MetaMask Launches AI Agent Wallet for Autonomous DeFi Trading
MetaMask has introduced a new self-custodial AI Agent Wallet, allowing AI agents to autonomously execute swaps, perpetual trades, prediction market positions, and liquidity provisioning across EVM-compatible blockchains.
Users can set spending limits, protocol allowlists, and approval rules through "Guard Mode," while an optional "Beast Mode" offers greater automation with reduced prompts. Safe transactions are covered by MetaMask's Transaction Protection program, providing up to $10,000 in protection against losses.
The product is currently available through a limited early-access program, with a broader public rollout expected in the coming months.
👉 coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/08/metamask-launches-ai-agent-wallet
MetaMask has introduced a new self-custodial AI Agent Wallet, allowing AI agents to autonomously execute swaps, perpetual trades, prediction market positions, and liquidity provisioning across EVM-compatible blockchains.
The wallet supports AI-driven trading and execution across swaps, perpetuals, prediction markets, and liquidity provisioning on Ethereum-compatible networks and Hyperliquid. It is compatible with leading AI frameworks, including OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, OpenClaw, and Nous Research Hermes Agent.
Users can set spending limits, protocol allowlists, and approval rules through "Guard Mode," while an optional "Beast Mode" offers greater automation with reduced prompts. Safe transactions are covered by MetaMask's Transaction Protection program, providing up to $10,000 in protection against losses.
The product is currently available through a limited early-access program, with a broader public rollout expected in the coming months.
👉 coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/08/metamask-launches-ai-agent-wallet
Sam Bankman-Fried Officially Files for Presidential Pardon
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has officially submitted a request for a presidential pardon, despite President Donald Trump previously stating that he has no plans to grant clemency.
Over the past year, the former crypto executive has publicly praised several actions taken by the Trump administration, fueling speculation that he was seeking political support for a pardon. However, Trump stated earlier this year that he does not intend to pardon Bankman-Fried.
👉 theblock.co/post/404001/sam-bankman-fried-officially-files-presidential-pardon
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has officially submitted a request for a presidential pardon, despite President Donald Trump previously stating that he has no plans to grant clemency.
Bankman-Fried was found guilty in 2023 on multiple fraud and conspiracy charges related to the misuse of billions of dollars in customer funds from the collapsed FTX exchange. He is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence while continuing to appeal his conviction.
Over the past year, the former crypto executive has publicly praised several actions taken by the Trump administration, fueling speculation that he was seeking political support for a pardon. However, Trump stated earlier this year that he does not intend to pardon Bankman-Fried.
👉 theblock.co/post/404001/sam-bankman-fried-officially-files-presidential-pardon
Intel Surges as Google & Nvidia Reportedly Explore Foundry Partnership
Intel shares jumped more than 12% after reports that Google and Nvidia are evaluating the company as an alternative manufacturing partner amid growing concerns over industry dependence on TSMC.
Nvidia is also reportedly testing Intel's 18A process technology for future AI chips, while memory giant SK Hynix is evaluating Intel's packaging solutions for high-bandwidth memory integration.
The developments come as Intel accelerates its foundry ambitions, with 18A manufacturing yields reportedly approaching 80% and advanced packaging yields reaching 90–95%. Analysts expect Intel Foundry Services to become profitable in the second half of 2027.
👉 bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-08/google-tapped-intel-for-over-3-million-chips
Intel shares jumped more than 12% after reports that Google and Nvidia are evaluating the company as an alternative manufacturing partner amid growing concerns over industry dependence on TSMC.
According to reports, Google has placed an order for more than 3 million Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) to be produced using Intel's advanced packaging technology in 2028. Total TPU production through Intel could exceed 6 million units across 2027 and 2028.
Nvidia is also reportedly testing Intel's 18A process technology for future AI chips, while memory giant SK Hynix is evaluating Intel's packaging solutions for high-bandwidth memory integration.
