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Is Ether the Next Treasury Asset? Bitmine’s Signal

Staking options with enterprise constraints　　Staking can transform ETH from a pure exposure into a productive asset, but every added percent of yield must be justified against additional risks and operational complexity. Start with a pilot and involve legal, tax, and audit early. For a primer on staking mechanics, see ethereum.org.RouteControl run validators, manage infrastructure, and keysOperational complexity, slashing, uptime, internal expertise requiredTech-forward firms with infra talent and strong controlsDelegated to enterprise validatorCustody keys with you or custodian; validator runs nodesCounterparty performance risk; fee sharing; legal terms criticalCorporates seeking yield with reduced ops burdenPooled staking (non-liquid)Contribute to pools without receiving tradable tokensPool-level smart contract risk, governance riskModerate-risk profiles; careful pool due diligenceLiquid staking tokens (LSTs)Receive a token representing staked ETHSmart contract and depeg risk; accounting complexity; policy conflictsTypically unsuitable for conservative treasuries　　Policy guardrails:Define maximum staked percentage of holdings and a target reward-risk threshold.Use slashing insurance or indemnities where available and vetted.Document how you will evidence validator performance and reward completeness to auditors.　　Liquidity, hedging, and market access　　Spot and OTC: ETH trades across global exchanges and via regulated OTC desks with settlement in fiat or stablecoins. For size, pre-arranged OTC or RFQ systems reduce market impact and slippage. Coordinate with treasury operations on

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Strategy sends $30M in Bitcoin to Coinbase as MSTR stock slides

Bitcoin　　Strategy sends $30M in Bitcoin to Coinbase as MSTR stock slides　　Strategy has transferred more than 411 Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, a move that has drawn attention after recent comments from company executives about potential BTC sales and a pause in fresh purchases.Strategy transferred 411.48 Bitcoin worth about $30.3 million to Coinbase Prime, according to Lookonchain data.The transfer comes after Michael Saylor said Strategy could sell some Bitcoin as part of its capital management strategy.MSTR stock has fallen nearly 22% since May 11 as the company paused Bitcoin purchases and focused on debt repurchases.　　According to blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain, Strategy sent 411.48 BTC worth about $30.3 million to Coinbase Prime on May 29. The tracker said the transfer appears to be the companys first direct Bitcoin movement to an exchange in nearly two years.　　Data from Arkham Intelligence showed two separate transactions of 205.3 BTC and 206.2 BTC before the funds arrived at Coinbase. Arkham data also recorded a smaller test transfer of 0.0241 BTC, valued at roughly $1,770.　　Transfers to Coinbase Prime. Source: Arkham.　　The transfer comes weeks after Strategy executives acknowledged that Bitcoin sales could become part of the companys financing strategy under certain circumstances.　　Bitcoin sales discussion follows debt repurchase plan　　Earlier this

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AmericanFortress Launches Privacy-Focused Beta on Arbitrum for Institutional DeFi

Tech　　AmericanFortress Launches Privacy-Focused Beta on Arbitrum for Institutional DeFiUsers may transmit assets using human-readable @names thanks to the system integration, which also automatically creates stealth addresses.The announcement comes after AmericanFortress recently released cryptographic research that describes a post-quantum security architecture for hierarchical deterministic wallets that is awaiting patent.　　In order to provide a compliant privacy architecture for institutional and high-volume decentralized financial activities on the Layer 2 network, AmericanFortress today announced the launch of the AmericanFortress beta on Arbitrum.　　Users may transmit assets using human-readable @names thanks to the system integration, which also automatically creates stealth addresses that hide receiver exposure on-chain. The solution is meant to prevent mixers and custodial transaction obfuscation while maintaining auditability between counterparties.　　Currently, Arbitrum supports some of the biggest perpetuals and trading ecosystems in decentralized finance, such as GMX and other high-volume applications, and secures more over $15 billion in total value locked. Transaction visibility and wallet transparency have become operational problems for traders, funds, and automated systems working in public blockchain settings as institutional engagement on-chain continues to increase.　　“Financial infrastructure cannot scale institutionally if every transaction exposes counterparties, balances, and trading behavior in real time,” said Michal Pospieszalski, CEO and CTO of AmericanFortress. “Arbitrum has become

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Hong Kong virtual asset regimes secure strong industry backing

Tech　　Hong Kong virtual asset regimes secure strong industry backing　　Hong Kongs top finance bodies have published consultation conclusions on their proposed licensing regimes to govern virtual asset advisory and virtual asset management services under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AML/CFT).　　The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)—the government bureau that oversees policies for financial services, taxation, and public finance, and the independent regulator that supervises Hong Kongs securities and futures markets, respectively—published this week their consultation conclusions on the legislative proposal to regulate virtual asset advisory and management service providers in Hong Kong.　　According to the two authorities, the consultation, which was launched on June 27, 2025, received “broad market support” for the proposed regimes, which aim to strengthen risk management and investor protection, “while promoting responsible financial innovation in the development of Hong Kong as a premier global hub for digital assets.”　　The consultation received a total of 51 responses from a broad spectrum of stakeholders, with respondents reportedly agreeing that the framework should follow a “same business, same risks, same rules” principle.　　Specifically, for virtual asset dealers, the regimes will closely align with those for securities dealers, while for custodians, the new regimes

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Feds Kashkari: Now unclear what the future path of monetary policy would be since Iran war

Finance　　Feds Kashkari: Now unclear what the future path of monetary policy would be since Iran war　　Minneapolis Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank President Neel Kashkari said that its unclear what the future path of monetary policy would be since Iran war.　　Key quotes　　Iran war is clouding inflation outlook.　　Now unclear what the future path of monetary policy would be since Iran war.　　Premature to conclude we need to be raising rates right away after April PCE inflation data.　　Still makes me further pay attention to inflation risk.　　Market reaction　　As of writing, the US Dollar Index (DXY) trades 0.02% higher to near 99.05.

