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2026-07-06
14:31

Broadcom Extends Custom Chip Partnership with Apple Through 2031

Broadcom announced on Monday (July 6) that it extended its custom chip partnership agreement with Apple through 2031, with both companies committing to continued development and supply of customized semiconductors. The announcement boosted Broadcom's pre-market stock price by nearly 4%. Broadcom has long supplied Apple with critical components including RF chips for iPhones, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity chips, and network communication semiconductors. Analysts estimate Apple accounts for app
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Trump Holds 'Very Good Call' with Putin on Ukraine on July 6

According to Jin10, U.S. President Trump held a 'very good call' with Russian President Putin on July 6 to discuss ways to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Trump stated he is consulting with Putin to determine if a resolution is possible and plans to address the Ukraine issue at the upcoming NATO summit, adding that 'the situation is more urgent than people realize.'
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SemiAnalysis: TTFT May Be Overvalued; Only 10-20% of Inference Tasks Limited by Latency

According to SemiAnalysis, the market may be overemphasizing time-to-first-token (TTFT) in large language model inference. The research notes that inference system optimization is not simply about minimizing latency, but rather balancing single-user interaction speed (tok/s/user) against overall throughput efficiency (tok/s/GPU). SemiAnalysis estimates that only 10–20% of inference tasks are truly latency-constrained; most scenarios prioritize throughput and cost efficiency. The token generation
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Canada Selects German TKMS for Submarine Fleet, CAD 50 Billion Project on July 6

According to Globe and Mail, Canada selected German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as the preferred bidder for a major submarine procurement project worth up to CAD 50 billion on July 6. Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to announce the decision in Halifax, Nova Scotia, home to Canada's major naval base, before departing for a NATO meeting in Turkey. The project covers submarine construction, operations, maintenance, and capability upgrades. As with most major defense procu
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FCA Warns of 'Arms Race' to Regulate AI in Financial Services as 20% of UK Adults Adopt AI Models for Money Management

According to Sheldon Mills, an executive director at the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, regulators face an "arms race" to keep pace with artificial intelligence use in financial services. In a report published Monday, Mills warned that the FCA would need greater powers to monitor, detect, and address AI-related risks in the sector, and urged UK authorities to review whether ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other large language models should be subject to regulatory oversight. Research commissione
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Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Flow Data Shows Mixed Performance on July 6

Gate News message, according to Lookonchain, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a 1-day net inflow of +3,774 BTC (+$233.51M) on July 6, while the 7-day net flow showed an outflow of -10,837 BTC (-$670.47M). Ethereum ETFs demonstrated a 1-day net inflow of +498 ETH (+$871K), with a 7-day net inflow of +15,393 ETH (+$26.92M). This data follows the July 3 update from Lookonchain which showed Bitcoin ETFs with a 1-day net outflow of -588 BTC (-$36.47M) and a 7-day net outflow of -22,189 BTC (-$1.38B), while Ethe
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Microstrategy Sells Bitcoin Today, Breaking 'Never Sell' Promise

According to Foresight News, Microstrategy (MSTR) sold Bitcoin today, breaking its previous commitment to never sell holdings, according to comments from Jianguo Cao, founder of Lebit mining pool. Cao noted that MSTR holds $2.55 billion in cash reserves, sufficient to cover 17.6 months of interest expenses, making the sale puzzling given no liquidity pressure. He stated that MSTR could have addressed any dollar needs through stock issuance instead. Cao suggested the move may indicate plans for t
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Stock RWA Perpetual Contracts OI Surpasses Commodities in June, Grows 7.9x to $1.3B

According to Foresight News, stock-related Real World Assets (RWA) perpetual contracts open interest (OI) surpassed commodities for the first time in June, becoming the largest category among RWA perpetual contracts. Stock RWA OI grew 7.9 times from $166 million at year-start to $1.3 billion, accounting for 35% of total RWA OI that month, with commodities following at $1.2 billion. The growth was driven by popular storage stocks including SK Hynix, Micron, and SanDisk.
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JPMorgan & HSBC See Recent Market Pullback as Buying Opportunity, Not Trend Reversal

According to BlockBeats, JPMorgan Chase and HSBC on July 6 view the recent market pullback as a tactical buying opportunity rather than a trend reversal, with both expecting global equities to reach new highs. JPMorgan's global and European equity strategy head Mislav Matejka said the bank maintains a "buy on dips" stance and expects both global and emerging market stocks to set new records. The bank recommends cautious positioning on AI-disrupted sectors including software, business services, a
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Algeria's FLN Wins 90 Seats in Parliamentary Election on July 2

According to Algeria's National Independent Electoral Commission, announced on July 6, the National Liberation Front (FLN) secured 90 seats in the parliamentary election held on July 2, maintaining its position as the largest party in the National Assembly. The National Democratic Rally came second with 73 seats, followed by the Future Front with 59 seats.
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Ondas Raises FY26 Revenue Guidance to $525M After DZYNE Acquisition, 35% Increase

According to StockTwits, Ondas Holdings raised its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $525 million on Monday following its acquisition of autonomous aerial systems developer DZYNE Technologies, up from a previous forecast of $390 million—a 35% increase. The defense firm completed the transaction for $875.8 million, consisting of $200 million in cash and approximately 85 million shares valued at $675 million. DZYNE shareholders will own about 13.8% of Ondas' outstanding shares post-completion. DZYNE
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Goldman Sachs: World Models May Drive New AI Infrastructure Demand Alongside Large Language Models

According to Goldman Sachs on July 6, world models may become a second engine for AI infrastructure demand. Unlike large language models that process text and images, world models aim to understand causal relationships in physical and social systems—such as simulating friction, material behavior, supply chain reactions, policy impacts, and competitive strategies. Physical world models could support robotics, logistics, autonomous vehicles, and industrial design, while social models may enable st
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Grayscale Research Head: Strategy's $216M BTC Sale Restores STRC Market Confidence

According to Grayscale research head Zach Pandl on July 6, Strategy's sale of Bitcoin is a necessary step to restore market confidence in STRC and its overall structure. Pandl noted that Strategy's recent BTC sales further reduce Bitcoin's short-term tail risk, and he expects STRC to continue performing well. Strategy sold 3,588 BTC last week for $216 million to fund dividend payments on its digital credit securities, bringing Bitcoin reserves to 843,775 BTC and maintaining $2.55 billion in doll
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