Today's Crypto and Bitcoin News

Get the latest updates on Bitcoin, altcoins, blockchain, Web3, cryptocurrency prices, DeFi, and more.

Thursday2026/0618
06-16

2026-06-16 06:22:37

SpaceX's Orbital AI Compute Could Reduce Costs to One-Fourth of Ground-Based Systems, Podcast Discusses

Huo Xing Cai Jing reports that on June 16, during the latest episode of the BG2 podcast, Fox and Brad Gerstner discussed the economics of deploying AI compute power into space, framing it as a potential long-term option embedded in SpaceX’s valuation. BG2 is a technology investment podcast hosted by

2026-06-16 06:15:29

Qualcomm in Talks to Acquire AI Chip Startup Tenstorrent for Up to $10 Billion

Global chip giant Qualcomm is negotiating to acquire AI chip design company Tenstorrent, with an expected transaction value of $8 to $10 billion—a significant premium over Tenstorrent’s approximately $2.6 billion valuation last year. Founded in 2016 and led by legendary chip designer Jim Keller, Ten

2026-06-16 06:15:24

Fudan Professor Demonstrates AI Digital Avatars Can Mimic Social Behavior

Professor Xiao Yanghua from Fudan University demonstrated through experiments that AI digital twins can accurately replicate an individual’s social personality. After analyzing 106,000 WeChat messages, his digital twin could respond to everyday messages so convincingly that it was indistinguishable

2026-06-16 06:14:39

AI glasses market surges in 2026, domestic brands lead with 30.4% retail share

The AI glasses market is set to explode in 2026, becoming the most anticipated growth category in consumer electronics. In the domestic market, Qwen AI Glasses leads with a 30.4% retail revenue share, while brands such as Thunderbird V4, Baidu AI Glasses Pro, and Li Weike each offer distinct feature

2026-06-16 06:13:56

XRP Surpasses $1.14 Resistance Amid ETF Optimism

XRP rose to $1.19 after ETF news and breakout above $1.14 resistance.ETF approval and exchange outflows increased optimism but no confirmed breakout yet.Traders watch $1.20 resistance, with a stronger barrier near $1.27 to $1.30.Ripple’s XRP pushed higher today as buyers returned to large-cap crypto

2026-06-16 06:13:20

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High Amid Iran War Impact

Japan’s central bank just did something it hasn’t done since the mid-1990s: pushed interest rates to 1%. The Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate from 0.75% to 1% on June 16, marking the highest level since September 1995 and continuing a slow, deliberate march away from decades of ultra-

2026-06-16 06:12:35

Analysts say SpaceX's orbital AI computing could reduce costs to one-quarter of ground-based alternatives.

BlockBeats news, on June 16, during the latest episode of the BG2 podcast, Fox and Brad Gerstner discussed the economics of deploying AI computing power into space, viewing it as a potential long-term option embedded in SpaceX’s valuation.BG2 is a technology investment podcast hosted by Brad Gerstne

2026-06-16 06:03:25

Three Models for Instant Redemption in Tokenized Assets Emerge

Author: SymbioticCompiled by Hu Tao, ChainCatcherSummary:All three methods allow holders to exit immediately, so their speeds are similar. The real difference lies in the underlying capital structure behind the exit.The key difference lies in how each model handles capital redemption: Grove Basin us

2026-06-16 06:02:27

Anthropic’s Triple Crisis: Code Leak, Government Dispute, and Weaponization Concerns

Author: Ben ThompsonCompiled by Deep潮 TechFlowDeepChain Overview: Anthropic’s new model, Fable, was abruptly halted by the U.S. government just two months after its release—officially due to a “security breach,” but in reality revealing a dual conflict between AI labs and both the government and the

2026-06-16 05:54:32

Solana Surges 11% to $75 as bitFlyer Lists SOL, WIZE Crosses 50,000 SOL

Solana NewsForward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), the largest publicly listed altcoin treasury company built around Solana, confirmed that three takeover bids aimed at consolidating rival SOL holders were rebuffed. The official disclosure states that Solana Company (HSDT), the second-largest public SOL

2026-06-16 05:53:46

Cyberport's Blockchain Pilot Scheme Supports DigiFT and Moon Lab in Real-World Applications

This program not only provides up to HK$500,000 in funding but also significantly lowers the entry barriers for innovative enterprises in a compliant environment through official endorsement and resource connectivity.Author and source: CyberportAs Hong Kong continues to advance its development as an

2026-06-16 05:53:07

Anthropic Faces Government Pushback Over Fable AI Model

Author: Ben ThompsonCompiled by Deep潮 TechFlowShenchao Overview: Anthropic’s new model, Fable, was abruptly halted by the U.S. government just two months after its release—officially due to a “security breach,” but in reality exposing a dual conflict between AI labs and both the government and the s

2026-06-16 05:43:46

Bitcoin Near Cycle-Low Valuation but High Leverage, History Suggests Bullish Tendency

Bitcoin trades near $66,700, down 47% from its October 2025 peak of $124,710. After a drop that deep, most on-chain metrics say the market has reset. One doesn't: leverage. 📉 Most signals point to a cycle low - MVRV (market value vs the average price all holders paid for their coins) is at 1.23, n

2026-06-16 05:42:58

Indian Workers Film Daily Tasks for $2.40/Hour to Train AI Robots

To feed a wave of robot-training datasets, Indian workers like Nagireddy Sriramyachandra film everyday actions with head-mounted smartphones for about 250 rupees (roughly $2.40) an hour. Companies including Objectways and Bangalore-based Humyn Lab turn this egocentric footage into training labels as

2026-06-16 05:42:54

FBI Seizes Digital Assets Across Multiple Jurisdictions, Including BTC, ETH, and USDT

According to an official notice from the FBI, the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a statement on June 16, 2026, announcing the seizure of substantial assets across multiple jurisdictions nationwide due to violations of federal law. The seized assets include cash, vehicles, cryptocurrencies, j

Limited-time offer for newcomers!

Newcomer Bonus: Up to -- USDT in Rewards!

Sign Up

Already have an account?Log In

Hot Topics

See more

Leaderboard