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Musk's Wealth Management Enters the "Trillion-Dollar" Challenge: A 1% Misallocation Could Mean a $10 Billion Loss
SpaceX began trading last Friday, with an opening price of $150 per share. It rose as high as $171 during the session, propelling Elon Musk to become the world's first "trillionaire," driven by his holdings in SpaceX and Tesla.However, managing a trillion-dollar fortune is far from a simple scaled-up version of managing a billion-dollar one. Wealth managers indicate that there are currently almost no traditional wealth advisors with experience managing trillion-dollar assets. Taking on Musk's wealth would require establishing a new kind of family office with a governance structure similar to a large corporation.Experts point out that for a trillion-dollar fortune, the core issue has shifted from "how to grow assets" to "how to maintain control, reduce risk, and achieve long-term governance." At this scale, wealth management must simultaneously consider asset succession, tax planning, market influence, liquidity, public scrutiny, and multi-generational governance.Unlike ordinary billionaires, a trillion-dollar fortune itself can influence market prices. Advisors say that if the holder sells stock, the trading activity could directly impact the market performance of the related companies. This also involves risks related to voting control and corporate governance.Furthermore, a trillion-dollar net worth does not equate to having the same amount of cash on hand. The majority of Musk's wealth comes from corporate equity. Financing through stock pledges exposes him to margin risk, interest rate risk, and concentration risk.Wealth management experts believe that at this scale, a 1% loss in management efficiency equates to approximately a $10 billion loss in value. Therefore, the focus is no longer just the investment portfolio, but on building a complete framework to protect wealth, manage control, and plan for succession. (Fortune)Analysts also point out that the specific risk of Musk's wealth lies in the high degree of linkage between his personal influence and his companies. The future development of SpaceX and Tesla will depend not only on the assets themselves but also on Musk's personal leadership and long-term planning capabilities.
Bitcoin Treasury Company Nakamoto Sells Approximately 600 BTC to Repay Debt
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.
Gate Releases May Transparency Report: TradFi Assets and Prediction Markets Drive Dual-Engine Growth
digital asset platform Gate has released its May 2026 transparency report. The report indicates that multi-asset trading and prediction markets are becoming key growth engines for the platform. As of the end of May, Gate had listed 605 CFD trading assets, covering multiple categories including stocks, indices, forex, metals, and commodities, ranking among the top globally among crypto trading platforms in terms of asset count. Additionally, Gate Stocks allows users to trade over 10,000 US stocks and ETFs from major U.S. markets using USDT, covering the main U.S. securities trading markets and liquidity networks. The platform's direct IPO first-phase project, SpaceX, saw意向 subscription amounts exceed $100 million.Meanwhile, the platform continues to deepen its presence in the prediction market sector. Gate has deeply integrated Polymarket, launching features such as smart money tracking, wallet monitoring, top holdings, profit/loss statistics, and AI analysis. As the first CEX platform to integrate Polymarket, Gate continues to strengthen its advantage as a prediction market gateway, maintaining a leading position in user participation scale, market activity, and ecosystem influence.Furthermore, Gate's flagship event, WCTC S8, successfully concluded in May, attracting over 80,000 participants and 9,500 registered teams. The cumulative total weighted trading volume for the event exceeded $50 billion, with the CFD segment alone accounting for a cumulative trading volume of over $140 billion, reflecting the strong growth momentum of traditional financial assets within crypto trading scenarios. As stablecoins, RWA, asset tokenization, and prediction markets emerge as new growth engines for the industry, Gate will continue to expand its business layout in stocks, forex, and IPOs, aiming to build a comprehensive one-stop global digital financial services platform.
