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World Cup 2026 Prediction Markets Now Live On Whale.io With $90K In Prizes

by admin June 10, 2026

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Mahe, Seychelles, June 10th, 2026, Chainwire

Whale.io has launched native Prediction Markets for the 2026 World Cup, giving players direct access to match betting backed by a combined $90,000 prize pool – including a $40,000 USDT raffle and five weeks of $10,000 weekly sports tournaments. Whale.io is giving users the chance to turn their football knowledge into real rewards with a seamless, on-platform prediction experience. This launch brings new betting markets on World Cup 2026 matches directly into the Whale.io ecosystem. Whether you’re a casual fan or a seasoned predictor, you can now engage with the biggest football event in a fun, transparent, and potentially profitable way.

$40,000 USDT Raffle – Predict & Win Big

To celebrate the launch, Whale.io is dropping a $40,000 USDT Raffle open to all participants in the World Cup 2026 Prediction Markets. Here’s how it works:

Place any prediction market bet of $2 or more on a World Cup 2026 market on Whale.io.
Each qualifying bet automatically grants one ticket in the Raffle.
Predict more → stack more tickets → increase your chances of winning.

There are no complicated leaderboards to grind and no minimum win requirements. Every single qualifying prediction you make enters you into the draw. The more you play, the better your odds. Every $2 = 1 ticket. It’s that simple: Predict. Compete. Win Big. The raffle gives every participant – from high-volume predictors to occasional players – a fair shot at sharing the $40,000 USDT prize pool.

$50,000 Sports Tournaments – 5 Weeks of Action

On top of the Prediction Markets and raffle, Whale.io is running Sports Tournaments for the next 5 weeks with a total prize pool of $50,000 USDT – that’s $10,000 USD in prizes every single week of World Cup. These weekly tournaments reward the sharpest sports bettors across all major events, giving consistent performers multiple ways to win big during this massive football season. This combined offering – Prediction Markets, the $40K raffle, and $50K in weekly tournaments – delivers one of the most rewarding sports experiences available in crypto right now.

Why Whale.io Prediction Markets Stand Out

All markets run directly on the Whale.io platform – fast, secure, and fully integrated with your existing Whale balance. No bridging, no external sites. Users can easily manage positions, track predictions, and enjoy the thrill of World Cup 2026 as it unfolds. Combined with Whale.io’s signature massive cashback, instant payouts, and strong focus on transparency, this launch reinforces Whale.io’s position as the go-to destination for players who want both entertainment and real earning potential. Whether you’re passionate about football or simply love turning insights into profits, now is the perfect time to join the action. World Cup 2026 Prediction Markets are live now. Head over to whale.io/wc2026, explore the new markets, place your first predictions, and start collecting raffle tickets today. The biggest football event of the year is here – and so are the biggest rewards.

About Whale.io

Whale.io is a crypto-native online casino and sportsbook. The platform features exclusive Whale Originals games, a full sportsbook, Prediction Markets, Daily Cashback, and a strong emphasis on transparency. With $WHALE as its native utility token, Whale.io continues to build one of the most rewarding ecosystems in crypto gaming.

Users can discover the future of Whale.io Casino and Whale Prediction Markets by checking them out here:

More information available on whale.io/wc2026

Whale socials: https://linktr.ee/whalesocials_tg

Contact

Whale Spokesperson
Whale.io
support@whale.io

June 10, 2026 0 comments

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Chris Jericho To Join And Co-Create Official Community Traits For Kokopi Koalas™ NFT Collection

by admin June 9, 2026

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Tampa, Florida, June 9th, 2026, Chainwire

Pro wrestling legend, international rock star, multi time world champion and lifelong collector Chris Jericho is officially joining Kokopi Koalas ahead of the June 11 mint on LaunchMyNFT: https://launchmynft.io/mint/kokopikoalas

Kokopi Koalas, the customizable NFT ecosystem on Solana, today announced a collaboration with global wrestling icon, musician, actor and collector Chris Jericho. As part of the partnership, Jericho will work directly with the Kokopi community to create official Chris Jericho Traits that will launch in the project’s Trait Store.

Unlike traditional NFT collections where assets remain static after mint, Kokopi Koalas give NFT holders the unique ability to continuously customize and evolve their digital collectibles through its Trait Store. Collectors can acquire, swap, equip, and combine traits to create unique, personalized Koalas that grow and evolve over time.

Chris Jericho to Host Live Community Trait Design Events on X.com and Discord

Jericho will host live community events where Kokopi holders can submit trait concepts inspired by his legendary career. During the sessions, Jericho will review submissions and personally select the winning designs, which will become the official Chris Jericho Traits available in the Trait Store.

In addition, Kokopi token holders will receive exclusive VIP access to Jericho through the project’s Discord: https://discord.gg/kokopikoalas and X.com: https://x.com/KokopiCanopy, including private voice chats, lives, spaces, giveaways, and direct engagement opportunities.

Real-World IP & Merch Utility

Beyond digital customization, Kokopi Koalas is extending NFT and trait ownership into real-world IP. Holders who equip official traits — such as the upcoming Chris Jericho Trait — will be able to connect their wallet in the Trait Store: https://kokopikoalas.com/ to unlock exclusive access to limited-edition merchandise featuring customized NFTs, including apparel, drinkware, posters, calendars and toys. These items will be available at a discount to Kokopi Token/NFT holders who can also register as affiliates to earn revenue by promoting their personalized merch links.

