Truist forecasts Meta’s new $20B business, stock to gain over 40%

China's AI funding initiative could reshape global tech dynamics, boosting domestic suppliers while challenging Western market dominance. The post China plans $295B funding initiative for nationwide AI buildout appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Arthur Hayes has turned sharply defensive on risk assets, warning that an AI stock-market unwind could spill into crypto before Bitcoin eventually benefits from the liquidity response that follows. In his June 9 essay “Reality Test,” the BitMEX co-founder said Maelstrom has cut several crypto positions while keeping Bitcoin and Ether as core holdings. Hayes’ argument starts outside crypto, with oil. He frames the US-Iran conflict and reduced Strait of Hormuz traffic as the central macro variable for markets, arguing that higher hydrocarbon prices could feed inflation, constrain US political options and pressure the AI trade that has dominated capital allocation since late 2022. “We start with oil and end with an election in Pax Americana,” Hayes wrote. “This story arc could produce a situation whereby the AI stock bubble pops and takes the entire crypto complex down with it. When the dust settles, then and only then, can Bitcoin rise from the ashes.” Hayes Turns Bearish On Crypto And R

Databricks' soaring valuation highlights the growing investor confidence in AI-driven platforms, potentially accelerating its path to an IPO. The post Databricks in talks to raise funds at over $175B valuation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Tech stock recovery signals resilience in AI-driven growth, impacting crypto sentiment and highlighting interconnected market dynamics. The post Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq open higher as tech stocks drive Monday rebound appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The narrowing US trade deficit, driven by record exports, signals economic strength but may face challenges from potential AI-related import surges. The post US trade deficit narrows in April as exports hit record highs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

FrontierCode highlights the gap between AI-generated code and professional standards, urging a reevaluation of AI's role in software development. The post Cognition introduces FrontierCode benchmark that exposes AI coding agents’ biggest weakness appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The founders' stock sales highlight potential misalignment with investors, as CoreWeave's valuation relies heavily on future growth expectations. The post CoreWeave founders sell $2.3B in stock since IPO as shares surge 150% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The rebound highlights the vulnerability of South Korea's equity market to volatility, given its heavy reliance on a few tech giants. The post Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix drive 8% rebound in Korean stocks after AI selloff appeared first on Crypto Briefing.