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Today on Uncanny Valley, we discuss how Donald Trump’s visit to China could influence conversations between world leaders at a moment when the economic and foreign policy stakes couldn’t be higher.
Read full articleThe summit's outcomes could redefine global crypto dynamics, influencing digital currency dominance and regulatory landscapes amid US-China tensions. The post Donald Trump to visit China for first summit in nearly a decade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Escalating military actions against Iran could destabilize global oil markets, impact energy costs, and create geopolitical tensions. The post Trump plans to escalate military operations against Iran, sources say appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The post NVIDIA Stock Forecast: NVDA Hits ATH on China AI Chip Demand appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. NVIDIA (NVDA) stock surged 3.7% to $234.18 as of writing in midday trading, extending its winning streak to a seventh consecutive session as strong demand signals from China fueled investor optimism ahead of its May 20 earnings report. The rally pushed shares to a fresh intraday high of $236.47, lifting Nvidia’s market capitalization to roughly $5.7 trillion. The move places the chip giant firmly at the center of the ongoing AI-driven market surge. So what’s behind this latest breakout? The answer lies in a mix of geopolitical developments and accelerating global demand for AI infrastructure. China Demand Reignites Momentum Reports indicate that several major Chinese technology firms are preparing to purchase Nvidia’s H200 AI processors, pending government approval. These firms include Alibaba, Tencent, ByteDance, and JD.com, all of which continue to expand their AI capabilities
The post China: US talks, yuan push and geopolitics – Rabobank appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Rabobank’s Global Strategist Michael Every outlines China’s central role in current geopolitical and financial dynamics. Every covers Trump’s visit to Beijing and potential outcomes from US-China talks, questions over a possible Grand Bargain, and China’s leverage over Iran. It also notes Euroclear’s consideration of China onshore bonds and Beijing’s efforts to promote yuan internationalisation. US-China talks and yuan strategy “In Eastenders, Trump, with a billionaire CEO entourage, is meeting Xi after posting in Air Force One that he will be asking him “to ‘open up’ China so that these brilliant people can work their magic, and help bring the People’s Republic to an even higher level!”” “Indeed, as some talk of UK Labour going back to the 1970s, the US language is also of Nixon–Mao 2.0, albeit from a very different starting point.” “Everybody gets how important these talks are, but few
The post Alibaba and Tencent increase AI spending amid chip shortages appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. China’s two largest tech companies are spending substantially in AI infrastructure, anticipating that domestically produced chips will alleviate their supply problems. Alibaba Group Holding and Tencent Holdings said during recent earnings calls that they will sharply increase infrastructure spending. The companies are relying on chips made in China by Huawei Technologies and other local manufacturers to replace limited supplies of American semiconductors. Alibaba’s latest quarterly results showed a major shift in focus. For the three months ending in March 2026, the company reported very low profit. Although revenue increased slightly, Alibaba shifted spending from its main businesses to newer areas such as rapid delivery services and technology development. Profit dropped sharply, with non-GAAP net income falling from 29.847 billion yuan to just 86 million yuan. Eddie Wu Yongming
The post UFC’s Dana White urges Trump to reverse gambling tax law appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UFC CEO and President Dana White during UFC 327 at Kaseya Center on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida. Julia Demaree Nikhinson | Getty Images UFC President Dana White penned a letter to President Donald Trump pleading for him to reverse a provision of his signature tax law. White asked the president to undo a 90% cap on gambling loss deductions that was approved as part of his “big beautiful bill,” according to a letter first reported by an independent journalist. ESPN reported that the organization independently confirmed the authenticity of the letter. Traders on prediction market platform Kalshi don’t think the law will be repealed this year, but White’s letter moved the odds. After the first report of the letter, chances that the cap will be repealed this year jumped to 37% from 20%. They have since fallen
Nvidia shares rose to a new high after US approvals opened the door for H200 chip sales to major Chinese buyers. The post Nvidia hits record high as US clears H200 chip sales to China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Suspending the federal gas tax could offer temporary consumer relief but risks significant funding shortfalls for essential infrastructure projects. The post Trump proposes pausing federal gas tax to relieve consumers amid Iran war pressure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
