📰 Those looking to hedge should buy gold and oil; those hoping for a surge should buy AI; and "outdated" Bitcoin has entered a bear market. 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 02:26 UTC - 华尔街见闻 Bitcoin fell to a two-month low of $66,123, while Ethereum also declined. Behind the outflow of funds from ETFs and the reduction of holdings by Strategy, the underlying reason is that Bitcoin is losing out to the competition from assets such as gold and AI, and the scarcity narrative has failed. ➤ Bitcoin has entered a bear market, reaching a two-month low, as it loses ground to competing assets like gold and AI. ➤ Investors are shifting focus from Bitcoin's scarcity narrative to assets with tangible backing, pricing power, or direct exposure to growth sectors like AI. ➤ Factors like ETF outflows and reduced holdings by major players are seen as symptoms of Bitcoin's declining appeal in the current market environment. #bitcoin #gold #ai #inflation #etfs #assetcompetition #scarcitynarrative #energystocks #commodities #stablecoins 🔗 Read more at:

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Those looking to hedge should buy gold and oil; those hoping for a surge should buy AI; and "outdated" Bitcoin has entered a bear market.

Bitcoin fell to a two-month low of $66,123, while Ethereum also declined. Behind the outflow of funds from ETFs and the reduction of holdings by St...

📰 Cliffwater caps redemptions at 5% as investors seek exits from $31 billion private credit fund 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 20:23 UTC - Editorial Team ➤ Cliffwater Corporate Lending Fund has capped quarterly redemptions at 5% due to investor withdrawal requests totaling approximately 17%, indicating significant liquidity pressure in the private credit market. ➤ This move highlights the inherent liquidity limitations of interval funds, designed to protect against forced asset sales but potentially leaving investors waiting longer for their money. ➤ The situation raises concerns about contagion across the private credit sector, as large-scale redemptions could lead to discounted asset sales and broader valuation pressures. #cliffwatercorporatelendingfund #privatecredit #redemptions #liquidityconcerns #intervalfund #sp #assetsales #contagionrisk #retailinvestors #yield 🔗 Read more at:

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Cliffwater caps redemptions at 5% as investors seek exits from $31 billion private credit fund

Cliffwater Corporate Lending Fund has capped quarterly redemptions at 5% due to investor withdrawal requests totaling approximately 17%, indicating...

📰 Wintermute: Long-Term Funds Are Buying BTC in OTC Tranches Amid ETF Outflows 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 22:45 UTC TLDR: Wintermute confirms long-term funds are buying BTC in OTC tranches with an 18-month price outlook. BTC and ETH ETFs shed nearly $2B in combined outflows over ten days, the longest streak since launch. Wintermute places key BTC downside support between $60,000 and $65,000 am... ➤ Long-term funds are accumulating Bitcoin via OTC desks, viewing current levels as attractive over an 18-month horizon, despite significant ETF outflows. ➤ The crypto market is underperforming broader risk assets due to a lack of a compelling narrative, while AI earnings drive equity markets. ➤ Macroeconomic pressures, including potential rate hikes and stagflation concerns, are contributing to market uncertainty and influencing investor behavior. #wintermute #bitcoin #otc #etfoutflows #longtermfunds #accumulation #supportlevels #macroeconomicpressure #aiearnings #cmecryptoindexfutures 🔗 Read more at:

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Wintermute: Long-Term Funds Are Buying BTC in OTC Tranches Amid ETF Outflows

TLDR: Wintermute confirms long-term funds are buying BTC in OTC tranches with an 18-month price outlook. BTC and ETH ETFs shed nearly $2B in combin...

