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World Cup Predictions: 100,000 USDT DailyHTX Invites You to Share 600K USDT in Gift PacksBTC Prophet: 20-Day 380 Million HTX ChallengeThe wave of layoffs in Israel’s technology sector is gathering pac

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The wave of layoffs in Israel’s technology sector is gathering pace, driven by two main forces: the strength of the shekel against the US dollar, and the rapid introduction of artificial intelligence tools into workplaces. Data put together by "Globes" show that, in May alone, nearly 6,000 people lost their jobs in Israeli technology companies (in Israel and the US), the main blows being the layoffs of some 3,000 employees at Amdocs and 1,000 at Wix. So far this year, Israel’s technology industry has shed about 8,500 people. This number represents some 2% of those employed in the industry, although it is presumed that about half of those laid off were actually employed overseas.At the moment, June is looking calmer, with just 600 layoffs, but the assessment in the industry is that the downsizing trend is liable to worsen towards the end of the month, when we reach the end of the first half year. Many companies, especially listed companies and unicorns (privately-held companies worth over $1 billion), are likely to carry out massive streamlining programs in order to begin the second half with a slimmer cost structure.If the layoffs continue at a similar pace, or even accelerate in accordance with the forecast, the impact on the Israeli industry could be tougher. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, about 390,000 people were employed in the industry at the end of March. In the horror scenario in which the rate of layoffs stays at thousands a month, the industry is liable to part from 10% of its employees by December.If the layoffs continue at the current rate, there could be several surprising effects. "The multi-nationals’ development centers have a positive impact on GDP, and mass layoffs at them will lower the amount of tax they pay to the state, since the tax is calculated as a percentage of employee salaries," a pro

The wave of layoffs in Israel’s technology sector

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On June 23, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem stated that the agreement between the United States and Iran to end conflicts and allow oil transportation through the Strait of Hormuz is a welcome de

Bank of Canada Governor: Welcomes US-Iran Temporary Agreement as Global Energy Prices Begin to Decli

HTXCommunity4thAnniversaryTradFi Trading Strategies Sharing ChallengeATWO: Fans Vote to Change Live Outcomes Former bitcoin miner Hut 8 (HUT) agreed to pay $2.35 million to settle a securities class a

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Former bitcoin miner Hut 8 (HUT) agreed to pay $2.35 million to settle a securities class action alleging it misled investors in connection with its 2023 merger with U.S. Bitcoin Corp. (USBTC).

The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, focused on Hut 8's all-stock merger with USBTC, which closed in November 2023.



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This chart captured every historical top and bottom of Bitcoin Cash. This shows the true power of Alphractal’s calibrated metrics and tools, such as the Workbench. The most interesting part is that, e

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On June 23, Susquehanna International Group initiated coverage on SpaceX (ticker SPCX) with a 'Neutral' rating and a target price of $170. The firm cited the company's strong growth prospects but note

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World Cup Predictions: 100,000 USDT DailyHTX Invites You to Share 600K USDT in Gift PacksBTC Prophet: 20-Day 380 Million HTX ChallengePolkadot vs Ethereum: Two Different Visions for a Multi-Chain Worl

Polkadot vs Ethereum: Two Different Visions for a Multi-Chain WorldEthereum and Polkadot are not really competing for the same thing. Ethereum operates as a single, unified smart contract platform that scales through Layer 2 rollups. Polkadot operates as a Layer 0 protocol, a network of networks that connects specialized blockchains under one shared security system. Understanding this distinction is the starting point for any honest comparison between the two.

How Each Network Is Actually Built
Ethereum is a general-purpose blockchain based on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Its primary focus is executing smart contracts, and it achieves scalability via rollups, which are secondary protocols that use Ethereum as a settlement layer.

Polkadot, by contrast, is a heterogeneous, multi-chain protocol, often called a "Layer 0" or meta-protocol, that hosts multiple Layer 1 blockchains and allows them to share security. Each parachain, also called an appchain, is specialized toward a specific focus and optimized for that goal.

In plain terms: Ethereum is one big chain with many applications layered on top. Polkadot is a coordination layer for many purpose-built chains running in parallel.

What Are Parachains?
A parachain is an individual blockchain that connects to Polkadot's central Relay Chain. Each one can have its own logic, governance rules, and tokenomics, while still inheriting security from the Relay Chain's validator set. Think of the Relay Chain as a federal government and each parachain as an independent state, accountable to the federation but running its own affairs.

Polkadot can process more than 1,000 transactions per second at its base layer, with costs usually under $0.10, which makes it more practical for regular use. That figure has grown considerably since Elastic Scaling completed in October 2025.