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CertiK Unveils AI Skill Scanner to Detect Hidden Security Risks

Tech　　CertiK Unveils AI Skill Scanner to Detect Hidden Security RisksCertiK Skill Scanner is designed to assess risks that may arise during actual execution, such as situations requiring fund calls and financial transactions.Before letting third-party AI skills into internal or production settings, businesses may use the scanner as part of internal compliance and risk management procedures.　　Today, CertiK, a blockchain and AI security firm, officially launched CertiK Skill Scanner, a new security solution intended to safeguard the quickly expanding ecosystem of AI Agents and third-party AI Skills.　　The solution is designed for developers, businesses, AI skill markets, and ultimately regular consumers who want more insight into the dangers of using third-party AI technologies. According to CertiK, the platform is meant to assist in addressing rising concerns about risks associated with autonomous execution in AI contexts, disguised harmful behavior, and unauthorized data access.　　“As AI Agents become more deeply integrated into financial systems, enterprise workflows, and everyday digital interactions, the security model around third-party Skills becomes critically important,” said Ronghui Gu, CEO and Co-Founder of CertiK. “CertiK Skill Scanner was built to establish a standardized trust layer before execution, helping users and platforms identify hidden risks before sensitive data, assets, or systems are exposed.”　　CertiK Skill

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BIS Project Agorá Shows Tokenized Payments Cut Settlement Risk

“The prototype also enhances transparency. All parties to a transaction have access to real-time payment status, while maintaining privacy from non-participating entities,” the BIS stated in the report, adding that, in the future, such visibility could be extended to end users, including debtors and creditors.　　Participating central banks include the Banque de France representing the Eurosystem, the Bank of Japan, the Bank of Korea, the Bank of Mexico, the Swiss National Bank, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York via its New York Innovation Center and the Bank of England.　　Earlier this month, the Bank of England proposed extending settlement hours for its RTGS and CHAPS systems as part of a broader push toward near-24/7 settlement.　　Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden also said shared ledgers and tokenization could make payments and settlement faster and cheaper, with fewer intermediaries and shorter settlement windows.　　Cointelegraph reached out to the BIS media team for comment on implementation timelines and governance plans, but had not received a response by publication.

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Compared to Estimates, Costco (COST) Q3 earnings: A look at key metrics

Finance　　Compared to Estimates, Costco (COST) Q3 earnings: A look at key metrics　　For the quarter ended May 2026, Costco (COST – Free Report) reported revenue of $70.53 billion, up 11.6% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $4.93, compared to $4.28 in the year-ago quarter.　　The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.47% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $69.5 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $4.91, the EPS surprise was +0.41%.　　While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers — revenue and earnings — and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a companys underlying performance.　　Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stocks price performance.　　Here is how Costco performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Changes in comparable sales excluding the impact of changes in foreign-currency and gasoline prices – Total Company (Adjusted): 6.6% compared to the 6.6% average estimate based on six analysts.Comparable sales

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France’s MiCA deadline puts unlicensed crypto firms on notice

Frances Financial Markets Authority has warned crypto firms to secure MiCA licenses before the June 30 deadline or leave the market.Frances AMF warned unlicensed crypto firms to secure MiCA approval before the June 30 deadline.Firms without approval must prepare orderly wind-down plans and stop serving French customers.Related reports show Coinhouse and Banca Sella moving ahead under Europes MiCA licensing regime.　　The warning comes as Europe moves toward full enforcement of the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework.　　AMF sets final MiCA deadline for crypto firms　　AMF President Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani said crypto firms must complete their license applications before the deadline. Reuters quoted her as saying, “Its becoming very, very urgent to finalise the licences applications.”　　France gives unlicensed crypto firms 33 days to get MiCA-compliant or wind down　　The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (@AMF_actu), Frances financial regulator, set a June 30 deadline for crypto firms operating in France without a license to either obtain one or wind down… pic.twitter.com/BJtwWcFeNE　　— BSCN (@BSCNews) May 28, 2026　　The warning applies to crypto companies still operating without full MiCA approval. These firms must either obtain authorization or stop serving customers in France.　　Frances transition period ends on July 1, 2026. After that date, only authorized Crypto-Asset Service Providers can continue offering crypto services

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Shiba Inu Traders Withdraw 204 Billion SHIB Amid Sharp Drop In Futures Activity

Tech　　Shiba Inu Traders Withdraw 204 Billion SHIB Amid Sharp Drop In Futures Activity　　Traders pulled over 204 billion SHIB tokens off exchanges in a single day, a 3.6% jump from the day before, even as demand for Shiba Inu futures contracts slid sharply.　　Futures Flow Turns Negative　　Data from Coinglass shows that futures outflows hit $5.6 million over the past 24 hours, outpacing inflows of $4.74 million. The net gap — roughly $865,790 in closed contracts — effectively removed 156.56 billion SHIB tokens from the futures market in one session.　　Open interest, which tracks the total value of active futures positions, fell 6% to over $49 million over the same period. The 24-hour futures trading volume also slipped 0.88% to $78.6 million as activity across the derivatives market stayed thin.　　The pullback in futures demand tracks with SHIB‘s price behavior over the past four days, during which the token has barely budged. The coin hasn’t moved more than 2% in either direction, leaving derivative traders with little reason to stay in.　　Quiet Price, Slow Momentum　　SHIB was trading at $0.00000553 at the time of writing, showing almost no change in the past day. Low price movement tends to push futures traders toward other assets, and that rotation

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