Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed 16 people and wounded 12 in Nabatieh and nearby villages overnight. The IDF confirmed targeting Hezbollah sites after the group launched over 50 projectiles. This escalation follows a recent ceasefire agreement and complicates US-Iran talks.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy gave Belarus one week to remove Russian military equipment used in attacks on Ukraine, threatening to do so himself. He also highlighted Belarus's role in supplying Russia's oil refining industry and the Russian army. Meanwhile, EU leaders discussed diplomatic channels with Russia, and Poland's president threatened to revoke an honor for Zelenskyy over renaming a military unit.
Crypto exchange WhiteBIT has received authorization from Austria's Financial Market Authority under the EU's MiCA regulation, enabling it to offer regulated crypto services across the European Economic Area with a single license. This approval comes ahead of the July 1 deadline for MiCA transition.
Wealthsimple is launching a prediction markets app, Wealthsimple Predict, in Canada this summer. The app, powered by Kalshi, will offer access to thousands of event-based contracts after receiving regulatory approval from CIRO.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that nearly two million Russians visited Thailand in 2025, with approximately 850,000 visiting from the start of the current year. The figures were shared during a meeting with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on the sidelines of the Russia-ASEAN summit.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's visit to Tashkent highlights growing cooperation between Germany, the EU, and Uzbekistan. Discussions focused on political dialogue, trade, investment, education, and labor mobility, with agreements worth over $1 billion signed.
New crypto users may soon start their journey through AI assistants instead of exchanges. Integrations like MoonPay in ChatGPT and Coinbase's Base ecosystem are enabling AI to guide users through transactions, potentially simplifying onboarding and expanding crypto's reach.
Le Bitcoin rebondit autour de 60 000 $, signalant un possible bottom. Les altcoins, comme Bittensor, grimpent. Analyse des exchanges tokens : BNB pourrait chuter à 500 $, COIN évolue en range, OKB vise 58 $, et KCS continue de dégringoler.
BitGo Europe has launched a crypto-as-a-service platform designed to meet the EU's MiCA regulation, aiming to help crypto exchanges maintain operations ahead of the July 1 licensing deadline. The platform offers regulated custody, trading, and onboarding tools via APIs, allowing companies to stay compliant during licensing delays.
Zepto, a leading quick-commerce platform in India, has filed draft papers for an IPO, seeking to raise funds for expansion and offering investors a detailed look into its business model. The company aims to address the ongoing debate about the sector's profitability.
A single trader lost nearly $1 million on Polymarket after Cabo Verde drew with Spain in a surprising World Cup match. The trader bet on a Spanish win, a highly favored outcome according to oddsmakers and a Goldman Sachs model.
A Tri-Nation A Series match between India A and Sri Lanka A in Dambulla ended in controversy after a tie, leading to a Super Over. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was involved in heated exchanges with umpires and a Sri Lankan player, with videos of the incident going viral.
A Tri-Nation A Series match between India A and Sri Lanka A in Dambulla ended in a controversial Super Over victory for Sri Lanka A after a dramatic final ball and heated exchanges involving teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Blockchain-based exchanges like Hyperliquid and Binance offered perpetual futures on SpaceX ahead of its IPO, providing early price discovery. These 'perps' traded volumes exceeding $1.2 billion on Hyperliquid, closely mirroring the stock's eventual market performance and highlighting the evolution of investment products.
Blockchain exchanges like Hyperliquid and Binance offered perpetual futures on SpaceX before its IPO, providing early price discovery that closely matched the stock's market debut. Over $1.2 billion in SpaceX perps traded on Hyperliquid, highlighting the growing influence of decentralized finance.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has introduced new rules for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), mandating rigorous due diligence for crypto listings and banning anonymity-enhancing coins. These measures aim to enhance financial stability and customer protection.
Harm reduction services in Western Australia report a doubling in demand for sterile injecting equipment for synthetic peptide use over the past three years, driven by social media trends and influencers promoting unapproved substances for weight loss and anti-aging. Experts warn of unknown long-term risks and potential contamination from the unregulated grey market.
台灣陸委會批評中國對台採取「假融合、真施壓」的兩手策略，認為此舉虛偽並暴露其併吞台灣的意圖。陸委會指出，中國拒絕承認台灣存在，並設置政治前提，同時進行軍事騷擾與推動交流，企圖掩蓋其野心。
Beijing's top Taiwan affairs official, Wang Huning, stated that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait require a "joint answer" from people on both sides. He noted the complex and severe situation, particularly since Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te took office, while acknowledging enthusiastic participation from Taiwan despite official bans.
US forces intercepted and downed several Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz in recent hours, according to CENTCOM. The strait remains open for transit despite an Iranian-enforced blockade, with ongoing talks between Tehran and Washington mediated by Pakistan marked by exchanges of fire.
Donald Trump announced a potential peace agreement with Iran, causing oil prices to drop and the stock market to rise, just hours after threatening "very hard" strikes. This marks the 39th time Trump has declared imminent US-Iran talks, keeping markets volatile and traders on edge.
Binance, Bybit, and Bitget refunded customers after tokenized equity platform xStocks failed to secure SpaceX IPO allocations. Despite the cancellations, SpaceX shares have surged over 26% since their IPO, with the company's market cap exceeding $2.2 trillion.
Major crypto exchanges like Binance, Kraken, Bybit, and Gemini are integrating direct trading of US stocks and ETFs into their platforms. This move challenges Wall Street's century-old dominance in retail brokerage, offering 24/7 trading, stablecoin settlement, and a unified app experience for both crypto and equities.
Beijing's 18th Straits Forum, a platform for cross-strait engagement, is being held in Xiamen amid tightened restrictions by Taiwan's ruling DPP. For the first time, the DPP has explicitly banned Taiwan's municipal and county government officials from participating.
