July 2, 2026

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Bitcoin

Spectra Rolls $4.88M Into New XRP Yield Market as Flare Keeps Liquidity Intact

Key Takeaways Flare Network executed a seamless $4.88M XRP liquidity rollover between June 3 and June 4, 2026. Spectra’s Metavault solves historical DeFi expiry cliffs, stabilizing market depth for XRPfi. Automated continuity mechanisms are expected to pave the way for institutional-scale DeFi participation. Metavault Architecture Eliminates Operational Friction An XRP-denominated, fixed-term yield market on the

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Coinbase

Venus Protocol hacker lost $4.7M after nine months of planning

The hacker who attacked DeFi lending platform Venus Protocol lost almost $5M on-chain, following nine months of preparation. Source link

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Crypto

XRP Holders Won’t Like What ChatGPT’s New Version Predicts Next

The chances of a dump below $1.00 are quite high, said the AI, after the recent rejection. It was difficult to imagine in mid-May how much the cryptocurrency landscape could change for the worse in such a painful manner in the following three weeks. Aside from BTC, which dumped beneath $60,000 for the first

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Tech & AI

Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on June 6, 2026

It’s day 20 of the lunar cycle. The lunar cycle is the Moon’s journey around Earth, which takes roughly 29.5 days. As it moves, the amount of sunlight we see reflected from its surface changes, creating either crescent, half or full moons. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Saturday, June 6, the Moon phase

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Crypto

Travala launches AI hotel booking protocol that kills checkout pages

Travala has launched an AI-powered hotel booking protocol that gives agents access to more than 2.2 million properties and enables near-instant USDC payments on Base for about $0.01 per booking. Summary Travala launched Travel MCP, allowing AI agents to search, book, and pay for hotel stays using USDC on Base. The protocol supports over 2.2

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Bitcoin

Hundreds of Millions in Bitcoin at Center of Violent Kidnapping Plot

Key Takeaways Federal authorities linked a kidnapping and carjacking to efforts to obtain bitcoin connected to a theft worth hundreds of millions. Large cryptocurrency fortunes can trigger violent schemes beyond digital platforms. Authorities continue pursuing crypto-related crimes that escalate into physical attacks. A Bitcoin Theft Became the Focus of a Violent Federal Case The U.S.

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Coinbase

We calculated the present value of STRC — it’s bad for MSTR

We calculated the present value of STRC and compared it to various metrics that reveal the difficult math behind BTC yield. Source link

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Crypto

FairGambling Launches Crypto Casino Review and Analytics Platform With Provably Fair Tools and Extra Rewards

[PRESS RELEASE – New York, USA, June 5th, 2026] FairGambling, a new transparency and rewards platform for crypto casino players and Bitcoin gamblers, today announced its public launch. The platform combines on-chain analytics, provably fair verification tools, independent crypto casino reviews, live bonus code feeds, and an extra rewards program offering up to 30% rakeback

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Tech & AI

Best Running Shoes, Tested and Reviewed (2026): Saucony, Adidas, Hoka

Honorable Mentions Photograph: G Stockstudio/Getty Images As we said, WIRED runners pound hundreds of miles every year. Here are a few of the other shoes we’ve tested that you might want to consider if the above do not work for your foot. If you’re not familiar with a brand, we recommend going to a local

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Crypto

Illinois lawmakers approve crypto tax with felony penalties

According to a fiscal year 2027 budget bill passed by the Illinois General Assembly, the state is moving forward with a new tax on cryptocurrency transactions that would apply to digital asset brokers operating in Illinois. Summary Illinois lawmakers approved a budget bill containing a 0.2% tax on crypto transactions and new registration rules for

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