Analysis: SpaceX IPO Valuation Staggering, Yet Future Business Path Remains Unclear and Profitability Unproven
SpaceX is progressing with its IPO and seeking a valuation of approximately $1.78 trillion. If realized, it would become the world's seventh-largest company by market cap. However, the mid-to-long-term business path justifying this valuation remains unclear.Furthermore, SpaceX's core narrative is shifting. In February of this year, Musk integrated SpaceX with xAI, making artificial intelligence a key component of the company's strategy. Compared to the original core vision of "making humanity a multi-planetary species," AI now occupies a more prominent position in the company's narrative. In the first quarter, xAI-related business reportedly accounted for over three-quarters of capital expenditures, while approximately 93% of the total addressable market mentioned in the IPO filing is also related to AI.Musk has long been adept at restructuring business narratives to align with market preferences, as seen in previous cases like integrating SolarCity into Tesla and merging Twitter with the xAI ecosystem. SpaceX's new narrative combines rocket launches with AI, envisioning the deployment of AI data centers in orbit to build future computing infrastructure. However, SpaceX launched approximately 2,200 tons of payload into orbit last year, while Musk has suggested that realizing the orbital data center vision would require an annual launch capacity of about 1 million tons. Although Starlink and the rocket business already hold industry-leading positions, genuine cash flow will ultimately be needed to validate this massive valuation hypothesis. (Financial Times)
Musk's Tweets Clash with IPO Prospectus, SpaceX Information Disclosure Raises Market Concerns
SpaceX officially filed its IPO prospectus last week. However, CEO Elon Musk's recent social media posts detailing the company's computing power leasing agreement with Anthropic have shown clear discrepancies with the prospectus's content. The prospectus states the collaboration will last until 2029, with a monthly rent of $125 million; Musk claims the agreement is merely a 180-day short-term lease, with either party able to terminate the partnership with 90 days' notice.This divergence makes it difficult for investors to assess the company's valuation, and industry experts have raised questions about the standardization of information disclosure. Furthermore, analysts point out that the prospectus is missing several key data points. SpaceX is expected to go public on June 12. The company is currently valued at over one trillion dollars and continues to operate at a loss. (CNBC)
Bitget launches Reality, a licensed financial protocol for tokenizing Real World Assets (RWA). Its tokenized stocks offer liquidity comparable to traditional brokerages.
Odaily reports: Bitget has announced the launch of Reality, a licensed financial protocol focused on the tokenization of Real World Assets (RWA). The issued tokenized stocks (rTokens) are strictly pegged 1:1 to the underlying US stocks, with assets custodied at a US securities broker-dealer that is FINRA-registered and SIPC-protected. Real-time proof of reserves is provided through third-party independent audits. By directly accessing liquidity pools from Nasdaq, NYSE, and other US stock exchanges, Reality's stock tokens can achieve liquidity on par with traditional brokerages. Meanwhile, stock dividends will be distributed 1:1 to user accounts in token form, cash dividends will be automatically converted into USDT for distribution, and stock splits and reverse splits will be mapped to on-chain tokens in real-time, offering an experience highly consistent with holding US stocks.Furthermore, the US stock tokens launched by Reality are deeply integrated with the Bitget ecosystem. They can be used, for example, as margin for unified accounts and are compatible with core product lines such as grid trading, copy trading systems, and staking/lending.Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, previously proposed the "10% Vision": Currently, tokenized stocks represent only 0.1% of the $125 trillion global stock market. She predicts this proportion will rise to nearly 10% by 2030. Reality is built on this trend. In its initial phase, it will focus on US stocks, and will later expand asset classes, driving the extension of Bitget's UEX strategy into a broader access layer for global financial assets.
The Bank of Japan decided to suspend its tapering of bond purchases starting from July next year.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) stated that, at today’s monetary policy meeting, the BOJ’s Policy Board reviewed developments and operations in the Japanese government bond (JGB) market and discussed future guidelines for JGB purchases. In principle, long-term interest rates should be determined by financial markets; therefore, it is appropriate for the central bank to conduct JGB purchases in a predictable manner while retaining sufficient flexibility to support JGB market stability. Based on this approach, and to improve the efficiency and stability of the JGB market, the BOJ decided—by a vote of 7 to 1—to implement the following measures: Starting now through March 2027, the BOJ will reduce its monthly JGB purchase target by approximately ¥200 billion per natural quarter, in principle. From April 2027 onward, its monthly JGB purchase target will be maintained at approximately ¥2 trillion. Should long-term interest rates rise rapidly, the BOJ will respond flexibly—for example, by increasing the scale of JGB purchases or conducting fixed-rate JGB purchase operations (both of which are exempt from the monthly JGB purchase target), as well as conducting funding operations against pooled collateral. Furthermore, the BOJ will no longer conduct mid-term reviews of its direct JGB purchase program. However, the BOJ stands ready to adjust the pace of JGB purchases at future monetary policy meetings, as deemed necessary, based on the fundamental principles guiding JGB purchases and other factors—including developments in the JGB market. (Jinshi)
World Cup Drives Prediction Market Trading Volume to New Highs, Bernstein Says Robinhood May Benefit
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)
Polymarket's "Post-Hoc Clarification" Sparks Controversy: A Student's $35,000 Prediction Voided, $3.8 Million in Positions Wiped Out
Odaily News The prediction market platform Polymarket issued a "resolution clarification" that overturned a market result that had already appeared to be settled. This led to a 20-year-old student's $35,000 bet being declared invalid, while a total of approximately $3.8 million in positions across 1,838 accounts on the platform were liquidated.This clarification clause was written into the platform's rulebook, allowing for retroactive interpretative corrections to market settlement results, thereby altering the final payout. The incident has sparked strong dissatisfaction among traders, who argue that this "post-hoc ruling" mechanism undermines the certainty of market rules, and has ignited widespread controversy within the Polymarket and Kalshi communities.According to user disclosures, the incident originates from a case made public on June 13, where a market result that had ostensibly been settled was later reversed due to a change in rule interpretation.Industry analysts believe that this type of mechanism introduces "settlement clarification risk" into prediction markets, which is a type of tail risk event that cannot be hedged. If such operations occur frequently, they could drive high-risk liquidity away from the current platform towards trading venues regulated by the CFTC or those with formal arbitration mechanisms.Furthermore, this event is seen as one in a recent series of controversies, including settlement disputes surrounding the UMA oracle and Strategy's Bitcoin-related markets, which continue to test market participants' trust in the "finality" of prediction markets. (Cryptobriefing)
Bitcoin Treasury Company Nakamoto Sells Approximately 600 BTC to Repay Debt
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.
