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Tether, the world's largest issuer of stablecoins, is a company that issues stablecoins pegged 1:1 to fiat currencies and aims to promote the digital use of fiat currencies. It currently has four divisions: Tether Data, which specializes in AI and P2P technology investments; Tether Finance, which manages stablecoin services; Tether Power, which is responsible for sustainable bitcoin mining; and Tether Edu, which promotes digital skills education.
Neura Robotics completes $1.4 billion funding round, led by Tether
Neura Robotics has announced the completion of a $1.4 billion funding round, led by Tether Investments, with participation from Nvidia, Qualcomm, Amazon, and others. The company's primary business is developing AI-driven general-purpose humanoid robots. Neura Robotics plans to produce 5 million AI-driven humanoid robots by 2030, equipping each with a Tether-linked digital wallet, enabling them to autonomously accept compensation for work and conduct electronic payments. (Coindesk)
Bitcoin Treasury Company Nakamoto Sells Approximately 600 BTC to Repay Debt
the Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto officially announced that it generated approximately $48 million in net proceeds by selling about 600 BTC and related derivative positions, thereby repaying approximately $45 million in outstanding debt to Kraken. This move is expected to reduce annual financing costs by approximately $4 million.Following the transaction, the company signed a new loan term sheet with Kraken for the remaining 165 million USDT, with a principal of 105 million USDT deferred to June 30, 2027, and an annual interest rate that can be reduced to 7.75% upon meeting the Bitwise custodied wallet collateral threshold. Additionally, the company’s board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $25 million. Currently, the company still holds approximately 4,467 BTC on its balance sheet. Furthermore, according to a notice from Nasdaq, the company has regained compliance with listing requirements.
Gate Releases May Transparency Report: TradFi Assets and Prediction Markets Drive Dual-Engine Growth
digital asset platform Gate has released its May 2026 transparency report. The report indicates that multi-asset trading and prediction markets are becoming key growth engines for the platform. As of the end of May, Gate had listed 605 CFD trading assets, covering multiple categories including stocks, indices, forex, metals, and commodities, ranking among the top globally among crypto trading platforms in terms of asset count. Additionally, Gate Stocks allows users to trade over 10,000 US stocks and ETFs from major U.S. markets using USDT, covering the main U.S. securities trading markets and liquidity networks. The platform's direct IPO first-phase project, SpaceX, saw意向 subscription amounts exceed $100 million.Meanwhile, the platform continues to deepen its presence in the prediction market sector. Gate has deeply integrated Polymarket, launching features such as smart money tracking, wallet monitoring, top holdings, profit/loss statistics, and AI analysis. As the first CEX platform to integrate Polymarket, Gate continues to strengthen its advantage as a prediction market gateway, maintaining a leading position in user participation scale, market activity, and ecosystem influence.Furthermore, Gate's flagship event, WCTC S8, successfully concluded in May, attracting over 80,000 participants and 9,500 registered teams. The cumulative total weighted trading volume for the event exceeded $50 billion, with the CFD segment alone accounting for a cumulative trading volume of over $140 billion, reflecting the strong growth momentum of traditional financial assets within crypto trading scenarios. As stablecoins, RWA, asset tokenization, and prediction markets emerge as new growth engines for the industry, Gate will continue to expand its business layout in stocks, forex, and IPOs, aiming to build a comprehensive one-stop global digital financial services platform.
Tether 领投 NEURA Robotics 高达 14 亿美元融资轮
Tether 领投德国机器人公司 NEURA Robotics 高达 14 亿美元的融资轮，后者估值约 70 亿美元。双方计划集成钱包和 AI 技术，使机器人具备自主支付与设备端计算能力。
Tether Leads NEURA Robotics in Up to $1.4 Billion Series C Funding Round to Build the "Robot Economy" and Autonomous AI Infrastructure
: Tether Investments, a subsidiary of Tether, announced that it is leading the Series C funding round for humanoid robotics company NEURA Robotics. The total size of this funding round could reach up to $1.4 billion, setting a new record for private fundraising in the robotics and physical AI sector.NEURA Robotics is a multi-form cognitive robotics company, with products encompassing humanoid robots, precision robotic arms, automated guided vehicles / autonomous mobile robots (AGVs/AMRs), and service robots. The company has established a stable pipeline of enterprise clients and has formed strategic partnerships with top global industry partners, some of whom are also participating in this investment round. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated: "As robots move towards true autonomy, the underlying infrastructure must also be upgraded. WDK and QVAC will provide machines with a dual layer of finance and intelligence, enabling them to independently execute tasks and complete transactions."
