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Solana's SIMD Proposals Aim to Double Inflation Decay Rate

Solana's SIMD proposals are on track for finalization this year, potentially doubling the inflation decay rate to 30%. Anza CEO Brennan Watt confirmed that SIMD-123 is nearing code completion, while SIMD-547, SIMD-553, and SIMD-550 have received concept acknowledgments. If SIMD-550 and SIMD-553 are implemented together, the annual SOL inflation reduction rate could increase from 15% to 30%, potentially cutting token emissions by $1.36 billion over six years. The proposed changes would also significantly boost daily SOL burn volume, increasing from approximately 650 tokens ($47,000) to a potential maximum of 9,000 tokens ($646,000). These adjustments aim to enhance the economic model of Solana by reducing token supply and increasing scarcity.

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Polymarket Accuses Kalshi of Espionage Over Perpetuals Announcement

Polymarket has accused rival platform Kalshi of espionage, claiming Kalshi spied on them to announce perpetual contracts first. This allegation comes amid conflicting reports, with some suggesting that journalists leaked the news, leading to Polymarket's subsequent announcement hours later. The situation remains contentious as both platforms navigate the fallout from these claims.

KALSHI -0.88% POLY -3.33%
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MEV Bot 'JaredFromSubway' Loses $7.5M in Crypto Theft

The MEV bot known as 'JaredFromSubway' has reportedly been drained of approximately $7.5 million in cryptocurrency. The stolen assets include 1,474.58 WETH, 2.87 million USDC, and 2 million USDT. The attacker converted these funds into 4,400 ETH and has already moved 1,000 ETH into Tornado Cash, a privacy-focused Ethereum mixer. This incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in the DeFi space, where MEV bots are often targeted due to their significant holdings. The use of Tornado Cash suggests an attempt to obscure the trail of the stolen funds, complicating recovery efforts.

ETH +1.59% TORN +1.59% USDC +0.01% USDT -0.02% WETH +1.37%
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Kalshi Responds to CME CEO's Criticism on Leverage

Kalshi has responded to criticism from CME Group CEO Terry Duffy regarding the leverage offered to U.S. retail traders. According to John Wang, CME's own futures products provide more leverage than what Kalshi offers. This statement comes amid ongoing discussions about the risks and benefits of leverage in trading products.
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Elon Musk Advocates Direct Payments to People Amid AI-Driven Deflation Concerns

Elon Musk has suggested that the Treasury should consider sending money directly to individuals as artificial intelligence increasingly dominates the economy. Musk expressed concerns about deflation, predicting that society will be "desperately fighting" against it in the future. His comments highlight the potential economic challenges posed by AI advancements and the need for proactive fiscal measures.
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Top 10 Richest Crypto Holders Revealed

A recent analysis has identified the top 10 richest individuals in the cryptocurrency world, highlighting the immense wealth and potential risks associated with self-custody. Leading the list is the enigmatic Satoshi Nakamoto, whose Bitcoin holdings are valued at $69 billion. The list also includes several wallets with hundreds of millions in assets, some of which are inaccessible due to lost keys, underscoring the challenges of managing digital wealth.

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Kalshi's Leverage Caps Set by CFTC-Reviewed Risk Engine

Kalshi's leverage caps for assets are determined by a risk engine reviewed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This system calibrates leverage limits based on each asset's historical volatility and liquidity. As a result, Bitcoin is assigned a leverage cap of 6x, while the asset HYPE is limited to 2.1x.

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Trump Opposes Tolls in Strait of Hormuz Without U.S. Control

President Trump has declared that there will be no tolls imposed in the Strait of Hormuz unless they are established by and for the United States. This statement underscores the U.S.'s stance on maintaining control over strategic maritime routes, particularly in a region critical for global oil shipments.
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Whale Wallet Acquires $21.7M in ETH and HYPE, Gains $400K in One Day

A new whale wallet has made significant moves in the crypto market, withdrawing $14.4 million in Ethereum (ETH) and $7.3 million in HYPE tokens from FalconX, totaling $21.7 million in cryptocurrency purchases. Within just 24 hours, the wallet's holdings have appreciated by $400,000. The whale strategically acquired ETH at a low point and HYPE at a high, sparking speculation on which asset will yield better returns.

