Warren Buffett expressed concerns about generative AI, comparing its potential for harm to nuclear weapons. He highlighted a recent experience with a deepfake image and voice of himself, warning of its significant potential for scams and fraud.
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced record net outflows of $4.5 billion in June, significantly exceeding Strategy's $1.25 billion Bitcoin monetization program. BlackRock's IBIT led withdrawals, contributing 79%. Despite higher year-to-date inflows, total Bitcoin holdings in these ETFs have fallen below year-ago levels.
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest daily net outflows in June, shedding $696.3 million as Bitcoin dropped below $60,000. This pushed June's total outflows to $3.61 billion, coinciding with a slowdown in Bitcoin accumulation by major corporate holder Strategy.
Gold prices have fallen 30% from January peaks, hitting a seven-month low due to macroeconomic factors like the US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, a strengthening dollar, and reduced safe-haven demand despite the US-Iran conflict. Experts predict continued near-term volatility but a positive broader outlook.
Russia's mineral fertilizer exports have increased by nearly 7%, reaching $5.5 billion year-to-date. Brazil remains the top buyer, with significant surges in deliveries to China and India.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have experienced 10 consecutive days of net outflows, totaling nearly $3 billion and marking the first time year-to-date flows have turned negative in 2026. This trend, attributed to geopolitical tensions, restrictive Fed policy, and outperforming stock markets, has reduced assets under management to $94 billion.
Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger discuss why they prefer investing in predictable industries like soft drinks (e.g., Coca-Cola) over high-tech (e.g., Microsoft), citing the unpredictability of tech despite its potential for higher returns.
Hyperliquid's native token, HYPE, has surged to a record high of over $62, defying the broader cryptocurrency market slump with a 120% year-to-date gain. This rally is attributed to a shift towards an institutional Wall Street platform, strong ETF flows, and a short squeeze.
On Strategy's May 5 earnings call, Strategy CEO Phong Le said plainly that “we will sell Bitcoin when it is advantageous to the company,” with Saylor adding that Strategy would “probably sell some Bitcoin to fund a dividend just to inoculate the market.” Strategy held 818,334 BTC as of May 3, up 22% year-to-date, with […] The post Bitcoin treasury companies said they’d never sell – the bear market changed that fast appeared first on CryptoSlate.
On Strategy's May 5 earnings call, Strategy CEO Phong Le said plainly that “we will sell Bitcoin when it is advantageous to the company,” with Saylor adding that Strategy would “probably sell some Bitcoin to fund a dividend just to inoculate the market.” Strategy held 818,334 BTC as of May 3, up 22% year-to-date, with […] The post The “never sell” Bitcoin treasury trade is seriously starting to crack appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Assets of the group grew by 3.1% year-to-date to $505.7 bln
Russia's weekly inflation was 0.01% from April 14-20, 2026, compared to zero the previous week, according to Rosstat. Consumer prices rose 0.18% from the start of April and 3.16% year-to-date, with annual inflation at 5.69% as of April 20.