Bitget Wallet Opens SpaceX Tokenized IPO Subscription—$10 Minimum Investment, No Threshold
Bitget Wallet has opened the first subscription for SpaceX’s tokenized IPO stock, SPCXx, with a total quota of $3 million. The minimum subscription amount is $10 per user, and the maximum per user is $5,000—on a first-come, first-served basis. SPCXx is issued by xStocks, a tokenized stock trading platform. The subscription price is $135, and underwriters will charge an additional 5% fee. Subscriptions open at 4:00 PM Beijing Time on June 9 and close at 4:00 PM Beijing Time on June 11. Upon completion of the subscription period, SPCXx tokens will be automatically sent to users’ wallets, with distribution expected to be finalized by 8:30 PM Beijing Time on June 12. This subscription requires no overseas brokerage or exchange accounts, VIP tier, or holding prerequisites. Users may pay directly using stablecoins—including USDT and USDC—on Base, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, and TRON. The SpaceX tokenized IPO operates via xStocks—a collaboration between Bitget Wallet and Backed. The tokenized stocks issued are fully backed 1:1 by underlying assets held by Backed. Note that the $135 subscription price is not the final fixed issuance price; the final IPO price will be determined by the issuer and underwriters based on a comprehensive assessment of order book demand, market conditions, and valuation factors. During the subscription period, users typically see only a reference price.
U.S. Department of Justice Seizes Approximately $9 Million in USDT Linked to ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Scam Network
the U.S. Department of Justice has seized approximately $9 million in funds linked to a scam network, with the seized assets being the stablecoin Tether (USDT). Law enforcement officials stated that the case is related to long-term romance and investment scams commonly known as "pig butchering." The criminal organization gradually gained victims' trust by establishing fake romantic or social relationships, luring them into depositing funds on fraudulent crypto investment platforms before disappearing with the money.Investigations revealed that the network has affected over 70 victims within the United States, with illegally transferred funds totaling millions of dollars. The U.S. Department of Justice stated that this asset freeze and enforcement action aims to cut off the flow of scam funds and strengthen the ability to track and combat cross-border crypto scams. (Bloomberg)
Russia to Include USDC in Its Regulated Crypto Market, Full Regulatory Legislation to Be Completed by July
According to Cryptopolitan, Ivan Chebeskov, Deputy Minister of Finance of Russia, stated during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026) that USDC will be added to Russia’s regulated cryptocurrency list alongside BTC, ETH, and USDT—previously approved cryptocurrencies. He also revealed that smaller stablecoins pegged to currencies of “friendly jurisdictions,” such as the Russian ruble or the UAE dirham, may also be granted market access. Russia’s draft “Law on Digital Currency and Digital Rights” must be finalized by July 1; upon enactment, non-accredited investors will gain legal access to cryptocurrency investments for the first time—though with an annual investment cap of 300,000 rubles (approximately USD 4,000).
FBI Announcement: Digital Assets Seized in Multiple Jurisdictions, Including BTC, ETH, USDT, and Other Cryptocurrencies
According to an official FBI notice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a public announcement on June 16, 2026, stating that it had seized substantial assets across multiple U.S. judicial districts for violations of federal law. Seized assets include cash, vehicles, cryptocurrencies, jewelry, firearms, and electronic devices. The seized assets span a broad range, including: multiple large cash deposits and luxury goods—including Hermès and Chanel handbags and jewelry—in California; various cryptocurrencies—including Bitcoin and Ethereum—in Connecticut; over $460,000 in USDT stablecoins in Texas; nearly $500,000 in USDT in Indiana; and more than $1.1 million across multiple bank accounts held by CO EBikes LLC in Colorado.
