This year's artificial intelligence boom is driving the development of the technology industry and reshaping the wealth landscape, especially in Silicon Valley, where new billionaires are emerging rapidly. According to CBInsights, there are currently 498 AI "unicorn" companies globally, with a total valuation of $2.7 trillion.

Odaily News Boom Foundation announced on the X platform that the second phase snapshot of the BOOM Airdrop has been completed, and this phase will distribute 60% of the remaining airdrop allocation to eligible users, with airdrop claims starting tomorrow.

From January to July this year, global merger and acquisition transaction volume reached $2.6 trillion, the highest for the same period since 2021, with the rise mainly influenced by companies pursuing growth and a surge in AI activities, despite facing tariffs and geopolitical uncertainties. Transactions are driven primarily by growth.

Due to the development of artificial intelligence, the price of ruthenium has doubled in the past year, reaching $800 per ounce. Its demand has risen due to the increase in data storage, while the supply of ruthenium is limited, with only 30 tons produced last year.

Golden Finance reports that a report from blockchain analysis company Elliptic shows that by 2025, criminals have transferred illegal gains amounting to $21.8 billion through decentralized exchanges, cross-chain bridges, and exchange services, of which about 12% ($2.5 billion) comes from North Korean hackers. In complex cases, one-third involve more than three blockchains, and 27% cross more than five chains. Elliptic warns that as AI and blockchain development accelerates, the market boom may trigger more encryption fraud.

Gate News bot message, according to the official announcement from Gate on July 8, 2025: Gate will launch the Boom (BOOM) token mining event on Launchpool. The event will take place from July 9, 2025, 21:00 to July 17, 21:00 (UTC+8), with a total mining volume of 1.25 million BOOM. Users can participate in mining by staking GT or BOOM tokens. Boom is an artificial intelligence data incentive layer project that focuses on connecting off-chain activities and on-chain economies. The project supports games, social networks, real-world assets, and capital markets through smart decentralized infrastructure. The system will distribute BOOM token rewards to participants' spot accounts every hour based on the proportion of the user's staked assets, with a 100% instant unlock mechanism for the rewards. Gate Labs declares that it has not participated in the investment of the Boom (BOOM) project.

BlockBeats news, on July 9, according to official data, the top three coins by daily trading volume on Gate Alpha on July 8 were: TAG, BOOM, BR. Alpha has today listed MechaHitler (Mecha) and What’s your lore (Lore), and you can trade by entering the APP. The third points festival of Gate Alpha has begun, and participating in trading allows you to share a million rewards pool, while completing specified tasks can earn you $100 rewards.

BlockBeats News, on July 8th, according to the official announcement, Gate will launch BOOM Perptual Futures Trading (USDT Settlement) on July 8th at 20:05 (UTC+8), supporting 1-20x leverage.

According to the Gate News bot message, on July 8, 2025, the Gate announcement: Gate will launch BOOM perpetual contract spot trading on July 8, 2025, at 20:05 ( UTC+8. The contract will be settled in USDT. The newly launched BOOM perpetual contract will support long and short operations with leverage ranging from 1 to 20 times, allowing traders to choose the specific leverage multiplier when placing orders.

According to the Gate News bot message, as per the official announcement from Gate on July 7, 2025: Gate will launch BOOM token spot trading on July 8, 2025, at 20:00 UTC+8, with the trading pair BOOM/USDT. The BOOM token is deployed on the BSC chain, and the contract address is 0xce7c3b5e058c196a0eaaa21f8e4bf8c2c07c2935. Gate will also collaborate with BOOM to launch a series of listing activities: including the Launchpool mining event starting on July 9, where users can stake BOOM and GT to share a reward of 1.25 million BOOM; the CandyDrop airdrop event from July 8 to 15, which will distribute 1.25 million BOOM; and the Alpha debut trading event from July 8 to 13, offering a reward of 312,500 BOOM. The Boom project is an artificial intelligence data incentive layer that connects off-chain activities and on-chain economy through intelligent decentralized infrastructure, supporting application scenarios such as gaming, social networks, real-world assets, and capital markets.

According to Gate, despite Ethereum (ETH) struggling to maintain momentum above the key threshold of $2,500 recently, a well-known analyst firmly believes that ETH is about to experience a significant rebound. This analyst pointed out that the current short positions in Ethereum in the market have reached an all-time high, a situation that has previously indicated a surge in prices. This prediction injects confidence into the future trend of Ethereum and reignites hope among many investors about its potential.