The developments come as Intel accelerates its foundry ambitions, with 18A manufacturing yields reportedly approaching 80% and advanced packaging yields reaching 90–95%. Analysts expect Intel Foundry Services to become profitable in the second half of 2027.
👉 bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-08/google-tapped-intel-for-over-3-million-chips
Where to Trade Pre-IPO Stocks: The Full Platform Map
Four product types. 20+ platforms. One map. Everything you need before SpaceX goes public on Friday. We break down where and how to get exposure to SPCX before June 12.
Four product types. 20+ platforms. One map. Everything you need before SpaceX goes public on Friday. We break down where and how to get exposure to SPCX before June 12.
Humanity Protocol Drained of $32M in Private-Key Breach, H Crashes ~80%
A record-setting week unraveled in hours: H had printed an all-time high near $0.85 on June 2 before collapsing as low as $0.072, after attackers seized private keys tied to a Humanity Foundation member and emptied at least 17 wallets.
The damage ran past the direct theft. The attacker minted 100M unauthorized H on BNB Chain and routed proceeds into roughly 16,321 ETH (about $27M) and 1,764 BNB, stacking fresh sell pressure onto the token.
Humanity Protocol told users to avoid its bridge and liquidity pools while it works with security firms and exchanges to trace the funds. H now trades near $0.16, about 80% below its peak, a $299M cap against a $1.6B FDV.
👉 https://x.com/Humanityprot/status/2064167144120877127?s=20
A record-setting week unraveled in hours: H had printed an all-time high near $0.85 on June 2 before collapsing as low as $0.072, after attackers seized private keys tied to a Humanity Foundation member and emptied at least 17 wallets.
The damage ran past the direct theft. The attacker minted 100M unauthorized H on BNB Chain and routed proceeds into roughly 16,321 ETH (about $27M) and 1,764 BNB, stacking fresh sell pressure onto the token.
Onchain investigator ZachXBT publicly called the hack "possibly staged," casting doubt on the team's account of the breach.
Humanity Protocol told users to avoid its bridge and liquidity pools while it works with security firms and exchanges to trace the funds. H now trades near $0.16, about 80% below its peak, a $299M cap against a $1.6B FDV.
👉 https://x.com/Humanityprot/status/2064167144120877127?s=20
EDGE Markets Raises $29.2M Series A to Power Prediction-Market Payments
Prediction markets have exploded, but the rails moving cash in and out stay clunky. EDGE Markets is targeting that bottleneck, putting the round toward two launches: EDGE Pro, real-time deposit accounts for market makers on CFTC-regulated venues, and EDGE Connect, a payment rail built for regulated prediction platforms.
CoinFund led the Series A, joined by Indicator Ventures, Mantis VC (The Chainsmokers), StepStone Group, and Bullpen Capital.
👉 cnbc.com/2026/06/08/this-startup-wants-to-reduce-payment-friction-on-prediction-markets.html
Prediction markets have exploded, but the rails moving cash in and out stay clunky. EDGE Markets is targeting that bottleneck, putting the round toward two launches: EDGE Pro, real-time deposit accounts for market makers on CFTC-regulated venues, and EDGE Connect, a payment rail built for regulated prediction platforms.
CoinFund led the Series A, joined by Indicator Ventures, Mantis VC (The Chainsmokers), StepStone Group, and Bullpen Capital.
EDGE Boost, the company's VISA debit program, has processed $2B+ in its first year, ranking among the fastest-growing debit cards in VISA history.
👉 cnbc.com/2026/06/08/this-startup-wants-to-reduce-payment-friction-on-prediction-markets.html
OpenAI Submits Confidential S-1, Keeps IPO Option Open
Rather than wait for it to surface, OpenAI disclosed the filing itself, saying it expects the document to leak. A confidential S-1 is the first formal step toward a US public listing, though it commits the company to nothing.
OpenAI stressed no timing is set and may stay private for a while, framing the move as keeping its options open. The notice was issued under Rule 135 of the Securities Act.