📰 Figure Technology Solutions Reports Preliminary Operating Data for May 2026 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 00:24 UTC - None Figure Technology Solutions reports mixed operating data for May 2026, highlighting growth in loan m ➤ Figure Technology Solutions reported preliminary May 2026 operating data, showing a 5% month-over-month increase in consumer loan marketplace volume to $1.4 billion and a 135% year-over-year increase. ➤ The company noted growth in $YLDS stablecoins in circulation, borrower demand, and lender supply, highlighting activity on its Figure Connect and Democratized Prime platforms. ➤ Despite growth metrics and AAA ratings on securitizations, the company continues to report losses, and the preliminary data is subject to change, indicating ongoing financial and market uncertainties. #figuretechnologysolutions #may2026 #consumerloanmarketplacevolume #yldsstablecoin #blockchainnative #tokenizedassets #homeequityloans #democratizedprime #figureconnect #loansecuritizations 🔗 Read more at:

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Figure Technology Solutions Reports Preliminary Operating Data for May 2026

Figure Technology Solutions reports mixed operating data for May 2026, highlighting growth in loan m

📰 Ripple RLUSD stablecoin launch Turkey via BiLira, Bitexen 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 09:27 UTC Ripple RLUSD stablecoin launch Turkey expands through BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo as RLUSD surpasses $1.7B market cap in under a year. ➤ Ripple has launched its RLUSD stablecoin in Turkey through partnerships with BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo, aiming to tap into the country's active crypto market. ➤ RLUSD, backed by U.S. dollar reserves, has achieved over $1.7 billion in market capitalization within its first year and is targeted at enterprise financial use cases like payments, tokenization, and collateral management. ➤ The expansion into Turkey is strategic due to its significant crypto transaction volume, growing adoption, and recent regulatory clarity, which is expected to bolster the XRP Ledger ecosystem. #ripple #rlusd #stablecoin #turkiye #bilira #bitexen #bitlo #xrpledger #enterprisefinance #tokenization 🔗 Read more at:

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Ripple RLUSD stablecoin launch Turkey via BiLira, Bitexen

Ripple RLUSD stablecoin launch Turkey expands through BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo as RLUSD surpasses $1.7B market cap in under a year.

📰 Hyperliquid Growth Surges as Onchain Trading Hits New Records 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 08:47 UTC - Vandit Grover Let’s uncover Hyperliquid growth as perp DEX volume, ETF demand, and token burns reshape onchain trading markets. ➤ Hyperliquid is experiencing significant growth, capturing 44% of all perpetual DEX volume and surpassing $3 billion in RWA open interest, driven by its HIP-3 upgrade. ➤ The platform is expanding its ecosystem beyond derivatives with the introduction of prediction markets (HIP-4) and benefits from a HYPE token burn mechanism that reduces circulating supply. ➤ This growth indicates a strong shift towards deeper liquidity, faster execution, and diversified use cases, attracting both retail and institutional flows in onchain finance. #hyperliquid #perpdex #onchaintrading #rwaopeninterest #hip3 #hypetokenburn #decentralizedderivatives #pricediscovery #predictionmarkets #liquidity 🔗 Read more at:

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Hyperliquid Growth Surges as Onchain Trading Hits New Records

Let’s uncover Hyperliquid growth as perp DEX volume, ETF demand, and token burns reshape onchain trading markets.

📰 Few Crypto Treasury Firms Still Buying After Strategy Sale 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 12:00 UTC - By Talik Evans Few Crypto Treasury Firms Still Buying After Strategy Sale: Bitcoin treasury firms reduced purchases after Strategy sold BTC for the first time since 2022. ➤ Strategy has sold Bitcoin for the first time since late 2022, signaling a shift in its accumulation strategy. ➤ Many crypto treasury firms have halted purchases, reduced holdings, or exited treasury strategies due to market downturns and unfavorable financing conditions. ➤ Despite the trend, some firms like Bitmine and Strive continue to actively accumulate digital assets, particularly Ether and Bitcoin. #strategy #bitcoin #treasuryfirms #crypto #ether #bitmine #strive #digitalassets #holdings #purchases 🔗 Read more at:

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Few Crypto Treasury Firms Still Buying After Strategy Sale

Few Crypto Treasury Firms Still Buying After Strategy Sale: Bitcoin treasury firms reduced purchases after Strategy sold BTC for the first time sin...