Chilean cryptocurrency platform Plusspay under investigation for allegedly aiding transnational criminal organizations in money laundering
According to CriptoNoticias, Chile’s judicial authorities have launched an investigation into the cryptocurrency platform Plusspay, accusing it of facilitating money laundering for the transnational criminal organization “Tren de Aragua.” The investigation found that the platform may have converted local fiat currency into stablecoins—including Tether (USDT) and other U.S. dollar–pegged stablecoins—through multiple affiliated companies, and then transferred funds via Chile’s banking system. The volume of suspicious fund flows exceeds $84 million.
Gate launches RLUSD, opening four major trading pairs with multiple incentive measures
crypto asset trading platform Gate has announced the listing of RLUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin launched by Ripple, at 17:00 (UTC+8) on June 15. Simultaneously, it will open the BTC/RLUSD, ETH/RLUSD, XRP/RLUSD, and RLUSD/USDT trading pairs. RLUSD is fully backed 1:1 by U.S. dollar deposits, short-term U.S. Treasury bonds, and other cash equivalents, with monthly reserve audit reports enhancing transparency and compliance. This stablecoin is specifically designed for payment use cases, aiming to meet the growing demand from users, developers, and institutions for transparent, interoperable stablecoins with real-world application capabilities.To support the listing, Gate has simultaneously launched a market incentive program totaling 750,000 RLUSD. This program includes measures such as CandyDrop trading incentives, VIP-exclusive airdrops, withdrawal fee reductions, and KOL promotions, all designed to drive genuine trading demand, improve market depth, and attract new user participation and market vitality. The listing of RLUSD combined with the concentrated release of incentive resources demonstrates Gate's strategic direction of continuously improving its stablecoin trading ecosystem and enhancing multi-asset liquidity and trading efficiency. Moving forward, Gate will expand its offerings with more high-quality assets and ecosystem partnerships, driving the continued evolution of digital asset market infrastructure.
Bitget launches SpaceX stock spot trading, with zero fees on the first day and support for fractional share trading
according to the official announcement, SpaceX (SPCX) was listed on NASDAQ today, and Bitget has simultaneously opened its US stock spot token rSPCX trading channel. From now until 12:00 PM EST on June 13, trading rSPCX enjoys a 0 fee promotion, supports fractional share trading, with a minimum of 10 USDT required. Additionally, users can participate in leveraged trading through Bitget stock contracts.It is reported that rTokens, identified by the letter r followed by the stock symbol (e.g., rNVDA for NVIDIA), are issued by Reality, a licensed RWA protocol under Bitget. Through a partnership with the compliant broker Alpaca, they directly connect to global liquidity pools such as NASDAQ and the NYSE. Their features include: 1:1 reserve of underlying assets held by a licensed custodian, 1:1 distribution of stock dividends in token form, synchronous mapping of corporate actions like stock splits and reverse splits, and the ability for holdings to serve as joint margin for unified accounts and USDT-margined contracts, allowing users to flexibly manage funds while holding global stock assets.
Bybit Relaunches Dual-Currency Investment Bi-Weekly Challenge, with Top Reward of 2,500 USDT
Bybit's Dual-Currency Investment Bi-Weekly Challenge went live at 6 PM on June 15 and will last for two weeks.After registering for the event, users who trade Bybit's dual-currency investment products can climb the dual-currency trading leaderboard to win exciting rewards. When a participant's trading volume surpasses the "whale threshold," it can trigger a "bonus reward." The maximum reward is 2,500 USDT, with the top 100 participants sharing a pool of 12,940 USDT. New users will also receive an exclusive reward of 100 USDT worth of dual-currency investment trial funds.
A whale shorted 44,000 ETH worth $78.89 million, currently facing an unrealized loss of $3.08 million
according to on-chain analyst Ember's monitoring, a whale who recently shorted ETH has continued to short an additional 9,000 ETH after ETH's rebound. The whale borrowed 9,000 ETH from Aave, transferred them to Binance, and then withdrew 16.37 million USDT. The whale is currently shorting 44,000 ETH, worth $78.89 million, at an average short price of $1,702, with an unrealized loss of $3.08 million.
