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In a research note released late Thursday, Cantor Fitzgerald says Core Scientific (CORZ) could fetch over $30 per share in a potential acquisition by cloud compute giant CoreWeave, citing both the long-term cash flows from its AI contracts and the replacement value of its data centers. That would be a near doubling from the current level just above $16. The note came hours after The Wall Street Journal reported that CoreWeave, a cloud AI compute firm, is once again in advanced talks to acquire Core Scientific, following a failed $5.75 per share offer in 2024. CORZ shares jumped 33% to…

Ledger and Chorus One have announced the official launch of MEV Max – a powerful, MEV-optimized Ethereum staking solution, directly within the Ledger Live app. The integration brings high-performance staking into the hands of everyday users, combining security, simplicity, and higher yield potential without requiring anyone to leave the trusted Ledger ecosystem. With more than 7 million Ledger hardware wallets sold and over 20% of the world’s crypto assets secured by the company, this collaboration opens the door for one of the largest user bases in Web3 to access institutional-grade Ethereum staking with just a few taps. Brian Crain, CEO…

FED official Mary Daly said in her statements that the US economy is currently in “good shape” and monetary policy is “balanced”. Daly said that the impact of the customs duties on inflation, which have recently been on the agenda, does not seem to be as serious as first announced, and that the continuous decline in inflation is also a positive development. “The economic fundamentals are moving toward the possibility of a rate cut,” Daly said, but he said a rate cut could be more appropriate in the fall unless there is significant weakening in the labor market. The FED…

TL;DR Airbender delivers the fastest open-source RISC-V zk proofs,sub-second verification for ZKsync blocks, and full proofs in just 3 seconds on a single GPU, boasting a 4–6× speed gain. Proving Ethereum blocks now takes under 35 seconds (17 seconds in lean mode) on one H100, no 50–160 GPU farms required, slashing proof costs to ~$0.0001 and unlocking micropayments, HFT, and real-time dApps. Built for consumer hardware and powered by ZKsync OS’s modular zkVM, Airbender enables home-proving, light-client proofs, and broad adoption across new ZKsync chains, fueling low-latency blockchain use cases. ZKsync is attracting attention with Airbender, its latest high-performance zero-knowledge…

Andrew Parish, the co-founder of trading platform Arch Public, has predicted the next sector where Bitcoin utility would thrive in the next two years. The US Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds launched in 2024, providing alternative exposure for institutional investors who, previously, could not gain direct access to the pioneering cryptocurrency. Notably, demand for the traditional investment vehicles has ensured that the BlackRock product has become one of the most successful ETF launches in history. Now, Bitcoin treasuries are the latest trend. Michael Saylor’s Strategy was one of the first to adopt the premier asset as a primary reserve asset, and…

Euler Finance price up 27% in 24 hours as daily volume spikes 236%. Bulls could eye a new all-time high, with EUL price currently hitting $11. Gains have come amid a surge in EulerSwap volume. Euler (EUL), the native token of the Euler Finance ecosystem, has risen by 27% within the past 24 hours. This uptick coincides with an explosive increase in trading volume on EulerSwap, the platform’s decentralized exchange, which has recorded a cumulative volume of $230 million in just three weeks despite remaining in beta. Notably, EUL’s gains see it hover above $11 and bulls could have their…

Public Keys is a weekly roundup from Decrypt that tracks the key publicly traded crypto companies. This week: Circle and Coinbase surge on stablecoin legislation movement, the Bitcoin treasury model raises concerns, and sources tell Decrypt that another crypto firm is eyeing an IPO this year. Stroke of GENIUS It makes sense that this week’s Senate vote in favor of the GENIUS Act was great for stablecoin issuers—but Circle has gone above and beyond. The company’s CRCL shares, which trade on the New York Stock Exchange, opened at $156.36 on Tuesday—the day of the Senate’s historic vote. Since then, the stock…

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, news travels quickly, and every significant move by major players is closely watched. A recent report highlights one such move: prominent crypto market maker DWF Labs has received a substantial allocation of 20 million SOPH tokens. According to insights shared by blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain on the social media platform X, this acquisition is specifically earmarked for market-making activities. This development is noteworthy because it directly addresses a critical aspect of any digital asset’s health – its market liquidity. Understanding what this means for the SOPH token, DWF Labs, and the broader landscape of…

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced that it will remove three spot trading pairs as a result of periodic evaluations carried out in order to maintain the trading quality on the platform and protect users. Binance to Delisting Three Spot Trading Pairs on June 27 Low liquidity and trading volume were cited as the primary reasons behind the decision. Binance will suspend trading on the following spot trading pairs as of 06:00 (UTC) on June 27, 2025: KAITO/BNB KAITO/BRL ZIL/BTC Important Notes: BRL is the official fiat currency of Brazil and does not represent any digital asset. The removal of these trading…

Two of crypto’s most trusted names just made Ethereum staking simpler and potentially more rewarding. By embedding MEV Max directly into Ledger Live, they’re cutting out the inefficiencies that plague traditional staking setups. According to a June 25 press release shared with crypto.news, Ledger has integrated Chorus One’s MEV Max Vault into its Ledger Live platform, allowing users to stake Ethereum (ETH) with MEV-boosted rewards directly from their hardware wallets. The move allows Ledger users to access Chorus One’s high-performance staking infrastructure natively through the “Earn” and “Discover” sections of the app. It eliminates the need for third-party dashboards or…