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9 hours ago

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Whale 'pension-usdt.eth' Opens $1.5M 3x Leveraged ETH Short Position

A prominent crypto whale known as "pension-usdt.eth" has initiated a new 3x leveraged short position on Ethereum, valued at approximately $1.5 million. This move comes shortly after the whale closed all previous Ethereum short positions. The current position involves 871.3249 ETH and is showing a return on investment of 0.25%, according to on-chain data monitoring.

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9 hours ago

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Dollar Index Nears Breakout, Bitcoin Faces Continued Pressure

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is approaching a significant breakout above its 13-month consolidation range, putting pressure on Bitcoin, which is often seen as inversely correlated with the dollar. Bitcoin has weakened for the third consecutive day, trading near $63,900, as the broader cryptocurrency market experiences widespread pressure. The DXY rose 0.26% to 100.66, building on the previous session's 0.8% gain, and is nearing a key breakout point. Analysts suggest that a confirmed breakout could attract trend-following capital, further strengthening the dollar. Historically, a stronger dollar has negatively impacted USD-denominated risk assets like Bitcoin. The Federal Reserve's hawkish stance is believed to be bolstering the dollar, potentially shifting capital towards safe-haven and dollar-denominated assets.

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10 hours ago

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Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in Plane Crash

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot has died in a plane crash at the age of 69. The company announced his passing on Saturday, expressing deep sadness over the loss. Guillemot, who was also the Chairman of Guillemot Corp, died on Friday in La Baule, France, where an air show was scheduled. He was one of two passengers aboard a twin-engine Cessna 421, both of whom perished in the crash. Ubisoft extended condolences to his family and loved ones, stating no further comments will be made at this time.
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Robert Kiyosaki Advises Against Price-Driven Investments, Eyes Gold and Crypto

Robert Kiyosaki, renowned author of *Rich Dad Poor Dad*, advises investors to avoid letting price dictate their investment decisions. Despite recent declines in gold and silver prices, Kiyosaki emphasizes the importance of considering the broader economic environment and macroeconomic factors over short-term price movements. Kiyosaki highlights the poor performance of current global economic management, suggesting it could exacerbate existing issues. He is closely monitoring the technical trends of gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum, planning to invest once their prices stabilize. He notes that technical charts indicate potential significant upward moves for gold and silver, but urges investors to rely on their own analysis rather than external opinions.

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10 hours ago

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AI Enhances Crypto Security but Human Expertise Remains Crucial

AI is transforming crypto security by making smart contract audits cheaper and more accessible, potentially reshaping industry standards. As AI-driven security analysis becomes more prevalent, the expectation for such reviews may increase among investors, potentially viewing the absence of AI audits as negligence. However, experts like Urbelis and Schwed caution that AI cannot replace human auditors entirely. While AI excels at detecting coding flaws, it struggles with identifying economic and incentive-based vulnerabilities, which require human insight. Thus, a combination of AI tools and human expertise remains essential for comprehensive security.
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OpenAI Launches LifeSciBench to Evaluate AI in Scientific Research

OpenAI has introduced LifeSciBench, a new benchmark aimed at evaluating AI systems' capabilities in real-world scientific research scenarios. The benchmark comprises 750 tasks across seven research workflow categories and seven biology domains, crafted by 173 researchers with doctoral degrees in biotech or pharmaceuticals. LifeSciBench focuses on complex scientific capabilities such as evidence integration, experimental design, and scientific reasoning, with over 79% of tasks requiring multi-step reasoning and an average of four reasoning steps per question. The benchmark includes 1,062 real research-related data attachments, enhancing its practical relevance.
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Phemex Crypto Market Daily: BTC, ETH Hold Steady as Solana, JST, AERO Lead Gains; Major Token Unlocks Today (Jun 20)

