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In two proof-of-concept projects completed by the Ethereum infrastructure team Nethermind and UBS, both parties demonstrated that regulated banks and asset management institutions can achieve strong compliance control on public, permissionless networks without modifying the Ethereum protocol itself.In this project on the Ethereum Sepolia testnet, the team built and validated a node that can impose custom compliance rules on external transactions, as well as a component that routes approved transaction bundles to specific block builders, without involving real fund transactions throughout the process.

At the ISC High Performance Computing Conference held in Hamburg, Germany, the latest edition of the global supercomputer TOP500 and energy efficiency Green500 rankings was officially released. The data shows that NVIDIA technology has powered more than 400 of the world's 500 fastest supercomputers, accounting for 81%, and nearly 90% of the newly ranked systems.In terms of hardware distribution, the list includes 376 systems that utilize NVIDIA networking technology, 238 systems accelerated by its GPUs, and another 26 systems that use Grace CPUs. In the Green500 ranking, which measures green energy efficiency, the top 8 positions are all driven by NVIDIA GPUs, with the KAIROS system based on the Grace Hopper superchip taking the top spot. Additionally, supercomputing systems based on the new Blackwell architecture (B200 and GB200) have also made their debut on this ranking.

According to BusinessMirror, columnist John Mangun pointed out that the European Commission recently proposed the first "comprehensive ban on third-country cryptocurrency asset services" against Russia. The underlying logic—wealthy countries can enforce compliance with their policies on any country accessing their financial systems—has far-reaching warning implications for developing countries like the Philippines.Remittances in the Philippines account for about 9% of GDP, and the proportion of cryptocurrency channels continues to rise. Although the central bank has established a regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers, its regulatory authority stops at the national border. The article cites the case of the Philippines being placed on the FATF "grey list" in 2021, indicating that once external financial connections are severed, compliance costs will be passed down, ultimately borne by ordinary remittance families. The author warns that the current debt-to-GDP ratio in the Philippines has reached 63.2%, a 20-year high. If cryptocurrency regulation is viewed solely as a consumer protection issue, while ignoring the underlying dimensions of capital accounts and fiscal sovereignty, the country may face a "Roosevelt-style four-day ultimatum" unprepared.

BIT (formerly Matrixport) announced the official launch of its U.S. stock margin trading feature, which will be open for public testing starting June 26. BIT is the first platform in the cryptocurrency industry to offer margin trading functionality. Users can now submit margin loan applications through the official website or app. BIT will review applications based on account status and risk management requirements, gradually increasing the margin limits. Additionally, features such as securities lending are also in preparation and will be gradually opened based on regulatory requirements and product progress.During the public testing period, BIT will simultaneously launch the "First Margin Loan · Limited Time Interest-Free" and "Interest Cashback Gift" promotions: Users who use margin trading for the first time during the promotional period will enjoy 30 days of 0% interest on their first loan, allowing users to experience the efficiency of leveraged funds without interest. Elio Cui, head of brokerage services, stated: "BIT is the first to provide margin trading functionality, enhancing the customer journey from account opening, trading to fund leverage. This allows BIT customers to improve investment efficiency and strategically position themselves in the world's most wealth-generating assets without relying on bank cards or leaving the digital asset ecosystem."BIT also reminds users that while margin trading enhances the efficiency of fund usage, it also comes with corresponding risks. Users should fully understand margin rules and risk control mechanisms and participate cautiously based on their own risk tolerance.

David Hoffman, the founder of Bankless who previously liquidated all ETH, posted on X about the newly established Ethlabs, stating: "The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has deliberately left a power vacuum for new organizational structures to emerge and influence the direction of Ethereum's development. I believe the direction led by Ethlabs represents the brightest future for Ethereum. I am pleased and will continue to support them on their path forward."Previously, David Hoffman publicly stated in late May that he had liquidated all ETH. Last night, several former Ethereum Foundation researchers announced the establishment of the nonprofit organization Ethlabs, aimed at promoting Ethereum's next phase of growth, with support from Bitmine, SharpLink, and Joe Lubin among others.