Chris Jericho On Joining Kokopi Koalas

“I’ve spent my career entertaining people, bringing communities together, and collecting things that mean something. The Kokopi Koalas Trait Store model feels like the next step in digital collectibles. It puts creativity back in the hands of the fans, and when I saw what the Kokopi team was building, I knew I wanted to be not only an investor, but a partner!”— Chris Jericho

BTN, Co-Founder of Kokopi Koalas, added: “Chris Jericho embodies exactly what we’re building at Kokopi Koalas. He deeply understands fandom, collecting, and the power of community. Having him actively involved in the Kokopi community, creating a trait with our holders, is a perfect reflection of our vision — putting real ownership and creative input back into the hands of the people who support the project. This collaboration goes beyond digital collectibles. With the introduction of real-world merch utility and Jericho inspired traits, we’re showing that Kokopi Koalas is designed to grow and evolve long after mint. Chris has spent his career constantly reinventing himself across wrestling, music, and entertainment. There’s no better initial partner to help us bring together diverse communities and prove that NFTs can deliver lasting, meaningful experiences than Chris!”

Building the Future of Evolving Digital Collectibles

The upcoming Kokopi Koalas NFT mint on June 11 will introduce a new model of interactive digital ownership. Rather than one-time static purchases, holders will be able to continuously upgrade, swap and personalize their NFTs through ongoing trait releases, future collaborations with other NFT and Token projects, limited trait drops, celebrity and community-driven content.

The Chris Jericho Trait will be the first celebrity-backed trait introduced into the ecosystem. These partnerships further expand customization options and create meaningful cross-community connections amongst various projects both within and outside of Solana.

Kokopi Koalas also recently announced they will be dropping soccer inspired traits in preparation for this summer’s World Cup where NFT holders will be able to equip their Kokopi NFT with respective country Jerseys/Kits, stadium backgrounds and other soccer inspired traits.

Additional details regarding the live trait design event, submission process, and mint will be shared through Kokopi Koalas’ official channels or you can sign up for notifications at: https://kokopikoalas.com/

About Kokopi Koalas

Kokopi Koalas is a community-driven, customizable NFT ecosystem built on Solana. Through its Trait Store, holders can collect, equip, and combine traits to create unique and evolving digital collectibles. By combining community participation, digital ownership, and collectible culture, Kokopi Koalas is pioneering a new model for long-term engagement in NFTs.

Website: kokopikoalas.com

X: https://x.com/KokopiCanopy

Discord: https://discord.gg/kokopikoalas

Coin Address: ENcwYGVhRsEqKpH4SzRH4mcYSGc9Cb6s4WJGS9ojpump

Users can view Kokopi Koalas’ official Media & Press Kit — featuring high-resolution assets, project visuals, and exclusive Q&As — at: kokopikoalas.com/media/

Contact

https://x.com/BTN_KOKOP
BTN
Kokopi Koalas
media@kokopikoalas.com

June 9, 2026 0 comments

Press Release

Neura Closes Strategic Funding Round And Partnerships To Build Emotional AI With Persistent, User-Owned Memory

by admin June 9, 2026

written by admin

Tokyo, Japan, June 9th, 2026, Chainwire

Joined by partners and investors including Animoca Brands, Basics Capital, TBV, Kinetic Kollective, Mario Nawfal, and Grammy-winning artist Ne-Yo, Neura is building the missing layer of AI: empathy and memory.

Neura, the protocol building the world’s first Emotional AI Economy, today announced the close of a strategic funding round to accelerate development of AI agents with persistent emotional memory and user-owned identity. The round drew leading investors and partners in the Web3, AI, and culture spaces, including Animoca Brands, Basics Capital, TBV, Kinetic Kollective, Mario Nawfal, and Grammy Award-winning artist Ne-Yo.

Today’s AI is getting smarter every month — but it still forgets users the moment a session ends or devices change. It processes what people say, not what they feel. Neura is built to close that gap. Its agents interpret tone and emotional context, remember a user’s emotional history across interactions, and adapt over time to build genuine, long-term relationships — with that memory anchored on-chain and owned by the user, not trapped inside a centralized app.

“Emotional intelligence is the missing layer in AI, and memory is what makes it useful — we’re building both,” said Sahin Bayar, CMO of Neura. “The whole industry is racing on IQ. We believe the next leap is EQ. The smartest tool in the world means nothing if it doesn’t remember who you are. At Neura, your AI understands how you feel — and that memory belongs to you.”

The new capital will fund Neura’s three-phase roadmap: Neura Social, the consumer app where users interact with emotional AI companions; the Neura AI SDK, enabling developers to build agents that persist context and emotional state; and the full Neura Protocol, a decentralized network with verifiable compute and community governance. Through Neura’s on-chain Memory Ledger, emotional context is preserved with privacy-first cryptographic proofs — portable across models, platforms, and devices.

The backing of investors spanning Web3 infrastructure, capital markets, and global culture — including Ne-Yo, whose involvement signals Neura’s reach into the creator economy and entertainment — underscores growing conviction that emotionally intelligent, user-owned AI is the next frontier for both consumer adoption and the broader AI economy.

Neura invites builders, creators, and the wider community to join early as it builds the Emotional AI Economy.

To learn more, users can visit neura-ai.io.

