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Data-centre developers are pursuing at least 56 GW of on-site natural gas generation across 46 projects as artificial intelligence infrastructure expands faster than electricity grids can accommodate new demand.

Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based prediction market platform, is facing scrutiny after a Wall Street Journal investigation alleged that paid creators promoted simulated winning bets rather than genuine trading activity.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) is showing signs of weak institutional demand as the Coinbase Premium Index recorded 44 consecutive days in negative territory.

Asteroid (CRYPTO:ASTEROID), an Ethereum-based meme token, surged more than 137% over the past week after SpaceX listed an Asteroid Shiba plush toy for sale on its online store.

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, said he is watching Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH).

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) traded near US$64,000 after negotiations between the United States and Iran reportedly broke down in Switzerland.

Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) came under renewed scrutiny after Zcash cofounder Eli Ben-Sasson commented on recent concerns surrounding the Ethereum Foundation.

MSUSD, a stablecoin issued by MainStreet Finance, fell as much as 85% below its intended US$1 peg after concerns emerged over the protocol's proof-of-reserves infrastructure and market liquidity.

RE (CRYPTO:RE) recorded approximately US$140 million in combined trading volume across Upbit and Bithumb during the past 24 hours.

Dash (CRYPTO:DASH) is assessing the Philippines as a potential market for cryptocurrency payments, citing demand for lower-cost transactions and growing adoption of digital financial services.

Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) community member and Kleros founder Clément Lesaege has proposed a protocol-level funding mechanism that could redirect up to 10% of validator staking rewards to organisations supporting Ethereum infrastructure.

National Business Corporate Pension Fund plans to allocate about ¥213 million (US$1.36 million), or roughly 1% of its ¥21.3 billion (US$136 million) portfolio.

Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya have introduced regulatory frameworks for digital assets as governments respond to growing use of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins for payments, remittances and savings.

The Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission have opened a joint consultation on crypto perpetual futures and other derivatives products, a move that could influence how Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) perpetual contracts are regulated in the United States.

Strategy holds 846,842 Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) valued at about US$54.3 billion, leaving the company with an estimated unrealised loss of US$9.7 billion based on its reported average purchase price of US$75,658 per Bitcoin.

Cardano (CRYPTO:ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson defended the use of AI-generated content after criticism of a recent social media post.

• Kraken’s FIFA World Cup sponsorship coincides with prediction market trading volumes surpassing US$2 billion across football-related contracts. 
• Sports forecasting activity is being concentrated in blockchain-based and regulated event markets, led by Polymarket and Kalshi. 
• Regulatory uncertainty around prediction markets remains the key challenge as platforms expand into mainstream sporting events. 

• Jabil’s Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue reached $8.8 billion, with management signaling strong future demand for AI-native infrastructure and cooling systems.
• The company reported U.S. GAAP operating income of $445 million and core diluted earnings per share of $3.16, as it pivots toward high-speed AI interconnects.
• The broader sector faces a structural shift as contract manufacturers race to expand domestic capacity for power-intensive, liquid-cooled data center hardware.

A major Ethereum-based MEV bot known as Jaredfromsubway.eth has suffered losses exceeding $7.5 million after falling victim to a carefully planned attack that exploited weaknesses in its automated trading logic.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has reportedly announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels, according to reports cited by FX168.

An Iranian delegation is preparing to travel to Switzerland as part of ongoing diplomatic engagement with the United States.

Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network Base is targeting June 25 for its Beryl mainnet upgrade, which is expected to introduce a new B20 token standard.

Investors faced a busy week as major developments across aerospace, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, energy and equities shaped trading sentiment.

President Donald Trump said the United States was no longer acting from a position of weakness after what he described as a successful strike on Iran.