Bitget's "Fastest Gold Buying Challenge" has officially concluded. During the event, users voluntarily recorded and uploaded the entire process from opening the app to completing the XAUUSD gold CFD transaction, with the fastest record set by users at 4 seconds.From the platform data, it can be seen that the market demand for gold is expanding simultaneously. As the situation between the U.S. and Iran fluctuates between tension and easing, risk-averse sentiment continues to support gold prices. Bitget's daily CFD trading volume has surpassed $10 billion, with XAUUSD accounting for over 80% of that. The structural concentration of trading volume reflects users' preferences during times of increasing macro uncertainty.

According to the official announcement, Gate has released the latest reserve report. As of June 22, 2026, the overall reserve coverage of the platform reached 115%, significantly higher than the industry safety benchmark of 100%. The reserves cover nearly 500 different types of user assets, continuously ensuring the safety of user assets through a verifiable mechanism.In terms of core assets, the BTC user asset scale increased from 17,216 coins in the previous report to 19,054 coins, corresponding to a platform reserve of 25,292 coins, with an excess reserve ratio of 32.73%; the ETH user asset scale is 344,935 coins, corresponding to a platform reserve of 423,960 coins, with an excess reserve ratio reaching 22.91%. For stablecoins, the USDT user asset scale is 1.418 billion coins, with a platform reserve of 1.432 billion coins, resulting in an excess reserve ratio of 1.00%; the USDC user asset scale is 89 million coins, with a platform reserve of 117 million coins, achieving an excess ratio of 30.75%; the USD1 user asset scale increased from 6.82 million coins in the previous report to 712 million coins, with a platform reserve of 782 million coins, resulting in an excess ratio of 9.87%. Notably, the GUSD user asset scale increased from 108 million coins in the previous report to 185 million coins, with a platform reserve of 319 million coins, achieving an excess ratio of 72.81%.In addition, the reserve ratios for major assets such as GT and XRP are also significantly above the 100% reserve standard, reaching 134.18% and 116.92%, respectively. The latest reserve report from Gate shows that its core asset reserve scale remains robust, providing strong assurance for the safety of user funds and the stability of platform operations.

According to "Du Jia," ByteDance's AI assistant "Doubao" is ramping up efforts in the instant travel sector. Currently, the Doubao App is conducting a grayscale test of the one-click ride-hailing feature for select users in Beijing and Hangzhou. After users input their travel needs via voice in the dialogue box, the system can automatically recognize the information and match it with available vehicles. Once confirmed, users can complete the order with one click, and the related ride-hailing services are provided by Cao Cao Mobility.It is reported that Cao Cao Mobility has integrated exclusive orders for Doubao and is offering additional service fees to drivers who complete these types of orders. Last week, Cao Cao Mobility launched its new RoboX strategy in Hong Kong, announcing a comprehensive AI transformation, establishing an AI division, and proposing a "Double 100,000 Plan" to deploy 100,000 Robotaxis and 100,000 Robovans by 2030.

According to a report from Xinhua News Agency citing Iranian media on the 21st, the Iranian delegation has protested to the U.S. side regarding President Trump's recent verbal threats and is currently formulating an appropriate response plan.

