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According to MetaMask’s official blog, MetaMask has officially launched its first self-custodial wallet designed specifically for AI agents—MetaMask Agent Wallet—and will begin its Early Access Program on June 8, 2026. The wallet connects to AI agent frameworks via a command-line interface (CLI) and supports the full suite of DeFi functionalities—including token swaps, perpetual contracts, prediction markets, and liquidity provision—across all EVM-compatible chains (Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Avalanche, Optimism, Polygon, BSC, Linea, Sei) as well as Hyperliquid. On security, the wallet offers two operational modes: - Default “Guard Mode” allows users to set daily spending limits and protocol allowlists; transactions exceeding these rules require manual two-factor authentication (2FA) approval before execution. - “Beast Mode” grants advanced users greater autonomy, but malicious transaction detection and mandatory 2FA verification remain enforced. All transactions undergo transaction simulation, Blockaid threat scanning, and MEV protection. Secure transactions are backed by up to $10,000 per month in transaction protection. Users retain full control of their private keys and can export their seed phrase at any time. The full public release is expected this summer.
MetaMask has officially launched Agent Wallet, a self-custody wallet designed for AI agents. It enables automated trading, perpetual contracts, and liquidity provision on Ethereum, multiple EVM-compatible chains, and the Hyperliquid network. The product is equipped with multiple security mechanisms, including transaction simulation, spending limits, and address whitelisting. It integrates with Blockaid's risk scanning, requiring user secondary confirmation for high-risk transactions. The platform also introduces a transaction guarantee service, offering up to $10,000 in compensation for compliant and secure transactions. Currently, the product is only being tested by a small group of users via the command line, with plans for a full public release this summer. (The Block)
Odaily, Ethereum co-founder and Consensys CEO Joe Lubin stated that the recent layoffs, budget cuts, and leadership changes at the Ethereum Foundation are not a crisis, but a necessary evolution of the organization. In an interview, Lubin pointed out that the Ethereum Foundation should focus on safeguarding core protocol technology and values, while tasks such as adoption, ecosystem expansion, and institutional collaboration should be undertaken by other entities. Maintaining neutrality and credibility is crucial to avoid conflicts between commercial interests and developers. He noted a public misunderstanding of the Foundation's role: the EF's responsibility is to maintain the Ethereum protocol, not to lead commercialization or market competition strategies.Lubin also stated that the future of Ethereum will be shaped by multiple organizations working together to build the ecosystem, rather than relying on a single entity for leadership. He dismissed claims that Ethereum is on the decline, saying the network is still developing steadily, and pointed out that years of scaling efforts are laying the groundwork for the next wave of adoption, including on-chain transactions by autonomous AI agents and increased institutional usage. The Ethereum Foundation is narrowing its focus precisely to ensure the protocol can support a new generation of applications, while new organizations will take on the work of promotion and commercialization.Lubin noted that the next wave is the agent economy, where hybrid human-machine systems will use Ethereum's infrastructure for transactions. The restructuring of the Ethereum Foundation is a healthy institutional optimization that will help Ethereum maintain robust development under the premise of decentralization and prepare for future technological and business innovations. (CoinDesk)
Binance has released an updated Proof of Reserves, showing that asset reserves consistently exceed a 1:1 ratio to safeguard user funds. Among these, the BNB reserve ratio stands at 100.58%, the Bitcoin reserve ratio at 100.20%, and the ETH reserve ratio at 100%. The USDT reserve ratio is 103.17%.
According to on-chain analyst Ai Yi monitoring, the liquidation was triggered after the ETH price fell below $1,565. Address 0x34d…c4ac1 has been liquidated for 15,131 ETH, which was converted into $22.6 million to repay the loan. The latest liquidation prices for the two addresses are now updated as follows:Address 0xc3f…931e4 borrowed 58,031.84 ETH, with a liquidation price of $1,555.04;Address 0x34d…c4ac1 borrowed 31,537.26 ETH, with a liquidation price of $1,458.02.
Lookonchain posted on platform X, stating that as of the update on June 5, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a single-day net outflow of 196 BTC, worth $11.89 million, and a 7-day net outflow of 23,135 BTC, worth $1.41 billion; Ethereum ETFs recorded a single-day net inflow of 10,082 ETH, worth $16.04 million, and a 7-day net outflow of 117,037 ETH, worth $186.21 million.
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 The Block, Ethereum liquidity re-staking protocol ether.fi has partnered with onchain treasury management platform Plume to launch a new Real World Asset (RWA) yield vault. ether.fi has exclusively allocated $100 million to this vault. Funding sources include its liquidity provider community—comprising funds, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals—as well as managed capital from its existing liquidity vaults, which hold approximately $300 million in total value locked (TVL). The vault is natively integrated into the ether.fi application, enabling users to access institutional-grade yield-generating assets—including overcollateralized credit pools, AAA-rated CLOs, and bond ETFs—with underlying asset management totaling over $10 trillion.
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)
According to an official announcement, Coinbase has added support for the ETH-INR and SOL-INR trading pairs for Indian users. These trading pairs will initially launch on Coinbase Exchange and will be progressively rolled out to Coinbase.com, the Coinbase App, and Coinbase Advanced.
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).
According to The Block, Payward—the parent company of Kraken—announced that it will open up access to IPO offering-price subscriptions for U.S. publicly traded companies to Kraken users and select partner platform users via the xStocks framework in the coming weeks. Users may submit non-binding subscription indications prior to listing; Payward will aggregate demand and coordinate with underwriting syndicates to allocate tokenized shares at the offering price on the listing day. These stock tokens are fully backed 1:1 by the underlying equities held in custody by regulated entities and are tradable across blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, and TON. Payward stated that it plans to expand into additional markets and onboard more partners to the xStocks Alliance in the future.
xStocks, a framework under Kraken parent company Payward, will launch services allowing users on Kraken and partner platforms to participate in US stock IPOs at the offering price. Users will receive on-chain tokenized shares with a 1:1 correspondence to the underlying stock, which will be held by regulated custodians.Users can submit non-binding subscription intentions via partner platforms weeks before the IPO. Payward aggregates demand, coordinates with the underwriting syndicate for share allocation, and completes pricing, allocation, and token issuance on the listing date. xStocks tokens will be tradable across multiple blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, and TON, and can be integrated with DeFi protocols. (The Block)
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%。
Mastercard is expanding its settlement network to support regulated stablecoins, planning to introduce stablecoin settlement, intraday settlement, as well as weekend and holiday settlement services to meet the demand for real-time fund movement.According to the introduction, the new settlement framework will operate in parallel with the existing fiat settlement system, providing financial institutions with more flexible liquidity management solutions. The first supported stablecoins include Circle-issued USDC, Paxos-issued PYUSD, USDG and USDP, Ripple-issued RLUSD, and SoFiUSD.The related services will cover blockchain networks such as Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Base, Arbitrum, and XRPL. (CoinDesk)
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.
the decentralized contract trading platform Pingu Exchange has announced its permanent closure, with the platform set to go offline on July 31, 2026. Launched on Arbitrum in January 2024, Pingu started with approximately $270,000 in seed capital, achieving a cumulative trading volume of around $2.4 billion and distributing about $650,000 in ETH and USDC to stakers. The team subsequently migrated to the Monad mainnet, but over the roughly six months following the migration, the platform's trading volume reached only about $80 million. The team has not taken salaries since February to avoid depleting the treasury.