nec

AI Agent Economic Settlement Agreement AEON announced its expansion into the Zambian market, achieving real-time fiat settlement of cryptocurrency assets with the Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) by integrating with local mainstream mobile wallets Airtel Money and MTN Mobile Money.AEON has covered over 50 million merchants globally. This integration not only opens up Web3 retail channels for over 70% of local e-wallet users but also builds the underlying payment infrastructure for global AI agents in the programmatic high-frequency settlement of the African real economy. AEON will also expand its AI agent settlement network to emerging markets in Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

On-chain detective ZachXBT stated that during the migration from the traditional private messaging system to XChat, the X platform encountered multiple technical bugs. At the same time, the reliability of the platform's search function declined, affecting information retrieval efficiency. More importantly, the X platform's algorithm has a "traffic bottleneck" for cryptocurrency content, making it easier for content to be restricted within the cryptocurrency vertical, thereby reducing the ability to reach a broader audience.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reminds victims of the OneCoin international cryptocurrency investment scam that they can apply for compensation through a special program by the Department of Justice (DOJ) before the deadline.This process allows individuals who purchased OneCoin and suffered direct financial losses due to the OneCoin scheme between 2014 and 2019 to submit applications. Victims can submit applications via mail, email, or an online form. However, submitting an application does not guarantee financial compensation.The DOJ stated that global investors in OneCoin have collectively lost over $4 billion.

On Wednesday, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee held a hearing to discuss the changing roles of banks and fintech companies, with one focus being the "streamlined master account" proposal that the Federal Reserve is considering, which would allow certain crypto banks and fintech companies limited direct access to the Federal Reserve's payment system. A Federal Reserve master account allows financial institutions to directly use the Federal Reserve payment network and gain the most direct access to the U.S. dollar monetary system. Institutions without this account typically need to rely on partner banks that have master accounts to provide services.The so-called "streamlined account" is a limited-function version intended to provide limited access for new financial institutions. Republican Congressman Dan Meuser stated at the hearing that access to the Federal Reserve payment system is no small matter, and the core issue is which institutions should be allowed to directly use these critical payment channels. Traditional institutions like community banks are concerned that crypto and fintech companies are not subject to equally stringent regulation, and direct access could pose risks to security and stability. The crypto industry generally supports the proposal, arguing that direct access to the Federal Reserve payment system should have been opened long ago, as it would help reduce reliance on intermediary banks and promote innovation.In May of this year, Trump also signed an executive order requiring the Federal Reserve to assess policies for opening central bank payment channels to fintech companies, including crypto companies. Previously, the Kansas City Federal Reserve had approved Kraken's parent company Payward for a "limited purpose account" in March, sparking discussions in the market about the extent to which crypto and fintech companies should have direct access to Federal Reserve services. A representative from Anchorage Digital stated at the hearing that if the U.S. wants to continue as a global financial center, it needs to allow for innovative federal and state regulatory frameworks.

According to CryptoSlate, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) sent a letter to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, requesting a reassessment of Kraken Financial's compliance before the renewal of its one-year limited-purpose account, and to consider additional measures such as restrictions, suspension, non-renewal, or termination.

According to official news from Bitget, the platform has officially launched the US stock direct connection product "Bitget US Stocks." This service is executed by a licensed US brokerage, allowing users to enjoy complete shareholder rights such as cash dividends and voting rights, covering pre-market, intraday, and after-hours trading, and supporting seamless transfer of existing stock holdings from the brokerage platform to Bitget. This move is another key initiative in Bitget's US Stocks 2.0 strategy following the launch of the Reality protocol and rToken US stock tokens in early June, aimed at providing users accustomed to traditional brokerage experiences with a more intuitive trading interface.On June 5, Bitget announced the launch of US stock tokens under its compliant RWA protocol, which currently supports over 500 US stocks and ETFs, including SpaceX, Tesla, and Nvidia, with assets under management (AUM) exceeding $50 million. The launch of the US stock direct connection further enhances Bitget's US stock product matrix.

