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Barron's reporter Nick Devor posted on X, stating that Kalshi revealed new developments regarding its "perpetual contract" product at today's Kalshi Perpetuals event. Perpetual contracts are now open to the public (currently supporting 11 tokens), and its proprietary trading terminal, Kalshi Pro, will be launched later this summer.
According to official announcements, Fidelity, one of the world’s largest asset management firms, is advancing the on-chain deployment of its stablecoin and has selected Uniswap as its liquidity layer.
US President Trump held a press conference on Thursday local time. When asked about his deadline for reaching a final US-Iran agreement from the current stage, Trump said: “I don’t want to set a deadline, because if I did, you would say I didn’t meet it. But it won’t matter much, because the agreement will be signed.” (Jinshi Data)
LG Electronics has selected the Ethereum Layer 2 network Arbitrum to develop a new blockchain to support advertising and media-related scenarios. Following the news, Arbitrum's native token ARB rose more than 5% in a single day.The network will be used for the placement, purchase, sale, and management of digital advertisements, as well as recording user interactions with ad content. Developed by Offchain Labs, Arbitrum utilizes Optimistic Rollup technology, aiming to provide a faster and lower-cost transaction experience on Ethereum.This is not LG's first foray into blockchain. Previously, LG launched the enterprise-grade blockchain Monachain through its IT service subsidiary LG CNS and developed the crypto wallet Wallypto. It also launched the Art Lab NFT marketplace, although the platform was shut down last year.
investment firm Bernstein has released a report indicating that the expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place in North America, is expected to drive up to $10 billion in consumer transaction volume for sports betting and prediction markets, along with over $3 billion in incremental capital.Bernstein analysts pointed out that this World Cup could be a turning point for prediction markets and online sports betting platforms, accelerating the development of platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. Robinhood is leveraging this opportunity to commercially launch its CFTC-licensed prediction market exchange, Rothera. Institutions such as Binance and Coinbase are also offering World Cup contracts through partnerships. Currently, on the Myriad platform, Spain and France have the highest odds of winning. (Decrypt)
that, according to Bubblemaps, the FIFA-related token WCUP, which launched yesterday, surged to a market cap of approximately $50 million. Over 30 new wallets snapped up 95% of its supply immediately at the opening. These wallets were funded by multiple centralized exchanges within the half-hour before the launch, had no prior on-chain history, and subsequently distributed the tokens to over 2,500 new addresses via Uniswap Router.Bubblemaps noted that the project's documentation only vaguely mentions a presale and partner allocations, with no on-chain evidence directly linking to the team. However, this level of concentration, combined with undisclosed paid promotion arrangements with KOLs, poses a significant risk.
NFTfi, an NFT抵押借贷平台, officially announced on X that due to the shrinking NFT market resulting in potential revenue being insufficient to cover operational costs, it has decided to gradually shut down the project over the coming months.Starting today, the platform will no longer support initiating new loans. Existing loans can be refinanced until July 31. Borrowers can repay loans at any time before August 31, and all existing loans will be executed according to their original terms. NFTfi will cease operations and take down its frontend website on August 31, 2026. The smart contracts will continue to operate autonomously on-chain, and users can directly repay loans and claim collateral through the contracts thereafter. Before the shutdown, the official team will release detailed instructions for directly interacting with the smart contracts. The Discord channel will remain open during this period to provide support.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki announced in a statement on Thursday that he has vetoed for the third time a bill aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies and implementing EU regulations, citing that the legislation failed to address his previous objections. Polish lawmakers passed the crypto regulation bill in May, which is designed to implement the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation that Poland must adopt by July.Karol Nawrocki had previously vetoed similar legislation twice and stated on Thursday that he supports industry regulation and consumer protection. However, he noted that the government had ignored most of the proposals prepared by his office, and that the bill would be signed into law if amended. (Reuters)
According to CoinDesk, Digital Asset, the blockchain developer behind Canton Network, has announced a $355 million funding round led by a16z crypto, with participation from global institutions including ABN Amro, Apollo Funds, BNP Paribas, Citadel Securities, HSBC, SBI Group, and a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. The round exceeded its original target of $300 million, valuing the company at $2 billion. Canton Network is designed specifically for large financial institutions and enables the issuance and trading of tokenized real-world assets—such as bonds, loans, and funds—on a shared ledger, while maintaining privacy and meeting regulatory compliance requirements. In addition to financial support, a16z crypto will provide specialized assistance in development, policy, and research.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced that Ruslan Igorevich Tkachuk and Alexander Vladimirovich Ledenev have been arrested for allegedly operating the cryptocurrency money laundering service AudiA6. Since its launch in 2021, the service has received approximately 10,333 bitcoins, valued at over $389 million at the time of the transactions. Of this amount, at least $19.234 million worth of bitcoin came directly from illegal sources such as darknet markets and ransomware groups. A joint international law enforcement operation has seized and frozen the servers, domain names, and Telegram accounts associated with AudiA6.
the Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto officially announced that it generated approximately $48 million in net proceeds by selling about 600 BTC and related derivative positions, thereby repaying approximately $45 million in outstanding debt to Kraken. This move is expected to reduce annual financing costs by approximately $4 million.Following the transaction, the company signed a new loan term sheet with Kraken for the remaining 165 million USDT, with a principal of 105 million USDT deferred to June 30, 2027, and an annual interest rate that can be reduced to 7.75% upon meeting the Bitwise custodied wallet collateral threshold. Additionally, the company’s board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $25 million. Currently, the company still holds approximately 4,467 BTC on its balance sheet. Furthermore, according to a notice from Nasdaq, the company has regained compliance with listing requirements.
Ondo Finance has hired John Hoffman, a former Invesco ETF executive and Grayscale managing director, aiming to expand its tokenized investment products beyond equities and treasuries.John Hoffman will serve as managing director and head of product portfolio, focusing on building and distributing tokenized portfolios, including investment portfolios co-developed with asset management firms and strategies built around Ondo's existing products. This move indicates Ondo Finance's plan to go beyond single-asset tokenization and shift towards managed investment products on the blockchain. The current market size of tokenized assets has exceeded $30 billion. (CoinDesk)
Odaily Odaily reports, according to official Sui news, WaterX has officially launched on the Sui mainnet. Users can now access perpetual contracts, prediction markets, and tokenized stocks (including pre-IPO stocks) within a single account.Additionally, early users who incurred net losses during the testing phase will receive refunds.
It is reported that Bybit recently launched a new category of contracts: USDT Event Settlement Contracts, which are based on the outcomes of sports events. Users can trade these contracts in real time before and during matches, with automatic settlement after the event concludes. Product Features: - Contract prices are benchmarked at 10, reflecting the market’s real-time expectations for the home or away team’s victory: prices above 10 indicate bullish sentiment toward the home team; prices below 10 indicate bullish sentiment toward the away team. - Settlement price formula: 10 + (home team goals − away team goals). Only goals scored during the official 90-minute match duration count; goals scored during extra time or penalty shootouts are excluded. - Settlement occurs 130 minutes after the scheduled match kickoff. A “close-only” mode is activated during the final 20 minutes prior to settlement. - Maximum leverage supported is 5x; minimum initial margin is 10 USDT. According to comprehensive reports, the first batch of contracts will be rolled out progressively aligned with the 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule. Exact listing times for individual trading pairs will be announced officially by the platform.
According to an official announcement, Bitget has listed spot stocks for a total of 90 assets, including rMS (Morgan Stanley), rNKE (Nike), rPFE (Pfizer), rXOM (Exxon Mobil), and rOXY (Occidental Petroleum), covering multiple sectors such as energy, healthcare, financial services, and technology & communications.It is reported that rTokens, identified by the prefix 'r' + stock ticker (e.g., rNVDA for Nvidia), are issued by Reality, a licensed RWA protocol under Bitget. Through a partnership with compliant broker Alpaca, these tokens connect directly to global liquidity pools including Nasdaq and the NYSE. Key features include: a 1:1 reserve of the underlying asset held by a licensed custodian, stock dividends distributed 1:1 in token form, synchronized mirroring of corporate actions (such as stock splits/reverse splits), and usability as cross-margin collateral for unified accounts and USDT-margined contracts. This allows users to hold global stock assets while still managing their funds flexibly.