👉 x.com/OpenAINewsroom/status/2064094175541461220
Rather than wait for it to surface, OpenAI disclosed the filing itself, saying it expects the document to leak. A confidential S-1 is the first formal step toward a US public listing, though it commits the company to nothing.
OpenAI stressed no timing is set and may stay private for a while, framing the move as keeping its options open. The notice was issued under Rule 135 of the Securities Act.
"We have not decided on timing yet; it may be a while ... this gives us the option to go public sooner if that ends up being best." — OpenAI
👉 x.com/OpenAINewsroom/status/2064094175541461220
Morpho Hits $2B Valuation After Closing a Fresh $175M Funding Round
Morpho has raised $175 million in a funding round led by a16z crypto, Paradigm, and Ribbit Capital, with participation from Apollo Funds, Circle Ventures, and VanEck. The round valued the DeFi lending protocol at up to $2 billion.
Morpho is gaining traction across crypto, with companies like Coinbase, Kraken, Anchorage Digital, and Galaxy Digital already using it. The protocol now holds $6.6 billion in assets, narrowing the gap with Aave’s $12.5 billion, according to DefiLlama.
Frambot said Morpho is building infrastructure, not finance, and sees more traditional institutions moving toward DeFi as they chase higher yields.
👉 fortune.com/2026/06/09/morpho-fundraise-a16z-crypto-paradigm-ribbit-capital-175-million
Morpho has raised $175 million in a funding round led by a16z crypto, Paradigm, and Ribbit Capital, with participation from Apollo Funds, Circle Ventures, and VanEck. The round valued the DeFi lending protocol at up to $2 billion.
Founded by Paul Frambot and his team, Morpho lets users build their own blockchain-based lending markets with custom risk parameters. The project started as a layer on top of Aave before evolving into a standalone protocol.
Morpho is gaining traction across crypto, with companies like Coinbase, Kraken, Anchorage Digital, and Galaxy Digital already using it. The protocol now holds $6.6 billion in assets, narrowing the gap with Aave’s $12.5 billion, according to DefiLlama.
Frambot said Morpho is building infrastructure, not finance, and sees more traditional institutions moving toward DeFi as they chase higher yields.
👉 fortune.com/2026/06/09/morpho-fundraise-a16z-crypto-paradigm-ribbit-capital-175-million
Zodia Custody Secures Luxembourg Payment License to Expand EU Stablecoin Services
Zodia Custody has secured a payment institution license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), enabling it to expand regulated custody and transfer services for Electronic Money Tokens (stablecoins) across the European Union.
The company said the dual licensing structure removes fragmentation and counterparty risks in digital asset services, positioning custody and transfer of stablecoins as a baseline requirement for institutional-grade infrastructure.
Backed by Standard Chartered, Northern Trust, SBI Holdings, Emirates NBD, and National Australia Bank, Zodia Custody continues expanding its regulated footprint globally, with additional approvals across the UK, UAE, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia.
👉 theblock.co/post/404086/zodia-secures-luxembourg-payment-license-to-expand-eu-stablecoin-services
Zodia Custody has secured a payment institution license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), enabling it to expand regulated custody and transfer services for Electronic Money Tokens (stablecoins) across the European Union.
The new approval builds on Zodia Custody’s existing MiCA authorization and strengthens its institutional digital asset infrastructure offering as stablecoins gain traction in settlement, liquidity, and treasury operations.
The company said the dual licensing structure removes fragmentation and counterparty risks in digital asset services, positioning custody and transfer of stablecoins as a baseline requirement for institutional-grade infrastructure.
Backed by Standard Chartered, Northern Trust, SBI Holdings, Emirates NBD, and National Australia Bank, Zodia Custody continues expanding its regulated footprint globally, with additional approvals across the UK, UAE, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia.