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World Cup Predictions: 100,000 USDT DailyHTX Invites You to Share 600K USDT in Gift PacksBTC Prophet: 20-Day 380 Million HTX ChallengeOil prices fell on Monday as progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations re

Oil prices fell on Monday as progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations reduced fears of a potential supply disruption in global energy markets. The decline came after Iranian officials announced they had secured waivers for oil and petrochemical exports following the first round of talks with the United States in Switzerland.Brent crude futures dropped $1.53, or 1.9%, to $79.04 per barrel after briefly rising to $82.30 earlier in the session. Initial gains were driven by concerns over renewed geopolitical tensions, including statements from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding possible military action against Iran and Tehran’s announcement of another closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude traded at $76.53 per barrel, while the more actively traded August contract fell to $75.30.The latest U.S.-Iran talks concluded with both sides agreeing to establish a high-level committee, signaling potential progress toward a broader agreement. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that the discussions resulted in export waivers, access to some frozen assets, and plans for reconstruction and economic development in Iran.Market analysts noted that while the diplomatic developments are encouraging, significant challenges remain. Ongoing tensions in the Middle East, particularly in Southern Lebanon, continue to create uncertainty. Recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon and clashes involving Hezbollah highlight the fragile nature of the current ceasefire arrangements.Concerns about the Strait of Hormuz also remain in focus. Shipping data showed a sharp decline in vessel traffic through the critical waterway after Iran announced renewed restrictions. The Strait is a key route for global oil shipments, making any disruption a major factor for energy markets.Despite these risks, oil prices have come under p

Oil prices fell on Monday as progress in U.S.-Iran

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World Cup Predictions: 100,000 USDT DailyHTX Invites You to Share 600K USDT in Gift PacksBTC Prophet: 20-Day 380 Million HTX ChallengeAn investor in the decentralized credit protocol Goldfinch (backed

An investor in the decentralized credit protocol Goldfinch (backed by Andreessen Horowitz), has publicly come out to claim that the project mismanaged over $50 million in user funds.

The investor claims that the widespread borrower defaults and failed loan restructurings have made it highly unlikely that depositors will ever recover their money. 

Just one day after the post, the project announced it would be entering the wind-down process.

How the Goldfinch investor outrage became public

Last Friday, a pseudonymous crypto investor going by the name of Edward Morra posted “These idiots mismanaged over $50M of our money,” revealing that out of eight borrowers in the protocol’s loan book, two had defaulted and six were undergoing restructuring. 

“Basically money is gone,” he said. The post drew more than 800 likes and 165 replies, suggesting broad frustration among depositors who locked capital into the protocol as early as September 2021.

Goldfinch confirmed those fears barely  one day later as the  project announced that it would “begin an orderly wind-down of Goldfinch Prime and to move Goldfinch into ‘maintenance mode'” after “reviewing the current status of Goldfinch Prime.”

GFI, the protocol’s native token, traded at $32.94 at its January 2022 peak. It now sits below $0.07, a decline of 99.8%, according to CoinMarketCap. The project’s market capitalization, which exceeded $390 million as recently as April 2024, has also collapsed to less than $6 million.

GFI token is down more then 99% from its all-time high. Source: CoinMarketCap

How everything fell apart

Goldfinch launched in 2021 with the mission of trying to bring emerging markets together by connecting crypto capital to creditworthy businesses that traditional banks overlooked.

Founded by former Coinbase employees Mike Sall and Blake West, the protocol establi

An investor in the decentralized credit protocol G

World Cup Predictions: 100,000 USDT DailyHTX Invites You to Share 600K USDT in Gift PacksBTC Prophet: 20-Day 380 Million HTX ChallengeSpaceX stock (SPCX) continues to slip just over a week after its b

SpaceX stock (SPCX) continues to slip just over a week after its blockbuster IPO, with shares now down as much as 10.8% on Monday. SpaceX shares are on course for their biggest one-day decline since they went public earlier this month. Shares are down for the third consecutive session and more than 15% below their record close of $201.80. Even worse, just today, SpaceX has shed about $250 billion in market capitalization.JUST IN: Elon Musk's SpaceX $SPCX falls 10.5%, erasing over $250 billion from its market cap today. pic.twitter.com/enARaADm8G— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) June 22, 2026Despite the drop, shares are still up around 27% from their IPO price of $135. On Monday morning, SpaceX confirmed its first-ever bond sale in a filing. Although the company did not reveal the size of the bond offering, SpaceX confirmed that it “intends to use the net proceeds from the Notes offering to repay the outstanding borrowings under its bridge loan facility in full” and for other related fees and expenses. Bloomberg reported late last week that SpaceX was prepping an offering in the $20 billion range. Investors didn’t welcome the bond offering with open arms, concerned that the offering signals that SpaceX may be overvalued.Debt offerings can at times weigh on stock prices as investors grow concerned about interest expense and the negative implications of a company’s need for additional funding. Though this offering was expected in some sense, it may be another reason for shares to slip to the downside.Also Read: When Will SpaceX Stock Hit $300? Price Targets Suggest Major Upside PotentialFurthermore, Elon Musk’s Space Exploration company announced a $6B deal with AI startup Reflection AI on Monday. Reflection AI has agreed to rent data-center capacity from SpaceX following similar agreements with Anthropic and Google. The deal will give

SpaceX stock (SPCX) continues to slip just over a

On May 26, Trust Wallet introduced TrustConnect SDK—an open-source, multi-chain wallet connection library (EVM/Bitcoin/Solana). Square sentiment is bullish but low-engagement, backing TWT as a leading Web3 wallet play. Price: -4.95% 24h.

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