EU plans to impose sanctions on 11 crypto platforms cooperating with Russia
Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, stated that the EU plans to introduce restrictive measures against 11 crypto platforms in the next (21st) sanctions package, as these services are accused of assisting Russian authorities and enterprises in circumventing international sanctions.Furthermore, the EU will strengthen the ban on crypto asset-related service provisions targeting certain third countries, expand the sanctions list, and prohibit transactions with the aforementioned 11 crypto platforms. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the new sanctions aim to intensify pressure on entities that help Russia maintain channels for international financial transactions.In addition to crypto services, the new round of sanctions will also involve the traditional financial sector, with approximately 90 Russian banks potentially facing additional restrictions, 31 of which are planned to be completely banned from conducting transactions. Previously, in the 20th sanctions package, the EU had already imposed sanctions on suppliers and platforms registered in Russia that allow cryptocurrency transfers and exchanges. That ban took effect on May 24. (bits.media)
Russia may impose fees on "unfriendly" cryptocurrency transactions to protect investors
Odaily Odaily Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeсков said that Russia may introduce fees, recommendations, and technical protection mechanisms in "unfriendly" cryptocurrency transactions to protect Russian investors.During the preparation for the second reading of the bill on regulating the crypto market, one of the core topics debated was whether to allow specific digital assets, including USDT and BNB, to participate in transactions. Ivan Chebeсков noted that operations with such instruments could pose high risks for Russian users, and therefore additional protective measures are being considered. These include economic incentives such as fees or recommendations to encourage citizens to hold other assets.Previously, Russia's Ministry of Finance had considered excluding USDT from the cryptocurrency market regulatory system, but industry participants expressed their willingness to bear the risks of using this instrument on their own. Furthermore, in a regulatory concept proposed by the Central Bank of Russia last December, it suggested recognizing digital currencies and stablecoins as foreign exchange assets, permitting their purchase and sale but prohibiting their use for domestic payments for goods and services. Unqualified investors, after passing a specific test, would be allowed to purchase the most liquid cryptocurrencies, with the annual limit for purchasing assets through a single intermediary not exceeding 300,000 rubles. (TASS)
World Cup Drives Prediction Market Trading Volume to New Highs, Bernstein Says Robinhood May Benefit
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)
Polymarket's "Post-Hoc Clarification" Sparks Controversy: A Student's $35,000 Prediction Voided, $3.8 Million in Positions Wiped Out
Odaily News The prediction market platform Polymarket issued a "resolution clarification" that overturned a market result that had already appeared to be settled. This led to a 20-year-old student's $35,000 bet being declared invalid, while a total of approximately $3.8 million in positions across 1,838 accounts on the platform were liquidated.This clarification clause was written into the platform's rulebook, allowing for retroactive interpretative corrections to market settlement results, thereby altering the final payout. The incident has sparked strong dissatisfaction among traders, who argue that this "post-hoc ruling" mechanism undermines the certainty of market rules, and has ignited widespread controversy within the Polymarket and Kalshi communities.According to user disclosures, the incident originates from a case made public on June 13, where a market result that had ostensibly been settled was later reversed due to a change in rule interpretation.Industry analysts believe that this type of mechanism introduces "settlement clarification risk" into prediction markets, which is a type of tail risk event that cannot be hedged. If such operations occur frequently, they could drive high-risk liquidity away from the current platform towards trading venues regulated by the CFTC or those with formal arbitration mechanisms.Furthermore, this event is seen as one in a recent series of controversies, including settlement disputes surrounding the UMA oracle and Strategy's Bitcoin-related markets, which continue to test market participants' trust in the "finality" of prediction markets. (Cryptobriefing)
Bitcoin Market Faces Structural Pressure: BTC Flows into Exchanges, Stablecoin Outflows Weaken Rebound Momentum
CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler pointed out that on-chain data shows Bitcoin (BTC) is flowing into exchanges in large quantities, while stablecoin liquidity continues to flow out. The simultaneous deterioration on both the supply and demand sides of the market is considered a major reason for Bitcoin's approximately 22% decline from its May highs.Furthermore, the Bitcoin 30-day net exchange flow indicator has turned notably positive, currently standing at around +114,000 BTC. Compared to the net outflow of approximately -85,000 to -115,000 BTC seen in early May, the market has shifted from an accumulation phase to a distribution phase. The indicator briefly rose to around +167,000 BTC in early June, indicating that more holders are transferring BTC to exchanges, increasing potential selling pressure.At the same time, the 30-day moving average net flow of stablecoins remains consistently negative, currently at approximately -$105 million. In early May, this indicator was still in the range of +$40 million to +$90 million, representing relatively strong buy-side liquidity in the market. However, it turned negative after mid-May and expanded to around -$150 million to -$170 million in early June, indicating that stablecoin funds are leaving exchanges, reducing the market's "ammunition."Axel Adler's analysis suggests that the current market is experiencing a simultaneous combination of "increased BTC supply" and "declining stablecoin demand": on one hand, selling pressure is rising, and on the other, new buying power is insufficient. This has led to Bitcoin's pullback from its May highs and entry into a phase of declining risk appetite.For a trend reversal to materialize, the market needs to see simultaneous improvement in two indicators: BTC shifting back to net exchange outflows, signifying renewed accumulation by investors; and stablecoins re-entering exchanges, signaling the return of buying funds. Until these two indicators return to positive territory, any short-term rebound may be viewed more as a technical correction.
"Set 10 Big Goals" closes 2,783 BTC long positions, netting nearly $9.9 million in profit
According to monitoring by Ai Yi, trader "Set 10 Big Goals" closed another 1,365.317 BTC long position 7 hours ago. To date, they have closed a total of 2,782.977 BTC in long positions, valued at approximately $205 million, with only 52.352 BTC remaining in open positions.Data shows that this BTC trade has generated a cumulative profit of about $9.895 million. Furthermore, as previously disclosed, on June 4th, one of their BTC long positions incurred a loss of $6.685 million, with the actual initial position size at that time being 3,072.127 BTC.
Tom Lee: Strategy's Bitcoin Sale and ETF Outflows Are Typical Bottoming Behavior, Not Risk Signals
Odaily Planet Daily reported that Tom Lee stated the recent market anxiety, including Strategy's small-scale Bitcoin sale, is typical bottoming behavior rather than a sign of deeper systemic issues. Michael Saylor sold 32 Bitcoins at an average price of $77,135, raising approximately $2.5 million to pay preferred stock dividends. This sale accounts for only 0.004% of the company's total Bitcoin holdings of over 843,700 BTC.Furthermore, regarding the 11 consecutive days of outflows totaling $3.4 billion from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, Tom Lee believes capital outflows are a classic lagging indicator of market cycle resets. Bitmine's macro strategy remains unchanged; its plan to purchase 111,942 Ethereum for approximately $237 million is still in progress, bringing its total Ethereum holdings to nearly 5.4 million ETH. (coindesk)
Musk's Tweets Clash with IPO Prospectus, SpaceX Information Disclosure Raises Market Concerns
SpaceX officially filed its IPO prospectus last week. However, CEO Elon Musk's recent social media posts detailing the company's computing power leasing agreement with Anthropic have shown clear discrepancies with the prospectus's content. The prospectus states the collaboration will last until 2029, with a monthly rent of $125 million; Musk claims the agreement is merely a 180-day short-term lease, with either party able to terminate the partnership with 90 days' notice.This divergence makes it difficult for investors to assess the company's valuation, and industry experts have raised questions about the standardization of information disclosure. Furthermore, analysts point out that the prospectus is missing several key data points. SpaceX is expected to go public on June 12. The company is currently valued at over one trillion dollars and continues to operate at a loss. (CNBC)
SUPERFORTUNE: GUA Security Incident May Involve Multi-Sig Address Tampering
SUPERFORTUNE AI posted on X platform, stating that the team is investigating a GUA security incident that occurred on May 27. The incident led to drastic price fluctuations in the token. Preliminary investigations suggest the incident may involve address tampering during a multi-signature transaction.The announcement states that the original plan was to send additionally unlocked tokens to the airdrop claim contract address. However, during execution, the funds were mistakenly sent to a different hacker address. The team noted that this hacker address had never interacted with any SUPERFORTUNE-related addresses before, making an "address poisoning attack" less likely as the attack vector.Furthermore, SUPERFORTUNE stated that its internal processes include a multi-layered address verification mechanism. The team is continuing its investigation into the incident and will update the community on the latest developments subsequently.
