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According to ChainCatcher, China's National Development and Reform Commission recently released the AI Cooperation Development Plan, aiming to build an open, shared, and secure global AI ecosystem. The plan outlines eight core initiatives spanning data, computing power, algorithms, talent, and

According to Fox News, Apple faced a consumer class-action lawsuit filed on July 15 over a security flaw in its "Hide My Email" feature that allegedly exposed millions of iCloud+ users' real email addresses. The plaintiff alleged that the feature, which purportedly generates random email aliases to

According to Guru Club, Hyperliquid launched perpetual futures on Longxin Technology stock on July 15 at $7.2 per share (approximately 52 CNY) ahead of the company's IPO pricing of 8.66 CNY per share on July 16. Based on post-IPO total shares of 668.8 billion, the contract implies a valuation of

According to BlockBeats, Hyperliquid co-founder Jeff Yan said on July 18 during a VALR podcast appearance that the crypto and fintech sectors face a significant challenge in attracting top-tier startup talent. Yan attributed the issue partly to the AI boom and social prestige factors, which have

According to DigitalToday, South Korea's KB Financial Group recently established a digital asset strategic investment fund worth 100 billion won (approximately $71 million). The fund, managed by KB Investment, aims to identify investment opportunities in digital assets and artificial intelligence

According to financial data, on July 18, South Korean securities firms' downward stock price target revisions surpassed upward revisions for the first time this month, marking a sharp reversal from earlier in the year when bullish reports outnumbered bearish ones by nearly 10-fold. The shift comes a

According to Lebanese military sources reported by Arab media, Israel has not yet withdrawn from Lebanon, and a planned tripartite meeting has been postponed.

According to the European Union's Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, large-scale wildfires in Canada continued to spread on July 17, producing smoke that has severely degraded air quality across Canada and northeastern United States, including New York and New Jersey. The smoke pollution

According to Ripple and Hire Heroes USA, Ripple committed $250,000 in RLUSD grants to 25 veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses through The Ripple Effect: Certified Veteran Employer Grants Program. Each recipient receives $10,000 to support business growth and future hiring.
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According to HTX market data, Solana (SOL) dropped below $75 today, currently trading at $74.97, with a 24-hour decline of 0.13%.

According to ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone on July 18, stablecoins could undermine retail deposits at European banks, the core funding source, and subsequently impact lending capacity. The global stablecoin market reached approximately $300 billion, with the vast majority pegged to the

According to Guru Club, Indonesia's benchmark stock index fell 4.2% to 5,688.57 points on June 4, marking its lowest level since December 2020.

According to Foresight News, Bitdeer (Nasdaq-listed BTC miner) produced 244.3 BTC in the week ended July 17, and sold the same amount during the same period. The company reported zero net new BTC additions and continues to maintain zero Bitcoin

According to BlockBeats, on July 18, CryptoQuant research head Julio Moreno stated that Strategy's new digital credit framework has resolved short-term liquidity issues. Since implementing the framework, Strategy sold 3,588 BTC (approximately $216 million) to replenish dollar reserves and

According to Jin10 data, the European Central Bank is expected to maintain its deposit rate at 2.25% on July 24 following a 25 basis point increase in June. Market consensus reflects heightened uncertainty about policy direction. The expectation is supported by eurozone core CPI declining to 2.4% in

According to BlockBeats, Numerai announced on July 18 that it has completed its third strategic Numeraire (NMR) buyback, purchasing $1.2 million worth of NMR from the open market, bringing the total buyback volume over the past year to $3.2 million. The buyback was executed in batches through

According to Kuwait's military, the country is currently intercepting missiles and drones launched from Iran on July 18.

According to Cointelegraph, Galaxy Digital signed a 15-year naming rights agreement with Texas Tech University on July 18, 2026. The university's football stadium will be renamed Galaxy Stadium, debuting under its new name on September 5 when Texas Tech faces Abilene Christian University. Under

According to Seoul Economics, Tesla Korea will shift its Full Self-Driving (FSD) purchase method from one-time payment to a monthly subscription starting August 10, 2026. The monthly subscription fee is set at 150,000 Korean won (approximately $115 USD), replacing the current lump-sum purchase

According to U.S. officials, Iran fired a ballistic missile at a U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia on July 17, marking the first direct Iranian strike on Saudi territory in nearly four months. Saudi Arabia's civil defense authority issued warnings for two locations on July 18 and urged residents to