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Tether unlocks $23B gold reserves for crypto lending via Ledn
Tether is expanding its tokenized gold strategy by allowing XAUT holders to borrow against their bullion through crypto lender Ledn, mirroring established bitcoin-backed lending models without forcing asset sales.
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Team Secret parts ways with VALORANT head coach Rbtx
Team Secret has ended its partnership with VALORANT head coach Jose "Rbtx" Jamir after six months, continuing a pattern of organizational turnover that's defined the esports org's 2026.
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Fervo Energy soars 35% on IPO debut amid AI energy demand
Fervo Energy's IPO priced at $27 and opened around $36, raising $1.89 billion and achieving a $7.7 billion valuation. The geothermal innovator's success reflects surging demand for clean power as AI data centers and crypto miners compete for scarce energy resources.
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PSG chases Olise as fan token signals transfer market volatility
Paris Saint-Germain is pursuing Bayern Munich's Michael Olise ahead of summer 2026, and the club's fan token has historically reacted sharply to transfer news and major announcements, reflecting crypto's growing footprint in sports finance.
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Iran coach demands FIFA safeguards against host-nation travel restrictions
Iran's World Cup coach Amir Ghalenoei criticized US travel requirements that forced his team to commute daily to matches from Tijuana, calling his squad "the most oppressed" at the 2026 tournament and urging FIFA to establish protections for future multi-nation tournaments.
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IEM Kraków 2027 locks 8-team playoff format, tickets July 2
ESL confirmed the competitive structure for IEM Kraków 2027, a Counter-Strike 2 major featuring an 8-team single-elimination playoff stage. Tickets go on sale July 2, 2025, at 15:00 CEST, with multiple waves planned.
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Kevin Warsh Navigates Fed Chair Tenure Amid Inflation Surge
Kevin Warsh, who took office as Federal Reserve Chair on June 17, 2026, faces mounting pressures including three-year-high inflation and a Supreme Court case questioning presidential authority over Fed governors. He'll address these challenges at the ECB Forum in Portugal this week.
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SecondFi targets two-week recovery after Cardano wallet exploit drained $2.4M
A deterministic nonce derivation error in SecondFi's web wallet software allowed attackers to reconstruct private keys and drain approximately 16 million ADA ($2.4 million) from 374 addresses on June 23. The platform says it will return assets within two weeks.
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NAVI vs HULIGANI: TI2026 Europe Qualifier elimination match June 27
Natus Vincere (NAVI) plays HULIGANI in a lower-bracket elimination match on June 27 at the Europe Closed Qualifier for The International 2026. The loser is eliminated; the winner advances toward one of four European qualification slots to the August event in Shanghai.
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Strategy's Bitcoin treasury stalls as STRC crashes 25% below par
Strategy, the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder, saw its preferred stock STRC plummet to a record low Friday as the company faces an estimated $8 billion in cash demands over two years, briefly erasing the valuation premium that once separated it from other corporate Bitcoin holders.
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SecondFi Plans Two-Week Recovery After 16M ADA Cardano Wallet Exploit
SecondFi completed forensic investigations into a Cardano wallet breach that exposed 16 million ADA and plans to return assets to affected users within approximately two weeks, following one week of building and one week of testing.
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US military strikes Iran after drone attack on cargo ship
The US military launched strikes on Iranian military infrastructure on June 26, one day after Iran sent drones at a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Prior US-Iran tensions in 2026 triggered crypto selloffs exceeding $80 billion in market capitalization.
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Ukraine secures €10 billion in Gdańsk recovery conference deals
Ukraine signed more than €10 billion in international agreements at the Gdańsk recovery conference on June 25–26, 2026, including a €3.2 billion EU disbursement and a $3.4 billion World Bank deal, marking the first edition to include a dedicated defense dimension.
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Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on EU Digital Tax Countries
President Trump threatened a 100% import tariff on any country taxing US digital companies, targeting nations like France, Italy, Spain, and the UK that have enacted digital services taxes on tech giants.
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Fulham signs Jonah Kusi-Asare from Bayern Munich on permanent deal
Fulham completed the permanent signing of 18-year-old forward Jonah Kusi-Asare from Bayern Munich, converting a season-long loan into a long-term agreement. Bayern retained a buy-back option and received approximately €6 million.
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Volkswagen considers 100,000 job cuts amid EV transition pressure
Volkswagen is weighing cuts of up to 100,000 jobs globally and the closure of four German plants as it struggles with rising EV competition and declining profitability. The restructuring, if executed, would rank among the largest in automotive history.
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EU Parliament urges DeFi, staking, NFT regulation assessment
The European Parliament's economic affairs committee has called on the European Commission to evaluate whether crypto lending, staking, NFTs, and DeFi should be regulated under EU law. A nonbinding resolution tabled for a July 7 vote would shape the bloc's digital asset policy without amending MiCA.
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Messi benched for Argentina vs. Jordan; $ARG fan token traders brace for volatility
Lionel Scaloni confirmed Messi will start on the bench in Argentina's final Group J match against Jordan. The decision is drawing attention from traders in the $ARG fan token and broader Chiliz ecosystem, which has historically tracked Messi's playing time.
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Dogecoin and HYPE tumble as Wall Street rotation bypasses crypto
Dogecoin and Hyperliquid's HYPE token led weekly crypto losses as Wall Street rotated out of chipmakers into broader equities. Bitcoin ETF outflows, a hawkish Fed, and a strong dollar weighed on digital assets, leaving crypto behind the broader market rally.
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Polymarket World Cup surge: Elijah Just's goal sparks crypto betting boom
New Zealand's 84th-minute strike against Belgium triggered real-time trading shifts on Polymarket, which has processed nearly $2 billion in World Cup betting volume, marking a potential inflection point for mainstream adoption of crypto prediction markets.
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Securitize debuts on NYSE with $400M raise, sub-30% redemption rate
Securitize expects to raise $400 million in its public debut through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners II, with less than 30% of shareholders redeeming their shares. The tokenization platform will trade under ticker SECZ starting July 2.
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De Bruyne's World Cup Goal Highlights Crypto's Grip on Sports Stars
Kevin De Bruyne scored in Belgium's 3-0 World Cup victory over New Zealand, but his deeper ties to crypto—from Phemex ambassador deals to NFT cards and meme tokens—reveal how digital assets now intersect with elite athletics, though market reaction was muted.
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Trossard's brace keeps Belgium alive, masks deeper team struggles
Leandro Trossard scored twice against New Zealand to rescue Belgium from elimination in Group G, but his individual brilliance underscores the decline of the nation's golden generation and reliance on one player.
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China's industrial profits fall 13.1% in November, largest drop in 14 months
China's industrial profits fell 13.1% year-on-year in November, the largest monthly decline in 14 months. Weak demand and factory deflation are driving the slump, pushing Beijing toward fiscal stimulus in 2026.