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Lambda, an AI cloud computing service provider supported by Nvidia, is financing $917 million through the leveraged loan market to procure AI chips. As the construction of artificial intelligence infrastructure accelerates, chip financing is becoming a new way for capital investment in the AI industry. Lambda belongs to the rapidly developing "new cloud vendor" camp in recent years, with its main business being to provide GPU computing power and AI infrastructure services to enterprises and developers.This financing plan will be completed through a loan based on GPU asset-related rights, aimed at supporting the company's expansion of AI computing resources. Reports indicate that AI infrastructure companies are actively exploring new financing methods to meet the enormous capital investment required for building large-scale computing clusters. Previously, AI cloud service provider CoreWeave completed the first transaction in the institutional leveraged loan market for chip financing, providing a new financing model for the industry. As the demand for generative AI continues to grow, Nvidia's GPU supply has become a core resource for AI companies' expansion. By using GPU assets as the basis for financing, AI cloud service providers can rapidly scale their computing power without fully relying on equity financing, while also allowing the traditional credit market to participate in the wave of AI infrastructure investment.

According to BIT analysis, as the demand for call options accelerates, the implied volatility of Bitcoin and Ethereum has both rebounded, indicating that the quiet trading environment of summer may be nearing its end. Recently, there have been several large transactions of call options in the market.Meanwhile, after Bitcoin's implied volatility fell from 44% to 31%, it has now rebounded to 36%, further reflecting that market bullish sentiment is warming up. Although August and September are typically seasonally weak months, the rebound in call option demand and implied volatility is still expected to provide some support for Bitcoin prices. At the beginning of summer, BIT tended to short volatility, anticipating that the market would enter a consolidation phase. However, as option positions and overall market sentiment have both become more positive, BIT adjusted this judgment last week.

SanDisk (SNDK) and Micron Technology (MU) stock prices have rebounded, and the market attention on related assets continues to rise. According to Gate market data, SanDisk (SNDK) is currently priced at $1,390.52, with a 24-hour increase of 2.52%; Micron Technology (MU) is currently priced at $866.18, with a 24-hour increase of 2.00%. Along with the fluctuations in the sector, trading of related derivatives for the two major assets remains active. According to Coinglass data, the 24-hour trading volume for Gate SNDK contracts reached $163 million, with an open interest of $32.33 million; the 24-hour trading volume for Gate MU contracts reached $37.59 million, with an open interest of $18.08 million, making the trading activity among the highest in the network.

According to Bitcoin news, the latest data from the U.S. Federal Reserve shows that the seasonally adjusted broad money supply M2 rose to $23.05 trillion in May, surpassing the $23 trillion mark for the first time, setting a new historical high.Some industry insiders believe that this growth may reflect the Federal Reserve's re-release of liquidity after a tightening cycle.

According to Jinshi, Federal Reserve's Goolsbee stated that in a world where the productivity gains brought by artificial intelligence are factored into stock prices and lead people to consume based on that, the economy may experience overheating.

Gate, as the first centralized exchange (CEX) to connect with Polymarket, allows users to participate in prediction market trading directly through their Gate accounts and USDT. As of June 16, 2026, the cumulative trading volume of Gate's prediction market has exceeded $251 million, ranking first in the world in nominal trading volume. Focusing on user experience, Gate offers "Prediction Mode" and "Trading Mode," and combines features such as smart money rankings, market dynamics monitoring, and AI insights to help users obtain information, discover opportunities, and complete transactions. At the same time, Gate has launched a World Cup-themed special area, integrating event information and prediction markets to create a seamless experience for users from watching the game to participating in market judgments.As competition in the prediction market shifts from product innovation to user outreach, lowering participation barriers and enhancing user experience will become important directions for driving industry growth. Gate is further promoting the expansion of prediction market applications through product optimization and scenario expansion.

Recently, the global memory chip sector has been active, with the expansion of AI computing power and the ongoing construction of data centers continuously driving market demand for high-performance storage products, attracting widespread attention from investors. According to Gate market data, Micron Technology (MU) reached a high of $933.49 in 24 hours, currently reported at $906.52, with a 24-hour increase of 3.49%; SK Hynix (SKHYNIX) reached a high of $1348.10 in 24 hours, currently reported at $1318.40, with a 24-hour increase of 8.31%. According to CoinGlass data, the trading volume of Gate MU (Micron Technology) contracts reached $11.3353 million in 24 hours, and the trading volume of Gate SKHYNIX (SK Hynix) contracts reached $3.9042 million in 24 hours, both ranking among the industry leaders, with the trading heat of related assets continuing to rise.