Syndicate Development Company to Gradually Cease Operations, SYND Governance Unaffected in Short Term
Syndicate, a DAO infrastructure service provider, has announced it will gradually cease operations. It stated that after five years of continuously building on-chain developer infrastructure, the Rollup market has undergone fundamental changes. Currently, the Rollup market has significantly shrunk, some Rollup projects are gradually shutting down, and the market has shifted from EVM Rollups to custom chains built from scratch by consulting teams, leading to a notable decline in reusable technology and network value.Syndicate stated that its system consists of two parts: Syndicate Labs, responsible for development, will be closed, while the independent entity Syndicate Network Collective (Wyoming DUNA), which holds SYND tokens and has governance rights, will continue to exist. SYND governance will not be affected in the short term.Furthermore, Syndicate emphasized that this decision to cease operations is unrelated to recent cross-chain security incidents. Affected users and SYND holders have been fully compensated through the treasury reserves, and team and investor tokens are currently still in a lock-up period.
JPMorgan: Frequent DeFi hacks and stagnant TVL continue to suppress institutional participation
According to The Block, JPMorgan analysts noted in their latest report that ongoing DeFi security vulnerabilities and stagnant growth in total value locked (TVL) continue to constrain institutional enthusiasm for the DeFi sector. Recently, Kelp DAO’s cross-chain bridge suffered a major attack, during which the attacker minted $292 million worth of uncollateralized rsETH tokens and borrowed real ETH on Aave, resulting in approximately $230 million in bad debt. This caused DeFi TVL to evaporate by roughly $20 billion within several days. LayerZero and blockchain security researchers have attributed this attack to the North Korean hacker group Lazarus Group; some of the stolen funds have been frozen, while the rest remain in circulation. Analysts also pointed out that DeFi TVL denominated in ETH has remained range-bound for an extended period, raising market concerns about whether DeFi can achieve organic growth sufficient to support institutional adoption. Furthermore, following each security incident, users tend to shift funds into USDT as a safe-haven asset—yet this trend has not yet significantly driven USDT’s market capitalization growth.
UK FCA Raids Multiple Suspected Illegal P2P Cryptocurrency Trading Venues
Odaily News: The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in collaboration with HM Revenue & Customs and the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit, recently conducted raids on eight locations across the UK suspected of engaging in illegal P2P cryptocurrency trading. Officials issued prohibition orders on-site, requiring the operators to cease activities immediately and gathered relevant evidence. The UK FCA pointed out that currently, no P2P cryptocurrency traders or platforms are registered with the regulator in the UK. Furthermore, in the recent multi-agency Operation Atlantic, law enforcement agencies froze $12 million in assets linked to cryptocurrency scams and traced over $45 million in stolen cryptocurrency. The UK FCA has now launched a consultation on its guidelines for the cryptocurrency regulatory framework set to take effect in 2027.
Analysis: 128-bit symmetric encryption remains secure; quantum computing primarily threatens asymmetric cryptographic systems
Odaily News Cryptography engineer Filippo Valsorda wrote an article pointing out that the impact of quantum computing on current cryptographic systems is mainly concentrated on asymmetric algorithms (such as ECDSA, RSA, etc.), while its effect on symmetric encryption (like AES, SHA series) is limited. Grover's algorithm does not significantly weaken the security of 128-bit keys in practical scenarios.Although Grover's algorithm can theoretically accelerate brute-force attacks, it is difficult to parallelize, making the actual attack cost extremely high. Even under ideal quantum computing conditions, the resources required to break AES-128 are far greater than the cost of using Shor's algorithm to attack elliptic curve encryption.Furthermore, standards bodies including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) unanimously agree that AES-128 still meets post-quantum security requirements and does not need to be upgraded to 256-bit keys. Industry views suggest that focusing resources on replacing asymmetric encryption schemes vulnerable to quantum attacks is a more urgent task at present.