👉 theblock.co/post/404086/zodia-secures-luxembourg-payment-license-to-expand-eu-stablecoin-services
JPMorgan & Citi-Backed Banks Plan Tokenized Deposit Network by 2027
JPMorgan, Citi, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and other major U.S. banks are reportedly planning to launch a tokenized deposit network as early as H1 2027, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The platform, referred to internally as “the bridge” or “the chain,” is designed to streamline cross-border payments, liquidity management, and real-time settlement for global corporates.
The initiative marks another step in traditional finance’s push into blockchain, alongside JPMorgan’s JPM Coin, BNY’s tokenized deposit service, and ongoing interoperability efforts between major banking institutions.
👉 wsj.com/finance/banking/jpmorgan-citi-and-big-banks-plan-new-tokenized-deposit
JPMorgan, Citi, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and other major U.S. banks are reportedly planning to launch a tokenized deposit network as early as H1 2027, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The network is expected to be operated by The Clearing House, a private payments consortium owned by leading U.S. banks. It aims to enable instant movement of tokenized deposits and support 24/7 settlement for institutional payments and treasury operations.
The platform, referred to internally as “the bridge” or “the chain,” is designed to streamline cross-border payments, liquidity management, and real-time settlement for global corporates.
The initiative marks another step in traditional finance’s push into blockchain, alongside JPMorgan’s JPM Coin, BNY’s tokenized deposit service, and ongoing interoperability efforts between major banking institutions.
👉 wsj.com/finance/banking/jpmorgan-citi-and-big-banks-plan-new-tokenized-deposit
GSR Secures FINRA Approval to Complete Broker-Dealer Acquisition
GSR has received FINRA approval to complete its acquisition of broker-dealer Equilibrium Capital Services, marking a major step in expanding its regulated U.S. operations.
The firm said the move strengthens its ability to serve institutional clients through a regulated broker-dealer platform, as it continues building out its presence in traditional financial markets.
Originally announced in October 2025, the acquired entity has been rebranded as GSR Securities, further integrating into GSR’s growing suite of regulated financial services.
👉 theblock.co/post/404097/gsr-receives-finra-approval-to-complete-broker-dealer-acquisition
GSR has received FINRA approval to complete its acquisition of broker-dealer Equilibrium Capital Services, marking a major step in expanding its regulated U.S. operations.
The firm said the move strengthens its ability to serve institutional clients through a regulated broker-dealer platform, as it continues building out its presence in traditional financial markets.
GSR CEO Xin Song noted the acquisition supports the company’s goal of becoming a Web3 investment bank, with expanded capabilities in tokenization and capital formation for issuers.
Originally announced in October 2025, the acquired entity has been rebranded as GSR Securities, further integrating into GSR’s growing suite of regulated financial services.
👉 theblock.co/post/404097/gsr-receives-finra-approval-to-complete-broker-dealer-acquisition
Ethena Deepens TradFi Push With Janus Henderson Strategic Investment
Ethena has announced a strategic partnership with asset manager Janus Henderson, marking another step in the protocol’s push into traditional finance.
The firms will also work on distributing tokenized collateralized loan obligation (CLO) funds through Ethena’s infrastructure and are considering offering USDe to institutional clients via exchange-traded products.
👉 coindesk.com/business/2026/06/09/ethena-lands-janus-henderson-invests-in-ena
Ethena has announced a strategic partnership with asset manager Janus Henderson, marking another step in the protocol’s push into traditional finance.
Janus Henderson, a $480 billion asset manager, has taken a position in Ethena’s governance token ENA as part of the agreement, while also exploring the use of USDe, Ethena’s yield-bearing synthetic dollar, for treasury cash management.
The firms will also work on distributing tokenized collateralized loan obligation (CLO) funds through Ethena’s infrastructure and are considering offering USDe to institutional clients via exchange-traded products.