Recently, the technology sector of the US stock market has been active, with stocks related to memory chips and data center infrastructure continuously attracting capital attention. According to Gate market data, Micron Technology (MUUSDT) reached a high of $1077.17 in 24 hours, currently reported at $1059.81, with a 24-hour increase of 3.76%; Marvell Technology (MRVLUSDT) reached a high of $330.72 in 24 hours, currently reported at $322.68, with a 24-hour increase of 47.06%.According to CoinGlass data, Gate MU (Micron Technology) had a 24-hour trading volume of $13.1083 million; Gate MRVL (Marvell Technology) had a 24-hour trading volume of $10.4389 million, with MRVL (Marvell Technology) seeing an increase in trading volume of 1255.60%, both ranking among the industry's leaders.

As SpaceX approaches its IPO, speculation in the market about Elon Musk integrating Tesla and SpaceX has intensified. Insiders say that Musk has previously discussed the possibility of merging the two companies with internal personnel, and Tesla has long believed that the two sides may eventually move towards integration.Reports indicate that the two companies have deepened their cooperation in the AI infrastructure field in recent years, sharing executives, technology, and supply chains, and have begun collaborating in areas such as energy storage systems, vehicle procurement, and GPU order allocation. Legal experts state that if a merger is pursued, antitrust resistance may be limited, but valuation, share exchange ratios, and coordination of shareholder interests will be relatively complex.

According to Forbes, Paul Atkins, the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, recently reiterated the advancement of "Project Crypto" and announced that he will work with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to develop a classification framework for digital assets, clarifying when tokens are recognized as securities, while also introducing an "innovation exemption" to support on-chain trading of tokenized securities.The market views this as one of the most proactive shifts in crypto regulation in the history of the SEC, marking its formal abandonment of the old model of "regulation by enforcement" in favor of clear rule-making. This move may signal a stronger entry point for institutional capital that has been on the sidelines for a long time and could drive the price of Bitcoin back above $80,000. Currently, the price of Bitcoin is around $77,586, and the market is paying attention to Paul Atkins' further statements at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in late April.

A user profited $34,000 in the Polymarket weather prediction market by interfering with the weather sensors at Paris airport. Polymarket previously settled using data from Météo France sensors near Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, and the user bought temperature options at a very low price that were far above market expectations. The user then used a portable heat source to heat the sensor, causing the readings to spike significantly in a short period and be recorded as the highest temperature of the day. This behavior occurred twice on April 6 and April 15, and Météo France has now detected the anomalies and filed charges.

According to CoinGlass data, the trading activity of crude oil contracts continues to rise. In Brent crude oil (XBR), the Gate platform has a position of approximately 4.89 million USD and a trading volume of about 9.7 million USD, ranking first in the world. In WTI crude oil (XTI), the Gate contract trading volume is approximately 22.15 million USD, also ranking first globally. In terms of positions and trading scale, Gate maintains a leading position among major trading platforms.At the same time, the trading heat of technology stock-related contracts is also rebounding. The Gate platform has a position of approximately 2.53 million USD for Nvidia (NVDAX) contracts and a trading volume of about 2.9 million USD, far ahead of other major trading platforms. For Apple (AAPLX) contracts, Gate has approximately 1.57 million USD in positions, also maintaining a leading position globally. In a multi-asset volatile environment, funds are concentrating towards leading platforms, and the trading activity in the derivatives market continues to rise.

Matrixport's analysis states that since early February, Bitcoin has maintained a sideways consolidation. Despite escalating geopolitical tensions, weakening U.S. employment data, and a general pullback in global stock markets (with the South Korean stock market experiencing a significant drop at one point), Bitcoin has still demonstrated strong resilience.Even with a sharp rise in oil prices over the weekend, Bitcoin only retraced to the support level around $66,000, and this level continues to provide support. The institution also mentioned in its previous daily report that the possibility of Bitcoin strengthening again and returning to the $70,000 to $80,000 range is increasing. As the market gradually digests the impact of the Iran conflict, Bitcoin is expected to break free from the disturbances of geopolitical factors and repair towards a higher trading range.

