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ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AFX, a high-performance sovereign L1 purpose-built for decentralized derivatives, announced that industry veteran Ken C has joined the protocol as Head of Growth, reinforcing AFX’s commitment to expanding its global trading ecosystem and accelerating adoption of on-chain derivatives infrastructure. Ken brings more than nine years of experience spanning traditional finance, Web3, and emerging AI technologies. He began his career leading digital product initiatives at HSBC and DBS Bank before transitioning into crypto, where he held leadership roles across OKX, Animoca Brands, and multiple startup ventures. His experience spans ecosystem growth, business…

US stock futures traded higher on Friday, 12 June, as hopes of a potential peace deal between the US and Iran improved sentiment, while a rebound in chip stocks and a sharp retreat in crude oil prices positioned Wall Street for weekly gains.S&P 500 futures rose 0.6%, extending their rally into a second straight session. Nasdaq 100 futures and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures each advanced 0.7%. In the previous session, all three major indices ended sharply higher, gaining up to 2.5%, supported by a strong rebound in semiconductor stocks.Market sentiment, which has remained fragile since last week, improved after…

Victoria, Seychelles, June 12th, 2026, Chainwire MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has published its May 2026 Trading Highlights report. Crypto-native users moved aggressively into traditional asset exposure throughout the month. US equity futures volume jumped 85%, the SPACEX(PRE) Launchpad hit a record-breaking 15.5x oversubscription, and new token spot trading volume per user grew 36% as capital rotated from Meme assets into RWA and AI infrastructure.  Users primarily concentrated their capital in two sectors – RWA and AI infrastructure, shifting from the Meme-heavy volume mix seen in April. RWA drew the most capital. Three projects from the sector…

Dubai, UAE, June 12th, 2026, Chainwire Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced its inclusion in the inaugural Fortune Crypto 100, a prestigious ranking recognizing the most influential companies and protocols shaping the future of the global digital asset ecosystem. The Fortune Crypto 100 recognizes organizations driving innovation, building critical market infrastructure, and expanding the role of digital assets in the broader financial system. Bybit was recognized in the CeFi category, which includes crypto-first companies such as exchanges, lenders, and custodians that facilitate the trading, custody, and movement of digital assets. The ranking brings together both…

PORT VILA, Vanuatu, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vantage, a global multi-asset broker for CFD trading, announced its inclusion on the Fortune Crypto Innovators list. Selected independently by Fortune’s editorial department based on its editorial criteria, the list serves as a recognised industry reference point, highlighting companies operating within the digital asset and broader financial ecosystems. As traditional finance and digital assets continue to converge, navigating the operational and technological complexities of both landscapes requires robust infrastructure. Vantage’s selection highlights its capacity to provide access to both sectors, positioning the broker alongside prominent crypto-native businesses and institutional financial participants featured on…

Every time you pay online, your data hops between a series of systems – banks, payment providers, and third-party processors. Every step adds convenience, but also creates more points of exposureAs digital payments become a daily habit, users are starting to ask a different question: not just how fast or easy a transaction is, but how private and secure it really is. This is where cryptocurrencies change the rules — offering an alternative way for transactions to be processed, protected and controlled.Transaction PrivacyTraditional payment systems often require users to share their personal and financial data with a myriad of parties…

Eightco treasury composition as of June 10, 2026: $90M OpenAI equity (indirect), $18M Beast Industries equity, 16,278 ETH, 283 million WLD holdings, and $142M cash and equivalents, totaling approximately $406 million OpenAI announced that it submitted a confidential S-1, setting itself up for an initial public offering World offers a solution to the ‘double human’ problem in a world proliferating with deepfakes Eightco provides indirect exposure to some of the most innovative private companies including OpenAI and Beast Industries EASTON, Pa., June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) (“Eightco” or the “Company”) today provided an update on its…

Tech stocks have been struggling in the past few days. Some quality stocks may have been sold off too aggressively. What are the best bargain opportunities right now? The closed at 25,169.50 on Wednesday, June 10, down 1.98%, marking its fifth loss in the last six sessions. The tech-heavy index now sits about 7% below its June 2 record high. Markets were pressured by renewed geopolitical tensions after President Trump said negotiations with Iran were taking too long and threatened additional strikes. The comments pushed oil prices higher and weighed on risk sentiment, with technology, industrial, and cyclical stocks among…

Willemstand, Curaçao, June 11th, 2026, PlayNewswire 1win is inviting users to compete for a total of 5,000,000 USDT in rewards during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The new Football World Cup tournament by 1win will run between June 11 and July 19, 2026, allowing thousands of users to compete for prizes while enjoying the biggest football event of the year. In the Football World Cup tournament, registered users can participate in online games and place bets on their favorite teams to compete for rewards of up to 500,000 USDT for top-ranked players. With a total prize pool of 5,000,000 USDT,…

Bitget Chief Analyst Ryan Lee said the market, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, has mostly priced in the recent US CPI report.However, renewed escalation in the US-Iran war could trigger another wild market swing, including in crypto prices.The recent US Consumer Price Index (CPI) readings came in hot. Headline inflation surged to its highest in the past three years.Headline CPI hit 4.2% year-over-year (YoY). It shows a significant gap with core inflation (excluding volatile food and energy prices) at 2.9%.The considerable difference was primarily driven by a 23.5% jump in energy prices, triggered by a 40.6% climb in energy commodities, a…