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The post China had a new unicorn every 3 days in H1 of 2026 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. China has witnessed its second-highest number of new unicorns created in a half-year, amid the boom in AI and robotics. In the first half of 2026, ending June, ITJuzi reports that China produced 67 new unicorns, which are private companies valued at least $1 billion. By that count, it means a new unicorn was created roughly every three days in H1. That’s the second-fastest half-year growth China has witnessed since H2 of 2021, when 76 unicorns were created. AI, robotics mint 53% of new Chinese unicorns At the time in 2021, the growth was spread across electric vehicles, biomedicine, and consumer internet businesses. However, this year’s run was mostly concentrated on AI and robotics, which together accounted for more than 53% of the cohort, according to the report. The standout was DeepSeek.The Hangzhou-based AI company closed its first outside funding round at a valuation of nearly 400
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.
It's early, but the plan is to reduce dependency on Nvidia and Huawei.
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.
