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Value of some chip manufacturers have tripled, or more, driving Asia Pacific stock markets sharply higher Shares in chipmakers have surged in the first half of this year as investors piled into companies that make the hardware underpinning the AI boom, according to analysis. Investors have driven up the value of semiconductor and memory chip manufacturers, whose profits have soared during 2026, at the expense of some large software companies, which have fallen out of favour this year. Continue reading...
Read full articleSouth Korea's tech investment surge could redefine global semiconductor dynamics, intensifying competition and innovation in AI technologies. The post South Korea plans up to $1.3 trillion in tech investments led by Samsung and SK Hynix appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
21Shares says its 2026 crypto forecasts are showing uneven progress, with prediction markets and Ethereum scaling ahead of pace while ETPs, stablecoins, DeFi, digital asset treasuries, and tokenized assets trail ambitious targets. 21Shares Measures 10 Crypto Forecasts Against Midyear Market Data Crypto markets are entering the second half of 2026 with 10 major forecasts moving […]
Figure's rapid ABS growth highlights blockchain's disruptive potential in finance, challenging traditional banks and attracting yield-seeking investors. The post Figure files for 10th ABS deal in 2026, surpassing major banks in securitization volume appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
BofA's bullish outlook on Applied Materials highlights potential growth in AI-driven semiconductor demand, challenging traditional industry cycles. The post BofA raises price target on Applied Materials to $720 amid bullish semiconductor outlook appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Prediction market traders are pricing some of the most bearish bitcoin outlooks of 2026, with more than $75 million in combined volume flowing into Polymarket and Kalshi contracts that see a $50,000 floor before a $100,000 ceiling. Bearish Consensus Builds Across Platforms The largest signal comes from Kalshi, where a market asking “Will BTC hit […]
June ETF outflows of $695.8M and deep discounts in bitcoin treasury stocks show direct BTC exposure winning in 2026. Risks, fees, and when stocks still work.
The simultaneous downturn of Bitcoin and gold in 2026 highlights vulnerabilities in traditional safe havens amid tightening liquidity conditions. The post Bitcoin and gold worst-performing major assets in 2026 amid liquidity squeeze appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin’s difficulty climbed sharply this week, rising 7.15% and notching the second-largest upward adjustment of the year. Although the network has recorded six increases in 2026, downward adjustments have remained the prevailing theme. The Screws Tighten Onchain data shows that on June 26, 2026, at block height 955,584, Bitcoin’s difficulty rating rose 7.15% after the […]
