Chinese technology companies such as Alibaba and ByteDance are transferring the training of AI models to Southeast Asia to bypass the restrictions on NVIDIA chips under US export controls. （Cointelegraph）
[European Central Bank President Lagarde Says Current Interest Rate Levels Are Appropriate]
European Central Bank President Lagarde stated that the current interest rate levels are within an appropriate range, and the ECB is fully prepared in terms of policy. She noted that the inflation cycle has been brought under control and the scope of risks has narrowed, but if the U.S. imposes additional tariffs or supply chain disruptions occur, prices could face upward pressure.
Due to improved legal clarity, increased institutional demand, and improved market infrastructure, the number of XRP spot ETF applications has significantly increased, leading other mainstream cryptocurrencies. （Cointelegraph）
The President of Turkmenistan has signed a bill announcing the legalization of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency transactions in Turkmenistan starting from 2026. （Bitcoin Archive）