About Neura

Neura is building the world’s first Emotional AI Economy — a decentralized protocol that gives AI agents empathy, persistent emotional memory, and user-owned identity. Most AI today processes what people say, not what they feel; it forgets users the moment a session ends or devices change. Neura closes that gap. Its agents interpret tone and emotional context, remember a user’s emotional history across interactions, and adapt over time to build genuine, long-term relationships.

Crucially, that memory belongs to the user. Through Neura’s on-chain Memory Ledger, emotional context is anchored with privacy-preserving cryptographic proofs — portable across models, platforms, and even physical embodiments, rather than locked inside one company’s walls. Neura unites trust (blockchain), aligned incentives (tokenomics), and empathy (emotional AI) into a new class of long-lived, community-owned digital agents.

The next leap in AI isn’t IQ. It’s EQ. Users can learn more at neura-ai.io.

Contact

CMO
Sahin Bayar
Neura AI
sahin@neura-ai.io

June 9, 2026 0 comments

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Phemex Kicks Off $7 Million Ultimate Championship, Bringing Trading Competition To Football Season

by admin June 9, 2026

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APIA, Samoa, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, today launched the 2026 Ultimate Championship, a global trading event featuring a total prize pool of $7 million. Inspired by the excitement surrounding the 2026 football season, the initiative combines trading, prediction markets, and community participation into a month-long competition designed to engage users across different experience levels and trading styles.

From June 8 to July 20, this tournament is designed into three distinct yet integrated competitive tracks to reward mastery at every skill level. The centerpiece of the event is the $6,000,000 Trading Showdown, a flagship arena where elite individuals and teams compete for dominance in execution and capital efficiency.

This is supported by the $900,000 Victory Rush, which incentivizes daily engagement through the collection of “Golden Balls” earned via trading milestones, and the $100,000 Super Prediction market, where participants can leverage their football insights to forecast match outcomes. By partitioning the rewards in this manner, Phemex ensures a comprehensive incentive structure that mirrors the multifaceted nature of professional sports.

In addition to USDT allocations, the championship features premium physical rewards designed to bridge the gap between trading and global gaming culture. Top performers have the opportunity to secure PlayStation 5 consoles and copies of FC26, while the most elite participants will vie for the ultimate trophy: a limited-edition 70g Golden Ball Cup. This physical prize serves as a tangible symbol of market mastery, reinforcing the prestige associated with navigating the global markets during one of the most volatile and exciting periods of the year.

“Major global events have always brought people together around competition, strategy, and shared anticipation,” said Federico Variola, CEO of Phemex. “We see similar dynamics in financial markets. The Ultimate Championship is designed to bring those worlds closer together by creating multiple ways for users to participate — whether through trading, forecasting, or community competition. More broadly, it reflects our view that the future of exchanges is not only about market access, but also about creating engaging environments where users can learn, compete, and express conviction in different forms.”

As global attention turns to football this summer, the 2026 Ultimate Championship highlights Phemex’s continued focus on building products and experiences that extend beyond conventional trading. The event is now open to eligible users worldwide, with competitions and rewards rolling out throughout the tournament period.

About Phemex
Founded in 2019, Phemex is a user-first crypto exchange trusted by over 10 million traders worldwide. The platform offers spot and derivatives trading, copy trading, and wealth management products designed to prioritize user experience, transparency, and innovation. With a forward-thinking approach and a commitment to user empowerment, Phemex delivers reliable tools, inclusive access, and evolving opportunities for traders at every level to grow and succeed.

For more information, please visit: https://phemex.com/

June 9, 2026 0 comments

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MEXC Prediction Markets Launches Combo To Enable Multi-Event Combination Trading

by admin June 9, 2026

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MUTSAMUDU, Comoros, June 9th, 2026, Chainwire

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has officially launched Combo, a new feature within its prediction markets ecosystem, in partnership with its collaborators. This marks the first time a centralized platform has introduced multi-event combination trading capabilities to prediction markets globally, through its partner.

As prediction markets gradually evolve from single-event trading toward multi-event combination trading, user demand for combined predictions has grown rapidly. However, leading prediction market platforms today still primarily offer isolated event trading, limiting a user’s capacity to express structural views. The Combo bridges this gap, bringing advanced combination logic to the centralized prediction market vertical.

Consolidating Comprehensive Market Views into One Order

Users holding clear predictions across multiple events normally need separate positions. The Combo lets them consolidate these into a single order, expressing a fuller market view with less capital and simpler position management.

Using the World Cup as an example, a user could make the following calls within a single order:

Brazil draws with Spain
France defeats England
Bitcoin breaks $70,000 on the day

Multiple predictions are combined into a single order, forming a more complete expression of views on both sports events and market trends.

20 predictions to freely build your combo view

A single order supports up to 20 predictions, providing users with ample space for combinations. Currently, sports and select crypto categories are supported as combo predictions, allowing users to freely link selections across events, timeframes, and outcome conditions to build personalized combo views. MEXC, through its partner, will continue to expand available market categories, further broadening the use cases for Combo.

Transparent Pricing, Clear Rules

The Combo maintains full transparency from pricing through settlement, ensuring users have complete clarity on every prediction. Full cost and combo pricing are visible before order placement. The system automatically filters out logically contradictory selection combinations. If pricing changes, users receive an immediate confirmation prompt. When all predictions align with the actual outcomes, users receive the settlement payout corresponding to the combo price. If any single prediction does not align with the actual outcome, the combo order yields no payout. This mechanism enables high-conviction quality views to receive reasonable value-based returns while keeping rules transparent and outcomes verifiable.