Bitget Launches Futures Trading Speed Challenge—Up to $4,000 USDT Per Participant
Bitget Launches the “Dragon Boat Racing” Futures Trading Competition from June 15 to June 22, with a total prize pool of $30,800 USDT. The first 2,000 users who complete the designated trading tasks will receive early-bird USDT rewards on a first-come, first-served basis. During the event, all users are ranked based on their total futures trading volume; the top-performing individual can win up to $4,000 USDT. New users are also eligible for an additional leaderboard, with a maximum reward of $1,600 USDT per user. Additionally, users can unlock extra cash rewards by inviting friends to complete tasks such as registration, depositing funds, and executing futures trades. Full event rules are available on the official Bitget platform. Eligible users must click “Join Now” to complete registration before participating in the event.
A SIREN whale dumped 670 million SIREN tokens in just two days—92% of the total supply.
According to on-chain analytics platform Lookonchain (@lookonchain), a SIREN whale sold 670 million SIREN tokens—92% of the total supply—within just two days, causing the price to plunge over 90% and realizing $64.8 million in USDT. Of this amount, $25.7 million in USDT has already been deposited into Bitget and Bybit exchanges, while the remaining $39.1 million in USDT is still held on-chain, suggesting the sell-off may not yet be complete.
SIREN whale dumps 680 million tokens in 2 days, cashing out 64.8 million USDT as SIREN price plunges 96%
according to on-chain analyst Yu Jin's monitoring, over the past 2 days, 680 million SIREN (94% of the total supply) have been “splintered into smaller pieces” by the SIREN whale. This sell-off caused SIREN's price to drop from $1.3 to $0.05, a decline of 96%, netting approximately 64.8 million USDT.In terms of capital flow, approximately 200 million SIREN flowed into centralized exchanges (CEX) such as Binance, Gate, and KuCoin. The majority of the remaining tokens, after the price was driven below $0.1, were bought on-chain by hundreds of addresses, with each address purchasing an average of several hundred thousand SIREN (ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of US dollars in value).The SIREN whale address currently holds approximately 39.1 million USDT on-chain.
A whale has additionally staked 45.495 million USDT and borrowed 10,000 ETH to short, with total stablecoin staking reaching $156 million
Odaily reports, according to on-chain analyst Ai Yi's monitoring, a whale withdrew 45.495 million USDT from Binance 3.5 hours ago, subsequently staked it into Aave, borrowed 10,000 ETH (worth approximately $17.25 million), and shorted it. Currently, this whale has staked a total of $156 million in stablecoins, borrowed 35,388.4 ETH, with an average sell price of $1,682.14. The position is currently at an unrealized loss of $1.098 million. Liquidation will be triggered if the ETH price rises to $3,453.36.
U.S. Department of Justice Seizes Approximately $9 Million in USDT Linked to ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Scam Network
the U.S. Department of Justice has seized approximately $9 million in funds linked to a scam network, with the seized assets being the stablecoin Tether (USDT). Law enforcement officials stated that the case is related to long-term romance and investment scams commonly known as "pig butchering." The criminal organization gradually gained victims' trust by establishing fake romantic or social relationships, luring them into depositing funds on fraudulent crypto investment platforms before disappearing with the money.Investigations revealed that the network has affected over 70 victims within the United States, with illegally transferred funds totaling millions of dollars. The U.S. Department of Justice stated that this asset freeze and enforcement action aims to cut off the flow of scam funds and strengthen the ability to track and combat cross-border crypto scams. (Bloomberg)
Venus attacker sells 1,912 ETH to repay loans, still owes $6.78 million USDT on Aave
According to on-chain analyst Yu Jin (@EmberCN), the attacker responsible for the March THE liquidation event on the Venus platform sold 1,912 ETH for $3.26 million one hour ago to repay part of their loan on Aave. That loan was originally taken out by collateralizing ETH and was used to manipulate the Venus liquidations. The attacker’s address still has $6.78 million in USDT outstanding on Aave.
