SpaceX completed its IPO and reached a market capitalization of over $2.28 trillion, becoming one of the world's most valuable assets. Prediction market activity surged, with SPCX perpetual volume exceeding $1.4 billion in a single day and Kalshi introducing AI-powered contract governance tools. Meanwhile, major crypto and fintech firms continued expanding into AI infrastructure, cross-border payments, and tokenized finance. BlackRock's Bitcoin Yield ETF launch and Standard Chartered's bullish $100 UNI target further highlighted growing institutional confidence in digital assets.SpaceX completed its IPO and reached a market capitalization of over $2.28 trillion, becoming one of the world's most valuable assets. Prediction market activity surged, with SPCX perpetual volume exceeding $1.4 billion in a single day and Kalshi introducing AI-powered contract governance tools. Meanwhile, major crypto and fintech firms continued expanding into AI infrastructure, cross-border payments, and tokenized finance. BlackRock's Bitcoin Yield ETF launch and Standard Chartered's bullish $100 UNI target further highlighted growing institutional confidence in digital assets.

MEXC On-chain Daily Report: SPCX Perpetual Single-Day Trading Volume Surpasses $1.4 Billion

2026/06/16 09:03
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Updated: June 16, 2026, 09:30 (UTC+8) | Author: MEXC

1. Headlines

  • SPCX perpetual contracts surpassed $1.4 billion in daily trading volume

  • BlackRock's Bitcoin Yield ETF is scheduled to begin trading this week

  • Up to 75% of crypto platforms in the EU may lose operating eligibility

  • Polygon zkEVM Mainnet Beta will officially shut down on July 1

  • Crypto industry leaders urge the U.S. Senate to preserve developer protection provisions in the Clarity Act

2. Industry Insights

SpaceX Completes IPO of 638,888,888 Class A Shares

According to Odaily, SpaceX has completed its initial public offering of 638,888,888 Class A common shares. Following the announcement, the company's stock rose 8.45%, pushing its total market capitalization to approximately $2.28 trillion. The IPO has become one of the most significant technology listings in recent years and has driven substantial activity across related on-chain derivatives and prediction markets, strengthening connections between traditional capital markets and digital assets.

Kalshi Deploys AI Agent “Harrison” to Improve Prediction Market Integrity

According to Bloomberg, prediction market platform Kalshi has internally deployed an AI agent named "Harrison" to optimize contract design and stress-test market outcomes. The system is already supporting critical workflows involving millions of daily transactions, particularly in complex event markets such as elections, sports, and awards. Kalshi believes the tool can identify rule ambiguities before launch, reducing disputes and improving market efficiency.

Digital Payments Platform Interchecks Raises $50 Million Series C

According to PRNewswire, Interchecks has completed a $50 million Series C financing round led by Bettor Capital, with participation from Commerce Ventures, Decades Holdings, and Thayer Street Partners. The company specializes in account funding, digital banking, brokerage services, and crypto wallet deposits. Funds will be used to expand payment infrastructure and compliance-focused financial services.

AI Infrastructure Provider Hydra Host Raises $100 Million

According to The Information, AI server brokerage platform Hydra Host secured $100 million in funding led by Kindred Ventures, with participation from Nvidia, ARK Invest, and Magnetar Capital. Originally serving crypto miners, the company has evolved into an AI computing marketplace that automates GPU leasing and matching services. Its infrastructure now operates across 50 global data centers.

IREN Acquires Spanish AI Data Center Developer Nostrum

According to Odaily, AI infrastructure company IREN has acquired Spain-based Nostrum Group, adding approximately 490 megawatts of connected power capacity and accelerating its expansion into Europe. Formerly known for Bitcoin mining operations, IREN continues shifting toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure, leveraging partnerships with Microsoft and Nvidia.

Standard Chartered Forecasts UNI Could Reach $100 by 2030

According to Odaily, Standard Chartered initiated coverage of Uniswap and projects that UNI could reach $100 by the end of 2030. The bank expects tokenized assets to grow from approximately $340 billion today to $4 trillion by 2028. As more real-world assets move on-chain, DeFi protocols such as Uniswap are expected to benefit from increased trading activity and fee generation.

SpaceX Becomes the 8th Largest Asset Globally

According to Odaily, data from 8MarketCap shows that SpaceX's market capitalization has reached $2.327 trillion, surpassing TSMC and becoming the world's eighth-largest asset by market value. Bitcoin's market capitalization rose to $1.34 trillion, ranking 16th globally after gaining 4.47% over the past 24 hours.

Nuvei to Acquire Payoneer for $2.75 Billion

According to Bloomberg, payment company Nuvei Corporation has agreed to acquire Payoneer Global for approximately $2.75 billion. Following completion, the combined company is expected to process more than $500 billion in annual transaction volume, strengthening its position in cross-border payments and merchant acquiring services.

Latin American Payments App El Dorado Raises $9 Million

According to The Block, cross-border payments platform El Dorado completed a $9 million Series A financing round led by Paradigm, with participation from Coinbase Ventures and Verda Ventures. The company currently serves 12 countries across Latin America and has processed more than five million transactions.

Blockchain Digital Infrastructure Rebrands as AIB Data Centers

According to GlobeNewswire, publicly listed Blockchain Digital Infrastructure will officially rebrand as AIB Data Centers on June 25, 2026. The company plans to focus entirely on AI data centers and high-performance computing infrastructure after recently raising $55 million through a public share offering.

3. MEXC Market Hot List

Data Source: Real-time MEXC market data before 09:30 (UTC+8). Data may change as market conditions evolve.

Top 24H Gainers

Top 24H Trading Volume

  • BTC/USDT (797.497M)

  • ETH/USDT (502.227M)

  • SOL/USDT (88.232M)

Trending Meme Tokens

New Listing Preview

  • SHOT/USDT — Listing Time: June 16, 2026, 18:00 (UTC+8)

4. On-Chain Calendar

High-Risk Token Unlock Alert

  • Humanity/USDT — June 24, 10:45: 74.3M tokens unlocked, representing 16.39% of circulating supply; extremely high selling pressure expected.

Key Macro Events Today

  • June 16, 11:00 — Bank of Japan Interest Rate Decision (may affect JPY and global risk assets)

  • June 16, 12:30 — Reserve Bank of Australia Interest Rate Decision (may impact AUD and Asia-Pacific markets)

  • June 16, 20:15 — U.S. ADP Employment Report (important for Fed rate expectations)

  • June 16, 20:30 — U.S. Import and Export Price Indexes (key inflation indicators)

5. Security Alert

Recent scams involving fake trading bots and AI-powered copy-trading systems have been increasing. Fraudsters are promoting so-called "guaranteed profit strategies," "automated arbitrage tools," and "AI trading assistants" through social media and online communities. Many projects display fabricated profit screenshots and fake trading histories to attract deposits, while some require users to import private keys or grant extensive wallet permissions.

Because these schemes often advertise low-risk, high-return opportunities, they can be highly deceptive. Users should remain cautious of any platform promising stable profits, never share private keys or seed phrases with third parties, avoid granting unlimited wallet permissions, and thoroughly verify project backgrounds and fund flows before participating.Stay vigilant and protect your digital assets.

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