0xSun: News-Driven Trading Still Holds Advantages, Currently Inclined to Long BTC and Hedge by Shorting Altcoins
Odaily News Trader 0xSun posted stating that news-driven trading remains one of the more cost-effective strategies in the current crypto market, with its core lying in the directionality and volatility brought by events.Reviewing several recent events, including abnormal ETH transactions, Arc fee adjustments, TAO ecosystem changes, RAVE-related investigations, and the KelpDAO security incident, all triggered significant price fluctuations within a short period. He believes that participating in such opportunities relies on either the speed of information acquisition or the ability to judge the impact of events.Furthermore, he indicated that as the recent altcoin market has gradually cooled down, he has resumed the strategy of going long on BTC while hedging by shorting some altcoin assets. He believes that against the backdrop of relatively weak liquidity and the fading of certain narratives, the overall performance of altcoins may face relatively more pressure.
The Bank of Japan decided to suspend its tapering of bond purchases starting from July next year.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) stated that, at today’s monetary policy meeting, the BOJ’s Policy Board reviewed developments and operations in the Japanese government bond (JGB) market and discussed future guidelines for JGB purchases. In principle, long-term interest rates should be determined by financial markets; therefore, it is appropriate for the central bank to conduct JGB purchases in a predictable manner while retaining sufficient flexibility to support JGB market stability. Based on this approach, and to improve the efficiency and stability of the JGB market, the BOJ decided—by a vote of 7 to 1—to implement the following measures: Starting now through March 2027, the BOJ will reduce its monthly JGB purchase target by approximately ¥200 billion per natural quarter, in principle. From April 2027 onward, its monthly JGB purchase target will be maintained at approximately ¥2 trillion. Should long-term interest rates rise rapidly, the BOJ will respond flexibly—for example, by increasing the scale of JGB purchases or conducting fixed-rate JGB purchase operations (both of which are exempt from the monthly JGB purchase target), as well as conducting funding operations against pooled collateral. Furthermore, the BOJ will no longer conduct mid-term reviews of its direct JGB purchase program. However, the BOJ stands ready to adjust the pace of JGB purchases at future monetary policy meetings, as deemed necessary, based on the fundamental principles guiding JGB purchases and other factors—including developments in the JGB market. (Jinshi)
Apyx: Launching Apyx 2.0 to Redesign the Capitalization Framework
According to official news from Apyx, during the recent Bitcoin decline, as STRC hit its historical maximum drop, the secondary market price of apxUSD fell to $0.90. Throughout the event, the protocol remained solvent, and no bad debts were generated in the Morpho lending market.In response to issues exposed during this stress test, such as inaccurate overnight liquidity and net asset value display, Apyx officially announced Apyx 2.0. This version introduces two independent metrics—redemption value and total collateral value—to eliminate the first-mover arbitrage option associated with NAV-based redemptions.Furthermore, Apyx 2.0 will launch a new RFQ redemption system, allowing approved counterparties to provide redemption execution around the reserve through competitive bidding. The team also officially committed that if apxUSD deviates from NAV by more than 2% in the future, a public status update will be released within 2 hours.
World Cup Drives Prediction Market Trading Volume to New Highs, Bernstein Says Robinhood May Benefit
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)
Polymarket's "Post-Hoc Clarification" Sparks Controversy: A Student's $35,000 Prediction Voided, $3.8 Million in Positions Wiped Out
Odaily News The prediction market platform Polymarket issued a "resolution clarification" that overturned a market result that had already appeared to be settled. This led to a 20-year-old student's $35,000 bet being declared invalid, while a total of approximately $3.8 million in positions across 1,838 accounts on the platform were liquidated.This clarification clause was written into the platform's rulebook, allowing for retroactive interpretative corrections to market settlement results, thereby altering the final payout. The incident has sparked strong dissatisfaction among traders, who argue that this "post-hoc ruling" mechanism undermines the certainty of market rules, and has ignited widespread controversy within the Polymarket and Kalshi communities.According to user disclosures, the incident originates from a case made public on June 13, where a market result that had ostensibly been settled was later reversed due to a change in rule interpretation.Industry analysts believe that this type of mechanism introduces "settlement clarification risk" into prediction markets, which is a type of tail risk event that cannot be hedged. If such operations occur frequently, they could drive high-risk liquidity away from the current platform towards trading venues regulated by the CFTC or those with formal arbitration mechanisms.Furthermore, this event is seen as one in a recent series of controversies, including settlement disputes surrounding the UMA oracle and Strategy's Bitcoin-related markets, which continue to test market participants' trust in the "finality" of prediction markets. (Cryptobriefing)
Gate has completed the distribution of SpaceX (SPCX) shares and officially opened trading
Gate has announced the official launch of SpaceX (SPCX) trading. Users can participate in SPCX trading through the Gate stock section. As the first project under Gate's IPO Access, SpaceX has completed its share distribution and officially entered the real stock trading phase.Additionally, Gate has launched exclusive benefits for users who subscribed to SpaceX (SPCX). Participating in designated USDT savings products can earn up to 200% annualized yield, while holding USD1 provides extra rewards. Meanwhile, the platform has also initiated a limited-time "SPCX Stock Launch Plan" campaign. During the event, users can receive a first-order reward by engaging in stock trading, share their SPCX holdings to potentially receive a stock airdrop, and by completing a specified trading volume and competing on the leaderboard, they can share a total SPCX stock prize pool worth 50,000 USDT.Furthermore, Gate Stock has launched its web trading terminal, achieving comprehensive coverage across both the App and Web platforms. Gate Stock supports trading of over 10,000 US mainstream market stocks and ETFs using USDT, covering major US securities exchanges such as the NYSE and NASDAQ. It also supports fractional share trading, with a minimum order size of 0.01 shares. With the introduction of IPO Access, Gate is progressively building a product ecosystem that spans Pre-IPO, IPO, and stock trading, providing users with a more convenient one-stop global investment experience.
