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According to the Financial Times, citing informed sources, Chinese memory chip manufacturers Changxin Storage and Yangtze Memory Technologies have purchased enough deep ultraviolet lithography machines (DUV) from ASML to meet their expansion plans for the next three years.

According to Bloomberg, UBS analysts expect that China's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities may struggle to make sufficient progress in the next decade to develop solutions that can truly replace ASML's cutting-edge EUV lithography technology. UBS analysts wrote in their report, "The stage they are currently at seems comparable to ASML's in 2004." Based on patent application activities, especially in the fields of light sources and laser subsystems, China's current technological maturity is roughly equivalent to ASML's level 15 years before it began mass production of EUV equipment.UBS also expects that China is likely to have the capability for mass production of immersion DUV lithography machines within the next two to five years. Although immersion DUV is not as advanced as EUV, it remains an indispensable tool in chip manufacturing. ASML's immersion DUV machines are priced at nearly $90 million, while EUV equipment costs over $200 million each. China is one of ASML's largest markets, but due to export restrictions, ASML is prohibited from selling EUV equipment to China. UBS pointed out that considering the yield and capacity gaps and regulatory restrictions, Chinese lithography equipment is unlikely to be applied overseas. An ASML spokesperson did not respond to requests for comment. The report is based on UBS analysts' predictive views, and actual progress will depend on industry dynamics.

According to Bloomberg, the new regulations on cryptocurrency asset financing proposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this month aim to restart the ICO financing model. The proposal allows startups to raise up to $5 million within four years and large projects to raise up to $75 million annually without full SEC registration.However, the market environment has fundamentally changed: in January 2018, ICO financing reached $3 billion, but now VC token trading volumes have significantly declined, and speculative funds have shifted to perpetual contracts, prediction markets, and AI stocks. Dragonfly partner Tom Schmidt stated, "Having something is better than having nothing, but it would have been more useful if launched a few years ago." Pantera Capital partner Cosmo Jiang pointed out, "Previously, meme coins that were legal but had actual value were illegal, which is completely contrary to the way capitalism operates." Analysts believe, "The ICO of 2026 is not the ICO of 2018; the era when white papers and dreams could attract capital has ended."

According to the Nikkei News, individual investors in the Japanese stock market are accelerating their use of leverage to bet on AI trends. As of July, the amount of credit trading by individual investors in the Japanese stock market reached 123 trillion yen (approximately 1.09 trillion yuan), doubling since the beginning of the year and reaching the highest level since related statistics began in 2016.Data shows that in June, the scale of credit trading by Japanese individual investors hit a historical high, and in July it continued to maintain a high level. At the same time, the proportion of credit trading in the overall trading amount of individual investors rose to 83%, also setting a new record.AI concept stocks have become the main driving force behind the surge in credit trading, among which the credit buy balance of AI storage concept stock Kioxia reached 13.23 million shares as of August 7, making it one of the popular targets.Benefiting from the recent rise in the Japanese stock market, the overall performance of leveraged investors has been decent. The floating yield of credit trading investors briefly turned positive in June, although it fell back to a loss of 8.4% by the end of July, it is still better than the average loss level of the past 10 years (-10.2%).

Gate has completed the cash dividend distribution for 100 US stock targets including ASML, MA, etc. The platform has proportionally settled the USDT dividend distribution for users holding the relevant stocks at the snapshot time, all processed automatically, requiring no action from users.This dividend distribution covers US stock targets with corporate dividend dates from 2026-08-03 to 2026-08-07, encompassing various industry sectors including technology and semiconductors, financial services, energy, consumer goods, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, real estate REITs, utilities, materials manufacturing, media and entertainment, telecommunications, and strategic ETFs. Representative targets include ASML, MA, COST, GD, etc.

Citrini analyst Jukan posted on social media that the news of China's progress in DUV lithography technology is not particularly surprising, as the market had already formed certain expectations. He pointed out that The Information's related report only cited a professor from a transportation university in China speaking at an internal meeting in June and did not disclose more substantial information. Jukan believes that the sell-off reaction seen in semiconductor equipment stocks like ASML is an overreaction to this news.According to previous reports, The Information cited sources saying that a state-owned enterprise supported by Chinese state capital has begun mass production of domestically developed DUV (Deep Ultraviolet) lithography manufacturing equipment, marking a key progress in the localization of China's semiconductor industry.Insiders stated that the enterprise plans to produce about 5 domestically made DUV lithography machines by 2026 and expand to about 20 machines by 2027. Although there is still a gap compared to the 131 immersion DUV lithography systems delivered by Dutch lithography giant ASML last year, the entry of domestic equipment into mass production is seen by the market as an important breakthrough in the localization of China's chip supply chain.

