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The Aboitiz Group's Thunder Consortium secured control of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric complex with a winning bid of P36.27 billion, defeating the Lopez-led First Gen consortium in the competition for one of the Philippines' most strategically important energy assets. The

ANSEM token grew from a $4 million valuation to more than $97 million in market capitalization within 11 days of appearing on-chain on the Solana network. The rapid growth occurred in Solana's meme coin trading environment, where fast and cheap transactions enable quick capital movement. The move re

Coinbase has set low-cost Chinese AI models as default tools for internal operations to reduce artificial intelligence spending, according to a report from The Chosun Daily. Founder Brian Armstrong stated on 上週日 that despite a significant increase in Token usage, AI expenditures nearly halved. The m

Micron Technology, Inc. shares surged more than 300% in the first half of 2026, marking the stock's best first-half performance on record and propelling the company into the S&P 500's top 10 constituents. The surge reflects extraordinary demand for memory chips and an ongoing industry supercycle.

Ukraine's Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) received $8.3 million in USDT in custody on June 27, marking the first practical case where seized digital assets were transferred to the agency's own wallet. The seizure resulted from an operation against an international hacking group that

Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has identified a key Solana support zone between $65 and $71, noting that more than 60 million SOL reportedly changed hands within that price range. The analysis, shared on X, highlights an area where significant transaction volume occurred. In cryptocurrency markets,

On June 30, OpenAI released a teaser video on its official X account, announcing a collaboration with macro keyboard manufacturer Work Louder to unveil a dedicated hardware device for Codex on July 15. The video shows a square device equipped with multiple neatly arranged physical buttons, accompanied by the caption: "Your favorite Codex shortcuts are about to get an upgrade." Device set for July 15 launch: Design specs and references According to the teaser, the device closely resembles the des

Strategy CEO Michael Saylor announced on June 29 the launch of the "Digital Credit Capital Framework (DCCF)," rather than the previously anticipated new Bitcoin purchase announcement — Saylor had hinted at a Bitcoin-related announcement. The core measures of the DCCF include: increasing the dollar reserve to $2.55 billion, establishing a Bitcoin monetization program, and an MSTR digital credit securities buyback program. Four Specific Measures of the DCCF Framework Saylor explained in an X post

The Legislative Yuan of Taiwan passed the third reading of the Virtual Asset Service Act on June 30, establishing the first comprehensive legal framework specifically regulating the digital asset industry in Taiwan. The virtual asset service industry is fully converted to a licensing system, and for the first time, a dedicated chapter management system is established for stablecoins. The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) is officially designated as the competent authority, responsible for i

Micron Technology (MU) released its Q3 earnings, with revenue up 346% year-over-year, earnings per share (EPS) up over 10 times year-over-year, and gross margin reaching 85%. CEO Sanjay Mehrotra stated during the earnings call that on-device AI, combined with pent-up hardware replacement demand, will drive memory demand growth for PCs and smartphones. Management said the memory shortage will last at least until 2028. Micron Q3 Earnings: Four Key Data Points Key quantitative data from the quarter

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi directed cabinet ministers to advance industrial-scale rare earth mining development in offshore waters near Minamitorishima Island, Ogasawara Village, Tokyo, with a target to commence substantial operations within fiscal year 2027. The directive aims to

JPMorgan's Kinexys blockchain platform adds Australian dollar, Hong Kong dollar, Japanese yen, Chinese yuan, and Singapore dollar, bringing the total supported currencies to eight. Kinexys has processed over $4 trillion in cumulative transaction volume, with daily trading volume exceeding $7 billion. Fintech company Payoneer and Japanese energy trader JERA Global Markets have announced they will be the first institutional clients to adopt the new currencies. Use Cases for First Adopters: Payonee

Japan's government will provide 150 billion yen ($926 million) in subsidies to a Rakuten Group-led consortium with AST SpaceMobile to develop a domestic satellite communications network. The three-year funding will support equipment procurement, ground facilities, and systems needed to launch and co

Well-known investor Sawyer Merritt posted on X on June 30 with a screenshot, revealing that X Money has announced complete limit specifications for transfers, deposits, withdrawals, and the X Card. Users can apply for higher limits. X Money has expanded services to Premium+ subscribers, offering 6% annual percentage yield (APY) on eligible balances, with no cap, no lock-up period, and no minimum balance requirement. X Money Complete Transaction Limits: Wire Transfer Daily Limit $75,000, X Card D

Polygon processed roughly $80 billion in stablecoin transfer volume in May, claiming it overtook both Solana and BNB Chain in stablecoin settlement activity. The network positioned itself as a serious settlement layer for stablecoin transactions. Stablecoin volume serves as a key indicator of real b

According to a June 29 report by Juheng.com, during the "super week" from June 22 to 28 in the Hong Kong stock market, a total of 10 new stocks were listed, 19 companies submitted listing applications, 14 passed the hearing, and 14 companies launched IPO subscriptions simultaneously, with all indicators reaching their year-to-date peaks. On June 26, Lingyi iTech, SG Micro Corp, UWave Tech, MERDEKA GOLD-DRS, Beijing Zhongke Wen Ge, and K-Tech landed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on the same day

Reuters reported on June 29, citing three sources, that ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has signed a long-term supply agreement with Tencent Holdings, with a value of over RMB 20 billion (about $2.94 billion), mainly covering the supply of server DRAM memory chips for the next few years. The agreement has a maximum term of three to five years. Tight global DRAM supply and rising prices are driving cloud companies to lock in supply through long-term agreements. Known Terms and Undisclosed Det

The Financial Dispute Mediation Committee of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) ruled on June 30 that C Securities violated its duty of care and fiduciary duty in managing two client-commissioned bond-type portfolio products, and must compensate Applicant A Company for 70% of its loss (KRW 1.26 billion) and Applicant B Company for 60% of its loss (KRW 390 million). Three Management Violations Identified by the Committee The Mediation Committee found the following three violations by C Secur

AI large model company Moonshot AI released a statement on June 29, stating that there have been multiple instances of false financing and equity transaction information in the market recently under the guise of "Moonshot AI," and some institutions and individuals have been found to be potentially fraudulent. The company stated that all financing activities are directly handled by the company itself, and it has not hired or authorized any third-party institutions to serve as financial advisors o

Ripple detailed a proposed XRPL Lending Protocol on June 29 that would create standardized credit infrastructure for institutions using tokenized assets on the XRP Ledger. The framework keeps underwriting and compliance decisions off-chain while placing loan servicing, repayment, interest, and