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According to the official announcement, HTX has officially launched its “Margin User Rewards Program” and simultaneously kicked off the ninth edition of its Margin Trading Competition. From now until 20:00 (UTC+8) on June 15, users who register and complete KYC verification can participate to enjoy trading fee rebates, accelerated order execution, and exclusive benefits for newcomers—expressing HTX’s gratitude for users’ long-term support and trust. For new margin traders, HTX offers a “$1 Margin Opening” experience: users need only $1 USDT as initial capital to execute their first $10 USDT margin trade. The platform provides $9 USDT in interest-free borrowed funds, and HTX will compensate users for losses on their first trade—significantly lowering the barrier to entry for margin trading. Additionally, HTX has launched a Margin Trading Competition with a total prize pool of $20,000 USDT. During the event, users can receive up to 30% in trading fee rebates based on their margin trading volume. Notably, margin trading volume in designated cryptocurrencies—including BTC, ETH, SOL, DOGE, TRX, and XRP—is counted at triple weight toward the total volume, helping users seize market opportunities and unlock higher rebate tiers more quickly.
According to Cointelegraph, Coinbase and Better Home & Finance announced they will launch a cryptocurrency-backed mortgage program in summer 2026, enabling qualified borrowers to use bitcoin (BTC) or USDC as collateral to fund down payments on mortgages backed by Fannie Mae. This initiative follows the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) directive in June 2025 instructing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to include crypto assets in mortgage risk assessments—without requiring conversion into fiat currency. Other lenders, including Newrez, have already begun adopting similar measures. However, some U.S. senators have expressed concerns that cryptocurrency price volatility could threaten housing market stability. Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis has introduced the “21st Century Mortgage Act,” aiming to codify this policy into law.
According to The Block, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis’ latest report states that as the gray-market peptide industry’s scale exceeds an annualized $100 million, leading suppliers are accelerating adoption of Bitcoin and stablecoins as primary settlement instruments. In Q1 2026, cryptocurrency inflows into this industry reached $32 million—a 159% quarter-on-quarter surge. Due to widespread bans imposed by traditional banks and credit card payment channels on prescription-grade compounds and unregulated substances, numerous Chinese chemical manufacturers have turned to cryptocurrencies for transactions, with high-value orders especially favoring stablecoins to hedge against price volatility risk.
Chainalysis has released a report stating that as demand for gray market peptide products (such as weight loss drugs like semaglutide) grows rapidly, related suppliers and buyers are increasingly using cryptocurrencies for transactions, with leading suppliers primarily relying on Bitcoin and stablecoins.The report shows that crypto funds flowing into this sector reached $32 million in the first quarter of 2026, a 159% increase from $12 million in the previous quarter, with the annualized scale already exceeding $100 million.Chainalysis points out that demand for peptide products is driven by trends in medical aesthetics, health and wellness, and the popularity of GLP-1 drugs. However, since these products often involve prescription-grade compounds or unregulated substances, traditional banks and credit card processors typically restrict their transactions, prompting the market to shift towards crypto payments.The agency also noted that some leading suppliers have adopted more professional on-chain fund management methods. Particularly among suppliers with average single deposits exceeding $1,000, the proportion of stablecoins has significantly increased, likely to mitigate the risk of large supply chain orders being affected by crypto market volatility.
Coinbase announced on the X platform that the first mortgage in the United States backed by Bitcoin as the underlying asset and guaranteed by Fannie Mae has been successfully issued. The loan was originated and serviced by Better, with technology provided by Coinbase. Coinbase stated that the product will be rolled out nationwide this summer, offering innovative mortgage options for Bitcoin holders while advancing the application of crypto assets in traditional finance.
according to an official announcement, Binance will list the ZESTUSDT perpetual contract at 14:00 (UTC) on June 4, 2026, and the BTWUSDT perpetual contract at 14:15 (UTC) on the same day. Both contracts will support up to 10x leverage. ZEST (ZestProtocol) is the largest Bitcoin lending protocol, and BTW (Bitway) is an internet capital gateway. Copy trading services for these contracts will be available within 24 hours after listing.
Odaily Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner CleanSpark released its unaudited operational update for May 2026, disclosing a mining output of 671 BTC in May. However, during the same period, it sold 404 BTC from spot holdings and 250 BTC through option exercises. As of May 31, total Bitcoin holdings reached 13,470 BTC. CleanSpark also announced the appointment of a new Senior Vice President of Finance to strengthen financing capabilities for AI data center projects, aiming to transform into an AI and digital infrastructure platform. (Prnewswire)
Odaily Planet Daily reported that, according to official sources, OKX's "Flash Earn" product will list PROS (Pharos) from 15:00 on June 5, 2026, to 15:00 on June 11, 2026 (UTC+8). During the event, users can participate by staking OKB, BTC, OKSOL, ETH, or PROS to share a total of 1,800,000 PROS airdrop rewards. This event supports multiple cryptocurrencies for participation. Users can access the event page via the OKX app by navigating to the top-left corner — Earn & Rewards — Flash Earn.Additionally, starting from July 2026, OKX will upgrade the Flash Earn user tier system. User tiers will be determined by either 30-day average daily net assets or 30-day trading volume, in order to offer subscription quotas that better align with users' platform activity levels.
according to Bitcoin Magazine, Charles Schwab has launched 24/7 crypto futures trading services. The designated crypto futures products currently available for trading include those related to Bitcoin, ETH, Solana, and XRP.
