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TREE NEWS update: Alibaba Cloud reported a 45% growth in external revenue, with AI-related product revenue surging triple digits. This underscores the strong demand for cloud and AI services in China, which may have indirect implications for crypto and RWA sectors relying on cloud infrastructure.

TREE NEWS update: NetEase’s US-listed shares dropped 6% in premarket trading. The decline comes amid broader market volatility and investor concerns. No specific company news was cited.

TREE NEWS update: Meta is facing a potential penalty ranging from $4M to $1.4T in a consumer protection lawsuit, with a judge deciding the amount. The stock has dropped 8.4% since jury selection, underperforming the S&P 500. The author suggests that the market may be mispricing Meta’s earnings multiple and advertising business, rather than the outcome of the trial.

TREE NEWS reports: Moderna’s shares fell more than 13% in premarket trading, reflecting a significant decline. The drop is likely driven by recent news or market sentiment, though specific details are not provided in the source.

TREE NEWS reports: Metaplanet plans to invest 2,100 bitcoins (approximately $134.6 million) into Super League, acquiring about 93.6% of its equity. This move highlights growing corporate adoption of Bitcoin as a strategic asset.

TREE NEWS reports: As AI infrastructure financing surges, US investment-grade corporate bond issuance could hit $200B in September, straining Treasury markets. The Treasury’s expanded buyback offers only temporary relief, with structural pressures from AI debt, fiscal deficits, and inflation persisting.

TREE NEWS update: Uber has partnered with Baidu to deploy Apollo Go autonomous vehicles in Dubai, marking a significant step in the international expansion of driverless ride-hailing. The service will be integrated into Uber’s platform, offering users in Dubai access to self-driving cars.

TREE NEWS update: SK Hynix unveiled a record 40 trillion won (~$29B) share buyback and cancellation, earlier than expected, signaling strong cash flow. JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs upgraded outlooks, predicting up to $130B in additional shareholder returns by 2027, which could support the stock after a 49% drop.

TREE NEWS update: Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.36% to 66,216.79, while South Korea’s KOSPI jumped 5.89% to 6,852.58, led by tech giants Samsung Electronics (+9%) and SK Hynix (+13%). The gains reflect strong market sentiment in the region.

TREE NEWS update: According to RootData, Bitget’s stock perpetual contracts have surged over 24% in the past 24 hours. This significant price movement highlights increased trading activity in crypto-linked stock derivatives.

TREE NEWS reports: Ionic Digital reported its first post-listing quarterly results, with Q2 revenue up 31% YoY to $48.6M, of which AI infrastructure leasing contributed $43.8M (90%). Bitcoin mining revenue fell to $4.8M, and the company held 2,882 BTC worth $168.7M and $415.7M in cash at quarter end.

TREE NEWS update: SK Hynix and its union reached a tentative agreement for 2026, proposing that 60% of the performance bonus be paid in company stock (40% sellable immediately, 20% deferred), with the rest in cash. The deal also includes a 6.3% wage increase and enhanced welfare points, pending a union vote.

TREE NEWS update: The latest 13F filings show that while AI remains a consensus, institutional investors are becoming more selective, with Berkshire adding Alphabet, Tiger Global reducing big tech, and Third Point and Duquesne rotating within semis. The key signal is that AI is not fading, but the ‘group trade’ is loosening as funds focus on risk-reward.

TREE NEWS update: Bitget’s stock contract trading volume reached $3.009 billion in 24 hours, up 24.62%, according to RootData. The platform supports 293 stock contract instruments.

TREE NEWS update: MSX Pre-IPO phase 2 has opened for redemption, with Polymarket subscription yielding 33.3%. This move highlights the growing intersection of prediction markets and pre-IPO investments.

TREE NEWS reports: Unitree Technology (A-share) fell over 17% intraday to 705 yuan, with turnover reaching 6.753 billion yuan. Its contract on trade.xyz saw 24-hour volume exceed $100 million, while open interest declined to $30.07 million. The largest single liquidation in 24h was $446k, a long position.

TREE NEWS reports: Samsung Electronics is expediting the second phase of its Taylor, Texas wafer fab, mandating equipment suppliers to secure SEMI certification in advance. This move aims to streamline the construction process and ensure timely delivery of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

TREE NEWS update: Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $517 million yesterday, marking the third consecutive day of inflows. This sustained buying interest signals growing institutional demand for Bitcoin exposure.

TREE NEWS update: Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a total net inflow of $189 million yesterday, marking the third consecutive day of net inflows. This sustained positive flow indicates growing institutional interest in Ethereum-based investment products.

TREE NEWS update: Republican lawmakers have issued warnings to AI companies, highlighting that data centers have become a sensitive issue in the upcoming elections. The move signals growing political scrutiny over the energy and environmental impact of large-scale computing infrastructure.