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IBM has announced a $150 billion investment in the United States over the next five years, focusing on quantum computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and mainframe systems. The initiative includes over $30 billion allocated for research and development to enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities. The company plans to expand its production facilities in Poughkeepsie, New York, where…
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Arizona has enacted House Bill 2749, establishing a state-managed Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund. Governor Katie Hobbs signed the bill into law on May 7, 2025, permitting the state to hold unclaimed digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies, in their native form rather than liquidating them. The law also allows the state to stake these…
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Cango Inc. has finalized a $352 million agreement to divest its Chinese auto-financing business to Ursalpha Digital Limited, a company linked to Bitmain’s affiliate, Antalpha. This transaction marks Cango’s full transition into Bitcoin mining operations. The deal includes an upfront payment of $210.6 million, with the remaining amount contingent upon meeting specific tax obligations and…
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Apple aims to assemble all iPhones sold in the United States at Indian plants by the end of 2026. Executives briefed on the plan said output from Foxconn’s new $2.6 billion factory in Bengaluru and Tata Electronics’ expanded Hosur site will scale Indian production beyond 80 million units annually, eclipsing China for US supply. India currently produces about 18 percent of…
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Alphabet’s board authorized repurchasing up to $70 billion of Class A and Class C shares after posting first‑quarter profit of $2.81 per share on revenue of $90.23 billion, according to Reuters, boosting market value by roughly $75 billion. google, alphabet, share buyback, $70 billion, stock repurchase, investors, The company pointed to ad revenue growth of 8.5 percent to $66.89 billion and reaffirmed its AI‑driven capex guidance of $75 billion for 2025, underscoring confidence in search and…
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Michael Hartnett, Chief Investment Strategist at Bank of America, has indicated that the United States is no longer the primary growth engine of the global economy. This perspective reflects shifting investor sentiment and a reevaluation of the U.S.’s role in driving global economic expansion. Hartnett’s analysis suggests that the era of U.S. economic exceptionalism is…
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the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has referred to Bitcoin as an “investment alternative,” signaling a change from its previous stringent stance on cryptocurrencies. This development was highlighted during the Boao Forum for Asia, where Li Bo, then deputy governor of the PBOC, acknowledged the potential of digital assets in the investment landscape. Historically,…
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Russia’s Finance Ministry and Central Bank are set to launch a cryptocurrency exchange exclusively for “super-qualified investors,” operating under an experimental legal framework. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov announced the initiative during a ministry meeting, stating that the platform aims to legalize crypto assets and bring digital asset transactions into a regulated environment. The exchange…
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Twenty One, a technology startup specializing in AI-driven logistics solutions, announced plans to go public through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners’ Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), Cantor Equity Partners Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: CEP). The deal values Twenty One at approximately $1.2 billion, with the transaction expected to close in early 2024 pending regulatory approvals.…
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The U.S. dollar’s share in global payments has reached nearly 50%, marking its highest level in over 12 years, according to data from Macrobond. This resurgence underscores the greenback’s enduring dominance in international finance, despite ongoing discussions about de-dollarization efforts. In January 2025, the dollar accounted for 50.2% of global transactions processed through the…
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Texas lawmakers are making progress on a bill to create a state-managed Bitcoin reserve, aligning with President Donald Trump’s nationwide crypto reserve initiative. Senate Bill 21, introduced by Senator Charles Schwertner, proposes the establishment of the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce has unanimously passed the bill, which now awaits…
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Gold surged past $3,500 per ounce Monday, setting a fresh all-time high as investors fled a slumping dollar and intensifying U.S. political risk. According to Reuters, spot prices touched $3,500.05 before holding above $3,420 in late trade. Safe-haven demand spiked after President Donald Trump’s latest public challenge to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over interest-rate…
