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Likely YES ↑Scotland stage of elimination in world cup76%
Scotland faces World Cup elimination risk after 3-0 loss to Brazil
32m Likely YES ↑GTA VI release50%
GTA 6 pre-orders open, launch set for November 2026
3h Likely YES ↑Total crypto hack value in 202624%
$2B Bybit hack linked to North Korea, Iran involvement unconfirmed
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GTA 6 disc edition set for December 2026 release after digital launch
✓ 25h NO ▲2¢Bitcoin price on june 26, 20264%
Over $1B in crypto liquidated as Bitcoin falls to $59K amid geopolitical tensions
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Keir Starmer resigns as Labour leader, Andy Burnham seen as likely successor
✓ 29h YES ▲13¢Cap FDV after launch88%
Greatest Token Alive $GTA surges 500% after Solana launch, Binance Wallet listing
✓ 210h Likely YES ↑World cup: team to go unbeaten (group stage)100%
Mexico achieves historic perfect group-stage run in 2026 World Cup
+3✓ 812h YES ▲13¢FIFA world cup 2026 winner100%
Mexico clinches top spot in Group A with third consecutive World Cup win
13h YES ▲4¢World cup: team to advance to knockout stages88%
South Africa reaches World Cup knockout stage for first time with win over South Korea
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South Africa joins Mexico in 2026 World Cup knockout stage
✓ 513h Likely NO ↑Peru presidential election runoff certification99%
Peru election results expected early July amid recount process
✓ 315h Macro
Iran is charging Bitcoin tolls to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Micron secures $22B in cash deposits as AI memory chip deals reshape semiconductor economics
Persian Gulf crude exports rebound to 75% of prewar levels as US-Iran deal takes hold
Moody’s warns data center boom is becoming a credit risk for state governments
EU governments adopt legislation to remove import duties on US goods
US inflation rises to 4.2%, but falling oil prices may ease pressure
Nomura warns ECB may need to act as heat wave fuels inflation across Europe
Iran orders ships to turn back in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions
Israel to keep troops in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah disarmed
Iranian attack on cargo vessel near Oman spikes crude oil prices
JD Vance announces direct IRGC-CENTCOM communication channel from Switzerland talks with Iran
CENTCOM chief Cooper to meet IDF chief Zamir for Lebanon ceasefire talks
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Bitcoin
Strategy buys another 520 Bitcoin for $35 million
GoMining opens Bitcoin payment network to merchants and wallets
Bitcoin slips as Kevin Warsh’s Fed debut confronts unexpectedly hawkish committee
Strategy buys 1,587 Bitcoin for $100 million
SpaceX officially becomes 8th largest public Bitcoin holder with 18,712 BTC
Ethereum
Vitalik details Ethereum reset as Foundation cuts budget 40%
Ethereum Foundation reorganizes into five clusters, cuts 20% of staff
Tom Lee’s Bitmine buys the ETH dip and hits 92% of its accumulation target
BitMine files 9.50% perpetual preferred stock plan as ETH hits lowest level since February
Standard Chartered reaffirms $40K Ethereum price target amid DeFi dominance
Market
Tech rout spills into crypto as Bitcoin nears the $60K danger zone
Bitmine buys another $92M in ETH while sitting on a $9.3B unrealized loss
US spot Bitcoin ETFs bleed $227M in sixth straight week of outflows
Aster climbs as DEX rolls out 198% buyback and burn update
Markets drift lower as traders brace for Warsh’s first Fed meeting
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Macro
Hot jobs data strengthens the dollar and crushes crypto’s rate-cut hopes
Iran outlines 4-stage deal plan with US: Fars News
▲ Iran uranium enrichment
Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon amid rising tensions with Hezbollah
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Rubio declares end of US military operation against Iran
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Oil and gas inventories plunge to historic lows amid Iran conflict
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Tech
Zcash tumbles 50% as Hayes exits bag over unverifiable counterfeiting risk
Google revives smart glasses ambitions with Gemini powered Android XR eyewear
Google rolls out Gemini 3.5 Flash, Spark agent, and new video generation tools
Google launches Googlebook laptops built around Gemini AI
Intel lands Apple chip deal as two tech giants end intensive year-long talks
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Whales sell $3.4B worth of Bitcoin as price hits $92K wall
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Regulation
Binance seeks new path to EU license after Greece bid fails: Report
Franklin Templeton files two Bitcoin DRIP ETFs that funnel stock dividends into BTC
EU to impose €10,000 cash payment limit from July 2027 under new AML regulation
Fed dot plot lifts rate view to 3.8%, hinting at a possible 2026 hike
Fed keeps rates unchanged in Warsh’s first meeting as chair
