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Japanese 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.
Read MoreA new supply chain attack dubbed 'TrapDoor' is actively targeting npm, PyPI, and Crates.io repositories. 34 malicious packages with hundreds of versions aim to steal crypto wallets, cloud credentials, and API keys from developers. Attackers are continuously updating payloads, posing a severe threat to crypto and AI security sectors.
Read MoreHuawei has introduced the innovative "Tau Law," shifting semiconductor focus from geometric scaling to time constant optimization. This principle, already applied to 381 chip designs, aims to achieve transistor density equivalent to 1.4nm process by 2031 through logical folding, representing a major theoretical advancement.
Read MoreRumors spread online claiming Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) went missing after being caught in a rip current while surfing in Dubai. CZ personally debunked the story on social media platform X, clarifying he does not surf and Dubai is not a surfing destination. He also mentioned the world's largest artificial wave pool in Abu Dhabi but noted it has no rip currents.
Read MoreOn May 25th, the central parity rate of the Chinese yuan against the US dollar was set at 6.8318, marking a notable appreciation and reaching its highest level since mid-February 2023. This move highlights renewed market confidence and draws attention to the currency's future trajectory.
Read MoreA high-level visit focused on energy security and regional cooperation. India views the US as a vital energy partner, while Washington reaffirms support for New Delhi's diversification efforts, underscoring the deepening strategic relationship.
Read MoreRisk assets gained as US-Iran tensions showed signs of easing, boosting high-beta currencies. However, oil price volatility remains a core uncertainty; any deal details or weak crude could dampen momentum, with thin holiday liquidity keeping traders cautious.
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