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MacBook Air in High Demand, Apple Seeks New Supply Amid Memory Crisis

A global memory chip shortage has plunged Apple's popular MacBook Air into a state of severe scarcity. Customers face extended delivery times online, often 4-6 weeks for high-memory models, and spotty availability at retail stores. The shortage, intensifying during the back-to-school season, stems from a supply crunch in DRAM (dynamic random-access memory) chips. Apple CEO Tim Cook acknowledged significant supply constraints, warning their impact will worsen in the September quarter. He attributed the crisis to surging demand from AI data center construction by cloud giants, which prioritizes production of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and squeezes supply for other DRAM products. Cook described the resulting memory price hikes as "exponential" and unprecedented, forcing Apple to reluctantly raise product prices. In response, Apple is actively seeking new DRAM suppliers to diversify its supply chain, including reportedly testing chips from China's ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT). While Apple's recent quarterly results showed strong growth, the CFO cautioned that supply limitations will more significantly affect iPhone, Mac, and iPad sales in the coming quarter, tempering revenue growth expectations. (Characters: 1499)

marsbit08/10 12:21

MacBook Air in High Demand, Apple Seeks New Supply Amid Memory Crisis

marsbit08/10 12:21

Sanctioning Chips, Banning Melon Seeds: Is America's Anxiety Spinning Out of Control?

The article argues that pervasive anxiety in the U.S. stems from systemic issues rather than external factors like China's rise. It identifies three core drivers. First, the financialization of life, where essential needs like education, healthcare, and housing are tied to volatile markets, creates "scarcity amidst abundance" and chronic insecurity. Second, political dysfunction has turned the government from a risk-absorber into a risk-transfer agent, using China as a convenient scapegoat. This leads to irrational policies, like sanctioning everyday Chinese goods, which misdirects resources from real domestic crises. Third, the U.S. is experiencing an identity crisis, shifting from a nation that built industrial supremacy to one relying on disruptive tactics to hinder competitors, signaling a loss of constructive capacity. The author contends that sanctions on items like瓜子 reveal a deeper "strategic helplessness." True anxiety relief requires internal reforms: rebuilding social trust, revitalizing industry, and realigning finance to serve the real economy. Ultimately, a nation's stature is defined by what it builds, not what it blocks.

marsbit08/10 11:31

Sanctioning Chips, Banning Melon Seeds: Is America's Anxiety Spinning Out of Control?

marsbit08/10 11:31

Bitcoin Price Remains Virtually Unchanged Amid Mass Coldcard Withdrawals and BIP-110 Failure

Bitcoin's price remained unusually stable, trading in a narrow range between roughly $64,500 and $65,250 over the weekend of August 9, 2026, despite two significant events. First, a security flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets led to substantial thefts, with high-confidence estimates ranging from 1,596 to 1,719 BTC (approx. $133M). The market appeared to view this as a product-specific security failure rather than a systemic Bitcoin issue, as the stolen coins were a tiny fraction of circulating supply and network operations continued normally. Second, the attempted activation of BIP-110, which required 55% miner signaling, failed dramatically, achieving only about 2.53% support. A minority chain formed but quickly stalled, controlling only a tiny fraction of the network's hash rate while inheriting Bitcoin's full mining difficulty, leaving it effectively dead in the water. Throughout both episodes, Bitcoin's price showed no sharp reaction. Technical indicators like the RSI and MACD were neutral, with immediate support seen at $64,000-$64,500 and resistance at $65,000-$65,500. The most notable aspect was the lack of a significant price move following a major wallet vulnerability and an actual chain split. Traders are now watching for a breakout from the $64,000-$66,000 corridor, which may depend more on liquidity, institutional ETF flows, and macroeconomic data than on these past events.

