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Alibaba’s Qwen3.7Max and Plus preview versions are set to launch. Benchmark results show Qwen3.7Max ranks 13th globally and 1st domestically in text, while Qwen3.7Plus leads in domestic vision tasks, signaling strong international competitiveness.
Read MoreHSBC economists argue that central banks globally may keep raising rates even if US-Iran tensions ease. The focus has shifted from geopolitics to inflation control and policy credibility, with hikes expected in Europe, the UK, and key emerging markets.
Read MoreKey Gulf leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE reportedly urged the U.S. president to delay military action against Iran, emphasizing the risks to regional stability and their critical energy infrastructure. Their diplomatic intervention played a role in the decision-making process.
Read MoreNikko Securities economist Yoshimasa Maruyama projects Japan's economic growth may average 0.5% this fiscal year, assuming Middle East tensions ease. Oil price stability is crucial; prolonged conflict could push prices higher. Q1 data already shows 0.5% quarterly growth.
Read MoreNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang believes China will gradually open its AI chip market over time. He noted the H200 chip topic arose in high-level talks, though no direct sales discussions occurred. This signals potential shifts in global AI chip competition.
Read MoreStandard Chartered's CEO warns that AI adoption will replace thousands of support roles, framing it as a strategic shift from 'low-value human capital' to technology and investment. The bank plans operational streamlining by 2030, with affected staff receiving advance notice.
Read MoreJapan's stronger-than-expected Q1 GDP growth supports the case for a June rate hike by the Bank of Japan, according to economists. Growth forecasts have been revised upward, with a path of gradual tightening expected to continue through next year.
Read MoreA new pre-IPO derivative contract for SpaceX is trading around $200, implying a staggering $2.33 trillion valuation. If realized, combined with his other holdings, Elon Musk is poised to become the world's first trillionaire, signaling a seismic shift in space investment.
Read MoreUS spot Bitcoin ETFs witnessed a significant net outflow of $648 million in a single day, with BlackRock and ARK leading the withdrawals. Ethereum spot ETFs also saw outflows, raising questions about short-term market sentiment and capital rotation in the crypto sector.
Read MoreA long-term Solana whale, staking for over five years, recently sold 30,000 SOL worth $2.56 million. The address has now offloaded over 965,000 SOL totaling approximately $138 million, while retaining a substantial stake, sparking market discussion.
Read MoreTencent's AI productivity platform WorkBuddy has launched an incentive program for global entrepreneurs, offering 30 million credits worth millions to boost innovation and efficiency for startups and individual businesses.
Read MoreOn May 19th, spot silver faced significant selling pressure, dropping over 2% and failing to hold the crucial $76 per ounce support level. This move highlights shifting market sentiment and increased near-term selling.
Read MoreTop French crypto executives warn that outdated tax rules on stablecoin-to-fiat conversions are locking billions in assets outside the traditional system, causing massive revenue loss. They urge the government to amend laws within six months to exempt such conversions from tax, or risk missing the AI-driven payment revolution.
Read MoreTo facilitate the Moonbeam network upgrade, deposit and withdrawal services for GLMR and related tokens will be temporarily suspended from 20:00 (UTC+8) on May 20, 2026. Services will resume automatically after the upgrade is complete and the network is stable.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a mysterious whale address purchased nearly 300K UNI tokens, investing over $1 million. This move brings its total holdings to 763K UNI, valued around $2.7 million, sparking discussions about Uniswap's governance token prospects.
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