Ivan Chebeskov, Deputy Minister of Finance of Russia, stated that the ministry does not wish to allow dollar-denominated stablecoins to circulate in the Russian market.Chebeskov pointed out that issuers of foreign stablecoins like USDT and USDC have the capability to freeze wallet assets held by users. Once such wallets engage in transactions with platforms licensed by the Central Bank of Russia, the risk of asset freezes for holders will significantly increase. He revealed that dollar stablecoins held by Russian legal entities have previously been frozen by issuers, while no similar incidents have occurred with Bitcoin and Ethereum due to the lack of relevant technical means.The Russian Finance Ministry believes it is necessary to establish a regulatory framework specifically for stablecoins, prioritize supporting the development of stablecoins pegged to the ruble and currencies of friendly nations, and grant the Central Bank of Russia the authority to adjust the list of related assets. (Bits.media)
Odaily news, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated at a Senate Finance Committee hearing that the Treasury Department is steadily advancing the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Meanwhile, Scott Bessent urged lawmakers to support the digital asset regulatory bill "Clarity Act" and expressed hope that it would pass this summer, in order to bring US best practices home and make America the world’s innovation capital.Regarding the strategic Bitcoin reserve, Scott Bessent noted that while the process is complex, it is moving forward, ensuring the adoption of best practices amid the complexities so that it can be sustainable in the future. (The Block)
Adam Iza, a California cryptocurrency executive, admitted on Monday to orchestrating an attempted kidnapping of Veer Chetal's parents. The case is related to the $245 million Bitcoin theft that Veer Chetal was previously involved in.Adam Iza, 25, also known as Ahmed Faiq, who ran the crypto trading company Zort and called himself the "Godfather," along with Veer Chetal and two others, impersonated technical support staff from Google and crypto exchanges to steal 4,100 Bitcoins from a Washington resident, valued at approximately $245 million at the time. Adam Iza and his accomplices attempted to obtain part of the stolen funds by kidnapping Veer Chetal's parents. Additionally, Adam Iza admitted to fraudulently accessing Meta's business manager accounts and credit lines to steal over $37 million between 2020 and 2022. Federal prosecutors are seeking at least 14 years in prison for his sentence. (fortune)
prediction market platform Kalshi announced on platform X that Bitcoin perpetual contracts are now officially online. This marks the first U.S. regulatory-approved Bitcoin perpetual contract product. The product is a perpetual contract referencing the spot price of Bitcoin and is classified as a futures contract. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission previously stated that, following review, the BTCPERP contract complies with the Commodity Exchange Act and relevant regulatory requirements, including the core principles applicable to Designated Contract Markets (DCM).
Bitget PoolX has launched the Solstice (SLX) project, offering users the opportunity to unlock 1,000,000 SLX tokens by staking BTC and ETH. The BTC staking pool is allocated 600,000 SLX, with a per-user staking cap of 50 BTC; the ETH staking pool is allocated 400,000 SLX, with a per-user staking cap of 1,500 ETH. The staking window is open from June 3 at 20:00 to June 11 at 20:00 (UTC+8).
QCP released its latest market commentary, noting that BTC has recently faced downward pressure, posting a weekly decline of approximately 11.6% and failing to reclaim key momentum levels. The report highlighted that Strategy sold 32 BTC in late May to pay preferred stock dividends—an action of limited scale but one that weakened its market narrative as a structural BTC buyer.
Bitget has launched a new edition of CandyBomb with a total prize pool of 28,000 UNITAS tokens. This campaign is exclusively for new futures trading users. Eligible users can earn up to 280 UNITAS tokens per person by completing net deposit and designated cryptocurrency futures trading tasks. Detailed rules are available on the official Bitget platform. Qualified users must click “Join Now” to register before participating. The campaign ends on June 9 at 18:00 (UTC+8).
Gate 平台最新数据显示，其 ETH 挖矿（质押）产品总质押量已连续两日刷新历史纪录，已达 195,700 枚 ETH，参考年化收益率为 4.15%。用户质押 ETH 可获得等额 GTETH 资产，实现资产增值。该服务支持即时赎回，释放流动性并获取稳定收益。除 ETH 外，平台还提供多币种质押选项。截至发稿，参考年化收益率分别为：GUSD 3.00%、BTC 2.67%、SOL 8.50% 及 USDT 4.62%。
According to official sources, OKX has officially launched a dedicated prediction event for the 2026 World Cup. Users can claim xp (event points) for free within the OKX App and directly place predictions on World Cup match outcomes. The event features six main sections: Championship Winner, Golden Boot Winner, Group Stage, Match Results, and others, with continuous markets available covering the entire tournament. The xp leaderboard is updated in real-time, and after the event concludes, the platform will distribute the 16.66 BTC prize pool based on the xp rankings, with rewards automatically credited to user accounts.It is reported that "Predictions" is a free points product launched by OKX, built as the first proprietary market based on the open protocol Exchange OS previously released by OKX. This event is independently organized by OKX, and terms such as "World Cup" and other tournament-related phrasing are used solely for descriptive purposes.
Odaily Planet Daily reported that, according to Lookonchain, as the crypto market continues to decline, Tom Lee-backed Ethereum reserve company Bitmine's unrealized book losses have exceeded those of Strategy's Bitcoin holdings.Data shows that Bitmine currently holds 5,416,901 ETH, worth approximately $10.03 billion at current market prices, incurring unrealized losses of about $8.9 billion from the average purchase cost.Meanwhile, Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, holds 843,706 BTC, currently valued at approximately $56.26 billion, with book unrealized losses of about $7.6 billion.
Michael Saylor posted on platform X, stating that this is the final voting week to support the semi-monthly dividend plan, urging shareholders who have not yet voted to participate immediately. He believes this upgrade will help enhance the utility of Digital Credit for BTC, MSTR, and STRC, and called on shareholders to spread the information to other holders to garner support.