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OpenAI Cuts Price of Luna Token by 80% as Chinese Open-Weight Models Capture Token Market Share

On July 30th, OpenAI slashed the price of its most affordable and fastest model, GPT-5.6 Luna, by 80%. This significant price cut comes just about three weeks after the GPT-5.6 series first became available to users. Concurrently, reports indicate that OpenAI has reduced investments in its Luna and Terra projects by 80% and 20%, respectively. The article attributes this strategic shift to increasing competitive pressure from Chinese open-weight AI models, which are now reportedly processing three times more tokens than their American counterparts.

cryptonews.ru07/31 10:06

OpenAI Cuts Price of Luna Token by 80% as Chinese Open-Weight Models Capture Token Market Share

cryptonews.ru07/31 10:06

Scammers Pose as Chinese Business Newspaper and Demand Bitcoin Ransom

Scammers are impersonating the Chinese newspaper China Business Journal to extort Bitcoin ransoms from companies. According to the publication, the criminals contacted businesses via the encrypted Swiss email service Proton Mail, threatening to publish allegedly compromising information obtained through "secret investigations" unless a Bitcoin ransom was paid. The exact ransom amount was not disclosed. China Business Journal has stated it has no connection to these emails and denounces the senders as fraudsters. The newspaper did not provide screenshots of the emails, name the targeted companies, or reveal the Bitcoin address for the ransom. The total financial losses to businesses are also unknown. The publication is now gathering evidence and plans to file civil and criminal lawsuits against the scheme's organizers. In a related development this year, Malaysian police arrested 22 Chinese nationals operating a fraudulent call center that promoted cryptocurrency investments, primarily targeting European victims, especially Italians.

cryptonews.ru07/30 13:31

Scammers Pose as Chinese Business Newspaper and Demand Bitcoin Ransom

cryptonews.ru07/30 13:31

Coinbase Vice President: The Wars Over Cryptocurrency Regulation Are Over

Coinbase's new Vice President, Ryan VanGrak, declared that regulatory wars in the cryptocurrency sector are over. Since taking office on July 9, 2026, he has shifted the company's approach from litigation and sanctions to focusing on growth and innovation. The industry can now concentrate on development rather than fighting for its right to exist. He highlighted that the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act), which aims to establish a clear federal regulatory framework dividing oversight between the SEC and CFTC, has gained significant momentum. This framework is intended to provide proper supervision, investor protection, and maintain U.S. leadership in digital assets. VanGrak's appointment marks a strategic shift from a "wartime" to a "peacetime" advisor, replacing former Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal, who oversaw major litigation, including a dismissed 2023 SEC lawsuit. With his background at Citadel Securities and the SEC, VanGrak brings deep regulatory and institutional finance expertise as Coinbase expands beyond a simple exchange into a broader financial services provider, offering stocks, futures, prediction markets, and AI tools. For investors, bipartisan support for crypto legislation like the CLARITY Act represents a major shift from the enforcement-focused environment of 2023-2024. Lawmakers are now focused on *how* to regulate crypto, not *if* it should exist. However, risks remain, as the bill's passage is not yet guaranteed.

cryptonews.ru07/30 12:10

Coinbase Vice President: The Wars Over Cryptocurrency Regulation Are Over

cryptonews.ru07/30 12:10

LATEST NEWS: Long-Awaited Fed Interest Rate Decision Announced! Here is Bitcoin's Initial Reaction

The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged as expected. All attention is now focused on the press conference by new Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, scheduled for 21:00. Bitcoin's initial reaction to the rate decision is shown in the provided chart. Chairman Warsh, like his predecessor Jerome Powell, has emphasized controlling inflation, with some investors perceiving his stance as tougher than anticipated. While rate cuts were expected under Trump-appointed Warsh, market expectations for a potential rate hike by year-end have strengthened. Notably, Trump's frequent public criticism of Powell for not cutting rates fast enough has ceased since Warsh took office, despite no major shift in the Fed's decision-making approach. An investment strategist noted significant continuity between the two Fed chairs. *This is not investment advice.

cryptonews.ru07/29 18:26

LATEST NEWS: Long-Awaited Fed Interest Rate Decision Announced! Here is Bitcoin's Initial Reaction

cryptonews.ru07/29 18:26

Base Launches 'Human Verification', Is the Airdrop on the Agenda?

