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ChatGPT AI just did something most pundits are too scared to do. It filled out the entire 2026 World Cup group stage, top two in all 12 groups, no hedging, no “it depends,” just twelve clean verdicts. So let me walk you through what the machine is thinking, because it is a fascinating mix of […] The post Sam Altman ChatGPT AI Predicts Suprising World Cup Group Stage Winners appeared first on Cryptonews.

Microsoft Copilot AI predicts a near-term XRP breakout to $1.55 within 15 days, framing its current $1.11 price as consolidation zone. The post Microsoft Copilot AI Predicts Decisive XRP Price in The Next 15 Days appeared first on Cryptonews.

The firms making that possible say eligible shares can also be converted back into tokens, creating a bridge between traditional brokerage accounts and blockchain-based markets.

The investment comes as blockchains designed for big banks and institutions are having a moment, with Stripe's Tempo and Circle's Arc raising hundreds of millions of dollars.

Citigroup Launches Blockchain Platform to Tokenize Private Shares The post Citi Launches Crypto Platform to Tokenize Private Company Shares appeared first on Cryptonews.

The investment is part of the stablecoin giant’s expansion into industries outside of crypto.

Solana (SOL), up 2.6% from Wednesday, was also a top performer.

Bitcoin mostly preserved a recent rebound despite the highest US PPI inflation since October 2022 and Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz oil route. Bitcoin (BTC) returned to $63,000 on Thursday as crypto shook off news that Iran had closed a key global oil route. Key points: Read more

Ripple Garlinghouse posted a word, "True," in response to Flare Philion's observation that the industry is now scrambling to become XRP. The post Garlinghouse of Ripple Agrees Wall Street Is Copying XRP’s Banker Coin Model appeared first on Cryptonews.

Glassnode's latest Week On-chain report says Bitcoin has entered a deep discount phase, with over 95% of short-term holders underwater and realized losses approaching levels associated with severe capitulation. The report also notes that a durable Bitcoin recovery is likely to require either the dollar index breaking below 99 or the 10-year Treasury yield compressing […] The post Bitcoin’s $60,000 support is still a bet on the dollar breaking appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The bank said it is using blockchain technology to connect investors with private company equity through digital depositary receipts.

ETH's next major bullish phase could begin only after the crypto revisits historically important accumulation levels.

Digital Asset raised $355M in an a16z‑led round at a $2B valuation, extending a Wall Street‑backed funding run as banks ramp up pilots on its Canton Network blockchain. [Update June 11, 1:50 pm UTC. Adds commentary from Yuval Rooz, cofounder and chief executive of Digital Asset, in the fourth and fifth paragraph] Digital Asset Holdings has raised $355 million in a new round led by Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm, highlighting Wall Street’s accelerating push into permissioned blockchain infrastructure. A16z crypto contributed $100 million, alongside 7RIDGE, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Citadel Securities and Optiver, in a deal that values Digital Asset at around $2 billion, according to a Thursday Bloomberg Law report citing people familiar with the matter. Read more

John Hoffman will spearhead Ondo's expansion from tokenizing individual assets to full investment portfolios and strategies.

Hungary’s government said it will unwind crypto trading restrictions that required approved validation for conversions and exposed users and service providers to criminal liability. Hungary is set to decriminalize crypto trading, reversing restrictions that imposed potential jail terms for certain crypto-to-fiat and crypto-to-crypto transactions, according to Tisza government spokesperson Anita Köböl.  Speaking at a Thursday press conference, Köböl said Hungary would unwind rules introduced last year that required approved validation for crypto conversions and attached criminal penalties to violations. She said the restrictions contributed to a decline in crypto trading activity in the country.  “This was an unnecessary piece of legislation. It made practical operation impossible and frightened the market participants,” Köböl said, according to a translation by Cointelegraph. “The criminal consequences also negatively impacted several hundred thousand people.” Read more

While some analysts argue investors are selling bitcoin to free up capital for anticipated IPOs such as SpaceX and Anthropic, Sygnum's Fabian Dori says market data points elsewhere.

The pace of outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs has “moderated,” with analysts assessing whether selling pressure is exhausting.

Is there light at the end of the tunnel for XRP?

Japan’s Lower House reportedly passed a bill that would bring crypto under the country’s financial instruments framework, potentially opening the door to ETFs and lower tax treatment. Japan’s Lower House reportedly passed a bill that would bring crypto assets under the country’s financial instruments framework, potentially opening a path to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and lower tax treatment for digital assets.  The bill would move crypto assets closer to the regulatory treatment of stocks and bonds by subjecting them to stricter trading rules, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. The legislation is expected to take effect next year after going through the Upper House.  The proposed changes could lower the capital gains tax on crypto assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) from a current maximum of 55% to a 20% flat rate, in line with stocks and bonds. The tax change is expected to take effect in 2028. Read more

BEAT has reached its most overbought readings on record, raising the odds of a 35% price decline in the coming days. BEAT, the native token of AI music platform Audiera, has exploded higher over the past month, surging more than 1,500% to a record high of $9.20 even as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) fell roughly 25% and 30%, respectively, in the same period. BEAT/USD vs. BTC/USD and ETH/USD 1-month price performance. Source: TradingView Read more