Gate completes SpaceX IPO stock distribution, simultaneously launching exclusive benefits for subscribing users
: According to official announcements, Gate has completed the stock distribution for the first phase of its Direct IPO project, SpaceX (SPCX). Users can check their stock accounts to view the credited SPCX stock assets; any unallocated portion and remaining subscription funds have been automatically returned to their spot accounts. With the stock distribution completed, SPCX will subsequently enter the market trading phase following the new stock listing process for US equities.At the same time, Gate has launched an exclusive benefits campaign for SpaceX (SPCX) subscribers. By participating in designated USDT Savings products, users can enjoy up to 200% annualized yield, while holding USD1 can earn additional yield rewards. The platform has also initiated a limited-time "SPCX Stock Launch Plan" event. During the event, users can receive a first-trade reward by participating in stock trading, have a chance to win stock airdrops by sharing their SPCX holdings, and compete in leaderboard competitions by achieving a specified trading volume to share in a total prize pool of 50,000 USDT worth of SPCX stock.Furthermore, Gate Stock has launched its stock trading feature on the web, achieving full coverage across both the App and Web platforms. Gate Stock supports trading over 10,000 US mainstream market stocks and ETFs using USDT, covering major US securities markets such as the NYSE and Nasdaq, and supports fractional share trading with a minimum purchase of 0.01 shares. With the introduction of Direct IPO, Gate is progressively building a comprehensive product ecosystem covering Pre-IPO, IPO, and stock trading, offering users a more convenient one-stop global investment experience.
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) stated that, at today’s monetary policy meeting, the BOJ’s Policy Board reviewed developments and operations in the Japanese government bond (JGB) market and discussed future guidelines for JGB purchases. In principle, long-term interest rates should be determined by financial markets; therefore, it is appropriate for the central bank to conduct JGB purchases in a predictable manner while retaining sufficient flexibility to support JGB market stability. Based on this approach, and to improve the efficiency and stability of the JGB market, the BOJ decided—by a vote of 7 to 1—to implement the following measures: Starting now through March 2027, the BOJ will reduce its monthly JGB purchase target by approximately ¥200 billion per natural quarter, in principle. From April 2027 onward, its monthly JGB purchase target will be maintained at approximately ¥2 trillion. Should long-term interest rates rise rapidly, the BOJ will respond flexibly—for example, by increasing the scale of JGB purchases or conducting fixed-rate JGB purchase operations (both of which are exempt from the monthly JGB purchase target), as well as conducting funding operations against pooled collateral. Furthermore, the BOJ will no longer conduct mid-term reviews of its direct JGB purchase program. However, the BOJ stands ready to adjust the pace of JGB purchases at future monetary policy meetings, as deemed necessary, based on the fundamental principles guiding JGB purchases and other factors—including developments in the JGB market. (Jinshi)
Apyx: Launching Apyx 2.0 to Redesign the Capitalization Framework
According to official news from Apyx, during the recent Bitcoin decline, as STRC hit its historical maximum drop, the secondary market price of apxUSD fell to $0.90. Throughout the event, the protocol remained solvent, and no bad debts were generated in the Morpho lending market.In response to issues exposed during this stress test, such as inaccurate overnight liquidity and net asset value display, Apyx officially announced Apyx 2.0. This version introduces two independent metrics—redemption value and total collateral value—to eliminate the first-mover arbitrage option associated with NAV-based redemptions.Furthermore, Apyx 2.0 will launch a new RFQ redemption system, allowing approved counterparties to provide redemption execution around the reserve through competitive bidding. The team also officially committed that if apxUSD deviates from NAV by more than 2% in the future, a public status update will be released within 2 hours.