📰 Bitget Rolls Out Stocks 2.0, Linking Tokenized Equities to Real U.S. Market Liquidity 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 12:48 UTC - PR Desk Victoria, Seychelles, June 2, 2026 – Bitget, the world’s leading Universal Exchange (UEX), has announced the launch of Bitget Stocks 2.0, an upgraded tokenized stock spot product designed to improve liquidity, asset transparency, and capital efficiency for tokenized equity trading. The product is issued by Reality, a licensed RWA issuance platform, powered by Bitget’s strategic […] ➤ Bitget has launched Bitget Stocks 2.0, an upgraded tokenized stock spot product aiming to enhance liquidity, transparency, and capital efficiency by linking to real U.S. market liquidity. ➤ The new product features 1:1 economic mapping of underlying stocks, direct USDT trading, and integration into Bitget's margin, strategy, and yield ecosystems, with competitive fees. ➤ This move positions Bitget as a pioneer in tokenized equities, expanding its offerings beyond traditional crypto assets and aiming to bridge global financial markets. #bitgetstocks20 #tokenizedequities #realworldassets #liquidity #assettransparency #capitalefficiency #usdt #corporateactions #gracychen #universalexchange 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitget Rolls Out Stocks 2.0, Linking Tokenized Equities to Real U.S. Market Liquidity

Victoria, Seychelles, June 2, 2026 – Bitget, the world’s leading Universal Exchange (UEX), has announced the launch of Bitget Stocks 2.0, an up...

📰 nGRND Gold Protocol Games Hit 855K Participants, Accumulating $6M in Rewards Ahead of Token Launch 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 12:57 UTC - markets.businessinsider.com Road Town, BVI, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nGRND.io (“nGRND Gold Protocol”), a Web3 and blockchain initiative sustained by its treasury o... ➤ nGRND Gold Protocol's sponsored mobile games, Gold Fest and Dig It, have attracted over 855,000 players, accumulating $6 million in rewards ahead of their upcoming Token Generation Event (TGE). ➤ The protocol differentiates itself by anchoring its ecosystem with verified, in-ground preserved gold resources and ESG/SDG-aligned initiatives, moving away from speculative play-to-earn models. ➤ With plans to expand into various participation streams and supported by entities like the TON Foundation, nGRND aims to modernize participation in the gold sector through blockchain technology. #ngrndgoldprotocol #tokengenerationevent #goldfest #digit #animocabrands #proofofstake #ecosystemrewards #nfts #esg #sdg 🔗 Read more at:

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nGRND Gold Protocol Games Hit 855K Participants, Accumulating $6M in Rewards Ahead of Token Launch

Road Town, BVI, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nGRND.io (“nGRND Gold Protocol”), a Web3 and blockchain initiative sustained by its treasur...

📰 Luno Reaches 50,000 Tokenised Stock Investors as Demand Grows 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 19:05 UTC - Nate Chisley Luno's tokenised stocks platform has surpassed 50,000 customers, with Tesla, Nvidia, MicroStrategy, gold ETFs, and the S&P 500 among the most popular investments. ➤ Luno's tokenized stock platform, 'xStocks', has reached 50,000 customers in South Africa, demonstrating growing demand for tokenized equities. ➤ Popular investments include Tesla, Gold ETFs, Nvidia, MicroStrategy, and the S&P 500 ETF, indicating a mix of tech, hedging, and broad market exposure. ➤ The platform facilitates easier access to global markets for South African investors, with a significant portion being new to Luno and digital assets. #luno #tokenisedstocks #xstocks #tesla #goldetfs #nvidia #microstrategy #sp500etf #southafrica #retailinvestors 🔗 Read more at:

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Luno Reaches 50,000 Tokenised Stock Investors as Demand Grows

Luno's tokenised stocks platform has surpassed 50,000 customers, with Tesla, Nvidia, MicroStrategy, gold ETFs, and the S&P 500 among the most popul...

