Chinese economist GAO Shanwen dies, raised doubts on GDP data

China's improved GDP forecast by the IMF signals potential global economic stability, influencing market confidence and international trade dynamics. The post IMF raises China’s 2026 GDP growth forecast amid stronger outlook appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post China warns about AI risks with Anthropic’s Claude Code appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Security officers keep watch in front of an AI (Artificial Intelligence) sign at the annual Huawei Connect event in Shanghai, China, September 18, 2019. Aly Song | Reuters BEIJING — China on Wednesday warned of “back-door” security risks affecting companies that use U.S.-based company Anthropic’s Claude Code artificial intelligence tool. It comes as the U.S.-China tech race intensifies, with Anthropic last month blaming Chinese company Alibaba for attempting to extract its AI capabilities, which are not officially available in China. Alibaba did not comment on the accusations at the time. Many locals in China have found ways to use U.S. AI tools, however. In March, a Xiaomi AI developer said at a state-organized forum that many were using Claude Code. And Alibaba has ordered its employees to stop using Anthropic tools for work starting July 10, CNBC confirmed on Monday. The Chinese Min

China's property market downturn threatens economic stability, potentially stalling GDP growth and impacting global economic dynamics. The post China property market erases $18T-$20T in wealth since 2021 peak: BIS appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post China exposes security backdoor in Anthropic’s Claude Code appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. China’s National Vulnerability Database (NVDB) has instructed developers to uninstall or upgrade specific versions of Anthropic’s coding assistant, Claude Code.  Claude Code was flagged as a security risk following allegations that the tool sends user data to remote servers without consent.  Is using Claude Code dangerous?  Anthropic’s coding assistant Claude Code has had its versions 2.1.91 through 2.1.196 flagged as a security risk by China’s National Vulnerability Database (NVDB), days after Alibaba reportedly barred staff from using the same software. Claude Code allegedly contains a monitoring mechanism that is built into its system. This mechanism can automatically transmit sensitive data, including a user’s region and identity identifiers, to remote servers.  The NVDB, which sits under China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), did not share the details o

The widening US trade deficit may dampen GDP growth, complicate Fed policy, and influence crypto markets through dollar depreciation. The post US trade deficit widens to $77.6B in May as imports surge and exports slide appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The U.S. fleet expansion reflects strategic efforts to counter China's maritime influence and address security vulnerabilities at domestic ports. The post US to rebuild commercial fleet amid China port security concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Is Gold Re-Establishing Its Safe Haven Status as BTC Holders Cross-Carpet? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Peter Brandt says he will sell part of his Bitcoin holdings to buy gold. China has continued to accumulate gold, becoming the highest buyer since 2023. The US and China show the desire to become global leaders in BTC and gold, respectively. Legendary professional trader Peter Brandt is considering selling some of his Bitcoin holdings and investing in gold. He stated this in his latest post on X, citing signs that gold could gain substantially on Bitcoin. I am contemplating selling some of my Bitcoin and going to Gold with the money.Looks to me that Gold is going to gain substantially on Bitcoin $XAUBTC pic.twitter.com/m4EUqkbh5j — The Factor Report (@PeterLBrandt) July 5, 2026 A Move Away From Bitcoin to Gold Brandt’s position is triggering curiosity among crypto community members, particularly respondents who think the XAUBTC chart attached to his post is not convin

China's warning on Anthropic's AI tool could lead to increased scrutiny and volatility in tech markets, affecting global cybersecurity dynamics. The post China warns of security risks in Anthropic’s AI tool, impacting market confidence appeared first on Crypto Briefing.