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Asset Unfreezing and War Reparations Are Priority Items in the Memorandum of Understanding
Odaily news, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei stated that details of the Iran-US ceasefire memorandum of understanding will be announced soon. The signing method and related mechanisms of the memorandum will also be decided today or tomorrow and officially announced. Baghaei said that unfreezing Iran's frozen assets and war reparations are two important economic priorities in the memorandum, and the US has committed to implementing these terms.Iran considers gaining access to its assets as a legitimate right and firmly continues to demand compensation for the losses of this illegal war. According to this memorandum, the US must lift all primary and secondary sanctions, related UN Security Council resolutions, and relevant IAEA sanctions. The details of these nuclear issues and economic matters will be determined within 60 days after the final agreement is signed. Furthermore, with the signing of this memorandum on the 19th, all restrictions on the sale of Iranian oil, petroleum derivatives, and petrochemical products will be immediately lifted. (CCTV)
World Cup Drives Prediction Market Trading Volume to New Highs, Bernstein Says Robinhood May Benefit
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)
Musk's Wealth Management Enters the "Trillion-Dollar" Challenge: A 1% Misallocation Could Mean a $10 Billion Loss
SpaceX began trading last Friday, with an opening price of $150 per share. It rose as high as $171 during the session, propelling Elon Musk to become the world's first "trillionaire," driven by his holdings in SpaceX and Tesla.However, managing a trillion-dollar fortune is far from a simple scaled-up version of managing a billion-dollar one. Wealth managers indicate that there are currently almost no traditional wealth advisors with experience managing trillion-dollar assets. Taking on Musk's wealth would require establishing a new kind of family office with a governance structure similar to a large corporation.Experts point out that for a trillion-dollar fortune, the core issue has shifted from "how to grow assets" to "how to maintain control, reduce risk, and achieve long-term governance." At this scale, wealth management must simultaneously consider asset succession, tax planning, market influence, liquidity, public scrutiny, and multi-generational governance.Unlike ordinary billionaires, a trillion-dollar fortune itself can influence market prices. Advisors say that if the holder sells stock, the trading activity could directly impact the market performance of the related companies. This also involves risks related to voting control and corporate governance.Furthermore, a trillion-dollar net worth does not equate to having the same amount of cash on hand. The majority of Musk's wealth comes from corporate equity. Financing through stock pledges exposes him to margin risk, interest rate risk, and concentration risk.Wealth management experts believe that at this scale, a 1% loss in management efficiency equates to approximately a $10 billion loss in value. Therefore, the focus is no longer just the investment portfolio, but on building a complete framework to protect wealth, manage control, and plan for succession. (Fortune)Analysts also point out that the specific risk of Musk's wealth lies in the high degree of linkage between his personal influence and his companies. The future development of SpaceX and Tesla will depend not only on the assets themselves but also on Musk's personal leadership and long-term planning capabilities.
Polymarket's "Post-Hoc Clarification" Sparks Controversy: A Student's $35,000 Prediction Voided, $3.8 Million in Positions Wiped Out
Odaily News The prediction market platform Polymarket issued a "resolution clarification" that overturned a market result that had already appeared to be settled. This led to a 20-year-old student's $35,000 bet being declared invalid, while a total of approximately $3.8 million in positions across 1,838 accounts on the platform were liquidated.This clarification clause was written into the platform's rulebook, allowing for retroactive interpretative corrections to market settlement results, thereby altering the final payout. The incident has sparked strong dissatisfaction among traders, who argue that this "post-hoc ruling" mechanism undermines the certainty of market rules, and has ignited widespread controversy within the Polymarket and Kalshi communities.According to user disclosures, the incident originates from a case made public on June 13, where a market result that had ostensibly been settled was later reversed due to a change in rule interpretation.Industry analysts believe that this type of mechanism introduces "settlement clarification risk" into prediction markets, which is a type of tail risk event that cannot be hedged. If such operations occur frequently, they could drive high-risk liquidity away from the current platform towards trading venues regulated by the CFTC or those with formal arbitration mechanisms.Furthermore, this event is seen as one in a recent series of controversies, including settlement disputes surrounding the UMA oracle and Strategy's Bitcoin-related markets, which continue to test market participants' trust in the "finality" of prediction markets. (Cryptobriefing)