📰 Movement Expands Stablecoin Payment Rails Across US, EU and Canada 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 17:57 UTC - Yasmin Werner Movement expands licensed payment rails across the US, Canada, and EU to support stablecoin payments, remittances, and dollar savings in emerging markets. ➤ Movement has expanded its licensed payment rails across the US, Canada, and EU to facilitate stablecoin payments, remittances, and dollar savings, particularly targeting emerging markets. ➤ The company aims to connect licensed financial infrastructure with on-chain settlement systems to reduce the high costs and delays associated with traditional cross-border payment methods. ➤ This strategic shift positions stablecoins as core infrastructure, bridging regulated finance with blockchain settlement and supporting various financial products including tokenized real-world assets. #stablecoinpayments #remittances #crossbordertransfers #licensedpaymentrails #usdc #emergingmarkets #onchainsettlement #movement #financialinfrastructure #tokenizedrealworldassets 🔗 Read more at:

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Movement Expands Stablecoin Payment Rails Across US, EU and Canada

Movement expands licensed payment rails across the US, Canada, and EU to support stablecoin payments, remittances, and dollar savings in emerging m...

📰 36 U.S. Stocks Land on Bitget With Dividends Paid in Stablecoins, Not Dollars 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 11:01 UTC - Stuart Bitget launched 36 tokenized stocks and ETFs on Tuesday, letting users collect dividends in USDT rather than traditional currency. Apple, Tesla, NVIDIA, and Microsoft are among the equities now tradable through the crypto exchange’s upgraded platform. The move marks the second major iteration of Bitget’s tokenized stock offering. Called Stocks 2.0, the product connects users ➤ Bitget has launched 36 tokenized stocks and ETFs, allowing users to receive dividends in USDT instead of traditional currency, integrating them into the crypto exchange's ecosystem. ➤ This 'Stocks 2.0' offering aims to bridge traditional equity markets with crypto, providing access to real market liquidity and enabling users to leverage these tokenized assets across various trading tools. ➤ While representing a significant expansion, the long-term success hinges on regulatory clarity, broader institutional adoption, and the ability to attract traditional equity traders to crypto platforms. #tokenizedstocks #bitget #usdtdividends #equities #etfs #stocks20 #stablecoins #cryptoexchange #fractionalshares #reality 🔗 Read more at:

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36 U.S. Stocks Land on Bitget With Dividends Paid in Stablecoins, Not Dollars

Bitget launched 36 tokenized stocks and ETFs on Tuesday, letting users collect dividends in USDT rather than traditional currency. Apple, Tesla, NV...

📰 Trump Calls for Comprehensive Audit of Gold Reserves at Fort Knox - Tekedia 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 07:13 UTC - Paul Ugbede Godwin In a renewed surge of political rhetoric around U.S. monetary transparency, Donald Trump has called for a comprehensive audit of the gold reserves stored at Fort Knox, reigniting long-standing debates about federal asset verification and institutional trust. Supporters of the proposal argue that periodic physical audits of sovereign bullion holdings are essential in an era […] ➤ Donald Trump has called for a comprehensive audit of the gold reserves at Fort Knox, reigniting debates on federal asset verification and institutional trust. ➤ Supporters argue physical audits are essential for confidence amid geopolitical uncertainty and fiscal deficits, while critics deem it symbolic due to existing internal controls. ➤ The discourse highlights anxieties about transparency, sovereignty, and the credibility of financial governance, with gold's role as a reserve asset being re-evaluated. #fortknox #goldreserves #audit #trump #transparency #institutionaltrust #sovereignbullion #fiscalaccountability #strategicreserveasset #monetarystability 🔗 Read more at:

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Trump Calls for Comprehensive Audit of Gold Reserves at Fort Knox - Tekedia

In a renewed surge of political rhetoric around U.S. monetary transparency, Donald Trump has called for a comprehensive audit of the gold reserves ...