MEXC CEO Vugar Usi commented: ” In markets, as in life, nothing happens in isolation. One event ripples into the next. Single-event trading never reflected that reality. Combo does. For the first time, a centralized prediction market lets traders express combination views across non mutually-exclusive events. We are not upgrading a product. We are advancing a category. MEXC intends to lead it.”

Combo is now available to eligible users on the prediction market in the MEXC app, with the web version to follow. Further announcements coming soon.

About MEXC

MEXC is the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.

MEXC Official Website｜ X ｜ Telegram ｜How to Sign Up on MEXC

For media inquiries, users can contact MEXC PR team: media@mexc.com

Risk Disclaimer: Probability information in prediction markets reflects only the collective expectations of market participants and does not constitute investment advice or a guarantee of future event outcomes. This feature strictly complies with applicable laws and regulations, and access restrictions have been implemented in jurisdictions where it is not permitted. Restricted countries/regions including but may not limited to: Uzbekistan, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Argentina, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Spain, Haiti, Venezuela, Portugal, Cuba, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Myanmar, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Syria, Libya, Comoros, Palestine, Afghanistan, Iran, UAE, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Lebanon, Japan, Germany, France, Poland, Netherlands, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Bulgaria, Austria, Switzerland, Estonia, Finland, Romania, Greece, Sweden, Norway, Czech Republic, Iceland, Denmark, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary, Ireland, Malta, Singapore, United States, Mainland China, North Korea, United Kingdom.

Contact

MEXC PR team
media@mexc.com

June 9, 2026 0 comments

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 5.54 Million Tokens, And Total Crypto And Total Cash Holdings Of $9.6 Billion

by admin June 8, 2026

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Bitmine owns 4.59% of the total ETH coin supply of 120.7 million

Bitmine is 92% of the way to the ‘Alchemy of 5%’ in just 11 months

Ethereum continues to benefit from the dual tailwinds of Wall Street tokenizing on the blockchain and from agentic AI systems increasingly needing public and neutral blockchains

Bitmine has 4,718,677 staked ETH, representing $7.7 billion at $1,630 per ETH

MAVAN (Made in America VAlidator Network) is a premier Ethereum staking destination for BMNR and institutional investors, with a focus on security, performance, and resilience

Bitmine owns $88 million of Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS), now one of the only publicly listed equities in the world to provide investors indirect exposure to OpenAI

Bitmine Crypto + Total Cash Holdings + “Moonshots” total $9.6 billion, including 5.54 million ETH tokens, total cash of $247 million, and other crypto holdings

Bitmine leads crypto treasury peers by both the velocity of raising crypto NAV per share and by the high trading liquidity of BMNR stock

Bitmine is the 148th most traded stock in the US, trading $829 million per day (5-day avg)

Bitmine remains supported by a premier group of institutional investors including ARK’s Cathie Wood, MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Bill Miller III, Pantera, Kraken, DCG, Galaxy Digital and personal investor Thomas “Tom” Lee to support Bitmine’s goal of acquiring 5% of ETH

NORWALK, Conn., June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — (NYSE: BMNR) Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (“Bitmine” or the “Company”) a Bitcoin and Ethereum Network company with a focus on the accumulation of crypto for long term investment, today announced Bitmine crypto + total cash + “moonshots” holdings totaling $9.6 billion.

As of June 7, 2026 at 3:00pm ET, the Company’s crypto holdings are comprised of 5,543,872 ETH at $1,630 per ETH (per Coinbase NASDAQ: COIN), 204 Bitcoin (BTC), $180 million stake in Beast Industries, $88 million stake in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) (“moonshots”) and total cash of $247 million. Bitmine’s ETH holdings are 4.59% of the ETH supply (of 120.7 million ETH).

On May 11, 2026, Bitmine released the latest Chairman’s Message (link here) for May 2026.

“Last week, Zcash tumbled after it was revealed Zcash hired a security researcher to audit the Orchard circuit and found a flaw, potentially allowing false minting of Zcash. This flaw was patched on June 1. The broad selloff in crypto, in our view, is a superficial take. As AI systems capabilities improve, the demand for de-centralized and hardened solutions will likely increase, particularly to protect users from agentic systems. AI systems are going to find flaws in centralized financial services rails and weak decentralized protocols. We believe this actually strengthens the use case and product market fit for hardened and reliable decentralized blockchains like ethereum. Thus, we believe ETH prices should not be coming under pressure,” stated Thomas “Tom” Lee, Chairman of Bitmine.

“Over the past week, we acquired 126,971 ETH. We increased our buying as we believe this pullback in ETH prices does not reflect the strengthening of Ethereum fundamentals. This is not surprising given we are in the early stages of crypto spring. Bitmine is expected to reach the ‘alchemy of 5%’ sometime in 2026,” stated Thomas “Tom” Lee, Chairman of Bitmine.

Bitmine recently launched MAVAN (the Made in American VAlidator Network), the institutional grade staking platform. While MAVAN was originally developed to support Bitmine’s own Ethereum treasury, MAVAN intends to expand to serve institutional investors, custodians, and ecosystem partners seeking best-in-class staking infrastructure. A portion of Bitmine’s ETH is already staked on the MAVAN platform.