cryptonews.ru08/09 20:12

Bitcoin Price Remains Virtually Unchanged Amid Mass Coldcard Withdrawals and BIP-110 Failure

cryptonews.ru08/09 20:12

AMD Buys Taalas: Hardware AI Manages Without the Scarce HBM Memory

AMD has agreed to acquire Toronto-based startup Taalas, which addresses a major bottleneck in AI inference: the need to constantly transfer a neural network's model weights from memory to the processor for each token generated. Taalas's chips eliminate this operation by embedding the model weights directly into the transistors themselves. This data transfer is what currently limits inference speed and has made high-bandwidth memory (HBM) a critically scarce resource. Taalas, founded in 2023, has developed application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). Its first test chip, fabricated on TSMC's 6nm process, reportedly ran Meta's Llama 3.1 8B model at speeds 48 times faster than Nvidia GPUs. The architecture features a mask ROM section for permanently stored weights and SRAM for adaptable components. AMD plans to integrate these chips into its Helios racks alongside its Instinct accelerators. However, this approach comes with a significant trade-off: each chip is permanently hardwired for a single model. Switching models requires a partial chip redesign, a process taking about two months even with Taalas's accelerated method. This limits its applicability to stable, widely-used models. The acquisition highlights a broader challenge in the semiconductor industry: the current memory shortage. HBM is sold out through 2026, and DRAM prices have surged. Yet, Taalas's technology demonstrates that this memory bottleneck is an engineering challenge, not an absolute physical limit. The industry is actively working on solutions, from Nvidia's model compression to Samsung's zHBM and new high-speed flash memory standards, all aimed at reducing reliance on scarce HBM. From an investment perspective, the deal challenges the assumption that AI-driven memory demand will keep prices permanently high. It serves as a reminder that memory has historically been a cyclical business, and current high prices are funding the very innovations designed to reduce future demand.

cryptonews.ru08/09 20:02

AMD Buys Taalas: Hardware AI Manages Without the Scarce HBM Memory

cryptonews.ru08/09 20:02

Michael Saylor, known for his bold statements, emphasized: 'Bitcoin doesn't need this!'

U.S. Senate Delays Crypto Clarity Act Vote to September, Prompting Reaction from Michael Saylor The U.S. Senate has postponed the vote on the CLARITY Act, a bill aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency market, until September. Following this delay, Michael Saylor, a prominent Bitcoin advocate and founder of MicroStrategy, shared his perspective. Saylor stated via X that "Bitcoin does not need clarity. America needs clarity." He argues that Bitcoin, as the market leader, does not require specific rules for its success. However, Saylor expressed support for the bill, emphasizing the need for bipartisan cooperation to establish clear, long-term rules for the wider crypto market. Such regulations would aim to protect property rights, encourage innovation, and strengthen U.S. capital markets. The CLARITY Act seeks to define clearer regulatory boundaries between the SEC and CFTC and establish a comprehensive framework for the cryptocurrency industry.

cryptonews.ru08/07 13:46

Michael Saylor, known for his bold statements, emphasized: 'Bitcoin doesn't need this!'

cryptonews.ru08/07 13:46

CryptoQuant Points Out Accumulation of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP by Whales

Analysts at CryptoQuant have noted that large holders, or "whales," of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are accumulating these assets amid price pressure. Julio Moreno, head of research, stated that major holder groups are increasing their reserves while prices trade near or below their realized price. This behavior reduces selling pressure and resembles a final bear market phase. Bitcoin whale balances (excluding exchanges and mining pools) have risen to approximately 3.06 million BTC from a low of around 2.87 million in December 2025. The 30-day increase in whale balances has remained positive for most of 2026, with accumulation accelerating in June when Bitcoin's price approached $60,000. For Ethereum, the trend is mixed. Wallets holding 10,000 to 100,000 ETH have accumulated to a record 19.6 million ETH, while those with 1,000 to 10,000 ETH have reduced holdings from 15.6 million to 12.9 million ETH this year. Wallets with over 100,000 ETH increased their balance from 2.6 million to 4.6 million ETH. Moreno described this as capital concentration during a bear market. XRP whale activity is less direct, with large spot orders present in the $1-$1.2 range, but cumulative volume delta appears neutral, suggesting accumulation through absorbing supply rather than aggressive buying. Key current prices versus realized prices are: Bitcoin at ~$64,640 (realized $52,900), Ethereum at $1,900 (realized $2,450), and XRP at $1.1 (realized $0.75). Moreno noted the risk-reward ratio has declined, and while the model allows for another downside wave, accumulation by strong holders is a positive factor for when demand recovers.

cryptonews.ru08/06 11:14

CryptoQuant Points Out Accumulation of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP by Whales

cryptonews.ru08/06 11:14

Donald Trump's Company Sold Another Large Batch of Bitcoins!

