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According to Gate market data, the European Central Bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points as scheduled, and the EUR/USD exchange rate rose slightly, reported at 1.1537.

On-chain detective ZachXBT posted on platform X, stating that the demands from the crypto community for its investigative work are often difficult to meet.ZachXBT mentioned that when it publishes token manipulation investigations before insiders exit, it gets accused of shorting related projects, such as RAVE, M, and LAB; whereas when it releases investigation results after events occur, it is criticized for failing to issue warnings in advance.He stated that continuously facing such doubts has gradually diminished his motivation to regularly publish investigation reports, as he prefers to continue conducting investigations privately rather than endure public pressure. ZachXBT also criticized some community members for overly relying on its investigative results instead of conducting their own research.

The globally leading digital asset trading platform Gate collaborates with the University of Wollongong in Dubai to host an online Web3 workshop. Through industry sharing, career development exchanges, and simulated trading practices, the workshop provides students with an open course focused on the cutting-edge developments in blockchain and the digital economy.During the event, the Gate team shared insights on topics such as the basics of blockchain, the integration trends of AI and blockchain, industry talent demands, and career development paths. They also introduced the current state and future opportunities of the digital asset industry in conjunction with real business scenarios. In the interactive exchange session, students actively asked questions about industry trends, innovations in digital payments, and career planning, receiving a positive response from the audience. In the simulated trading competition, students experienced the operational mechanisms of the digital asset market through practical exercises, combining classroom knowledge with real-world operations.This collaboration not only provides students with opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technology and industry practices but also further promotes the communication and connection between higher education and industry demands. As a leading platform in the industry, Gate continues to foster communication and collaboration between academia and industry. Its founder and CEO, Dr. Han, has also been invited multiple times to visit campuses to share insights on blockchain, industry innovation, and trends in the digital economy. By deepening the integration of industry and education practices, Gate is injecting more youthful energy into the long-term innovative development of Web3 and the digital economy.

OpenAI is considering significantly lowering product prices to respond to the potentially escalating fierce competition with Anthropic.Reports indicate that OpenAI expects competition in the AI services market to intensify further and may evolve into a price war. Meanwhile, some corporate clients have begun to show greater sensitivity to the current pricing levels of AI products.Insiders say that against the backdrop of corporate users' ongoing focus on AI usage costs, the industry pricing system may face restructuring, and competitors may also be forced to adjust their pricing strategies. Analysts believe that as the generative AI industry enters a new phase of commercial competition, price and control of inference costs are becoming important factors for major manufacturers vying for market share.

According to Jinshi reports, short-term interest rate futures indicate that the market has reduced its bets on the Federal Reserve raising interest rates.

According to The Block, New York Supreme Court Judge Kathy J. King signed an order to suspend the litigation seeking to claim ownership of 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets, with a hearing scheduled for July 14 on a key amicus brief.The plaintiffs in the case are known as "Noah Doe" and two shell companies, seeking to claim these wallets under New York State's lost property law. Attorney Ian R. Cohen submitted an amicus brief opposing the plaintiffs' claims. He argues that the lost property law pertains to tangible items, while blockchain addresses are always visible to the world; if the original owner cannot access their assets due to a security breach, it constitutes a passive loss of access rather than a voluntary relinquishment.Cohen emphasized that the plaintiffs do not have the private keys, and the blockchain network "structurally disregards" judicial rulings; the court's declaration cannot truly transfer ownership of the assets and may instead be used by the plaintiffs to mislead exchanges and custodians.Previously, on May 26, it was reported that a U.S. man and two companies filed a lawsuit seeking ownership of over 39,000 dormant Bitcoin addresses.

According to the information released by the SEC, Strategy (MSTR) CEO Le Phong sold 93,738 shares of the company's stock on June 5 at an average price of $118.73 per share, for a total value of approximately $11.1292 million. After the transaction, his direct holdings decreased to 138,620 shares.On the same day, CFO Andrew Kang sold 33,062 shares of the company's stock at the same price, for a total value of approximately $3.9254 million. After the transaction, his direct holdings decreased to 75,283 shares.

According to Cointelegraph, CoinShares analyzed quarterly 13F filings and found that professional investors reduced their Bitcoin ETF exposure from 313,000 BTC to 261,000 BTC in the first quarter, a decrease of 52,000 BTC, or 17%. The total value of these holdings fell by 35% to $17.8 billion, while the share of U.S. Bitcoin ETF assets held by 13F filers dropped from 24.7% to 20.8%.The sell-off was mainly concentrated among hedge funds and brokerages, which accounted for about 96% of the total reduction. Hedge funds reduced their holdings by 31,400 BTC (a decrease of 39%), while brokerages cut their holdings by 18,800 BTC (a decrease of 53%). In contrast, the largest category of professional investors—investment advisors (holding 150,300 BTC)—only reduced their holdings by 5.9%. Banks, on the other hand, more than doubled their Bitcoin ETF holdings, increasing by 7,800 BTC during the quarter.CoinShares digital asset analyst Matt Kimmell stated, "This dataset is consistent with the historical performance of the Bitcoin market during downturns, with leverage and strategic positions being cleared."

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve official Daly stated when asked about the outlook for 5 to 10 years that artificial intelligence may reduce inflation.