As of June 7, 2026, Bitmine total staked ETH stands at 4,718,677 ($7.7 billion at $1,630 per ETH). “Bitmine has staked more ETH than other entities in the world. At scale (when Bitmine’s ETH is fully staked by MAVAN and its staking partners), the projected ETH staking reward is $270 million on an annualized basis (using 2.99% 7-day BMNR yield),” stated Lee.

“Annualized staking revenues are now projected at $230 million. And this 4.7 million ETH is over 85% of the 5.54 million ETH held by Bitmine. Bitmine’s own staking operations generated a 7-day yield of 2.99% (annualized),” continued Lee.

Bitmine’s crypto holdings reign as the #1 Ethereum treasury and #2 global treasury, behind Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR), which reportedly owns 843,706 BTC valued at $52 billion. Bitmine remains the largest ETH treasury in the world.

Bitmine is one of the most widely traded stocks in the US. According to data from Fundstrat, the stock has traded average daily dollar volume of $829 million (5-day average, as of June 5, 2026), ranking #148 in the US, behind Workday Inc. (rank #147) and ahead of Pfizer Inc. (rank #149) among 5,704 US-listed stocks (statista.com and Fundstrat research).

Bitmine management believes the GENIUS Act and Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC”) Project Crypto are as transformational to financial services in 2025 as US action on August 15, 1971 ending Bretton Woods and the USD on the gold standard 54 years ago. This 1971 event was the catalyst for the modernization of Wall Street, creating the iconic Wall Street titans and financial and payment rails of today. These proved to be better investments than gold.

The Chairman’s message can be found here:

https://www.Bitminetech.io/chairmans-message

The Fiscal Full Year 2025 Earnings presentation and corporate presentation can be found here:

https://Bitminetech.io/investor-relations/

To stay informed, please sign up at: https://Bitminetech.io/contact-us/

About Bitmine

Bitmine (NYSE: BMNR) is a Bitcoin miner with operations in the US. The company is deploying its excess capital to be the leading Ethereum Treasury company in the world, implementing an innovative digital asset strategy for institutional investors and public market participants. Guided by its philosophy of “the alchemy of 5%,” the Company is committed to ETH as its primary treasury reserve asset, leveraging native protocol-level activities including staking and decentralized finance mechanisms. The Company launched MAVAN (Made-in America VAlidator Network), a dedicated staking infrastructure for Bitmine assets, in 2026.

For additional details, follow on X:

https://x.com/bitmnr

https://x.com/fundstrat

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as “expects,” “projects,” “projected,” “intends,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” and similar expressions. This document specifically contains forward-looking statements regarding: (i) the Company’s goals regarding ETH acquisition, including the ‘Alchemy of 5%’ initiative and the expectation that Bitmine will reach this goal sometime in 2026; (ii) the Company’s beliefs and expectations regarding the cryptocurrency market, including that Ethereum continues to benefit from the dual tailwinds of Wall Street tokenizing on the blockchain and agentic AI systems increasingly needing public and neutral blockchains; (iii) expectations that demand for decentralized and hardened blockchain solutions will likely increase, particularly as AI systems capabilities improve; (iv) management’s belief that AI systems finding flaws in centralized financial services rails and weak decentralized protocols strengthens the use case and product market fit for hardened blockchains like Ethereum; (v) the Company’s digital asset accumulation strategy and staking operations, including projected annualized ETH staking rewards of $270 million (when Bitmine’s ETH is fully staked) and projected annualized staking revenues of $230 million; (vi) MAVAN’s intended expansion to serve institutional investors, custodians, and ecosystem partners seeking best-in-class staking infrastructure; (vii) the Company’s characterization of current market conditions as the “early stages of crypto spring” and that ETH price pullbacks do not reflect the strengthening of Ethereum fundamentals; (viii) management’s belief that the GENIUS Act and SEC Project Crypto are as transformational to financial services as US action on August 15, 1971 ending Bretton Woods and the USD gold standard; and (ix) continued growth and advancement of the Company’s Ethereum treasury strategy. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including: Bitmine’s ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; Bitmine’s ability to finance its current business, Ethereum treasury operations, and proposed future business; the competitive environment of Bitmine’s business; market conditions affecting the trading price of the Company’s common stock; regulatory developments affecting digital assets, including the ultimate enactment and implementation of pending legislation and SEC initiatives; the volatility and unpredictability of digital asset prices; the performance, reliability, and security of the Company’s staking operations; risks related to AI systems and their impact on cryptocurrency markets; and the future value of Bitcoin and Ethereum. Actual future performance outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond Bitmine’s control, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of Bitmine’s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on November 21, 2025, as well as all other SEC filings, as amended or updated from time to time. Copies of Bitmine’s filings with the SEC are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Bitmine undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

June 8, 2026 0 comments

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MapleStory Universe Opens MSU Space And Launches Global Game Jam Competition As Part Of MSU 2.0 Expansion

by admin June 8, 2026

written by admin

Abu Dhabi, UAE, June 8th, 2026, Chainwire

Global game jam MapleStory Vibe Camp offers US$60,000 in NXPC prizes as builders gain access to official MapleStory Universe resources in conjunction with Verse8

MapleStory Universe (MSU), the blockchain-powered expansion of Nexon’s iconic MapleStory franchise, today announced the launch of MapleStory Vibe Camp, a global builder competition inviting users to create original games and experiences using official MapleStory Universe resources. The campaign coincides with the opening of MSU Space, a dedicated builder hub developed in collaboration with AI-powered game creation platform Verse8.