According to SoSoValue data, as of 8 AM Eastern Time on July 27, 2026, the total net sell-off of Bitcoin by global listed companies (excluding mining companies) in the past week was $15.92 million, a decrease of 1,296.99% compared to last week.According to official documents, Strategy did not purchase Bitcoin last week, selling approximately 5.43 million shares of MSTR between July 20 and July 26, resulting in a net gain of $544.5 million, and spent $25 million to repurchase 288,930 shares of STRC preferred stock.The Japanese listed company Metaplanet did not purchase Bitcoin last week.In addition, three other companies bought or sold Bitcoin last week. Aerospace-grade defense battery thermal management and safety solutions provider KULR announced on July 24 that it generated approximately $21.5 million in revenue from July 9, 2026, to July 23, 2026, selling 333 Bitcoins at a price of $64,538, reducing its total holdings to approximately 760 Bitcoins; asset management company Strive announced on July 27 that it spent $5.19 million to purchase 79 Bitcoins at a price of $65,723, bringing its total holdings to approximately 20,000 Bitcoins; Brazilian Bitcoin company OrangeBTC announced on July 27 that it spent $394,500 to purchase 6 Bitcoins at a price of $65,742, increasing its total holdings to 3,918 Bitcoins.Metaplanet subsidiary Bitcoin Japan announced a convertible bond financing agreement with EVO Fund, intending to raise 9.66 billion yen (approximately $59.5 million) to establish a cryptocurrency asset treasury.As of the time of publication, the total amount of Bitcoin held by global listed companies (excluding mining companies) in the statistics is 1,139,480 Bitcoins, a decrease of 0.02% compared to last week, with a current market value of approximately $7.416 billion, accounting for 5.7% of Bitcoin's circulating market value.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the predicted market Polymarket for the event "Wimbledon WTA: Marta Kostyuk vs Jasmine Paolini," the sub-market "Wimbledon WTA: Marta Kostyuk vs Jasmine Paolini First Set O/U 8.5" has seen a dramatic fluctuation in the winning probability of the "Over" option, dropping from 70.5% an hour ago to the current 50% (a fluctuation of 20.5%). Please note the impact of relevant breaking news.

According to SolanaFloor (@SolanaFloor) monitoring, the daily token issuance on the Solana chain has reached a new high in 80 days, the number of tokens graduating has also surged, and the number of new users has continued to rise over the past two weeks.

According to the latest data from the Gate platform, semiconductor leader SK Hynix reached a maximum of $1779.9 during intraday trading today, with a minimum of $1655, currently reported at $1718.8, with an intraday increase of 0.21%. According to CoinGlass data, the contract position amount for Gate SK Hynix (SKHYNIX) exceeds $23,007,200, with a 24-hour contract trading volume of $42,349,300, ranking among the top in the industry for both position size and trading volume.

According to WEEX TradFi data, the US stock market has been fluctuating recently, with funds continuously focusing on AI infrastructure-related directions, among which the AI power and energy sector has shown strong performance. Among them, Eaton (ETNON, a leader in data center power management) rose by 3.15%, Vistra (VSTON, an AI power and generation company) rose by 2.22%, and GE Vernova (GEVON, a leader in grid equipment and generation facilities) rose by 1.65%. WEEX Labs believes that the expansion of AI computing power continues to increase the power demand of data centers, and power management and energy infrastructure are becoming important supporting links in the AI industry chain, with increasing attention on related assets.

Plasma announced that the native digital banking application for stablecoins, Plasma One, is officially launched. Users who join within the next 7 days can receive a Core level for free in the first year, valued at over $1000.Plasma stated that users can currently download Plasma One on iOS and create an account, with the Android version launching this month. In addition, the Plasma One platinum card will be available to XPL holders, allowing users to earn up to 10% cashback in categories such as AI and aviation.

According to the latest data, Gate predicts that yesterday's nominal trading volume in the prediction market ranked first across the entire network.Gate's prediction market has launched a dedicated World Cup section, where users can view match schedules, team rankings, and popular prediction events, as well as use the event reminder feature to track key matches. As the prediction market gradually becomes an important innovative track in the crypto industry, Gate is continuously enriching its prediction products in sports events, macroeconomics, crypto assets, and hot events, providing users with a more diversified trading and participation experience.As the first CEX platform to integrate with Polymarket, Gate maintains a leading position in the Polymarket collaboration channel. Users can directly access the prediction market through the Gate App, entering the Polymarket page from the platform's homepage Alpha, and participate in event predictions using USDT in their exchange accounts. Gate is continuously expanding its influence in the prediction market field, offering users a diversified market experience from expectation judgment to trading participation.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, the suspected Plasma team (0x410...12b6) deposited 150 million XPL to Binance 5 hours ago, worth 9.64 million USD.