Donald Trump's company, Trump Media & Technology Group, reportedly transferred another large batch of Bitcoin to the CryptoCom exchange. Blockchain analysis indicates that addresses linked to Trump Media moved approximately 2,628 BTC (worth around $165 million) to the exchange. Prior reports suggested the company had acquired a total of 11,542 BTC at an average price of $118,500. It is claimed that by 2026, about 7,281 BTC had been withdrawn from these addresses, with approximately 4,261 BTC still held on them. The total realized and unrealized losses from Trump Media's Bitcoin investments are estimated to be roughly $555 million. It is important to note that sending Bitcoin to an exchange does not definitively mean the assets were sold. Such transfers could also be for custody, liquidity management, or other financial operations. However, movements from cold wallets to centralized exchanges are commonly viewed as potential sales activity.

cryptonews.ru08/02 12:00

Donald Trump's Company Sold Another Large Batch of Bitcoins!

cryptonews.ru08/02 12:00

Beware of the New Memecoin: BNB Developers Announce Intention to File a Lawsuit!

BNB Chain has publicly disavowed any connection to the meme coin ASTEROID, alleging it was created by a former employee using unauthorized access. According to the company, while employed, the individual created a wallet address using an official test wallet for a tutorial and launched a test token (TST). After leaving the company, the ex-employee reportedly used the retained seed phrase to generate a new private key and, on August 1, used that same wallet address to deploy the ASTEROID token on the BNB Chain. The token's market cap briefly surged to $10 million within four hours of launch. BNB Chain clarified it did not create, authorize, or promote ASTEROID, and maintains no control over the token or its wallet. The company announced it has initiated legal proceedings against the former employee and is cooperating with relevant authorities on the matter.

cryptonews.ru08/01 17:21

Beware of the New Memecoin: BNB Developers Announce Intention to File a Lawsuit!

cryptonews.ru08/01 17:21

A Market for Renting Human Faces for AI-Generated Content Emerges in China

A new biometric data licensing market has emerged in China, enabling citizens, former actors, extras, and influencers to legally rent their facial images for AI-generated content, such as micro-dramas, ads, and video games. Platforms like ActID and New Claw allow users to control usage rights and set prices, which range from $15 to $700 per image or series. This development is driven by the need for real human faces as a base, as fully synthetic faces are often unnatural and trigger the "uncanny valley" effect. Industry data indicates a massive shift toward AI, with AI-generated micro-dramas comprising over 95% of new releases in early 2026. Key features include detailed catalog filtering, strict user-defined usage restrictions, and no need for acting skills from providers. While this trend automates content creation and reduces reliance on traditional production, it raises concerns about data security, unauthorized cloning, and the lagging development of digital rights protection technologies. The situation parallels the early stock photography market, but now involves biometric digital templates, prompting questions about balancing commercial benefits with long-term personal data security.

cryptonews.ru07/30 13:21

A Market for Renting Human Faces for AI-Generated Content Emerges in China

cryptonews.ru07/30 13:21

Dash Launches ZK-Privacy Based on Zcash

Dash has launched ZK-based privacy features built on Zcash's Orchard protocol. This is now integrated directly into the Dash Platform's consensus (v4.0.0), providing a native, non-custodial privacy model alongside the existing CoinJoin system. It offers optional confidentiality, hiding sender, receiver, amount, and balance within a shielded pool. The implementation adapts Zcash's Orchard protocol (using Halo 2 without a trusted setup) to Dash Platform, handling state transitions, GroveDB storage, fees, and wallet sync. A critical double-spend vulnerability discovered in Orchard prior to release was patched using updated libraries, with Dash adding a SumTree structure for extra security. Users can privately transfer Platform Credits (pegged 1:100 billion to DASH) and move funds to/from the main Dash Core chain. Wallet synchronization, which is required to detect incoming private transactions, took about 21 seconds in testing, noted as significantly faster than a comparable Zcash wallet. Future plans include extending shielded pools to native Platform tokens and NFTs, aiming to combine ZK-privacy with token issuance and direct exchangeability with Dash. Mobile wallet support for the new feature is expected soon.

cryptonews.ru07/30 07:46