👉 coindesk.com/business/2026/06/09/ethena-lands-janus-henderson-invests-in-ena
A. Hayes Sees AI IPO Wave & Energy Shock as Key Market Risks in Latest Essay
Arthur Hayes has published a new essay titled “Reality Test,” where he explores why Bitcoin has lagged behind AI-related equities despite rising global liquidity, and how energy prices, U.S. politics, and artificial intelligence are reshaping financial markets.
Hayes highlights energy as the key macro driver, stating that rising oil and gas prices, potentially triggered by geopolitical tensions, could reduce AI profitability and slow down the entire sector. This, in turn, could pressure valuations across AI stocks and spill over into crypto markets.
Finally, Hayes suggests that a political shift in the U.S. around AI regulation and energy policy could act as a catalyst for an AI bubble unwind. While this would likely pressure both equities and crypto in the short term, he still sees Bitcoin as a long-term beneficiary of renewed liquidity expansion after the correction.
👉 cryptohayes.substack.com/p/reality-test
Arthur Hayes has published a new essay titled “Reality Test,” where he explores why Bitcoin has lagged behind AI-related equities despite rising global liquidity, and how energy prices, U.S. politics, and artificial intelligence are reshaping financial markets.
He argues that the AI sector has absorbed most of the new dollar liquidity since 2022, driven by massive debt issuance and capital expenditure on data centers and compute infrastructure. According to Hayes, roughly $1.5 trillion in debt financing tied to AI has matched the increase in U.S. M2 money supply, leaving limited liquidity flow into Bitcoin.
Hayes highlights energy as the key macro driver, stating that rising oil and gas prices, potentially triggered by geopolitical tensions, could reduce AI profitability and slow down the entire sector. This, in turn, could pressure valuations across AI stocks and spill over into crypto markets.
Another major risk factor is the upcoming wave of mega-IPOs from SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI, which he believes could create a liquidity “stress test” for global markets due to massive capital demand at high valuations.
Finally, Hayes suggests that a political shift in the U.S. around AI regulation and energy policy could act as a catalyst for an AI bubble unwind. While this would likely pressure both equities and crypto in the short term, he still sees Bitcoin as a long-term beneficiary of renewed liquidity expansion after the correction.
👉 cryptohayes.substack.com/p/reality-test
Just 21% of 2026 ICOs are Now Trading Above Sale Price
Tough market conditions has made it much harder for new tokens to sustain early traction, with only 21% of Q1 2026 launches still above sale price. One standout pattern: 6 out of the 13 best-performing launches came through Binance Wallet.
Tough market conditions has made it much harder for new tokens to sustain early traction, with only 21% of Q1 2026 launches still above sale price. One standout pattern: 6 out of the 13 best-performing launches came through Binance Wallet.
Telegram Launches a Fully Native Apple Watch App
More than a decade after its first watchOS experiment in 2015, Telegram is back on the wrist with a ground-up native app. From the Watch, users get their full contacts and chats, voice and text messages, GIF and video playback, location sharing, and stickers.
👉 t.me/durov/523
More than a decade after its first watchOS experiment in 2015, Telegram is back on the wrist with a ground-up native app. From the Watch, users get their full contacts and chats, voice and text messages, GIF and video playback, location sharing, and stickers.
Setup mirrors the phone: scan a QR code from the iPhone app and enter the cloud password if prompted.
👉 t.me/durov/523
Starknet Launches STRK20, a ZK Privacy Standard for Any ERC-20
The framework allows developers add shielded balances and private transfers to any token without standing up a separate privacy stack. Rather than routing assets through a mixer, STRK20 deposits tokens into a note-based pool, holding them as encrypted notes.
👉 x.com/Starknet/status/2064375302957289598?s=20
The framework allows developers add shielded balances and private transfers to any token without standing up a separate privacy stack. Rather than routing assets through a mixer, STRK20 deposits tokens into a note-based pool, holding them as encrypted notes.
Viewing keys allow selective disclosure for legally binding requests, keeping activity hidden from the public yet auditable when required. Its first live use case is strkBTC, bringing shielded balances to bitcoin on Starknet.