Recently, the positive overlap mapping of Marvell (MRVL) called out by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has led to unprecedented funding attention for both AI chip companies in the derivatives market, with significant increases in stock prices and trading volumes.According to Gate market data, NVIDIA (NVDAX) is currently priced at $215.19, with a nearly flat 24-hour price change; Marvell Technology (MRVL) is currently priced at $299.03, up 0.97%. CoinGlass data shows that the 24-hour trading volume of NVDAX contracts on the Gate platform reached $4.3017 million, ranking first in the entire network; MRVL contracts had a 24-hour trading volume of $6.3152 million, also ranking among the top.

International oil prices continue to show a fluctuating upward trend, and market trading sentiment remains active. According to data from the Gate platform, WTI crude oil (XTIUSDT) reached a 24-hour high of $92.31, currently reported at $89.47, with an increase of 3.08%; Brent crude oil (XBRUSDT) reached a 24-hour high of $95.58, currently reported at $92.87, with an increase of 3.05%. Driven by the continuous price fluctuations, the trading heat of oil-related derivatives has further intensified.According to CoinGlass data, the 24-hour contract trading volume for WTI crude oil (XTIUSD) on the Gate platform reached $18.8854 million, while the 24-hour contract trading volume for Brent crude oil (XBR) was $13.6128 million, both ranking first globally. Continuous capital inflow has further strengthened Gate's liquidity and leading advantage in the commodity contract sector.Gate contracts pioneered the commodity contract segment, covering XBRUSDT (Brent crude oil), XTIUSDT (WTI crude oil), and NG (natural gas) perpetual contract trading, providing 24/7 trading, USDT settlement, and up to 100 times leverage, assisting users in cross-market asset allocation and strategic layout during volatile market conditions.

According to market news, Ramp, supported by top Silicon Valley investor Peter Thiel, will allow payments and consumption through Plasma using stablecoin channels.

Gate's "Racing the Future" outdoor crossover exhibition held at K11 MUSEA's waterfront promenade in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, is gaining momentum, with media day and public opening generating significant attention. On the first day of the media day, hundreds of stars, KOLs, and media attended, with the highlight being the unveiling of a giant driver helmet for Max Verstappen, sparking a wave of interest both on-site and online.After opening to the public on the 18th, the number of visitors significantly increased, with over ten thousand attendees on the first day. A large crowd continued to gather along the Victoria Harbour, creating a vibrant exhibition atmosphere. The exhibition prominently features the F1 Red Bull Racing Team's brand new car and core equipment for 2026, and through immersive interactive experiences, it visually presents the engineering of racing and speed culture, attracting many visitors to stop, participate, and take photos.It is reported that Gate will also hold the "Gate 13 Blue Carpet Ceremony" on April 20, where the F1 Red Bull Racing Team's display car will be unveiled along with brand collaboration showcases. That evening, Gate will host a high-end anniversary dinner at the Rosewood Hong Kong, with platform founder and CEO Dr. Han in attendance. Over 300 representatives from top industry institutions and partners are expected to be invited for networking.Gate Live will start the live broadcast of the blue carpet ceremony on April 20 at 17:30 (UTC+8), and will simultaneously broadcast the Gate 13 anniversary high-end dinner event at 20:00 (UTC+8), inviting several industry guests to participate in discussions and interactions, providing frontline perspectives and the latest insights.

Gate's outdoor crossover exhibition "Racing the Future" officially opened at the K11 MUSEA waterfront promenade in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong. On the opening day, the event attracted a large number of citizens and tourists, with attendance exceeding ten thousand, and the waterfront area remained crowded, creating a lively atmosphere.As the official sponsor of the F1 Red Bull Racing team, Gate showcased the team's brand new 2026 racing car and related equipment at this exhibition, and set up an interactive experience area to attract visitors to closely experience the combination of racing engineering and speed culture. Many visitors stopped to take photos and engage with the interactive content. The racing suits, equipment, and gloves of champion driver Max Verstappen and driver Isack Hadjar were also on display, along with a giant driver helmet installation of Max Verstappen, drawing many fans to the event.In addition, Gate will hold the "Gate 13 Blue Carpet Ceremony" on April 20, where the unveiling of the F1 Red Bull Racing team's display car and brand collaboration will take place; that evening, Gate will also host a high-end anniversary dinner at the Rosewood Hong Kong, with platform founder and CEO Dr. Han in attendance, and over 300 representatives from top industry institutions and partners expected to participate in the exchange.