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The post AI trade loses steam as Samsung earnings fail to lift chip stocks amid open source AI shift appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The AI trade, which incorporates semiconductors and memory stocks, is showing signs of fatigue as investors reassess whether the extraordinary spending boom on chips and data centers can be sustained. Semiconductor and memory stocks such as Micron Technology (MU) and Sandisk (SNDK) came under heavy pressure on Tuesday, after Samsung Electronics (005930) reported record second-quarter earnings but missed revenue estimates. Shares still fell nearly 7%, extending a broader selloff across AI-linked chipmakers. Concerns are growing that hyperscalers could slow AI infrastructure spending. Meanwhile, rival SK Hynix is down 25% from its all-time high ahead of its U.S. listing this week, a deal that is also drawing investor capital away from existing chip stocks.The weakness comes after a spectacular rally in AI infrastructure stocks this year, with Sandisk u
Read full articleThe widening trade deficit may pressure GDP growth, influencing Federal Reserve rate decisions and impacting tech and crypto market dynamics. The post US trade deficit widens sharply as AI-fueled capital goods imports hit record highs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The post Think Your Facebook Was Hacked? Here’s What To Do Next appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Young man sits on sofa using smartphone. If a hacker takes over your social media, like Facebook, the first step to regain account access is to determine if you still have access to the account. Getty Facebook hacking — the takeover of your account by a criminal — can happen to anybody. The rise of AI scams is also making it easier for hackers to impersonate through AI voice cloning, and other techniques. When hackers get hold of your login details and personal information, they can use it to hijack your account and lock you out. They can then carry out activities including scamming you or your friends, blackmail and fraud or even exploiting passwords you’ve reused elsewhere to access other sites you use and steal your cash. Here’s what to do if you suspect that your Facebook account has been hacked. Did Your Facebook Get Hacked? There are a number of signs that your Facebook has been h
The post Bitcoin Mining Stocks Sink 20% – How Did BTC Price Avoid the Damage? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin mining stocks have fallen roughly 20% as investor enthusiasm for AI and semiconductors cools, according to a July 7 report from 10x Research. Bitcoin (BTC) itself has largely sidestepped the damage. The research firm argues that miners now trade as AI infrastructure companies rather than Bitcoin proxies. Their shares respond to chip supply chains and compute demand instead of crypto market signals. Bitcoin Mining Stocks Now Trade Like Semiconductor Plays According to the report, mining equities have largely decoupled from Bitcoin after a sharp rally and an equally sharp reversal. The firm’s data shows Riot Platforms (RIOT) moving in step with the semiconductor SOX ETF since April 2026. Both recently retreated from their highs together. Riot Platforms stock price vs. Semi SOX ETF chart showing Bitcoin mining stocks tracking semiconductors since April 2026, Source: 1
The surge in AI mentions signals a pivotal shift in corporate strategies, potentially driving significant valuation gains and market confidence. The post AI dominates global earnings calls in H1 2026 with 310% mention increase appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Anthropic's focus on AI as a productivity tool rather than a job threat may influence enterprise AI adoption and reshape tech market dynamics. The post Anthropic pitches Claude Cowork as productivity booster, quietly walking back job-loss fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Microsoft's AI shift may reshape market dynamics, challenging competitors' valuations and altering the competitive landscape in AI technology. The post Microsoft replaces OpenAI, Anthropic AI with proprietary models in apps appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
OpenAI's government stake offer may set a precedent for tech-regulation synergy, impacting market dynamics and future AI policy frameworks. The post OpenAI offers the US government a 5% stake worth $42.6 billion, and crypto markets are already feeling the ripple effects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The Samsung selloff highlights the risk of overvalued AI sectors, signaling potential market-wide sentiment shifts impacting various asset classes. The post Samsung Electronics shares sell off nearly 10% despite blowout earnings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
