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2026-06-03 15:03:26
TapTools to Shut Down, Raising Concerns in Cardano Ecosystem
TL;DR:TapTools, an analytics and infrastructure platform for Cardano, announced it will cease operations within the next two weeks following the departure of two co-founders.Charles Hoskinson warned that the shutdown could foreshadow a “wave of failures” in the ecosystem, leading to more closures an
2026-06-03 15:02:36
edgeX Releases Report on EDGE Token Flash Crash and Announces $100,000 USDC Compensation Plan
According to Huoxing Finance, the edgeX official released a report on the abnormal price volatility of the EDGE token, stating that the price of EDGE dropped from approximately $1.12 to around $0.32 within about one hour due to a flash crash triggered by concentrated selling from multiple addresses
2026-06-03 14:55:08
Stablecoins Shift to B2B Infrastructure as $390B in 2025 Volume Drives Growth
New research released by Paybis at Money20/20 Europe suggests that stablecoins are rapidly evolving from a crypto-native tool into a core component of business payment infrastructure, with B2B transactions now accounting for the overwhelming majority of stablecoin payment volume.According to the com
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2026-06-03 14:53:22
edgeX Releases Post-Mortem Report on EDGE Token Flash Crash
BlockBeats report: On June 3, edgeX released a post-incident report regarding the abnormal price volatility of the EDGE token. The flash crash was triggered by an attacker exploiting a period of low trading activity, combined with the thin liquidity of approximately $1.25 million on PancakeSwap, whi
2026-06-03 14:45:00
Rare 2011 Casascius Bitcoin Worth $1.78M Redeemed After 12 Years
A physical bitcoin BTC$66,654.81 from the legendary 2011-2013 Casascius mint had its hologram seal removed on Wednesday and the 25 BTC stored inside, worth $1.70 million at current prices, transferred to a new wallet.Casascius coins were physical tokens created by software engineer Mike Caldwell in
2026-06-03 14:44:58
XRP Ledger Gains Institutional Traction as Major European Bank Deploys Euro Stablecoin
How MiCA and EURCV Are Driving XRP Ledger and Multi-Chain Stablecoin Adoption According to Evernorth, the debate is no longer about whether traditional banks will adopt blockchain, it is already happening. As a result, the focus now is on the pace of adoption, the networks that will support regulate
2026-06-03 14:44:58
Bitcoin Whales Sell $1.65B as Schiff Warns of Drop Below $20K
Peter Schiff says a break below $50K could send Bitcoin quickly under $20K.Whales and sharks sold 24,602 BTC, while micro wallets added only 61 BTC.CryptoQuant says monthly demand is contracting by 232,000 BTC as conviction fades.Peter Schiff has renewed his bleak call on Bitcoin, warning that a bre
2026-06-03 14:44:58
The EU Chips Act 2.0 Boosts the Photonics Sector, Highlighting Three Key Players
BlockBeats news, June 3: "New Stock God" Serenity posted an analysis of the EU Chips Act 2.0 proposal, arguing that it presents a thematic tailwind for the EU’s photonics industry. The new proposal formally recognizes photonics as a structural addition to EU policy, with language including “supporti
2026-06-03 14:44:56
Arbitrum Proposes AI Inference Verification to Reduce Proof Time to Milliseconds
TL;DR:Arbitrum is researching a new AI inference verification approach that reduces proof generation time from 15 minutes to milliseconds.A paper by Offchain Labs proposes verifying AI model inferences through random sampling of internal paths, without re-executing every operation.The protocol uses
2026-06-03 14:44:54
Anchorage Digital Partners with Real Finance to Support Tokenized Real-World Assets
Anchorage Digital has partnered with Real Finance to support the full lifecycle of tokenized real-world assets. Key Takeaways:Anchorage Digital and Real Finance partnered to manage tokenized financial assets’ lifecycles.The joint venture targets fragmentation across issuance and compliance to scale
2026-06-03 14:42:32
Fed's Williams Supports Keeping Rates Steady, with Hikes Expected in 2026
Huoxing Finance reports that on June 3, Federal Reserve President Williams voiced support for maintaining interest rates unchanged, stating that monetary policy is “just right” and neither rate hikes nor cuts are necessary. We will monitor developments regarding the latest tariff measures, as upside
2026-06-03 14:33:05
Fed's Williams Supports Maintaining Interest Rates Steady Amid Rising Hike Expectations
BlockBeats report, June 3: Federal Reserve's Williams expressed support for maintaining interest rates unchanged, stating that monetary policy is "just right" and neither rate hikes nor cuts are necessary. We will monitor the progress of the latest tariff measures, as upside risks to inflation have
2026-06-03 14:24:17
Mastercard Launches 24/7 Stablecoin Card Settlement Service
CoinMarketCap reports:Mastercard has announced support for banks and payment service providers to settle card transactions around the clock using regulated stablecoins. The new service covers evenings, weekends, and holidays, allowing some fund transfers to no longer be fully constrained by banking
2026-06-03 14:22:36
Bitcoin’s underperformance compared to U.S. stocks reaches the widest gap since 2019
CoinDesk reports:Bitcoin has significantly underperformed compared to U.S. stocks over the past year. According to CNBC’s aggregated data, since Bitcoin’s relative strength against the Nasdaq 100 peaked nearly a year ago, it has declined by 35%, while the Nasdaq 100 has risen approximately 35% durin
2026-06-03 14:22:33
Serenity Compares POET and XFAB, Highlights XFAB's Strategic Value as a U.S.-Based High-Capacity SiC Foundry
BlockBeats news, June 3: "New Stock God" Serenity compares two semiconductor companies from European and U.S. markets. POET, listed on Nasdaq, has a market capitalization of approximately $2.4 billion and specializes in packaging Sivers lasers, currently holding only one $50 million pre-production c