According to Gate News bot, as reported by Dongwang, in response to the previous rumors of a listing in the United States, Animoca Brands President Ouyang Qijun made a statement on June 30. He mentioned that since the company delisted from Australia, it has been exploring the possibility of relisting. Although the IPO boom in the U.S. virtual asset sector is eye-catching, as a fragrant

Gate News bot message, on June 30, according to a new report released by the Korea Financial Research Institute, more than a quarter of South Koreans aged 20 to 50 currently own digital assets, with crypto assets accounting for 14% of their total financial investment portfolio. The study titled "Investment Trends in Virtual Assets in the 2050s" shows that...

Golden Finance reports that driven by Circle's successful listing and regulatory clarity, the stablecoin and payment sectors recorded 43 and 42 venture capital transactions respectively in the third and fourth quarters of 2024, setting a new quarterly high, with the total number of transactions for the year exceeding the 2021 peak for the first time. In the first quarter of 2025, this sector accounted for 7.5% of all venture capital transactions. The profitability model and sustainable development of stablecoin infrastructure have attracted significant traditional institutional funding, while regulatory progress such as the US GENIUS Act has further boosted investor confidence, making stablecoins one of the few crypto sectors that have surpassed the data of the last bull market.

Gate News bot message, The Federal Reserve (FED) Goolsbee stated a neutral stance on Crypto Assets, mainly focusing on financial stability. The boom of artificial intelligence may pose risks to growth in the short term.

Gate News bot news, tokenization of private credit has rapidly become one of the largest segments in the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization market, with active outstanding loans reaching $13.88 billion, significantly surpassing the $7.38 billion of tokenized U.S. Treasuries.

With the passage of the stablecoin "GENIUS Act" by the U.S. Senate, and then President Trump directly "pressured" the House of Representatives, asking for "no delay and no additional provisions" to submit the bill to the White House as soon as possible, the stablecoin boom officially hit. As the world's top digital bank, Revolut has always had a layout for the crypto industry, so it is natural to seize this precious opportunity and reveal new progress in its stablecoin plan! According to Decrypt, citing people familiar with the matter, the fintech giant, which is valued at up to $48 billion, is actively promoting the research and development of its proprietary stablecoin and is in talks with crypto-native companies. This is not an isolated case, with the U.S. Senate passing the stablecoin "GENIUS Act", and then President Trump directly "pressuring" the House of Representatives to "not delay, no clauses", the bill will be submitted to the White House as soon as possible, a wave of stablecoin issuance led by traditional business and financial giants is sweeping - retail giants Amazon, Walmart, travel giant Expedia, etc. have been exposed to consider entry, and Wall Street banks such as Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, etc. are also gearing up.

Despite the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Bitcoin's rally may not be a short-term relief, but more due to a shift in macroeconomic sentiment. Analysts at the cryptocurrency research firm 10x Research believe that deeper macro factors may create fertile ground for Bitcoin's growth. It said that factors such as higher oil prices, strong bond yields, mixed labor data, and limited guidance from the Federal Reserve could help Bitcoin boom. In addition, on-chain activity suggests that funds are quietly shifting from altcoins to Bitcoin. These reconfigurations and positive macro signals could set the stage for a strong move for Bitcoin later this year. Still, 10x Research says Bitcoin is still in a consolidation phase. But as long as Bitcoin stays above the $100,437 support level, any short-term pullback is likely to be limited.

Nouriel Roubini, an economist known as "Dr. Doom", said in an interview a few days ago that he has lowered his expectations for a U.S. recession and turned bullish. He expects the U.S. to usher in a cycle of investment and productivity boom by 2030, driven by new technologies such as artificial intelligence and fusion energy, with GDP growth expected to rise from the current 2% to 4%, and U.S. stocks (such as the S&P 500) are also expected to maintain high-single-digit gains in 2025. He believes that the AI effect is being rapidly unleashed, the commercialization of nuclear fusion is approaching, and the market's responsiveness to Trump's policies is strengthening. These factors collectively support his optimistic assessment of the economy. Although he remains cautious about structural threats such as geopolitical conflicts and debt risks, he believes that the overall risks are "manageable." Roubini also emphasized that he has always been "realistic"

Gate News bot message, David Sacks, the encryption and AI director of the White House, stated on social media that Jen-Hsun Huang, the CEO of NVIDIA, predicts that annual spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure will reach $1 trillion by the end of this decade. This will be the largest boom period in history. With the Trump administration streamlining licensing processes and adding new power generation facilities, now is a great time for construction!

Encryption hedge funds are performing poorly, with most funds returning less than Bitcoin. The altcoin market boom has subsided, and funds should adjust their strategies. Shifting to trend trading and adopting tactical strategies is necessary to adapt to the market. Retail money is flowing into Bitcoin ETF, intensifying the urgency for transformation in the fund industry.