Web3
Base says agent payments reached 3.1 million x402 transactions in 30 days
Crypto.com teams with Fanatics for exclusive Champions League final relic card giveaway
Animoca Brands invests in Superior.Trade to advance AI agent trading on Minds
South Korean fintech NHN KCP launches 2-second stablecoin payment pilot on Avalanche
Google warns hackers are using AI to build zero-day exploit for planned mass cyberattack
AI Agents
Sam Altman-backed World scales AgentKit as businesses seek trusted human-controlled AI agents
Binance-backed Travala debuts agentic travel protocol letting AI book and pay without human intervention
Microsoft and KPMG extend global tie-up to power agentic AI for enterprises
Hyperliquid perps now live on Nansen as onchain derivatives volume surges to $625B
MetaMask debuts AI agent wallet with up to $10K in transaction protection coverage
DeFi
Standard Chartered initiates Aave coverage with $3,500 target for 2030
KRWQ taps Chainlink to bring tamper-proof reserve data to world’s largest KRW stablecoin
Humanity Protocol blames H token exploit on developer machine compromise
Aave proposes new framework setting stricter standards after KelpDAO exploit
Chainlink lands exclusive oracle deal with FIFA World Cup’s prediction market partner ADI Predictstreet
Press Releases
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Ethra ship launches RWA protocol for maritime capital markets
Bitcoin Suisse receives MiCAR license and launches European expansion
NFTs
Binance to shutter NFT service and accelerate migration to decentralized wallet
Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape NFT drops 99% from $1.3M to $12K
Gemini to close NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway as it sharpens focus on super app vision
Moonbirds to launch BIRB token in early Q1 2026
Magic Eden to expand $ME buybacks in 2026 using revenue from Swaps, Lucky Buy, and Packs
Press Releases
Solstice and Tensorx to buy $1 billion in AI infrastructure to support EU sovereign AI demand
AFX shares up to 50% of protocol revenue with traders as cumulative volume approaches $1 billion
Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) reports total holdings of approximately $436 million, includes OpenAI, Beast Industries, more than 16,000 ETH and over 283 million WLD tokens
MEXC Lists Five ONDO Tokenized Stocks Trading Pairs Across AI, Semiconductors, and Energy
Request Network introduces one-click cross-chain mass payouts and expands wallet screening with Merkle Science
BitMart Secures Australian Financial Services Licence, Reinforcing Global Compliance Framework
Index and ETF Futures Trading Gains Momentum Among MEXC Users
Virell Trade launches Stabliq wallet for stablecoin management on Ethereum and TRON
OpenPayd secures MiCA licence as demand for regulated stablecoin infrastructure accelerates across Europe
Reap integrates USYC to advance treasury capabilities for global businesses
Bitbase World Trading Clash (BWTC) 2026 is live — registration open through July
Sui news: Cumberland, Fluid, and SwissBorg join institutional coalition on Hashi ahead of July global testnet
Podcast Notes
Skyler Chan: Building cities on the Moon and Mars, utilizing lunar regolith for construction, and NASA’s $20 billion investment in lunar habitation | TWIST
Nik Bhatia: The eurodollar system poses significant risks to global finance, Bitcoin’s market cap could match gold’s, and the Lightning Network may revolutionize yield generation | Macro Musings
Mohammad Norouzi: AI model effectiveness relies on use case suitability, open-source models unlock new design capabilities, and the future of editable design features is transformative | AI + a16z
Ryan Watkins: The crypto market is healthy but uneven, landmark legislation could clarify stablecoins, and product development is essential for growth | Empire
Aravind Srinivas: Micron will surpass Meta in value, the tech industry’s biggest hurdle is power supply, and AI’s role is shifting from answering questions to executing tasks | 20VC
Eric Frohardt: Access to clean water boosts education and health, medical facilities can save lives in West Africa, and preparation is key for effective conversations | Shawn Ryan Show
Mike Selig: CFTC enables onshore perpetual contracts, self-certification sparks innovation, and regulatory clarity is key for crypto growth | Bankless
Jonathan Wang: Post-COVID demand for leisure assets is surging, operational changes can boost hotel revenues, and vertical integration enhances investment control | Capital Allocators
Carmen Li: The compute market shifts to forward contracts, fungibility challenges complicate trading, and revenue stability is crucial for GPU providers | Odd Lots
Darren Candow: Creatine may have anti-cancer benefits, supports child development with daily intake, and enhances athletic performance through energy production | The Diary of a CEO
Mark Pincus: Relying on instincts leads to better product outcomes, the ‘proven better new’ framework boosts success rates, and user onboarding is critical for game design | Lenny’s Podcast