Oman has officially launched a national-level Bitcoin mining pool and requires all licensed cryptocurrency miners within the country to connect to this unified mining pool for operation. It is reported that the project is led by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of Oman, and the initial target computing power scale of the mining pool is approximately 10 EH/s.

According to CoinDesk, VanEck released a report stating that Bitcoin mining companies face a short-term funding gap of about $50 billion as they transition to AI infrastructure, with long-term capital needs of approximately $221 billion. Analysts indicate that the market focus is shifting from contract signing to execution risk, as the industry has only delivered about 25% of the leased AI and high-performance computing capacity, and companies that miss construction milestones face "structural downgrades" from investors.Bitcoin mining companies are turning to AI infrastructure due to declining mining profitability, with Core Scientific signing multi-billion dollar hosting agreements with CoreWeave, and companies like TeraWulf, Hut 8, Iren, and Cipher also announcing AI and high-performance computing plans. VanEck points out that the clearest valuation metric currently is the available operational power infrastructure, with companies that have signed AI leases valued at more than 10 times their operational power. The report suggests that HIV E, Bitdeer, Keel, and IREN have potential upside, while MARA, CLSK, and RIOT remain more closely tied to Bitcoin prices.

The official announcement from the XAUT ecosystem states that the Greater China region node will officially complete its network connection from June 15 to 20, fully integrating into the global node network, simultaneously connecting the WEFI payment system and DEO Banking digital banking, completing the critical expansion of global financial infrastructure.The core focus of this ecological upgrade is on three major tracks: global stablecoin payments, on-chain asset clearing and settlement, and one-stop digital banking services. The dual asset pledge system for USDC and USD1 will be launched simultaneously, with multiple measures running in parallel to comprehensively optimize the underlying liquidity of the ecosystem, user asset allocation efficiency, and cross-border payment flow capabilities.According to official disclosures, the network upgrade of the Greater China region node will link with Helio Protocol's global investment ecosystem resources, implement XAUT gold stablecoin payment scenarios, diversify digital financial services, and establish a global node collaborative operation system, continuously improving the underlying architecture of the global stablecoin payment network, laying a solid foundation for the digitization of gold assets, cross-border compliant payments, and the large-scale implementation of on-chain banking services.

The Aztec Foundation stated on platform X that it has been informed of a potential vulnerability attack that occurred earlier with Aztec Connect. This product is not associated with the smart contracts related to the AZTEC ERC20 token and the current Aztec network. Aztec Connect was deprecated three years ago, and Aztec Labs no longer retains any control over the system, making it unable to pause or upgrade it. According to previous reports, the Aztec Router contract is suspected to have been attacked, with approximately $2.19 million in assets being transferred out.

According to Jinshi reports, ECB Governing Council member Nagel stated that even if the war ends quickly, the interest rate hike this week is still necessary.

Founder of Strategy Michael Saylor discussed the "Strategy selling Bitcoin" related discussions at the BTC Prague event, stating that he has never said the company cannot sell Bitcoin, and has always emphasized that investors should not easily sell their own Bitcoin.Saylor stated that anyone who has followed the company's earnings call or public disclosure documents over the past five years should be clear that Strategy has always clearly stated that the company will certainly sell Bitcoin when necessary, and this statement has never changed.

The globally leading digital asset trading platform Gate collaborates with the University of Wollongong in Dubai to host an online Web3 workshop. Through industry sharing, career development exchanges, and simulated trading practices, the workshop provides students with an open course focused on the cutting-edge developments in blockchain and the digital economy.During the event, the Gate team shared insights on topics such as the basics of blockchain, the integration trends of AI and blockchain, industry talent demands, and career development paths. They also introduced the current state and future opportunities of the digital asset industry in conjunction with real business scenarios. In the interactive exchange session, students actively asked questions about industry trends, innovations in digital payments, and career planning, receiving a positive response from the audience. In the simulated trading competition, students experienced the operational mechanisms of the digital asset market through practical exercises, combining classroom knowledge with real-world operations.This collaboration not only provides students with opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technology and industry practices but also further promotes the communication and connection between higher education and industry demands. As a leading platform in the industry, Gate continues to foster communication and collaboration between academia and industry. Its founder and CEO, Dr. Han, has also been invited multiple times to visit campuses to share insights on blockchain, industry innovation, and trends in the digital economy. By deepening the integration of industry and education practices, Gate is injecting more youthful energy into the long-term innovative development of Web3 and the digital economy.