Base has launched "Base Verify Onchain," a new verification mechanism aimed at solving the problem of Sybil attacks and duplicate participation in on-chain activities like airdrops, rewards, voting, or minting. While blockchains can track wallet addresses, they cannot determine if multiple wallets belong to the same person. The system works by connecting off-chain identity verification with on-chain smart contract rules. Developers can set specific eligibility criteria in their contracts (e.g., requiring a verified X account or a Coinbase One membership). Users connect their wallet and sign a message, which is sent to Base Verify's off-chain service. This service checks if the user meets the pre-set conditions against verified credentials. If they do, it issues a short-lived cryptographic proof containing an identityHash. The application then submits this proof to the smart contract. The contract verifies the proof's validity, checks expiration, and crucially, uses the identityHash to ensure the same verified identity cannot participate more than once, even if using a different wallet address. This identityHash is unique per application contract, preventing cross-application tracking. Base Verify Onchain is positioned as a tool for reliably enforcing participation rules ("who" and "how many times") in specific on-chain scenarios. It is not a general identity system or KYC solution. Its announcement has sparked speculation about a potential future Base token airdrop, for which this tool could be used to prevent abuse. However, Base has previously stated that work on a network token is still in early exploration stages.

marsbit07/29 09:46

Base Launches 'Human Verification', Is the Airdrop on the Agenda?

marsbit07/29 09:46

Silicon Valley VC's On-the-Ground Observations of Chinese Entrepreneurship: A Harsher Capital Environment Breeding Fiercer Companies

A Silicon Valley VC's on-the-ground observations of China's startup ecosystem reveal a harsher capital environment forging more aggressive and execution-driven companies. Unlike Silicon Valley's patient capital focused on long-term growth, China's venture landscape is characterized by intense pressure for exits. Startups often face "equity in name, debt in reality" terms with strict timelines and personal founder liability, pushing IPO as the nearly mandatory exit path due to a virtually non-existent M&A market. This high-stakes system, while potentially fostering short-termism, cultivates extreme cost discipline, rapid execution, and formidable commercialization skills—traits evident as these companies expand overseas. The funding ecosystem comprises three main pools: local RMB funds (often government-backed with economic development mandates), domestic USD funds (more founder-friendly, like Sequoia China), and dwindling direct foreign capital. Financial Advisors (FAs) play a crucial intermediary role, packaging deals and navigating China's opaque, relationship-based business networks where platforms like LinkedIn haven't taken root. Underpinning it all is significant state influence through industrial policy, directing capital and incentives toward strategic sectors like semiconductors and AI. The result is a distinct, parallel innovation model—less forgiving than Silicon Valley's, but capable of concentrating resources, accelerating iteration, and producing fiercely competitive companies in targeted industries.

marsbit07/29 07:47

Silicon Valley VC's On-the-Ground Observations of Chinese Entrepreneurship: A Harsher Capital Environment Breeding Fiercer Companies

marsbit07/29 07:47

ChangXin Technology: A Cyclical Stock Standing Atop the Cycle Peak

Changxin Technology: A Cyclical Stock at the Peak On July 27, 2026, Changxin Technology topped the A-share market with a market capitalization of 3.28 trillion yuan, surging 465% on its first trading day. The company, which lost 16.3 billion yuan in 2023, reported an estimated net profit of 50-57 billion yuan for the first half of 2026. Its dramatic reversal mirrors the volatile DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) cycle. The DRAM industry is inherently cyclical, with booms and busts every 3-4 years. This is due to product standardization and a significant time lag in supply adjustment. When prices rise, manufacturers expand capacity, but new production takes 2-3 years to come online, often leading to oversupply and price crashes when demand cools. Changxin's performance perfectly tracks this cycle. It recorded deep losses in 2023-2024 during the industry downturn, turned its first annual profit in 2025, and saw profits skyrocket in Q1 2026. This surge is primarily price-driven. The AI boom has led major players like Samsung and SK Hynix to shift 70-80% of new capacity to high-margin HBM (High Bandwidth Memory), creating a severe shortage and price explosion in general-purpose DRAM markets where Changxin competes. However, a massive global capacity expansion is underway. The top three manufacturers have announced nearly $70 billion in capital expenditure for 2026. Changxin itself plans to expand from three to seven 12-inch wafer fabs. This investment will translate into significant new supply in 2-3 years. While DRAM prices are expected to remain high through 2026-2027, price growth is already slowing, and a potential downturn is forecast for around 2028 as new capacity ramps up. A key challenge for Changxin is catching up in the critical HBM segment. While it has delivered HBM3 samples, leaders are already mass-producing more advanced HBM3E. Success in HBM is crucial for gaining true cyclical resilience. In conclusion, Changxin is a commendable company that has broken foreign monopolies in DRAM. Its long-term growth narrative—driven by import substitution and AI—is valid. Yet, its current valuation of 5-6x forward P/E, typical for a cyclical stock at its peak, suggests much future growth is already priced in. AI may extend the current cycle but cannot eliminate the industry's inherent volatility. For investors, the critical question is preparedness for the inevitable downturn when the cycle turns.