MILC Platform Cross-Chain Bridge Suffers Private Key Leak Attack, Sustaining ~$161,000 in Losses
According to on-chain security platform Blockaid (@blockaid_), the MILC Platform cross-chain bridge suffered a private key leak on both the BNB Chain and Ethereum networks. The attacker exploited a historical bridge administrator wallet to grant the DEFAULT_ADMIN_ROLE and MANAGER_ROLE permissions to the attacker’s address. Subsequently, assets were withdrawn from the bridge contract, and administrative control was transferred to the attacker’s wallet. Confirmed losses currently stand at approximately $97,003 USDT (on BNB Chain) and approximately 39.21 ETH (on Ethereum, transferred out via Rhino.fi), totaling roughly $161,000.
Humanity Offers $1 Million USDT Bounty for Information
Humanity stated that it has shared the attacker’s address tracking page with all centralized exchanges, decentralized exchanges, and aggregators, and will continue updating it. Humanity has also announced a $1 million USDT bounty for information that aids in recovering the stolen funds; all recovered funds will be used to repurchase $H.
Polymarket: "Zcash will hit $100 in 2026" probability rises to 53%, up 36% in 24H
Odaily Seer Prophet Channel monitoring shows that the probability of "Zcash will hit $100 in 2026" on Polymarket has risen to 53%, a 24-hour increase of 36%.Market rules: If between 17:35 on November 24, 2025, and 23:59 on December 31, 2026 (Eastern Time), the lowest price (Low) of any 1-minute candlestick of the Binance ZEC/USDT trading pair reaches or falls below the price stated in the title, this market will immediately settle as "Yes"; otherwise, it will settle as "No." Settlement is based solely on the 1-minute candlestick data of the Binance ZEC/USDT trading pair; prices from other exchanges or trading pairs will not be considered.In previous news, the privacy coin Zcash disclosed and fixed a critical security vulnerability that could have been exploited by malicious miners to transfer over 25,000 ZEC (approximately $6.5 million) from the deprecated Sprout privacy pool. Officials stated that the vulnerability had existed since July 2020 but was not actually exploited, and user funds remained safe at all times. The development team has released version v6.12.0 to complete the fix, and major mining pools have already upgraded their deployments.Odaily Seer Prophet Channel continues to monitor prediction markets, seeing changes before pricing.
SlowMist: DTXT/USDT trading pair on BSC attacked, resulting in ~$35,000 USDT loss
SlowMist issued a security alert stating that the DTXT/USDT trading pair on BSC was attacked due to spoofable liquidity-addition detection logic, resulting in the attacker profiting approximately $35,041.106 USDT.
HTX Launches “World Cup Prediction Red Packet Campaign” with a Total Prize Pool of $100,000 USDT
According to HTX’s announcement, HTX Plaza has launched a time-limited “World Cup Prediction Red Packet Campaign,” with a total prize pool of up to $100,000 USDT. The campaign runs from June 12 to July 20, 2026 (UTC+8), covering all 34 match days of the World Cup. Users simply need to visit the campaign post on HTX Plaza, participate in the prediction for the day’s first match, and submit their vote to qualify for red packet collection the following day. Additionally, users who post analytical insights about match outcomes in the comment section may further boost their engagement score. The campaign is now live and gaining momentum. Users who participate for seven consecutive days will automatically unlock eligibility for a high-value red packet on Day 8. Head over to HTX Plaza to join the predictions—enjoy the matches and win red packets simultaneously, sharing in the passion and perks of the World Cup.
Binance to Adjust Leverage and Margin Tiers for Multiple USDT-M Perpetual Contracts
that, according to an official announcement, Binance will update the leverage and margin tiers for several USDT-margined perpetual contracts at 14:30 Beijing time on June 19, 2026, involving SIRENUSDT, VELVETUSDT, RESOLVUSDT, TRUSTUSDT, THEUSDT, MAVUSDT, SANTOSUSDT, ORDIUSDT, DIAUSDT, and INXUSDT. Additionally, Binance will adjust the collateral rates for ADA and FDUSD in portfolio margin starting from 14:00 Beijing time on the same day.