According to Cointelegraph, Bitcoin has dropped about 40% since Strategy launched the Bitcoin financing tool STRC. STRC has fallen below the $100 par value, sparking discussions in the market about the sustainability of Michael Saylor's Bitcoin "flywheel" model. Strategy currently holds over 846,000 BTC, but the recent buying pace has noticeably slowed. Data shows that the company increased its holdings by 1,550 BTC worth approximately $101 million in the week ending June 8; in the week ending June 15, it added another 1,587 BTC worth about $100 million. In contrast, in April 2026, it bought 34,164 BTC in a single week, amounting to $2.54 billion, indicating a significant decrease in recent capital inflows.Meanwhile, Strategy previously sold 32 BTC to meet dividend obligations. Although this amount is small compared to its overall holdings, the market believes this indicates that when STRC's financing efficiency declines, the company's cash flow pressure may increase. STRC was originally designed as a preferred stock tool trading close to the $100 par value, attracting investors through dividend adjustments and helping Strategy raise funds to purchase Bitcoin. Currently, the STRC price has fallen to a historical low, having once dropped to $82.53, and then closed at $88.59, about 13% below par value. Critics argue that the STRC price falling below par value means that Strategy's financing channels are under pressure.Long-time Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff described STRC as "like a typical centralized Ponzi structure," believing that the model relies on continuous financing or selling Bitcoin to maintain operations. Crypto trader DonAlt also questioned STRC's recent performance, stating that its trading behavior resembles a "Ponzi structure." However, some analysts believe that the decline in STRC is more due to leveraged liquidations rather than a deterioration in Strategy's fundamentals. STRC had previously maintained a price around $99 to $100, attracting investors to use leveraged trading, and the price falling below this critical level triggered forced liquidations, exacerbating the decline.Analyst Scott Melker pointed out that STRC's current yield has actually increased due to the discount. Since dividends are calculated based on a $100 liquidation preference, if the STRC price is $90, the 11.5% annualized dividend corresponds to an actual yield of about 12.8%; if the price drops to $85, the yield could exceed 13%. Strategy is expected to announce the next STRC dividend adjustment on June 30. The market is currently focused on whether STRC's discount will persist and whether Strategy's model of relying on capital markets for financing to continue increasing BTC holdings can remain stable.

According to Coinglass data, the Coinbase Bitcoin premium index has been in the negative premium range for 44 consecutive days, with the latest value at -0.1089%. This index measures the deviation of the BTC price on Coinbase (a mainstream compliant platform in the U.S.) relative to the global average price. A sustained negative value indicates heavy selling pressure in the U.S. market, a decline in risk appetite, capital outflows, or rising risk aversion.Historical data shows that long-term negative premiums are often accompanied by the exit of institutional funds from the U.S., necessitating caution regarding short-term pullback pressure. Darkfost, an author on the CryptoQuant platform, stated that there is a lag in institutional demand for BTC. The Coinbase premium index is primarily used to assess the demand for Bitcoin among professionals and institutions. By comparing BTC prices on Coinbase Advanced and Binance, you can directly understand the purchasing behavior of these users.Negative data indicates that the amount sold by institutional investors exceeds that of retail investors, while retail investors are mostly active on the Binance platform, and their behavior has led to the decline in the price of the Coinbase premium index. Previously, this index was in negative premium for 40 consecutive days from January 16 to February 24 this year, setting the record for the longest "consecutive negative" since the index was launched, surpassing the approximately 30 days of consecutive negative premium during the "1011 crash."

According to Gate market data, the S&P 500 index software sector has recently fallen by 2.1%, reaching its lowest point in over two months.

According to the "Web3 New Generation Talent Insight Report" released by Bitget, the core challenge currently facing the industry is not a shortage of talent, but rather the misalignment of recruitment barriers and employment channels. Data from a multi-regional survey based on the Blockchain4Youth (B4Y) initiative shows that 54% of respondents view the requirement of "prior experience" for entry-level positions as the biggest obstacle to entering the industry, while 52% point out that school education lacks practical skills.From the perspective of regional distribution and trends, Web3 continues to attract highly educated talent and emerging market talent. Nearly 46% of respondents are aged between 23 and 30, and over 58% hold a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree; in terms of career preferences, 61% of respondents consider "the integration of AI and blockchain" as the most desirable career path, while another 62% believe that guidance from industry veterans is the most helpful in accelerating career development.Currently, the number of registered students at the Blockchain4Youth Learning Center has surpassed 10,000, and students who complete the courses can obtain certificates and job opportunities, thereby closing the loop from learning to career paths and providing talent support for the next phase of industry growth.

