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At a recent AI developer conference, Baidu founder Robin Li proposed "Daily Active Agents" (DAA) as the key metric for the AI era, moving beyond the mobile internet's DAU. He argues DAA better captures value creation by focusing on productive AI agents delivering results, shifting focus from input costs to meaningful output.
Read MoreA new OECD report forecasts the Bank of Japan's benchmark interest rate could reach 2% by end-2027. It recommends gradual hikes to prevent overheating, noting current rates are near the lower bound of the neutral range, assuming inflation stays around 2%. Japan's estimated nominal neutral rate is 1.1%-2.5%, with high uncertainty.
Read MoreOn May 13th, the Pendle Finance core team moved 600,000 PENDLE tokens, valued at approximately $1.27 million, to Binance. This significant transfer has ignited discussions within the community regarding the team's financial strategy and potential market implications.
Read MoreCharles Schwab has reportedly begun rolling out cryptocurrency investing capabilities to its retail clients. Investors can now directly buy Bitcoin and Ethereum alongside traditional assets through their existing accounts, signaling a significant step in mainstream financial adoption of digital currencies.
Read MoreAt Baidu's Create 2026 conference, founder Robin Li outlined three dimensions of "self-evolution": AI agents evolving from passive tools to active learners; humans becoming "super individuals" who master AI; and organizations transforming into human-AI hybrid "super teams." This signals a systemic shift in how technology integrates into society.
Read MoreNew US Senate amendments aim to ban cryptocurrencies as legal tender for payments like taxes and potentially block crypto firms from accessing Federal Reserve master accounts, signaling stricter oversight.
Read MoreJapan's government bond market witnessed a sharp sell-off, with yields on 5-year and 20-year bonds hitting record highs. The 10-year yield also reached its highest level in decades, signaling a major repricing of inflation and monetary policy expectations.
Read MoreEthereum's recent price drop has nearly erased a $10 million unrealized profit from a major long position on a decentralized exchange. The trader added 9,000 ETH near breakeven, bringing the total position to 108,000 ETH worth $245 million.
Read MoreBitcoin has surged past the $81,000 resistance level, hitting a high of $81,020.14. Despite the milestone, it recorded a 0.45% decline over 24 hours, indicating significant market volatility. Experts advise investors to exercise caution and implement robust risk management.
Read MoreAmbassador Xie Feng advocates for inclusive AI development, opposing its monopolization by a few nations or elites. He emphasizes healthy US-China competition with safety first, urging cooperation to prevent an "AI Iron Curtain" and foster shared human advancement.
Read MoreUnitree has launched the GD01, the world's first mass-produced transformable manned mecha for civilian use, weighing around 500kg. Elon Musk praised it as "cool" on social media, drawing significant attention to this leap in consumer robotics technology.
Read MoreNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's absence from Trump's China business delegation highlights escalating US-China AI competition. Analysts cite US export curbs and China's domestic chip development as key factors, shifting the visit's focus toward aviation and agriculture deals.
Read MoreA cryptocurrency wallet inactive for over a year has executed a major transaction, spending 5.81 million USDC to acquire 2,570 ETH at an average price of $2,261, sparking speculation about whale movements.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a major transfer of 200 million WLFI tokens, valued at approximately $13.45 million, from the project treasury to Binance. This substantial movement, linked to ongoing promotional activities, is drawing significant market attention regarding potential price impact and future platform initiatives.
Read MoreBitcoin's recent surge past $80,000 appears driven more by a short squeeze in perpetual futures than robust spot demand. With open interest soaring while spot volumes hit a two-year low, the rally's foundation looks fragile. Despite supportive long-term ETF inflows, near-term risks from CPI data and policy uncertainty warn of potential sharp reversals.
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