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Bitcoin Drops Below $62,000Bitcoin fell to $61,351 on June 4, triggering a wave of long position liquidations.

On June 4, the price of the leading cryptocurrency fell to $61,351. Amid the negative trend, the market faced a massive wave of long position liquidations.

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$28432+1.84% (+514.07)

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$1860.08+1.19% (+21.85)

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$312+0.41% (+1.27)

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$0.504013+0.32% (+0.0016)

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$0.388482-0.06% (-0.0002)

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Researchers Develop Adaptive AI WormResearchers developed an adaptive AI worm that tailors attack strategies for each target.

Researchers from the University of Toronto, Vector Institute, University of Cambridge, and ServiceNow described a prototype of an adaptive AI worm. The malware generates a unique attack strategy for each target.

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Hyperliquid’s Derivatives Market Share Reaches 6.63%Hyperliquid's trading volume share of perpetual futures reached 6.63% in May.

In May, the trading volume share of perpetual futures on Hyperliquid rose to a record 6.63% of the total turnover on CEX — $200 million out of $3 trillion.

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‘Computer-Hitler’ Makes a Bid for PowerWhy the “digital gulag” evokes a deeply religious fear

How apocalyptic prophecies first morphed into “digital gulag” conspiracies, then into everyday speech.

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US Assesses Cost of Establishing Military Cyber UnitCSIS and FDD report on US Cyber Force establishment.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies, along with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, released a report on establishing a separate branch of the military in the US — Cyber Force.

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‘Computer-Hitler’ Makes a Bid for PowerWhy the “digital gulag” evokes a deeply religious fear

How apocalyptic prophecies first morphed into “digital gulag” conspiracies, then into everyday speech.

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Cuba’s Postbank EconomyIs a crypto economy possible under sanctions and without power?

Cuba isn’t a hotbed of bitcoin volume, but it’s become a telling case of crypto use under sanctions and limited access to global payments. Much of the flow is shifting to P2P networks and messengers, forming elements of a postbank economy. ForkLog looks at how the island lives under financial isolation and why authorities began legalizing crypto for foreign trade.

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AFX vs HyperliquidWhy the market needs another perp-DEX

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Dopamine and Uncertainty: How Perpetuals Turn Crypto Markets Into a CasinoHow perpetuals hook traders on uncertainty and make crypto feel like a 24/7 casino.

How trading becomes a game of chance that’s harder to quit than it looks.

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Google Unveils Dreambeans for Personalized AI Stories

Google is testing Dreambeans, a service offering a collection of illustrated AI-generated publications. These are curated based on data from a user's account services and include recommendations for places, activities, trips, events, and news materials.

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Mach Industries Secures $300 Million in Series C Funding

US defense startup Mach Industries has raised $300 million in a Series C funding round, valuing the company at $1.8 billion. The funds will be used to fulfill existing government contracts, expand the workforce, develop products, and establish production networks. The round was led by Infinite Capital and Ribbit Capital.

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Vietnam Tests AI-Equipped Police Drones

The Hanoi police have initiated testing of AI-powered drones for traffic monitoring and control, developed by Vietnamese companies MiSmart JSC and Gtel Robot JSC. The drones transmit real-time video to the command center and officers' mobile devices. They operate at an altitude of 50 meters with a flight corridor of 20 meters.

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Wyoming Governor Signs Executive Order on Data Center Development

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed the executive order "Data Centers the Wyoming Way," establishing a framework for the development of data centers in the state. The order mandates authorities to prepare implementation recommendations within 60 days and sets requirements for the protection of water resources, local community interests, and natural areas.

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QuiX Quantum Develops Control Unit for Photonic Quantum ComputerQuiX Quantum installs first Feed-Forward Control Unit for photonic quantum computing.

Dutch company QuiX Quantum has installed the first Feed-Forward Control Unit (FFCU) system designed to manage a photonic quantum computer.

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AI Leaders Urge Stricter Controls on DNA SynthesisAI leaders call for mandatory checks on synthetic DNA orders.

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BitMine to Issue $300 Million in Shares for Ethereum AcquisitionBitMine files for $300M share issue to buy Ethereum.

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New York and EU Regulators Agree on Stablecoin MonitoringNYDFS and EBA sign memorandum for stablecoin market oversight.

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What Is Tokenized Gold and Why Are Billions Being Invested in It?Tokenised gold explained: how it works, its benefits, risks and the market’s leading projects.

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The funding rate: how it helps anticipate price reversals in bitcoin and EthereumHow funding rates flag reversals in bitcoin and Ethereum before price moves.

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Bloomberg Predicts Harshest Crypto Winter in HistoryThe digital asset industry faces its most severe downturn due to multiple factors.

According to Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway, hosts of Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast, the digital asset industry is experiencing its most severe downturn due to a combination of factors.

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Uber Imposes Monthly AI Spending Limit for EmployeesUber sets $1500 monthly AI spending limit per employee for coding tools.

Uber has set a $1500 monthly limit per employee for the use of AI services. The restriction applies to coding tools.

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Cardano Platform TapTools to Shut Down OperationsTapTools, a Cardano analytics platform, to shut down in two weeks due to staff departures and costs.

The platform TapTools, which provides analytics and infrastructure solutions for the Cardano ecosystem, will cease operations within two weeks.

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Microsoft Unveils Majorana 2 Quantum ChipMicrosoft announced the topological quantum chip Majorana 2, enhancing qubit stability significantly.

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Blockchain Association Urges US Senate to Approve CLARITY ActBlockchain Association urges US Senate to pass CLARITY Act.

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Cuba’s Postbank EconomyIs a crypto economy possible under sanctions and without power?

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HIVE Miner Reduces Bitcoin Reserves to 150 BTCHIVE reported its financial results for the 2026 fiscal year, ending March 31.

HIVE reported its financial results for the 2026 fiscal year, which ended on March 31. Annual revenue surged by 158%, reaching $297.8 million.

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edgeX Team Attributes Token Plunge to External InterferenceZachXBT accused the project of insider manipulation.

Representatives of the decentralized exchange edgeX attributed the approximately 67% drop in the native token EDGE's value to "deliberate actions by an external party."

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Sebastian Hassinger Predicts 50-Qubit Quantum Computers Within Five YearsQuantum computers with 50 qubits expected in five years, says Sebastian Hassinger.

Quantum computers with 50 logical qubits are expected within five years, according to Sebastian Hassinger, host of The New Quantum Era podcast.

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Vitalik Buterin Proposes Crash-Resistant Synthetic Asset ModelVitalik Buterin introduced a concept for synthetic assets based on options, avoiding traditional debt.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin introduced a concept for recreating synthetic assets based on options instead of traditional debt positions.

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Florida Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman Over Child Safety ConcernsFlorida accuses OpenAI of promoting ChatGPT to teens, demands ban and fines.

Florida has accused OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman of aggressively promoting ChatGPT among teenagers and demanded a ban on controversial practices with fines.

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Cryptocurrency Treasury Inflows Hit Lowest Level Since October 2024In May, inflows to digital asset treasuries dropped significantly.

In May, inflows to companies with digital asset treasuries (DAT) amounted to $180.5 million, compared to $4 billion the previous month.

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