Trader Ansem posted that Warsh and the hawkish FOMC may put pressure on risk assets, expecting that risk assets will generally decline, while BTC has shown relative weakness compared to most assets. He believes that BTC's failure to break through the weekly resistance across multiple time frames may lead to another test of the range's low point.

Crypto KOL Ansem posted that Bitcoin is currently at a quite critical position, re-testing the key weekly resistance level of approximately $65,000 to $66,000 within this round of range. He will not go long on BTC at this position, as he believes there are better long opportunities in the market. However, if BTC closes above this range, it may re-test $72,000, which he leans towards as the scenario. If he is wrong and BTC drops below $63,800 and shows weak performance, the short-term trend will turn bearish, potentially re-testing $60,000. If this situation occurs, he will consider going short and set the stop loss above the previous short-term consolidation range. In addition, Ansem stated that the FOMC minutes released today at 2:30 may affect market direction.

According to a statement from the Crypto Council for Innovation, Illinois Governor Pritzker has signed a digital asset tax bill, which is considered to be the most punitive digital asset tax regime in the country, imposing a disproportionate tax burden on Illinois residents using digital assets.The council strongly opposes this, warning that this move will drive innovators and developers out of the state, and has issued a formal letter of opposition.

According to Livecoins, Brazilian Federal Deputy Lincoln Portela proposed Bill No. 2.901/2026, which aims to establish a framework for a national fintech and digital finance platform, creating a permanent regulatory sandbox system for testing blockchain technology and asset tokenization, supervised by the Central Bank of Brazil.The bill requires regulatory requirements to be proportional to the size of the company, allowing small fintech startups to apply simplified standards, and prohibits the government from imposing bureaucratic measures or obligations that do not align with the digital nature of the cryptocurrency market. The sandbox testing scope includes financial flow tracking, artificial intelligence credit applications, and programmable payment practices.The bill also allows companies to share network infrastructure and institutional adaptation databases, but they must comply with data protection regulations. The cooperation mechanism aims to combat financial crimes in cryptocurrency transactions, promote customer identity verification, and enhance cybersecurity.The bill also proposes the establishment of a national system for digital financial integrity, coordinating network regulatory actions to combat criminal structures that use cryptocurrency to hide wealth. Fines for non-compliant companies can reach up to 20% of their annual profit or revenue. The bill will be discussed in various committees of the House of Representatives.

The decentralized AI infrastructure network DGrid AI today released its latest research paper "PoQ-Judge," proposing a multi-architecture quality assessment framework that does not require reference answers. This means that in real deployment environments, there are often no standard answers for comparison, yet the protocol can still reliably score the quality of model responses and allocate incentives accordingly. This is a key piece that has long been missing in DGrid's decentralized LLM inference quality assessment system.PoQ (Proof of Quality) is a consensus mechanism independently developed by DGrid, designed to prevent model providers from deploying low-quality models, fabricating data, or hiding computational costs at the protocol level, thereby ensuring service quality and pricing transparency. The DGrid team has been continuously working on PoQ and has published four research papers to date. The newly released PoQ-Judge has trained three assessment models covering different quality and cost scenarios, achieving a correlation of up to 0.747 with human scoring on the retention test set, significantly outperforming all previous reference answer-based evaluators, while reducing assessment costs by over 72% through cascading evaluation and online weight calibration.With the implementation of PoQ-Judge, the entire process from quality assessment → scoring → incentive allocation has completely eliminated reliance on reference answers, thus establishing a closed loop for the quality of decentralized LLM inference.DGrid AI is a decentralized AI intelligent network dedicated to building an open, transparent, and community-driven AI infrastructure. Focusing on model invocation and application experience, DGrid has launched several core products: the AI Gateway that aggregates mainstream large models globally, the one-click deployment platform for AI agents DClaw, the anonymous model competition platform AI Arena, and the intelligent model recommendation assistant Dori, providing one-stop services for developers and users. It is reported that DGrid AI's revenue has surpassed 20 million dollars in six months.