asset market infrastructure.
According to Bloomberg, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is considering blocking the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME Group)’s plan to launch around-the-clock crude oil and gold futures contracts. CME previously announced it would launch 24-hour, seven-days-a-week crude oil and gold futures contracts—a move that reportedly caught the CFTC off guard, escalating tensions between the two parties.