📰 nGRND Gold Protocol Sees Rapid Growth With 855K Players and $6M Rewards Ahead of Token Launch 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 19:33 UTC - Aayush Jindal nGRND Gold Protocol reports over 855,000 participants across its Gold Fest and Dig It mobile games, with approximately $6 million in ecosystem rewards accumulated ahead of its planned token launch. ➤ nGRND Gold Protocol has achieved significant user growth with over 855,000 players in its mobile games, accumulating $6 million in rewards ahead of its token launch. ➤ The protocol differentiates itself by backing its rewards system with verified in-ground preserved gold and revenue from land monetization, emphasizing ESG and SDG principles. ➤ Expansion plans include new gaming seasons, integration into eight operational participation streams, and support from the TON Foundation, with future plans for additional blockchain networks like Base. #ngrndgoldprotocol #tokenlaunch #web3 #blockchain #goldtreasury #mobilegames #ecosystemrewards #proofofstake #nfts #esg 🔗 Read more at:

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nGRND Gold Protocol Sees Rapid Growth With 855K Players and $6M Rewards Ahead of Token Launch

nGRND Gold Protocol reports over 855,000 participants across its Gold Fest and Dig It mobile games, with approximately $6 million in ecosystem rewa...

📰 Backpack Securities Introduces Tokenized Equity Trading on Solana Blockchain 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 14:33 UTC - Oliver Dale Backpack Securities launches tokenized stock trading on Solana, combining traditional equity ownership with blockchain transfers starting June 2026. ➤ Backpack Securities has launched tokenized U.S. equity trading on the Solana blockchain, integrating traditional stock ownership with blockchain transfers. ➤ The platform, set to offer full brokerage functionality in June 2026, aims to provide native liquidity and DeFi compatibility for tokenized equities. ➤ This move signifies Backpack's expansion into regulated securities and asset tokenization, joining other major players in the growing tokenized securities sector. #backpacksecurities #solanablockchain #tokenizedequity #sunriseintegration #traditionalequities #blockchaintransfers #brokeragefunctionality #decentralizedfinance #regulatedsecurities #fractionalownership 🔗 Read more at:

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Backpack Securities Introduces Tokenized Equity Trading on Solana Blockchain

Backpack Securities launches tokenized stock trading on Solana, combining traditional equity ownership with blockchain transfers starting June 2026.

📰 Backpack Securities Introduces Tokenized Equities on Solana Blockchain 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 14:37 UTC - Oliver Dale Backpack Securities launches tokenized stock platform on Solana, connecting traditional equity ownership with blockchain trading via Sunrise partnership. ➤ Backpack Securities has launched a platform on the Solana blockchain for trading tokenized U.S. equities, in partnership with Sunrise. ➤ The platform aims to bridge traditional equity ownership with blockchain-based trading, offering features like fractional ownership and DeFi integration. ➤ This move signifies Backpack's expansion into regulated financial instruments and the growing trend of merging traditional finance with crypto infrastructure. #backpacksecurities #solana #tokenizedequities #sunrise #blockchaintrading #fractionalownership #defiintegration #regulatedmarkets #brokerage 🔗 Read more at:

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Backpack Securities Introduces Tokenized Equities on Solana Blockchain

Backpack Securities launches tokenized stock platform on Solana, connecting traditional equity ownership with blockchain trading via Sunrise partne...

📰 Crypto Valley Conference Main Stage Deep Dive: SFI Chairman Eddie Chong’s Keynote Exposes the Trust Crisis, Marking a Turning Point for RWA Liquidity 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 16:12 UTC - Ahmed Raza As a premier institutional barometer for Europe’s Web4 industry, the Crypto Valley Conference has maintained a high‑bar, non‑traffic‑driven, elite‑circle nature since its inception in 2018. It brin… ➤ SFI Group Chairman Eddie Chong addressed the Crypto Valley Conference, highlighting a 'trust crisis' and 'paralyzed liquidity' as major hurdles for Web4, RWA, and stablecoins. ➤ Chong presented SFI's established Web4 infrastructure, emphasizing real user engagement, a compliant payment network, and luxury e-commerce integration as solutions to the liquidity and trust deficit. ➤ The conference also saw the release of new RWA regulatory guidelines by the Zug cantonal government, signaling a shift towards compliant, infrastructure-focused players in the tokenized asset space. #sfigroup #eddiechong #cryptovalleyconference #web4 #rwaliquidity #trustcrisis #stablecoins #aiagents #zugcantonalgovernment #compliance 🔗 Read more at:

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Crypto Valley Conference Main Stage Deep Dive: SFI Chairman Eddie Chong’s Keynote Exposes the Trust Crisis, Marking a Turning Point for RWA Liquidity

As a premier institutional barometer for Europe’s Web4 industry, the Crypto Valley Conference has maintained a high‑bar, non‑traffic‑driven...