Squid Integrates Ripple's Stablecoin RLUSD, Enabling One-Click Cross-Chain Swaps
Squid, a cross-chain infrastructure platform, has announced the integration of RLUSD, the stablecoin issued by Ripple. Users can now swap into or out of RLUSD in a single transaction across different blockchains and digital assets.Through this integration, RLUSD will gain access to over 100 blockchains and more than 20,000 tokens supported by Squid. Users can directly exchange assets such as USDC, USDT, ETH, and XRP for RLUSD without needing to manually bridge chains, wrap tokens, or execute multiple transactions.RLUSD is natively issued on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum, and has been extended to Ethereum Layer 2 networks such as the XRPL EVM Sidechain, Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain via Wormhole's Native Token Transfer standard. Squid's routing layer sits atop these underlying transfer mechanisms, allowing users to utilize RLUSD irrespective of the specific issuance chain.Squid states that its intent-based routing system, which uses market makers to fulfill orders with liquidity on the destination chain, can settle transactions within seconds and is compatible with various cross-chain messaging and issuance standards. Beyond end-users, developers can also integrate RLUSD through Squid's tools for applications including cross-chain payments, treasury management, user onboarding, and DeFi.
Gate's spot trading volume bucked the trend with an 11.5% increase, the highest growth rate among global centralized exchanges.
according to the latest exchange report from CoinDesk, the total spot and derivatives trading volume on global centralized exchanges fell by 3.45% to $4.41 trillion in May 2026. Amid this overall decline in trading activity, Gate demonstrated strong resilience with a counter-trend growth. Its spot trading volume increased by 11.5% month-over-month to $43.8 billion, ranking first in spot trading volume growth among major global exchanges. Concurrently, its spot market share rose by 0.66 percentage points to 4.55%, securing a position within the top five global spot exchanges.In the derivatives market, Gate maintained its industry-leading position. Data shows that Gate's contract trading volume in May reached $327 billion, capturing a 9.47% market share, ranking it fourth among global derivatives exchanges. In terms of Open Interest, Gate held a 10.8% market share, making it the world's third-largest derivatives trading platform. Combining both spot and derivatives trading performance, Gate ranked fourth globally in total trading volume for May, highlighting the platform's sustained advantages in liquidity depth and market participation.To date, Gate's global registered users have surpassed 54 million, supporting over 4,700 trading pairs. Gate's stock trading feature allows users to trade over 10,000 US mainstream stocks and ETFs using USDT, and has already listed over 1,500 Hong Kong stock targets. Looking ahead, the platform will continue to expand its business layout into stocks, ETFs, prediction markets, and TradFi, offering global users a richer, one-stop trading and asset allocation experience.
HTX has launched perpetual contracts for CIEN, PANW, and EVAA.
According to the official announcement, HTX has launched perpetual contracts for CIEN/USDT, PANW/USDT, and EVAA/USDT on June 16, with a maximum leverage of 10x for each.
Bybit Relaunches Dual-Currency Investment Bi-Weekly Challenge, with Top Reward of 2,500 USDT
Bybit's Dual-Currency Investment Bi-Weekly Challenge went live at 6 PM on June 15 and will last for two weeks.After registering for the event, users who trade Bybit's dual-currency investment products can climb the dual-currency trading leaderboard to win exciting rewards. When a participant's trading volume surpasses the "whale threshold," it can trigger a "bonus reward." The maximum reward is 2,500 USDT, with the top 100 participants sharing a pool of 12,940 USDT. New users will also receive an exclusive reward of 100 USDT worth of dual-currency investment trial funds.
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U.S. Department of Justice Seizes Approximately $9 Million in USDT Linked to ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Scam Network
the U.S. Department of Justice has seized approximately $9 million in funds linked to a scam network, with the seized assets being the stablecoin Tether (USDT). Law enforcement officials stated that the case is related to long-term romance and investment scams commonly known as "pig butchering." The criminal organization gradually gained victims' trust by establishing fake romantic or social relationships, luring them into depositing funds on fraudulent crypto investment platforms before disappearing with the money.Investigations revealed that the network has affected over 70 victims within the United States, with illegally transferred funds totaling millions of dollars. The U.S. Department of Justice stated that this asset freeze and enforcement action aims to cut off the flow of scam funds and strengthen the ability to track and combat cross-border crypto scams. (Bloomberg)
Tether Sells Bitdeer Shares at High Price, Realizing ~$12.7 Million
According to TheEnergyMag, Tether sold 627,000 shares of Bitdeer (NASDAQ: BTDR) between June 3 and 4 at approximately $20 per share, raising roughly $12.7 million. Earlier this year, in February—when Bitdeer’s stock price was depressed—Tether had aggressively purchased shares at an average price of about $8.85 per share; this recent sale is thus viewed as profit-taking at a high price point. Following the sale, Tether still holds 37.7 million Class A shares of Bitdeer, representing 19.7% of the company’s outstanding shares, maintaining its status as a major shareholder.