Running from June 8 to June 29, MapleStory Vibe Camp offers a total prize pool of US$60,000 in NXPC and is open to builders worldwide. Through MSU Space, participants will be able to build and publish MapleStory-inspired experiences, with selected projects receiving recognition, rewards, and potential opportunities for future ecosystem participation.

The launch is the first major public activation of MSU 2.0, MapleStory Universe’s next phase of growth following its first year of live operations. The milestone celebrated surpassing 150 million cumulative on-chain transactions and generating approximately 49.1 million NXPC, equivalent to US$31 million, in ecosystem revenue. This heralds MapleStory Universe’s expansion from a single game environment into a broader platform designed to support creation, distribution, and monetization opportunities with MapleStory IP.

Sun Young Hwang, Chief Executive Officer at Nexpace said, “Over the past year, MapleStory Universe has demonstrated that a large-scale game economy can successfully operate on-chain. The next chapter is about expanding who participates in building it. As AI continues to lower the barrier to game creation, the distinction between player and builder becomes less fixed, and MapleStory IP becomes the foundation that both groups create from and around. Both MapleStory Vibe Camp and MSU Space represent important first steps toward realizing that vision, by lowering barriers to creation and unveiling new ways for communities to build with our legacy IP.”

Opening MapleStory IP to a New Generation of Builders

At the center of the initiative is MSU Space, a dedicated environment within Verse8 that provides users access to official MapleStory Universe assets, resources, and development tools. Through the platform, builders can leverage MapleStory-themed characters, monsters, items, environments, and lore while utilizing Verse8’s AI-assisted game creation capabilities. Participants can develop projects through natural language prompts, iterate on gameplay concepts, and publish completed experiences directly through the platform.

The launch reflects the broader objectives of MSU 2.0, which aims to transform MapleStory from a traditionally closed-game IP into a programmable ecosystem where communities can create new experiences, applications, and services using MapleStory IP.

MSU 2.0 seeks to reduce the barriers traditionally associated with IP-based creation by combining on-chain infrastructure, AI-assisted creation tools, and community-driven participation into one unified framework.

Why MSU Space on Verse8

As MapleStory Universe expands beyond a single game experience, creating accessible entry points becomes increasingly important. The collaboration with Verse8 provides an environment where builders can discover ecosystem opportunities, experiment with fresh concepts, and participate in the broader vision of MSU 2.0. The initiative also introduces MapleStory Universe to a wider audience of developers and AI-native builders who may be encountering the ecosystem for the first time.

Kevin Lee, CEO of Verse8, said: “For decades, building with major gaming IPs has largely been limited to professional studios and approved partners. Through MSU Space and AI, however, creators can now experiment with MapleStory IP in a more accessible way and bring their ideas to life faster than ever before. We’re excited to help power the next wave of MapleStory builders.”

Taken together, MSU Space serves as an accessible gateway into the emerging builder economy underpinning MSU 2.0, connecting users with the tools, resources, and infrastructure needed to create with MapleStory IP.

MapleStory Vibe Camp will run from June 8 to June 29, 2026, with winning entries selected from projects submitted through MSU Space. For more information or to participate in MapleStory Vibe Camp, users can visit: https://vibecamp.msu.io.

About Nexpace

Nexpace, an innovative blockchain company based in Abu Dhabi, pioneers an IP-expansion initiative powered by blockchain technology and NFTs to build a community-driven ecosystem. With a mission to redefine interactive entertainment, Nexpace creates a vibrant space for exploring, sharing, and engaging with diverse content and gameplay crafted by community members.

At the heart of Nexpace’s ecosystem are principles of transparency, security, and trust, empowering builders to freely share their ideas and enabling users to enjoy immersive experiences. By fostering a culture of creative expression, Nexpace envisions a secure, collaborative environment that unites ecosystem participants in a thriving digital community.

About Verse8

Verse8 is an AI-native creation and publishing platform that allows anyone to turn ideas into interactive games and stories. By combining generative AI, an integrated game engine, and on-chain ownership, Verse8 lowers the barrier to interactive creation and supports a new generation of creator-led digital worlds. Developed by Planetarium Labs in collaboration with Jake Song, the platform leverages deep gaming expertise and strategic partnerships to deliver high-fidelity interactive experiences at scale.

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Bee Shin
Wachsman
bee.shin@wachsman.com

June 8, 2026 0 comments

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Bybit Launches IPO Express, Becoming One Of First Centralized Crypto Exchanges To Offer Tokenized IPO Access, Starting With SpaceX

by admin June 7, 2026

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DUBAI, UAE, June 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced the launch of Bybit IPO Express, becoming one of the first centralized crypto exchanges globally to offer tokenized IPO (initial public offerings) at the offering price. Powered by Payward Services‘ xStocks, eligible retail investors worldwide can now participate in blockbuster IPO projects by subscribing to tokenized representations of publicly traded equities, starting with SpaceX as the inaugural offering.

The launch marks a fundamental step in the convergence of traditional capital markets and crypto-native infrastructure, as exchanges increasingly compete to expand beyond digital asset trading into broader financial services. Bybit’s IPO Express is designed to provide users with streamlined access to primary market opportunities that have historically been concentrated among institutional investors, private banking clients, and select brokerage networks.