According to official data, within 24 hours of the launch of the first project SpaceX under Gate's IPO Access, the cumulative intended subscription amount has exceeded 92 million USDT, with nearly 10,000 participants, reflecting the market's ongoing attention and enthusiasm for investment opportunities in popular tech company IPOs.This project supports participation in subscriptions using USDT, with a minimum intended subscription amount of 100 USDT and a maximum intended subscription amount of 500,000 USDT. The event adopts an "intended subscription" mechanism, and the platform will calculate the allocation weight based on the user's average locked amount during the subscription period. The specific results will be determined based on the project's issuance situation and the actual allocation amount obtained by the platform.After users receive the IPO allocation, the corresponding stocks will be directly distributed to their Gate stock accounts. After the allocation ends, the relevant stocks will be listed on the Gate stock section on June 12, allowing users to directly engage in real stock trading or hold them, achieving a seamless connection from IPO subscription to secondary market trading.

According to Jinshi reports, the President of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Yu Weimen, stated in a media interview that Anchor Technology is expected to launch a stablecoin by mid-year and will begin trial use in a few weeks.HSBC is expected to launch a stablecoin in the third to fourth quarter of this year, with different application scenarios; Anchor Technology focuses on cross-border payments, while HSBC emphasizes retail payment scenarios. Yu Weimen emphasized that Hong Kong will continue to attract global capital inflows.

Gate announced that the first phase of its IPO Access project has officially launched, with SpaceX as the initial offering. Users can now submit their intention to subscribe through the Gate platform to participate in investment opportunities for popular company IPOs. The event adopts an "intention to subscribe" mechanism, and the platform will calculate the allocation weight based on the average locked amount during the subscription period.Ultimately, users may receive full allocation, partial allocation, or no allocation at all, with the specific results determined by the project's issuance situation and the actual allocation amount obtained by the platform. After receiving the IPO allocation, the corresponding stocks will be directly distributed to the Gate stock account. After the allocation ends, the relevant stocks will be listed on the Gate stock section on June 12, allowing users to directly engage in real stock trading or hold them, achieving a seamless transition from IPO subscription to secondary market trading.As an important part of Gate's stock business, IPO Access provides users with a new channel to participate in the subscription of globally popular companies going public. Currently, with the launch of IPO Access, Gate is gradually improving its product ecosystem covering Pre-IPO, IPO, and stock trading, providing users with a more convenient one-stop global investment experience.

According to Forbes, although the trading volume of stablecoins has exceeded $1 trillion in the past year, most activities are still concentrated in the crypto-native space (trading, arbitrage, and inter-protocol settlement), with limited applications in everyday commercial payments. WasabiCard CEO Ray Yang pointed out that the transfer of funds is no longer the core issue; licensing, compliance, risk management, and banking capabilities are the key foundations for achieving widespread adoption.Forbes noted that while stablecoin settlement can significantly enhance cross-border payment efficiency, each market has different compliance standards, licensing requirements, and banking relationships, making the construction of localized compliance in each market both slow and expensive, which contradicts the instant global settlement that stablecoins advocate. Currently, the stablecoin market has surpassed $320 billion, and industry discussions are shifting from whether stablecoins can replace existing networks to how they can be integrated into existing networks.Forbes believes that the challenge of the last decade was to get funds flowing, while the challenge of this decade is to ensure that global payments operate in compliance and at scale within a fragmented regulatory environment.