Key Takeaways:
1. Macro Environment The Federal Reserve maintains high rates, constraining liquidity and risk appetite in crypto markets. The U.S. Senate accelerates the CLARITY Act, aiming to clarify DeFi developer liability and boost confidence. The CME lawsuit against the CFTC highlights ongoing regulatory uncertainty in U.S. crypto derivatives. 2. Crypto Market The crypto market shows mixed trends, with BTC at $63,227 (+0.31%) and ETH at $1,709.61 (+0.66%) amid cautious sentiment. Solana (SOL) rose 2.45% to $70.58, driven by whale accumulation. JUST (JST) gained 5.47% to $0.0832, and Aerodrome Finance (AERO) climbed 5.14% to $0.487, both on strong ecosystem activity. Jupiter Project (JUP) surged 16.5% to $0.00025, reflecting speculative interest. 3. Today's Outlook Key events today include major token unlocks: LayerZero (ZRO, -7.33%) unlocks 2.36% of supply, Toncoin (TON, +0.93%) unlocks 0.72%, and Plasma unlocks 0.89%. These unlocks may drive volatility in their respective markets.

AERO +13.66% BTC +1.06% ETH +1.59% JST +1.91% JUP +13.71%
10 hours ago

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Hyperliquid Completes Settlement of USDH Markets on HyperCore

Hyperliquid has announced the completion of settlements for USDH-denominated markets on HyperCore as part of the USDH phase-out plan. Users are advised to promptly manage their remaining USDH assets. This includes converting USDH to USDC on the HyperCore spot order book, exchanging USDH for USDC on HyperEVM, withdrawing USDH from Borrow/Lend products, and repaying borrowed USDH through the USDH/USDC trading pair. Hyperliquid emphasizes the importance of timely asset conversion and position management to mitigate impacts from the USDH exit process.

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10 hours ago

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U.S. Military Reports No Signs of Iran Closing Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has not observed any indications of Iran attempting to close the Strait of Hormuz, according to senior American officials. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, but current intelligence suggests no immediate military actions by Iran to disrupt this critical maritime passage.
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U.S. Military Reports No Iranian Moves to Close Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has confirmed that it has not observed any military actions by Iran aimed at closing the Strait of Hormuz. This statement comes amid heightened tensions in the region, but senior U.S. officials have clarified that there are no current indications of such a move by Iran.
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InnoGrit Completes IPO Guidance for Semiconductor Chip Design

InnoGrit Technology Co., a fabless semiconductor chip design company, has completed its IPO guidance process, according to the China Securities Regulatory Commission's website. The company, along with its advisor Guotai Haitong, submitted the completion report to the Shanghai Securities Regulatory Bureau. InnoGrit, which filed for guidance in December 2024, specializes in designing and supplying high-performance SSD controller chips. Its products are widely used in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data center management, and smart driving applications.

Solana's SIMD Proposals Aim to Double Inflation Decay Rate

Polymarket Accuses Kalshi of Espionage Over Perpetuals Announcement

MEV Bot 'JaredFromSubway' Loses $7.5M in Crypto Theft

Kalshi Responds to CME CEO's Criticism on Leverage

Elon Musk Advocates Direct Payments to People Amid AI-Driven Deflation Concerns

Top 10 Richest Crypto Holders Revealed

Kalshi's Leverage Caps Set by CFTC-Reviewed Risk Engine

Trump Opposes Tolls in Strait of Hormuz Without U.S. Control

Whale Wallet Acquires $21.7M in ETH and HYPE, Gains $400K in One Day

Whale 'pension-usdt.eth' Opens $1.5M 3x Leveraged ETH Short Position

Dollar Index Nears Breakout, Bitcoin Faces Continued Pressure

Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in Plane Crash

Robert Kiyosaki Advises Against Price-Driven Investments, Eyes Gold and Crypto

AI Enhances Crypto Security but Human Expertise Remains Crucial

OpenAI Launches LifeSciBench to Evaluate AI in Scientific Research

Phemex Crypto Market Daily: BTC, ETH Hold Steady as Solana, JST, AERO Lead Gains; Major Token Unlocks Today (Jun 20)

Hyperliquid Completes Settlement of USDH Markets on HyperCore

U.S. Military Reports No Signs of Iran Closing Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Military Reports No Iranian Moves to Close Strait of Hormuz

InnoGrit Completes IPO Guidance for Semiconductor Chip Design