📰 Polygon Adoption: How Global Brands and Institutions Are Using the Network 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 12:20 UTC - CryptoNews ➤ Polygon is increasingly being adopted by global brands and financial institutions for its scalability and lower transaction costs compared to Ethereum mainnet. ➤ Key institutional deployments include JP Morgan's DeFi transaction, Franklin Templeton's tokenized mutual fund, and Hamilton Lane's tokenized private credit, demonstrating real-world financial applications. ➤ While consumer-focused NFT initiatives like Nike's and Reddit's have ended, Polygon's infrastructure remains relevant for regulated financial activities, payments, and asset settlement. #polygon #jpmorgan #franklintempleton #tokenization #defi #privatecredit #usdc #blockchain #institutionaladoption #layer2 🔗 Read more at:

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Polygon Adoption: How Global Brands and Institutions Are Using the Network

Polygon is increasingly being adopted by global brands and financial institutions for its scalability and lower transaction costs compared to Ether...

📰 Nobody Was Supposed To Build A Real Exchange On A Blockchain 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 16:51 UTC - Sebastian Widmann How Hyperliquid went from 11 people and zero VC to a top-ten token and why its "house of all finance" vision is the real institutional opportunity. ➤ Hyperliquid has emerged as a novel blockchain-based exchange, challenging the traditional dichotomy between centralized performance and decentralized transparency by building a purpose-built Layer 1 for derivatives trading. ➤ The platform's success is attributed to its unique growth strategy, including a user-centric airdrop and a revenue-sharing mechanism that buys back and burns its native HYPE token, attracting institutional interest and regulated products like ETFs. ➤ While facing increasing competition from regulated entities and regulatory hurdles for U.S. users, Hyperliquid is expanding its offerings beyond derivatives to become a comprehensive 'house of all finance' for global risk transfer. #hyperliquid #blockchainexchange #decentralizedexchange #hypetoken #institutionaladoption #derivativestrading #onchain #risktransfer #cftc #regulatedcompetition 🔗 Read more at:

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Nobody Was Supposed To Build A Real Exchange On A Blockchain

How Hyperliquid went from 11 people and zero VC to a top-ten token and why its "house of all finance" vision is the real institutional oppo...

📰 I-ON Digital Corp. Secures Strategic Expansion of U.S. Gold Claims Portfolio Through Binding Acquisition Agreement 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 11:48 UTC Board-Approved Acquisition Fully Financed Through Cash, Seller Finance, Treasury-Held IONau Gold Assets and I-ON Common Stock; Closing and Digitization Targeted for Q3 2026CHICAGO, June 2, 2026 /CNW/ -- I-ON Digital Corp. (OTCQB: IONI) ("I-ON" or the "Company"), a financial technology company focus… ➤ I-ON Digital Corp. has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 20 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) gold mining claims in the U.S., significantly expanding its gold claims portfolio. ➤ The acquisition, financed through a mix of cash, seller finance, IONau, and company stock, is targeted for closing and digitization in Q3 2026. ➤ This move aligns with I-ON's strategy to build digital asset infrastructure backed by tangible gold assets, with potential for future processing and monetization. #iondigitalcorp #goldclaims #tokenization #realworldassets #acquisition #digitization #blm #miningclaims #financialtechnology #ionau 🔗 Read more at:

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I-ON Digital Corp. Secures Strategic Expansion of U.S. Gold Claims Portfolio Through Binding Acquisition Agreement

Board-Approved Acquisition Fully Financed Through Cash, Seller Finance, Treasury-Held IONau Gold Assets and I-ON Common Stock; Closing and Digitiza...