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Suspected Indian scammer turns scrutiny on himself after ZachXBT engagement
An X user who identifies as Aman Kesar (now-deleted @Amankesar11 on X) has inadvertently “self-snitched” after they reached out to ZachXBT for the on-chain sleuth’s intervention in recovering about 5.73 BTC that they claim the Changelly crypto exchange seized from them. The plot twist arrives as on-chain evidence of irregular transactions is now piling up...
Fri, Jun 19
Hormuz Reopens Toll-Free: What the 60-Day Window Means for Crypto
The uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz has been one of the most contentious issues that crypto and risk assets more broadly have had to deal with since the US-Iran war began on February 28. Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority issued a notice that comes into effect from today on reopening the Strait of Hormuz...
Fri, Jun 19
Estonia's government plans to issue digital identities to AI agents
Estonia has set out to become the first country to create IDs for AI agents in an effort to avoid losing control over the technology, which is spreading fast in its digitally advanced society. The move, aimed primarily at ensuring accountability while using artificial intelligence, was announced this week and is already raising questions about...
Fri, Jun 19
U.S. margin debt reaches $1.42 trillion record after second straight growth month in May
U.S. margin debt surged to a new record in May, recording an increase in investor borrowing as stock markets continued to set new highs. Data released by FINRA showed margin debt rose by $112 billion during the month, bringing the total to $1.42 trillion. The increase marked the second consecutive monthly gain and pushed borrowing...
Fri, Jun 19
Leaked records expose Peter Thiel's invite-only Dialog society and its 222-person retreat roster
Misconfigured website data and a separately leaked registration list have led to the discovery of Dialog, a private network co-founded by PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, according to multiple reports. The private group consists of high-profile individuals such as U.S. officials, tech executives, military leaders, and Hollywood figures. What is Dialog and who is in it? ...
Fri, Jun 19
Z.ai’s GLM-5.2 narrows gap with OpenAI and Anthropic
GLM-5.2 launched by Z.ai, described by the firm as an open-weight large language model (LLM). It reportedly leads other open-source LLMs in Artificial Analysis, ranking in the top three of all LLMs in the world. It means that GLM-5.2 is very close to the cutting-edge LLMs created by Anthropic and OpenAI. This release can affect...
Fri, Jun 19
Ethereum Foundation faces 'slow-burning funding crisis' within months, former coordinator warns
The Ethereum Foundation has been put on notice of “urgent challenges” brewing beneath the surface, according to Trent Van Epps, a former core development coordinator at the organization from May 2021 to April 2026. In the X article that Van Epps shared, developer funding at Ethereum could enter crisis mode in a matter of three...
Fri, Jun 19
Microsoft flags Windows crypto clipper stealing seed phrases, keys, and wallets through Tor and USB drives
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has tracked a Windows cryptocurrency clipper, dubbed CryptoBandits, that's been active since February 2026.
Fri, Jun 19
Iran scraps Trump peace talks over Israeli strikes on Lebanon, sending markets lower
U.S.-Iran talks were called off after Israeli strikes on Lebanon, and JD Vance canceled his Switzerland trip. Brent fell to $79.49, while WTI slipped to $76.36 as peace hopes weakened. Iran allowed tankers carrying more than 12 million barrels through Hormuz without firing on ships. Asian markets were mixed, OPEC stayed bullish on oil demand,...
Fri, Jun 19
Uniswap activity takes over in June, after adding tokenized equities
Uniswap increased its activity in the past few months, after turning UNI from a governance token to a revenue-sharing asset. RWA tokenization is also set to drive daily activity.
Fri, Jun 19
SEC asks if Dodd-Frank era swap rules still make sense
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requested feedback from market participants on whether the reporting requirements of the Commission for security-based swaps transactions are still applicable to products and trading structures that exist today. SEC X announcement on June 18 is in keeping with the collaboration between the SEC and the CFTC to eliminate...
Fri, Jun 19
CZ argues AI agents will bring crypto-powered finance to billions worldwide
Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, told Galaxy Research that AI may pose an existential risk to humanity, but not to crypto. His argument is that digital assets could become the financial rail for autonomous AI systems before traditional banks are ready for machine-driven payments. The Galaxy Research interview, released on June 18, covered Bitcoin’s...
Fri, Jun 19
Solana tops all blockchains in real-world asset holders, reshaping tokenization’s competitive map
Solana has managed to surpass all other blockchain networks in terms of the number of wallets that hold tokenized real-world assets (RWA), with a record of 285,971 RWA wallets reported as of June 18, according to the statistics provided by RWA.xyz. This development is particularly important for the whole crypto ecosystem as it shows where...
Fri, Jun 19
OpenAI introduces upgraded usage analytics and AI spending controls for ChatGPT Enterprise
OpenAI has launched enhanced usage analytics and updated spend controls for ChatGPT Enterprise on Thursday, giving corporate administrators better tools to monitor AI credit consumption and set important budget caps across their organizations, as institutional AI spending continues to hit new highs. These new features address a growing pain point for large companies, as the...
Fri, Jun 19
SpaceX plots 20 billion bond deal after record IPO
SpaceX is plotting to raise at least $20 billion through its first investment-grade bond offering, with investor calls expected as early as next week, according to Reuters and Bloomberg. The newly public company is reportedly seeking to replace temporary financing tied to its acquisition of Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI. The bond sale would help...
Fri, Jun 19
Cryptopolitan Report: Would You Hand An AI Agent The Keys To Your Wallet? Most Of Our Readers Said No, But It’s Closer Than You Think
Massive names have recently shipped wallets built for AI agents. Metamask announced its AI agent wallet just last week and Coinbase has been running one since February. The infrastructure is well and truly here, working and processing millions of transactions. We ran a poll on whether our readers would actually use it. What Has Actually...
Thu, Jun 18
G7 leaders renew calls for joint action against North Korea's cryptocurrency thefts and wider cybercrime
G7 leaders meeting in Évian used their joint statement on geopolitical issues to renew calls for joint action against North Korea's cryptocurrency thefts and wider cybercrime.
Thu, Jun 18
SpaceX shares fell 3.57% on Thursday after losing 5% on Wednesday
SpaceX shares are falling because the first burst of IPO buying is fading and traders are already looking at a much larger supply of stock coming later. The price dropped 3.57% on Thursday, after a 5% loss on Wednesday. That ended a wild stretch that pushed the company into the top tier of global market...
Thu, Jun 18
Ethereum Foundation co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang resigns amid ongoing leadership exodus
Today, Hsiao-Wei Wang stepped down as co-executive director and board member of the Ethereum Foundation. Her departure now follows at least eight executives leaving the organization over the past five months. Wang spent eight years with the Ethereum Foundation. She joined the Foundation’s research team in 2017 and got promoted to co-executive director in April...
Thu, Jun 18
Microsoft sells OpenAI models to China's biggest tech firms while rivals stay away
Microsoft is occupying a unique position in the US-China AI rivalry by selling OpenAI’s GPT models to Chinese internet giants through its Azure cloud service. Although OpenAI and Anthropic refuse to enter the market directly, companies like ByteDance, Ant Group, and Tencent can still access their technology thanks to Microsoft. How big is Microsoft’s AI...
Thu, Jun 18