HTX Launches “World Cup Prediction Red Packet Campaign” with a Total Prize Pool of $100,000 USDT
According to HTX’s announcement, HTX Plaza has launched a time-limited “World Cup Prediction Red Packet Campaign,” with a total prize pool of up to $100,000 USDT. The campaign runs from June 12 to July 20, 2026 (UTC+8), covering all 34 match days of the World Cup. Users simply need to visit the campaign post on HTX Plaza, participate in the prediction for the day’s first match, and submit their vote to qualify for red packet collection the following day. Additionally, users who post analytical insights about match outcomes in the comment section may further boost their engagement score. The campaign is now live and gaining momentum. Users who participate for seven consecutive days will automatically unlock eligibility for a high-value red packet on Day 8. Head over to HTX Plaza to join the predictions—enjoy the matches and win red packets simultaneously, sharing in the passion and perks of the World Cup.
Binance to Adjust Leverage and Margin Tiers for Multiple USDT-M Perpetual Contracts
that, according to an official announcement, Binance will update the leverage and margin tiers for several USDT-margined perpetual contracts at 14:30 Beijing time on June 19, 2026, involving SIRENUSDT, VELVETUSDT, RESOLVUSDT, TRUSTUSDT, THEUSDT, MAVUSDT, SANTOSUSDT, ORDIUSDT, DIAUSDT, and INXUSDT. Additionally, Binance will adjust the collateral rates for ADA and FDUSD in portfolio margin starting from 14:00 Beijing time on the same day.
Russia to Include USDC in Its Regulated Crypto Market, Full Regulatory Legislation to Be Completed by July
According to Cryptopolitan, Ivan Chebeskov, Deputy Minister of Finance of Russia, stated during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026) that USDC will be added to Russia’s regulated cryptocurrency list alongside BTC, ETH, and USDT—previously approved cryptocurrencies. He also revealed that smaller stablecoins pegged to currencies of “friendly jurisdictions,” such as the Russian ruble or the UAE dirham, may also be granted market access. Russia’s draft “Law on Digital Currency and Digital Rights” must be finalized by July 1; upon enactment, non-accredited investors will gain legal access to cryptocurrency investments for the first time—though with an annual investment cap of 300,000 rubles (approximately USD 4,000).
Squid Integrates Ripple's Stablecoin RLUSD, Enabling One-Click Cross-Chain Swaps
Squid, a cross-chain infrastructure platform, has announced the integration of RLUSD, the stablecoin issued by Ripple. Users can now swap into or out of RLUSD in a single transaction across different blockchains and digital assets.Through this integration, RLUSD will gain access to over 100 blockchains and more than 20,000 tokens supported by Squid. Users can directly exchange assets such as USDC, USDT, ETH, and XRP for RLUSD without needing to manually bridge chains, wrap tokens, or execute multiple transactions.RLUSD is natively issued on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum, and has been extended to Ethereum Layer 2 networks such as the XRPL EVM Sidechain, Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain via Wormhole's Native Token Transfer standard. Squid's routing layer sits atop these underlying transfer mechanisms, allowing users to utilize RLUSD irrespective of the specific issuance chain.Squid states that its intent-based routing system, which uses market makers to fulfill orders with liquidity on the destination chain, can settle transactions within seconds and is compatible with various cross-chain messaging and issuance standards. Beyond end-users, developers can also integrate RLUSD through Squid's tools for applications including cross-chain payments, treasury management, user onboarding, and DeFi.