Blockchain firm Digital Asset announced a $355 million funding round led by a16z crypto, with participation from ABN Amro, Apollo Funds, BNP Paribas, Citadel Securities, HSBC, SBI Group, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. The funding will advance Canton Network’s mission of bringing Wall Street operations onchain. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team
According to the Wall Street Journal, Citigroup is using blockchain technology to offer wealthy and institutional clients tokenized shares of private companies. The bank connects investors with private equity through digital depositary receipts, marking the latest move by a major traditional bank into digital assets. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team
According to the BBC, a new study found that just four days of extreme rainfall killed 7% of the world’s rarest orangutan population. Scientists warn that climate change-induced extreme weather events are pushing orangutans toward extinction, calling for strengthened habitat protection and climate adaptation measures. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team
Tether Investments led a $1.4 billion funding round for German startup Neura Robotics, with participation from Qualcomm, Amazon, and NVIDIA. The round values Neura at approximately $9-12 billion, described as one of the largest investments in physical AI. Neura plans to produce 5 million AI-powered humanoid robots by 2030, each equipped with digital wallets for autonomous payment capabilities. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team
According to Al Jazeera, UK Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned over a dispute regarding defence spending. The move reflects internal pressure the British government faces over military budget allocation. Healey’s resignation is seen as a significant development in UK politics and could affect British defence policy and NATO ally relations. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team
According to CoinDesk, a new bill has been introduced in the US House of Representatives to establish a cross-agency task force targeting crypto asset theft. The bill, pushed by Texas Republican Representative Lance Gooden, aims to strengthen inter-agency cooperation and improve efficiency in combating crypto crime. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team
Summary Scientists at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have officially confirmed that El Nino has formed and is developing in the Pacific Ocean. Experts warn this climate event could further intensify the global trend of extreme weather, push up global average temperatures, and pose serious threats to agriculture and ecosystems. Details According to the BBC and The Guardian, US scientists announced this week that an El Nino event has officially begun. Monitoring data shows abnormally high sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific, meeting the criteria for El Nino classification. ...
Summary SpaceX officially launched its initial public offering on June 11, drawing over $70 billion in retail investor orders and setting a new record for tech IPOs. In an unprecedented move, SpaceX shares will also trade as tokenized assets on the Solana blockchain on the very same day they list on Nasdaq, marking the first deep integration between traditional finance and crypto markets. Details According to Bloomberg, SpaceX’s IPO attracted over $70 billion in retail orders, far exceeding the previously expected $55 billion fundraising target. This figure reflects strong global investor confidence in the space economy supply chain. ...
Summary US President Trump issued his sternest public warning yet to Iran, threatening to strike Iran’s oil infrastructure and posting on social media that he would hit the country “very hard tonight.” The statement has drawn deep international concern about further escalation in the Middle East and global energy supply security. Details According to Politico, Trump posted an strongly worded statement on social media threatening to “take Iran’s oil infrastructure” and emphasizing in capital letters that he would hit the country “very hard tonight.” This statement was seen as a major escalation in US pressure strategy toward Iran. ...
Summary The latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that producer prices surged significantly in May 2026, recording the largest annual increase since 2022. Soaring energy prices were the primary driver of this inflation acceleration, adding new uncertainty to the Federal Reserve’s future monetary policy direction. Details According to the Associated Press, US producer prices rose more than expected both month-over-month and year-over-year in May, with the energy component showing particularly sharp gains. Data indicates that energy price surges were the core force driving overall producer price increases, reflecting the direct transmission effect of global crude oil market volatility on US domestic production costs. ...