According to on-chain analyst Yu Jin's monitoring, the Ethereum treasury company FG Nexus transferred 10,000 ETH (18.16 million USD) to Galaxy Digital 4 hours ago. The company incurred a loss of 88.83 million USD from investing in ETH: from August to September last year, it spent 200 million USD to purchase 50,600 ETH at an average price of 3,940 USD, and began to reduce its holdings starting in November. Currently, it has reduced its holdings by 38,300 ETH (89.17 million USD) at an average price of 2,329 USD.

According to on-chain analyst Yu Jin's monitoring, the crypto asset management firm Abraxas Capital continues to reduce its holdings by 1,469 BTC, transferring 1,469 BTC (worth $98.45 million) to Kraken and then withdrawing 22.71 million USDC. Over the past day, it has cumulatively reduced its holdings by 2,469 BTC (worth $166 million), with an average price of $67,210.

Santiment released data on social media stating that Bitcoin has dropped 13% in the past week, primarily attributed to the selling behavior of key stakeholders. Bitcoin whales and sharks (addresses holding 10 to 10,000 BTC) sold 24,602 Bitcoins in the past week (a reduction of 18%). Bitcoin small traders (addresses holding less than 0.01 BTC) increased their holdings by 61 Bitcoins in the past week (an increase of 12%).

According to The Block, Standard Chartered Bank's Head of Digital Asset Research Geoffrey Kendrick stated that Strategy's decision to reduce its holdings by 32 bitcoins last week may mark the beginning of a new phase of "outperformance" for Ethereum relative to Bitcoin. Kendrick pointed out that although the scale of the reduction is "very small," against the backdrop of Bitcoin's decline on that day, ETH/BTC experienced a significant upward movement rarely seen in recent years. He expects ETH/BTC to rise to about 0.04 by the end of this year, currently around 0.028. Kendrick maintains his price targets of $4,000 for ETH by the end of the year and $40,000 by 2030, and stated that the Ethereum treasury can "sell coins with zero necessity" through approximately 3% staking yields, making it easier to achieve a higher net asset multiple (mNAV) and financing capability compared to the Bitcoin treasury.

According to monitoring by BitcoinTreasuries.NET, Canadian listed Bitcoin mining company Hive Digital sold 331 BTC in the first quarter of 2026, with a current total holding of 150 BTC.

The blockchain security agency PeckShield has issued an alert stating that Gnosis Pay is currently undergoing a security attack. Meanwhile, Gnosis co-founder Martin Köppelmann has publicly urged users to immediately withdraw their GNO and EURe assets to mitigate potential risks.Market analysis indicates that Gnosis Pay, as an important infrastructure connecting payment scenarios with on-chain assets, may face short-term selling pressure on Gnosis GNO and the euro stablecoin EURe if it is confirmed that funds have been stolen or protocol vulnerabilities exploited, further affecting market sentiment for Gnosis ecosystem-related projects.Currently, the official has not disclosed the scale of the attack, the amount of losses, or specific technical details, and the situation is still developing. Users holding related assets or using Gnosis Pay services should closely monitor official follow-up announcements and assess their risk exposure in a timely manner.

According to Criptovaluta.it, Italy's Banca Sella has announced that it has completed the notification procedure to the Bank of Italy and will become the first bank in Italy to operate cryptocurrency business in compliance with the EU MiCA regulations. The bank plans to launch digital asset custody and transfer services to a specific client group by the end of 2026.Banca Sella is also one of the founding members of the Qivalis alliance, which currently brings together 37 European banks dedicated to launching a stablecoin pegged to the euro.

Investment bank TD Cowen's Washington research team managing director Jaret Seiberg released a report on Tuesday stating that the political environment surrounding the CLARITY Act is continuing to deteriorate, and the likelihood of this cryptocurrency market structure bill passing this year is decreasing. Seiberg pointed out that recent controversies involving President Trump make it difficult for Democrats to support the bill without a conflict of interest clause.Seiberg indicated that these events have increased pressure on Democrats to include a conflict of interest clause targeting the president, while also making Republicans reluctant to push legislation that could force them to vote against related amendments. He anticipates that lawmakers may choose to wait and see, but there is limited room for further delays given the upcoming midterm elections. He previously mentioned that the legislative window could extend until the August recess, and if not resolved this year, the passage time could be pushed back to 2027.

According to The Block, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin published a lengthy article on the X platform, responding to the recent turmoil within the Ethereum Foundation and the wave of researcher departures. Buterin stated that the foundation is choosing "long-term survival over being large and comprehensive," reducing ETH sales, and focusing on Ethereum's anti-censorship, open-source, privacy, and security attributes known as CROPS. He emphasized that the post represents his personal views, and his power within the organization will continue to diminish, which aligns with his wishes.Buterin believes that the EF should be understood as "a node with a clear purpose, alongside other nodes," rather than the center of Ethereum. He pointed out that the foundation holds about 0.16% of ETH, while other blockchain foundations typically hold 10% to 50% of their own token supply. The foundation will focus on key activities that only it can drive, with some respected contributors and projects remaining outside the foundation, which will help attract external capital.In terms of technical direction, Buterin proposed three priorities: achieving "provably secure Ethereum" through AI-assisted formal verification, usable chain consensus, and minimizing intermediaries. He explicitly opposed Ethereum competing solely on speed, calling that "a path to mediocrity." Finally, Buterin stated that the EF will be smaller than in previous years, its stance will be more distinct, and in some cases, its position may be difficult to understand, but it will also be more enduring. The foundation's new long-term operational model should stabilize in the coming months.