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Wang Chun, co-founder of cryptocurrency mining pool F2Pool, has withdrawn an additional 4,950 Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) from Binance, valued at approximately US$7.74 million.

Colombia and Ghana will meet at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on 3 July 2026, in a FIFA World Cup Round of 32 fixture.

• Hyperscale Data signed a deal to provide 20 megawatts of AI computing capacity, accelerating its shift away from Bitcoin mining. 
• The agreement could generate more than US$1.2 billion over its initial term, while the company currently holds 726.94 Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) worth about US$45.9 million. 
• The broader sector faces execution risk as miners convert crypto infrastructure into AI facilities while maintaining access to power, cooling and long-term customers. 

US spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded US$1.79 billion in net outflows for the week ending 26 June, marking the second-largest weekly redemption since these products launched in January 2024.

• Robinhood added Worldcoin (CRYPTO:WLD) to its crypto trading platform, expanding retail investor access despite a sharp price decline. 
• WLD fell nearly 15% to around US$0.53, with a market capitalisation of about US$1.8 billion and 24-hour trading volume exceeding US$383 million.
• Investors remain focused on governance, token distribution and regulatory concerns surrounding biometric identity systems and token unlock schedules. 

South Korea's financial regulators have issued a series of risk warnings amid continued gains in the country's stock market and a surge in trading activity.

Giovani Lo Celso's curling left-footed free-kick in the 19th minute gave Argentina a 1-0 victory over Jordan in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J clash.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse reaffirmed his bullish stance on Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) during an appearance on CNBC's Squawk on the Street on 26 June.

England finished top of Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 7 points from three matches, securing a 2-0 victory over Panama on 27 June at MetLife Stadium.

The US military launched airstrikes against Iranian missile and drone storage facilities on 26 June, hitting four separate sites in southern Iran.

Bahrain has reported coming under attack from Iranian drones, with a tanker struck while crossing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

The Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance has urged lawmakers to re-examine Section 604 of the Clarity Act, warning that the provision could make it harder to hold certain cryptocurrency platform developers legally accountable for their technology's role in facilitating human trafficking.