Odaily Odaily reporter Anita Köböl, spokesperson for the Hungarian government, stated at a press conference on Thursday that Hungary will lift restrictions on cryptocurrency trading. These restrictions previously required approval verification for exchanges and exposed the public and DApp service providers to criminal liability.Anita Köböl stated that the rules introduced last year led to a decline in cryptocurrency trading activity in the country, prompted several digital asset platforms to suspend their cryptocurrency services there, and triggered an EU review of whether these restrictions comply with EU regulations. Under a legislative package passed in 2025, individuals or entities conducting cryptocurrency exchanges through unauthorized platforms could face up to eight years in prison. This move marks a policy shift in Hungary. After the Tisza Party came to power, the new government is working to ease years of conflict between Hungary and the EU. (cointelegraph)
It is reported that Bybit Earn’s “Crazy Thursday” campaign has launched a new version this week, offering an up to 555% APY in BTC and a guaranteed 100% win rate for mystery boxes—users can win up to 555 USDT in rewards. This week’s promotion features an exclusive “555” bonus for new users, which can be unlocked in three simple steps: 1. Register and claim your task: Complete registration on the campaign page and claim the exclusive new-user task for Bybit Earn. 2. Invest to earn crypto: Subscribe to this week’s Crazy Thursday–exclusive investment product to enjoy an ultra-high APY of 555% in BTC. 3. Enter the lucky draw: After successful subscription, unlock the guaranteed 100% win-rate lucky draw. The draw features seven prize tiers, with the top prize being 555 USDT.
According to official news from XBIT DEX, on June 11, the leverage function of the XBIT DEX prediction market was officially launched. High-liquidity markets will initially support up to 5x leverage. The "XBIT World Cup Event" commenced on the same day, featuring a total prize pool of 1.1 million USDC, and will run until the final on July 19.The prediction market for the opening match, Mexico vs. South Africa, is now open. Current market expectations indicate a 69% probability of a Mexico win, 21% for a draw, and 11% for a South Africa win. Markets covering outcomes such as Match Winner, Handicap, Over/Under, Correct Score, and Corners have been launched simultaneously, spanning 48 teams and 104 matches.During the event, both contract trading and prediction market trading will earn prediction vouchers, which can be used to participate in the daily feature match. Correct predictions will split the prize pool for that match. The single-match prize pool increases as the tournament progresses, with the final offering a maximum of 150,000 USDC. Additionally, dual leaderboards for contracts and the prediction market have been established.
Odaily Odaily reports, according to official sources, Gate is launching the TradFi CFD Gold Master Tournament from June 11, 18:00 to July 11, 18:00 (UTC+8). During the event, users who register and trade TradFi CFD-related assets such as Gold, Silver, Crude Oil, Forex, US Stocks, and Indices will have the opportunity to participate in the Gold Master Trading Leaderboard, the Yield Master Leaderboard, and the Gold Bag Hourly Lucky Draw, sharing a prize pool worth up to 500,000 USDT in rankings and a total of 1,020g in gold rewards.Furthermore, new users making their first-ever CFD trade in this sector, upon completing their first CFD trade with an opening amount of 1,000 USDx, will receive a 200 USDx CFD position trial voucher. After completing tasks such as trading, inviting friends, or VIP upgrades, users can qualify for the Gold Bag Lucky Draw; VIP5 and above users can also participate in exclusive gold draws and daily free draw opportunities in the regular round to win additional gold rewards.
According to the official announcement, HTX (formerly Huobi) has launched perpetual contracts for ZM/USDT, DKNG/USDT, RIVN/USDT, EWZ/USDT, URNM/USDT, and EBAY/USDT on June 9, with a maximum leverage of 10x. Additionally, HTX is hosting a “Contract Trading Party” for ZM, DKNG, RIVN, EWZ, URNM, and EBAY from 15:00 on June 11 to 15:00 on June 18 (UTC+8), with a total prize pool of up to $20,000. During the event period, users who register and trade any of the following perpetual contracts—ZM/USDT, DKNG/USDT, RIVN/USDT, EWZ/USDT, URNM/USDT, or EBAY/USDT—and achieve a cumulative effective trading volume of ≥$1,000 will be eligible to share the prize pool based on their trading volume ranking. New contract traders who complete trades in any of these six perpetual contracts will also receive exclusive benefits.