Dissolving the IPO Access Gap

Participation in high-profile IPOs has traditionally been limited by geography, brokerage relationships, allocation requirements, and institutional demand dynamics. Retail investors in many regions often gain access only after public listing, when early allocations and price discovery have already taken place.

By bringing broader investor interest, liquidity, and the underlying assets onchain, compliant tokenization solutions by xStocks enable IPO access at scale for millions of investors worldwide through global platforms like Bybit. xStocks’s tokenized IPO access complements its popular tokenized equities offerings which cover listed shares trading on secondary markets. Through xStocks’ regulated blockchain-agnostic framework built for onchain interoperability, holders of tokenized listed stocks can access extended trading hours, DeFi composability and flexibility, and crypto-native settlement.

For Bybit customers, it is the first time cryptocurrency exchange users can purchase shares at IPO pricing outside of the competitive secondary market. No longer bound by geographic limitations, without the hassle of traditional brokerage account opening and maintenance, eligible users can participate in IPO subscriptions directly through their Bybit account without opening traditional brokerage accounts or navigating fragmented cross-border financial infrastructure.

SpaceX (SPCX) IPO Offering Timeline on Bybit IPO Express

SpaceX will be the first major IPO available for eligible users through the Bybit IPO Express framework. The timeline is as follows for eligible Bybit users:

Registration Period (June 7 to 11, 2026): Prior to the IPO, eligible users may indicate their non-binding interests by registering on Bybit IPO Express and review SpaceX’s offering details.
Subscription Window (June 7 to 11, 2026): Eligible users can submit subscription requests within the announced IPO price range. Funds are committed until allocation.
Allocation (June 11 to 12, 2026): SpaceX token will be distributed to Bybit users’ accounts, and allocations are calculated pro-rata to total subscription demand. Unused funds will be refunded automatically.
Bybit Spot Listing (June 12, 2026): Tokenized SpaceX shares become available for trading on Bybit Spot.

“Bybit has always pushed the boundaries of what a financial platform can offer, and being one of the first two centralized exchanges to bring compliant tokenized SpaceX IPO access at the offering price is exactly the kind of milestone that defines our next chapter,” said Emily Bao, Head of Spot at Bybit.

“For decades, the most exciting moments in capital markets were reserved for institutions and the well-connected investors. Through our partnership with xStocks, Bybit customers around the world can now invest directly in US-listed IPOs alongside their crypto assets, on equal footing with institutional investors. This is what building a New Financial Platform means: bridging the best of traditional finance and crypto into one seamless experience, genuinely accessible to everyone.”

The product launch also reflects the broader momentum behind tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), a sector increasingly viewed by both crypto-native firms and traditional financial institutions as a long-term growth area for blockchain adoption.

About SpaceX IPO and xStocks IPO Access

The xStocks IPO framework maintains institutional-grade compliance standards. On the public listing day, allocations are finalized and IPO shares are tokenized, backed 1:1 by real equity held in regulated broker-dealer custody.

For details of participation rules, eligibility requirements, detailed timelines and subscription limits, users may visit: Introducing SpaceX – The First IPO on Bybit IPO Express

IPO-related assets may experience significant price volatility after listing. Users should carefully assess all associated risks before participating. Listings may also be adjusted, delayed, or canceled due to market or regulatory conditions.

#Bybit / #NewFinancialPlatform

About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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

by admin June 5, 2026

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New York, USA, June 5th, 2026, PlayNewswire

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 across 40+ major crypto casino operators including Stake, Roobet, Shuffle, BC.Game, Gamdom, Bitcasino, 1win, Winna, Thrill and Duel, with much more to come.

FairGambling launches into a market that processed over $80 billion in crypto casino deposit volume last year. The platform’s analytics layer already tracks $45 billion+ of that flow in real time across the operators it covers. Despite the market’s scale, players still have limited tools to verify fairness, compare operators, or independently assess where their money is going.

Built as a Utility Layer, Not Another Affiliate Site

“Most casino review sites today are just rankings and sign-up bonuses,” said Seb, Co-Founder of FairGambling. “We wanted to build something different. A place where players can actually see what’s happening on-chain, verify their own bets, compare casinos based on data instead of marketing, and earn real rewards on top. All for free, with no obligations. That’s the gap we’re filling, and what’s live today is just the start of what we’re building.”

The platform brings together several player-first tools in one place:

On-chain crypto casino analytics, tracking real-time deposit volume, market share, unique depositors, and hot wallet activity across 50+ operators
Provably fair verifier for independently checking game outcomes from Stake, Roobet, Shuffle and other major operators
Independent crypto casino reviews and ratings scored across 10 weighted categories including fairness, financial transparency, KYC and licensing, compliance, and customer support
Live bonus code feed aggregating active promotions from supported operators
Bonus calculator and Stake stats calculator for analyzing personal betting history and rakeback value
Blackjack trainer for practicing basic strategy
Extra rakeback rewards program offering up to 30% on supported crypto casinos

Data-Driven Casino Comparison

Unlike traditional affiliate sites that rank casinos based on commercial agreements, FairGambling’s ratings are built from a weighted rubric covering analytics, fairness, financial transparency, bonus structure, compliance, and security. Each operator profile includes deposit volumes, hot wallet visibility, license details, no-KYC policies, bonus testing results showing how much players actually receive back in rewards when wagering a given amount, and side-by-side comparisons against other operators on the same metrics.