marsbit07/29 03:06

ChangXin Technology: A Cyclical Stock Standing Atop the Cycle Peak

marsbit07/29 03:06

Exploring ChangXin Technology's Hefei Headquarters: The Rising Campus Ignites Changgang CBD, Grassroots Employees 'Witness' Wealth Creation Myth

"On-the-Ground Visit to CXMT's Hefei Headquarters: Campus Boom Ignites Changgang 'CBD,' While Rank-and-File Employees Watch Wealth Creation Myth from the Sidelines." Following CXMT's (ChangXin Memory Technologies Inc., 688825.SH) explosive stock market debut on July 27, where its share price surged over fivefold, a site visit to its Hefei headquarters reveals a stark contrast. While the company's市值 soared, making it A-share's most valuable firm,基层员工 indicate the wealth creation has largely bypassed them. Employees reveal that股权激励 is restricted to managerial levels (Grade 9科长 and above), with most普通员工 at Grades 11 or 12. Salaries, while considered high for Hefei at around 200,000 RMB annually, fall short of the millions speculated online. Work routines remain demanding, with long hours, phone confiscation in sensitive areas, and strict保密 protocols forbidding unauthorized external communication. Simultaneously, CXMT's expansion is visibly transforming the once-rural Changgang area. Ongoing construction includes multiple new phases, with an industrial chain of supporting companies集聚 around the campus. This growth has spurred local development: housing prices initially skyrocketed, and a vibrant commercial district dubbed "Changgang CBD" now thrives, catering to the潮汐效应 of shift workers. The area has evolved from construction sites to a bustling hub, though the company's stringent安保, including high-voltage perimeter fencing, underscores its sensitive nature. The report concludes that while CXMT's rise fuels regional economic activity, the immediate financial rewards of its上市 are not shared by its frontline workforce.

marsbit07/28 06:01

Exploring ChangXin Technology's Hefei Headquarters: The Rising Campus Ignites Changgang CBD, Grassroots Employees 'Witness' Wealth Creation Myth

marsbit07/28 06:01

Token Watch, Based on RootData, Launches Interactive Relationship Graph for Projects, Investors, and Key Figures

Token Watch, operated by Token Post, has launched a new "Interactive Relationship Graph" feature. This tool visually maps the connections between cryptocurrency projects listed on the Korean Won market, their investors, and key individuals. The graph allows users to explore investment backgrounds, see which investors co-invest in other projects, and track the past and present affiliations of core team members. Key features include the ability to filter by project, investor, or person, and to view different relationship types: general investment, lead investment, current affiliation, and past affiliation. A focus mode lets users isolate connections within two degrees of a selected node for clearer analysis. The graph is designed to help users identify co-investors, frequent VC partnerships, investor overlap between competing projects, and recurring key figures across the ecosystem. The underlying data for investors and individuals is sourced from RootData, with some verification by the Token Post editorial team. The web-based tool is available in both Korean and English. Token Watch emphasizes that the information is for reference and analysis purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

marsbit07/27 11:40

Token Watch, Based on RootData, Launches Interactive Relationship Graph for Projects, Investors, and Key Figures

marsbit07/27 11:40

Japanese logistics company eyes JPYC stablecoin to pay drivers

AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings, a major Japanese logistics company, plans to adopt the JPYC yen-denominated stablecoin to make payments to approximately 2,300 business partners, including individual truck drivers. This marks Japan's first large-scale corporate use of such a stablecoin. According to Nikkei, using JPYC will enable faster and more frequent payments for fees and compensation by eliminating transfer fees. The company is also considering a strategic partnership with JPYC Inc. and an investment exceeding 1 billion yen ($6.2 million). JPYC's CEO stated they will advance the integration of logistics and payment flows with the stablecoin.

cointelegraph07/27 09:53

Japanese logistics company eyes JPYC stablecoin to pay drivers

cointelegraph07/27 09:53

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