According to Cointelegraph, Bitcoin rose 5.21% on Wednesday to around $71,900, breaking through the upper trend line previously seen as a "bearish flag," accompanied by increased trading volume that weakened the bearish structure. Analysts believe that $80,000 may become the next target for this rebound.Currently, the CME gap remains unfilled at $79,660--$81,210, which has persisted since early February. Data shows that out of 10 gaps since August 2025, 9 have been filled, leading traders to typically view this range as a high-priority target. If there is no significant selling pressure near $74,000 in the short term, the probability of Bitcoin making a push towards $80,000 is increasing. Currently, the probability of Bitcoin breaking $80,000 in March on the prediction market Polymarket has risen to 40%.

Recently, market volatility has intensified, and the trading activity of multi-asset contracts has significantly increased. CoinGlass data shows that in the 4-hour position increase ranking, TW88 has a position increase of 3653.99%, HK50 has a position increase of 1671.68%, STEEM has an increase of 117.78%, UMA has an increase of 90.27%, and LPT has an increase of 30.98%. The tokens on the Gate platform occupy the top two positions, with TW88 and HK50 performing particularly well, becoming the focus of capital attention in a short period.Currently, Gate contracts have fully covered traditional financial assets such as stocks (48 types), metals (11 types), foreign exchange (3 types), commodities (2 types), and indices (13 types), supporting 7×24 hours of continuous trading, offering up to 100 times leverage, and continuously improving the multi-asset contract ecosystem layout.

According to Forbes, discussions about the impact of cryptocurrencies on the traditional financial system have significantly intensified in the context of the 2026 Davos Forum. Analysts point out that Bitcoin is becoming one of the key assets in the "Anti-Dollar Trade," reflecting global investors' concerns about the uncertainty of U.S. policies.Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan, who publicly called Bitcoin a "scam" in 2017, has shown a notable shift in stance. In November 2025, JPMorgan became the first major U.S. bank to issue dollar deposit tokens on a public blockchain. Although Dimon has not fully embraced Bitcoin, he has acknowledged that "blockchain is real" and continues to promote blockchain services for institutional clients. This move is seen as paving the way for further development in the crypto industry.Meanwhile, deVere Group CEO Nigel Green warns that structural cracks are emerging in the dollar's dominance. He points out that the frequent fiscal standoffs and government shutdown risks in the U.S. are undermining the three pillars that support the dollar's status as the global reserve currency—institutional stability, fiscal credibility, and policy predictability. The current partial government shutdown threatens over $1.2 trillion in federal spending, exacerbating market pricing of U.S. political risks. Green believes that in this context, a multipolar currency system is becoming more realistic. In addition to the euro, yen, and some emerging market currencies, digital assets are also beginning to be included in strategic hedging discussions. Central banks around the world have been continuously reducing their dollar reserves and increasing allocations to gold and other currencies in recent years, while political shocks are accelerating this trend.

With the cryptocurrency card infrastructure company Rain completing a $250 million Series C funding round this month and reaching a valuation of nearly $2 billion, competition in the crypto payment sector around "how stablecoins are truly spent" is rapidly intensifying.Research firm Artemis data shows that the scale of cryptocurrency card payments is growing at an annualized rate of 106%, with an annualized transaction volume reaching $18 billion, close to the scale of approximately $19 billion in stablecoin peer-to-peer transfers. Artemis researcher Patrick Kim expects that by the end of this year, cryptocurrency cards will become the primary retail payment scenario for stablecoins.Currently, this "payment stack battle" is unfolding along three main paths: first, the full-stack issuance model. Rain, in collaboration with Hong Kong-based Reap, has become a principal member of Visa, integrating complete infrastructure such as card issuance and settlement, bypassing the traditional banking system. Rain disclosed that its card user base has grown 30 times year-on-year, with payment volumes increasing 38 times, and the platform now has over 200 clients.Second, the orchestration layer model. Stripe's acquisition of Bridge for $1.1 billion and the approximately $1 billion valuation of Zero Hash represents a bet by large tech and financial infrastructure companies on "chain-agnostic" solutions, helping merchants accept and settle stablecoins without concern for the underlying blockchain.Third, payment-specific blockchains. Some new players believe that general-purpose chains like Ethereum were not designed for payments. Supported by Bitfinex, Stable is set to launch a payment-focused blockchain by the end of 2025 and has already secured approximately $2 billion in pre-funding, aiming to achieve a stablecoin transfer experience without additional gas costs.Geographically, emerging markets are the core driving force behind the growth of stablecoin payments. The real payment demand in Africa, Latin America, and South Asia is significantly higher than in Europe and North America. Data shows that Visa currently holds over 90% of the on-chain card payment market share, primarily due to its support for USDC in native stablecoin settlement pilots, while USDT has not yet been incorporated into this system.