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2026-06-17 00:23:49

South Korean retail crypto trading volume drops 28% in Q1 2026

Odaily Planet Daily report: In the first quarter of this year, retail cryptocurrency trading volume in South Korea reached $69 billion, ranking second globally behind the United States at $212 billion. Data shows that South Korea’s cryptocurrency trading volume for the quarter declined by 28% year-o

2026-06-17 00:23:47

Japan and South Korea stock indices open lower on June 17

The Nikkei 225 Index opened down 381.75 points, or 0.55%, at 69,022.75 on Wednesday, June 17. The South Korean KOSPI Index opened down 106.53 points, or 1.22%, at 8,620.07 on Wednesday, June 17. (Kimten)

2026-06-17 00:23:46

Bitwise holds over 1 million HYPE tokens in its Hyperliquid ETF, with a total value of $580 million.

According to Bitwise’s official tweet, over 1 million HYPE tokens staked through Bitwise Onchain Solutions’ validator node have been verified, bringing the total staked HYPE—including individual, institutional, and platform stakes through this validator—to 7.8 million tokens, with a current value of

2026-06-17 00:22:38

SpaceX investors are betting on Musk, not profits, says Jim Cramer

Huo Xing Cai Jing reports that on June 17, according to CNBC, renowned investor Jim Cramer stated that the primary driver behind SpaceX’s sustained stock price rise is not its current profitability, but rather the market’s bet on Musk’s ability to create disruptive enterprises. Cramer noted that aft

2026-06-17 00:13:29

Japan and South Korea stock markets open lower, Samsung Electronics falls 3%

Huo Xing Finance reports that on June 17, according to market data, the Nikkei 225 opened down 381.75 points, or 0.55%, at 69,022.75. The South Korean KOSPI opened down 106.53 points, or 1.22%, at 8,620.07, with Samsung Electronics down 3%.

2026-06-17 00:12:34

Pump.fun's activity drops 80% in three months, Solana fees follow suit

ChainCatcher report, according to The Block, activity on Pump.fun, the dominant meme coin launchpad on Solana, has continued to deteriorate, with significant declines in token graduation rates, revenue, and network fees. The 7-day average token graduation rate on Pump.fun dropped to 0.26% last week,

2026-06-17 00:12:32

CNBC Analyst: SpaceX's Valuation Driven by Musk's Vision, Not Profits

BlockBeats news, on June 17, according to CNBC, renowned investor Jim Cramer stated that the core driver behind SpaceX's sustained stock price increase is not its current profitability, but rather the market's bet on Musk's ability to create disruptive companies.Cramer said that after SpaceX complet

2026-06-17 00:03:43

Bloomberg: Draft Shows U.S. to Immediately Allow Iranian Oil Exports and Advance $30 Billion Financing Plan

BlockBeats report: On June 17, according to the final draft of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding obtained by Bloomberg, the United States will immediately issue exemptions for Iranian crude oil, petrochemical products, and related financial, insurance, and transportation services upon signin

2026-06-17 00:03:35

Crypto Group Fairshake Spends $12.1 Million in Alabama Senate Primary for Barry Moore

Huo Xing Finance reports that on June 17, according to The New York Times, the crypto industry’s super PAC Fairshake and its affiliated organizations have spent approximately $12.1 million in the Republican Senate primary in Alabama to support pro-crypto Representative Barry Moore. Data from the ad

2026-06-17 00:03:29

Analysts Note 2026 Altcoin Market Conditions Mirror Past Bull Cycles

Analysts have identified similarities between current market conditions and periods that preceded previous altcoin rallies.XRP, Dogecoin, Polkadot, Aptos, and Render are attracting attention due to ecosystem activity and market relevance.Investors continue monitoring capital rotation trends as a pot

2026-06-17 00:03:24

Casemiro Ranks 4th Slowest at 2026 World Cup as Brazil's Midfield Struggles

Brazil lost 2-1 to Morocco in their World Cup opener on June 13, and Casemiro’s legs told most of the story. The 34-year-old midfielder was hauled off at halftime after a booking and a performance that made him look like he was playing in sand.What happened against MoroccoBrazilian media did not hol
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2026-06-16 23:54:07

Intel Expands Partnership with Cadence to Boost Foundry Business

Intel just doubled down on its bet that it can become a contract chipmaker worth hiring. The company announced an expanded partnership with Cadence Design Systems on June 8, focused on optimizing Intel’s upcoming 14A manufacturing process using AI-driven design tools.The deal centers on something ca

2026-06-16 23:53:58

Ghana's Thomas Partey Denied Entry to Canada for World Cup Match

Ghana’s Thomas Partey will not be available for the Black Stars’ World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on June 17 after a Canadian federal court judge rejected his appeal to overturn a visa refusal.Judge Roger Lafreniere issued the ruling on June 16, finding that Canadian immigration authoritie

2026-06-16 23:53:09

OpenAI Spends $3.7B in Q1 2026 Amid $73B Cash Reserves

OpenAI spent $3.7 billion in the first three months of 2026. To put that in perspective, that’s roughly $41 million leaving the building every single day, weekends included.The figure, reported by The Information, paints a picture of a company that has fully committed to the “spend now, dominate lat

2026-06-16 23:53:06

Crypto Industry Backs Alabama Senate Candidate with $7M in Support

The crypto industry has found its candidate in Alabama. Representative Barry Moore, who is running for an open US Senate seat, has attracted nearly $7 million in support from cryptocurrency-aligned super PACs, a figure that exceeds the combined spending behind all of his primary opponents.The bulk o

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