👉 x.com/Starknet/status/2064375302957289598?s=20
Anthropic just shipped the public AI that found 271 zero-day bugs in Firefox alone
Claude Fable 5 tops nearly every benchmark, and under the hood it's Mythos: the model that can exploit every major OS and browser.
A cyber weapon, wrapped in a safety layer, now public.
Claude Fable 5 tops nearly every benchmark, and under the hood it's Mythos: the model that can exploit every major OS and browser.
A cyber weapon, wrapped in a safety layer, now public.
Trad.Fi and W3 to Put $650M of Private Credit Onchain
Equipment lender Trad.Fi is teaming with W3, a builder of enterprise AI agents, to originate $650 million in onchain private credit over four years. The target is the paper-heavy US equipment market, from manufacturing systems to residential solar.
AI handles risk evaluation, due diligence & loan pricing, compressing financing that usually takes months into one day. The long-term aim is a fully programmable treasury running capital on Avalanche, with a tokenized equity pool for eligible investors opening soon.
👉 x.com/w3arew3/status/2064396654896128114?s=20
Equipment lender Trad.Fi is teaming with W3, a builder of enterprise AI agents, to originate $650 million in onchain private credit over four years. The target is the paper-heavy US equipment market, from manufacturing systems to residential solar.
AI handles risk evaluation, due diligence & loan pricing, compressing financing that usually takes months into one day. The long-term aim is a fully programmable treasury running capital on Avalanche, with a tokenized equity pool for eligible investors opening soon.
"This is what private credit looks like when it finally meets the speed of the real economy," said Trad.Fi CEO Alexander Szul.
👉 x.com/w3arew3/status/2064396654896128114?s=20
Biggest On-Chain Protocols by 30-Day Revenue
Twelve on-chain protocols generated a combined ~$178M in revenue over the last 30 days, led by Hyperliquid at $60.6M. The fastest-growing name on the list is Limitless, up +111% MoM, the only protocol in the top 12 to more than double its revenue.
Twelve on-chain protocols generated a combined ~$178M in revenue over the last 30 days, led by Hyperliquid at $60.6M. The fastest-growing name on the list is Limitless, up +111% MoM, the only protocol in the top 12 to more than double its revenue.
Botanix to Shut Down Its Bitcoin L2 Network on July 9
Botanix is winding down its network after four years of building a Bitcoin-focused L2. The team said users should withdraw BTC and other assets before July 9, 2026, before the federation sweeps remaining funds.
Botanix said the market never fully materialized for Bitcoin utility at this stage. The team pointed to weak token-market dynamics, limited demand for Bitcoin-native DeFi versus simpler wrapped solutions, and growing competition from centralized venues and TradFi platforms.
Botanix also said its BINK app was built to push more everyday Bitcoin usage, but it launched too late to change the outcome. The team described the shutdown as a decision to preserve integrity and support the people who built the network.
👉 x.com/botanix/status/2064420116578590941?s=20
Botanix is winding down its network after four years of building a Bitcoin-focused L2. The team said users should withdraw BTC and other assets before July 9, 2026, before the federation sweeps remaining funds.
The project launched Spiderchain and later Dynafed, claiming a year of mainnet uptime, zero security incidents, 25M transactions, 200K wallets, and tens of millions in assets moved across the chain. It also integrated with names like Chainlink, Morpho, GMX, Dolomite, Fireblocks, Alchemy, Galaxy, and OKX Wallet.
Botanix said the market never fully materialized for Bitcoin utility at this stage. The team pointed to weak token-market dynamics, limited demand for Bitcoin-native DeFi versus simpler wrapped solutions, and growing competition from centralized venues and TradFi platforms.
Botanix also said its BINK app was built to push more everyday Bitcoin usage, but it launched too late to change the outcome. The team described the shutdown as a decision to preserve integrity and support the people who built the network.
👉 x.com/botanix/status/2064420116578590941?s=20