Microsoft unveils Majorana 2 quantum computing chip amid US push for innovation

Record outflows from US spot Bitcoin ETFs in June 2026 highlight investor uncertainty and potential volatility in cryptocurrency markets. The post US spot Bitcoin ETFs face record $4.1B in outflows in June appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Increased US oil production may bolster energy independence but could also impact global oil markets and environmental policy debates. The post US oil production reaches record high in April as output climbs to 13.47 million barrels per day appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The asset release could ease regional tensions and impact global oil markets, while highlighting ongoing geopolitical complexities and sanctions. The post Iran to receive $3B of frozen assets as US and Iranian talks set for Qatar appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The volatility and insider trading concerns in prediction markets could undermine their reliability as geopolitical forecasting tools. The post Polymarket highlights risks of US military action in Iran ahead of 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Microsoft has introduced the Microsoft Binlog MCP Server, which gives AI assistants like GitHub Copilot direct access to MSBuild (.binlog) files. The Model Context Protocol server enables AI-powered build investigation through natural language conversation, Microsoft said. Introduced June 17 and currently in a preview stage, the Microsoft Binlog MCP Server parses .binlog files and exposes 15 specialized tools that enable AI-driven diagnosis, property tracing, performance analysis, and build comparison. Microsoft said that AI assistants gain the ability to do the following: Investigate build failures by querying errors, warnings, and full project/target/task context Trace property origins to understand where a property got its value Analyze performance bottlenecks by identifying the slowest projects, targets, and tasks Compare two builds to spot differences in packages and properties Read embedded source files captured during the build Instead of manually scrolling through the MSBuild

Rising job openings and consumer confidence complicate Fed's rate-cut plans, impacting risk assets like crypto amid uncertain economic signals. The post US job openings rise to 7.59M, consumer confidence increases in June appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The robust labor market complicates rate cut expectations, impacting investment strategies and maintaining inflationary pressures. The post US job openings hold steady at 7.6 million in May as payrolls blow past expectations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The PMI's unexpected rise suggests economic resilience, complicating Fed rate decisions and impacting market dynamics, including crypto volatility. The post US Chicago PMI rises to 56.7, surpassing forecast of 55.1 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.