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Huawei's semiconductor head Tina He proposed the 'Tao Law' at an international forum, announcing its self-developed chip technology path achieves sustained performance benchmarking. She revealed plans to boost transistor density and frequency through innovative technologies from 2026-2035, signaling China's breakthrough in core semiconductor development.
Read MoreLatest reports from Iranian media indicate US-Iran negotiations for a final memorandum of understanding remain deadlocked over key terms. Given past US breaches, Iran maintains extreme caution, vowing close oversight of any potential deal and retention of all response options.
Read MoreA Solana DeFi protocol has shifted its TVL requirement to a time-weighted average, rewarding sustained participation. The change impacts token release eligibility and multipliers, with a 10-day grace period for adjustments.
Read MoreOn May 25, global oil prices plummeted, with Brent crude and WTI dropping roughly 6% and 6.8% respectively. The sharp decline stems from market sensitivity to U.S.-Iran negotiation developments. Reports suggest a potential deal is near, but disputed terms fueled uncertainty and investor sell-offs.
Read MoreZoom's early strategic investment in AI startup Anthropic has generated over a billion dollars in returns. The move aimed to integrate advanced AI into Zoom's platform, and with the startup's valuation rising, Zoom's stake continues to appreciate significantly.
Read MoreMarket pricing now fully reflects expectations for a 25-basis-point Fed rate hike by end-2026. Governor Waller's recent hawkish comments, urging a steady policy stance without further rate cut signals, have solidified long-term tightening views and prompted a reassessment of the monetary policy trajectory.
Read MoreJapanese data center operator Sakura Internet is considering a substantial increase in capital expenditure this fiscal year to meet surging demand for AI infrastructure. The potential investment could be multiple times the original plan, highlighting the urgent need for computing power driven by AI advancements.
Read MoreA Citigroup report highlights an explosive "vertical wall" of demand for AI inference, far outpacing supply. Surging revenue for top firms contrasts with rising compute costs and talent shortages. AI infrastructure and inference capabilities are now a definitive seller's market, with giants leveraging pricing power and the battle for productivity gains shaping capital markets.
Read MoreGoldman Sachs reports a major portfolio shift in early Q2 2026, with hedge and mutual funds moving capital from software into semiconductor sub-sectors. This reflects growing investor concern about AI disrupting traditional software models, leading to significant selling in names like Microsoft and buying in key chip equipment and component firms.
Read MoreMoonPay now enables direct cryptocurrency purchases within ChatGPT. Users can inquire about crypto and instantly buy via generated checkout links, merging conversational AI with financial transactions and signaling a new gateway for digital asset access.
Read MoreGlobal AI model usage has grown for the fifth week in a row, reaching 28.9 trillion tokens. Chinese models have surpassed their US counterparts for four consecutive weeks, leading global adoption. Top performers in the usage charts are dominated by Chinese-developed AI.
Read MoreEthereum's market share has plunged below 10%, halving from its peak. This signals a structural shift, with capital flowing to rival ecosystems. Heavy ETH investors should note this trend, which could sustain pressure on its relative performance.
Read MorePolkadot's OpenGov is voting on a major staking reform. Referendum 1890 proposes a 10,000 DOT minimum self-stake for validators. This shifts slashing risk to validators while introducing slash-proof nominations and fast unbonding for nominators, potentially lowering barriers to network participation.
Read MoreSoftBank Group has announced plans to issue 260 billion yen in hybrid bonds in Japan, primarily targeting individual investors. This strategic move aims to diversify funding sources and tap into the domestic retail investment market.
Read MoreOn May 25th, the People's Bank of China conducted 258 billion yuan in 7-day reverse repos at a steady 1.40% rate. With 500 billion yuan in MLF and 1 billion yuan in reverse repos maturing, the central bank achieved a net withdrawal of 243 billion yuan, signaling a calibrated approach to managing market liquidity.
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