The analytics section is open to all visitors and shows live on-chain flows, allowing players to see which operators are processing real volume versus those with thin activity. This is a data point traditionally only available to industry insiders.

Community Reviews and Earning Crypto

FairGambling places verified player reviews at the center of its review system. Verified users can earn crypto rewards for eligible contributions, and the platform requires casino activity verification (such as VIP tier or wager history) before reviews are approved, which is intended to filter out the fake reviews common to other online gambling review sites.

“Trust in this space is broken,” Seb added. “We’re not going to fix that overnight, but giving players the data, the tools, and the rewards to actually engage critically with the operators they use, that’s the foundation. Everything else builds on that.”

The platform helps players find the best crypto casinos based on data, verify game fairness, and earn extra rakeback on top of what casinos already offer. FairGambling is now live and available worldwide, subject to local laws and eligibility requirements.

About FairGambling

FairGambling is a crypto casino transparency and rewards platform that helps players make more informed decisions across major Bitcoin and crypto gambling operators. The platform combines on-chain casino analytics, independent crypto casino reviews and ratings, provably fair verification tools, live bonus code feeds, player stats tools, a blackjack trainer, and an extra rewards program offering up to 30% extra rakeback. FairGambling currently covers 50+ crypto casino operators and has tracked $45 billion+ in historical deposit volume, with more added regularly.

For more information, users can visit FairGambling.com.

Responsible gambling notice: FairGambling is not a casino and does not accept bets or process gambling transactions. The platform provides analytics, reviews, verification tools, and rewards related to third-party crypto casino operators. FairGambling is intended for users aged 18+ or the legal gambling age in their jurisdiction. Gambling involves risk and can be addictive. Please play responsibly and follow all applicable local laws.

Contact

Co-Founder
Sebastian
sebastian@fairgambling.com

June 5, 2026 0 comments

Bitmine Immersion Technologies Announces Proposed Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock Offering

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies Announces Pricing Of Upsized Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock Offering

by admin June 5, 2026

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NORWALK, Conn., June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BMNR) (the “Company”) today announced the pricing of its upsized offering (the “offering”) registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), on June 4, 2026 of 3,500,000 shares of 9.50% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), at a public offering price of $80.00 per share. This reflects an upsizing of the previously announced offering of 3,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The issuance and sale of the Series A Preferred Stock are scheduled to settle on June 10, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

The Company estimates net proceeds of approximately $273.8 million after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and estimated offering expenses. The Company intends to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include acquiring additional ETH and other digital assets, expanding staking and validator infrastructure through MAVAN, working capital, strategic investments aligned with the Ethereum ecosystem and broader digital asset adoption, and repurchases of common stock under its share repurchase program.

The Series A Preferred Stock will accrue cumulative dividends at a fixed rate of 9.50% per annum based on a stated amount of $100 per share. Dividends will accumulate regardless of whether they are declared or funds are legally available for payment. Regular dividends will be payable in cash when, as, and if declared by the Company’s board of directors and are expected to be paid weekly in arrears, although the Company may elect to increase the payment frequency in the future.

If any accumulated regular dividend is not paid when due, additional compounded dividends will accrue on the unpaid amount. The compounded dividend rate will initially equal 9.50% plus 5 basis points and will increase by 5 basis points for each subsequent dividend period until paid in full, subject to a maximum annual dividend rate of 15%.

The Company may redeem the Series A Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, for cash at any time. Redemption prices will equal 110% of the stated amount during the first 18 months after issuance, 105% from 18 months to three years after issuance, and 100% thereafter, plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends through the redemption date.

The Company may also redeem all outstanding Series A Preferred Stock if the number of shares outstanding falls below 25% of the total number originally issued in this and any future offerings or if certain tax events occur. In such cases, holders would receive the applicable liquidation preference plus accumulated and unpaid dividends through the redemption date.

If a fundamental change occurs, holders of the Series A Preferred Stock will have the right to require the Company to repurchase some or all of their shares at a cash price equal to the stated amount plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends.

The Series A Preferred Stock will have an initial liquidation preference of $100 per share. Following issuance, the liquidation preference may be adjusted based on the market price of the preferred stock in accordance with the terms set forth in the certificate of designations, but will not be adjusted below $100 per share.

The Company has applied to list the Series A Preferred Stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “BMNP.” If approved, trading is expected to commence within 30 days following issuance.

Moelis & Company and Cantor are acting as joint lead bookrunners for the offering.

The offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-288579) previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The securities may be offered only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus included in the registration statement. Copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus are available from the SEC and the offering’s bookrunners.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall any sale occur in any jurisdiction where such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful.

About Bitmine Immersion Technologies

Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BMNR) is a Bitcoin mining company with operations in the United States. The Company is also pursuing an Ethereum-focused treasury strategy for institutional investors and public market participants. Through staking and decentralized finance activities, Bitmine seeks to utilize ETH as its primary treasury reserve asset. In 2026, the Company launched MAVAN (Made-in-America Validator Network), a dedicated staking infrastructure platform supporting Company assets.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements regarding the size, timing, completion and anticipated use of proceeds from the offering, dividend payments, listing of the Series A Preferred Stock, Ethereum treasury operations, future business plans, and other non-historical matters are forward-looking statements and involve risks and uncertainties.

Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these statements due to a variety of factors, including market conditions, financing needs, digital asset price volatility, regulatory developments, technological changes, competitive conditions, and other risks described in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by law.

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