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Beijing's latest development plan prioritizes future industries like quantum technology, superconductors, and brain-computer interfaces. The strategy focuses on core technology breakthroughs and scaled applications, while optimizing regional industrial clusters and enhancing Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordination to build a resilient, multi-polar industrial ecosystem.
Read MoreOil markets experienced a sharp reversal, with Brent crude plunging over 2% to $90.55 per barrel. WTI crude followed closely, dropping nearly 1.8%. This sudden downturn highlights shifting market sentiment amid evolving supply-demand dynamics and macroeconomic signals.
Read MoreCactus Custody now supports Lido V3 stVaults via its DeFi connector, Cactus Link. Institutional clients can manage ETH deposits, mint/burn liquid staking tokens, monitor vault health, and rebalance directly within their custodial accounts, merging secure custody with on-chain DeFi operations.
Read MoreSTRC's price recently fell below $99, drawing market attention. Following a significant debt buyback, the company's cash reserves have dwindled to approximately $871 million, raising concerns about its near-term liquidity and ability to meet financial obligations.
Read MoreSouth Korea's leading digital asset exchange, Upbit, has officially announced the upcoming listing of the IO token, introducing Korean Won trading pairs. This move provides local investors with new access and is expected to enhance the token's market visibility.
Read MoreFollowing Dell's raised annual profit and revenue forecasts, shares of AI server manufacturers surged in pre-market trading. HP and Super Micro Computer led the gains, highlighting robust investor confidence in the AI infrastructure boom.
Read MoreIBM unveiled a massive five-year, $100 billion investment plan to dominate quantum computing, aiming to build the world's first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029. With over 90 deployed systems already leading the industry, the move is bolstered by a $1 billion government grant to support domestic chip manufacturing.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a whale deposited 2.16 million UNI tokens worth $6.61 million to Binance. The address originally accumulated these tokens for $13 million a year ago, resulting in a paper loss of approximately $6.39 million, highlighting the severe volatility and risks in cryptocurrency holdings.
Read MoreIn April 2026, China's forex market recorded a total turnover of 25.30 trillion RMB, with interbank transactions dominating. Derivatives trading accounted for over 63% of total volume, highlighting growing risk management activity.
Read MoreGeordie, a platform specializing in AI agent governance and security, announced a $30 million Series A funding round led by Balderton Capital. The investment will accelerate its mission to help enterprises monitor, manage, and secure the behavior and data access of internal AI agents in real-time.
Read MoreChina's Foreign Ministry responded to the EU's planned measures to shield its industry from Chinese competition. Spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized the mutually beneficial nature of China-EU trade, warned that protectionism harms European consumers and competitiveness, and stated China is monitoring developments closely and will take necessary steps to protect its legitimate interests.
Read MoreChina's government-backed investment funds reached 6.56 trillion yuan by end-2025, with over 1,500 funds. Investment focus has shifted decisively to hard tech, average fund size surged, and institutional reforms are easing investment constraints, led by key regional clusters.
Read MoreA leading digital asset exchange has officially launched a holder airdrop for Genius Terminal (GENIUS) tokens, rewarding users for their long-term support. Eligible holders can receive GENIUS tokens for free, marking a significant step in the platform's ecosystem incentives.
Read MoreBinance founder CZ predicts a massive shakeout in the AI industry, forecasting that most companies will fail despite exponential sector growth. He warns surviving firms will face extreme stock volatility, mirroring patterns seen in all emerging technologies.
Read MoreNVIDIA's global vice president Jiang Tao asserts that enterprises are entering a new era powered by intelligence. He emphasizes that future competitiveness will hinge on building dedicated AI factories, making intelligence the key productive resource surpassing all others.
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