According to BlockBeats news on May 15th, as reported by Chainwire, the DeFi strategy platform XSY.fi has completed a $5 million Pre-Series A funding round, led by Protagonist and Borderless Capital, with participation from strategic investors such as Paper Ventures, Chainview Capital, Blizzard the Avalanche Fund, and Sonic Boom Ventures. It announced today the launch of the digital synthetic dollar Unity on the Avalanche chain.

Bitcoin's market dominance has declined, indicating that the altcoin season may be approaching. The CEO of Alphractal expects June to be the altcoin season, with dominance falling from 65% to 62%. Investor interest is shifting towards alternative coins, and the rise in market capitalization shows this trend. Experts believe that altcoins will perform better than Bitcoin, potentially attracting capital inflows. However, a full bull run has not yet extended beyond Bitcoin, as the CoinMarketCap index still shows it is Bitcoin season.

The price of Ethereum has risen by 65% in the past 30 days, nearly 100% since the low in April. Analysts believe the reasons for the rise include the boom in stablecoins and tokenization, Layer 2 institutionalization, and the closing of short positions in ETH. Ethereum accounts for 51% of the stablecoin supply, with financial institutions driving the development of the real asset tokenization market, valued at over $22 billion, with Ethereum once again taking the lead. ETH's role in institutional encryption infrastructure is becoming increasingly important. The market narrative has shifted to view ETH as a tactical investment choice, showing good performance.

Jin10 data reported on May 5th, according to the Financial Times, that Saudi enterprises are seeking to diversify their businesses and protect their operations in preparation for the country's economic slowdown, following significant falls in oil prices triggered by geopolitical turmoil. For a long time, Saudi Arabia's economy has relied on government spending driven by energy exports, which has made it vulnerable to the boom and bust cycles influenced by crude oil price fluctuations. Recently, oil prices have fallen from over $80 per barrel in January to around $60— the lowest level since 2021, far below Saudi Arabia's breakeven price—forcing private enterprises to prepare for economic downturns once again. A Saudi tech entrepreneur stated that after the big dump in oil prices in 2016, the government cut bonuses and benefits for public sector employees, forcing him to close his first business, which taught him a heavy lesson. This time, one of his companies is trying to reduce the number of government clients to avoid being affected, and is turning to food and drink.

BlockBeats News, on April 16, according to GMGN market data, pump.fun In the past 24 hours, only 1 graduation token has a market capitalization of more than $1 million, and the on-chain speculation boom is extremely cool.

In March, U.S. container imports rose by 11% year-on-year, but the escalating tariffs imposed by Trump have cast a shadow on future prospects. Supply Chain technology provider Descartes stated that global Supply Chains are facing challenges, and the National Retail Federation predicts that container imports will decline by at least 20% year-on-year by the second half of 2025.

Golden Finance reports that the Bitcoin startup boom is surging, with @trammellvc data showing that the financing scale has risen by 767% since 2021. – Early Bitcoin native project funding surged, raising $1.2 billion from 2021 to present (although it is expected to drop by 22% in 2024). –The scale of Series A financing grew by 60% last year, indicating that the project is gradually maturing. – However, the Bitcoin project accounts for only 2.34% of the total amount of crypto venture capital, which is severely out of balance with its 63% market dominance.

HSBC and UBS are expanding their wealth management operations in India to compete with local competitors. UBS plans to acquire a stake in 360 One, an Indian wealth manager, while HSBC is increasing the size of its Indian branch to focus on cities with growth potential. India's IPO boom has created a new class of millionaires, pushing big banks to offer customized services to meet the needs of wealthy families in non-metropolitan areas.

BlockBeats News, on March 10, according to GMGN market data, none of the graduation tokens in the past 24 hours in pump.fun have a market value of more than $1 million, and only 3 graduation tokens in the past 3 days have a market value of more than $1 million, and the on-chain speculation boom is extremely cooling. According to DefiLlama data, pump.fun's agreement fee income yesterday was $667,000, a decrease of 95.66% from the historical peak ($15.38 million on January 25).

Jinshi Data News on March 5th, Wednesday, a survey released showed that Italy's service sector in February expanded faster than expected, recording the strongest growth since June last year, and new business inflows ended three consecutive months of decline. The latest data shows that Italy's service sector PMI rose from 50.4 in January to 53.0 in February, comfortably exceeding the boom-bust line of 50. Hamburg Commercial Bank economist Jonas Feldhusen said, 'Italy has finally received some good news.' He stated that service activities have significantly increased, with companies reporting an increase in sales and gaining new customers.

Jinshi data, February 26th, news, Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASM International's first-quarter revenue outlook exceeded market expectations, and the hot demand for artificial intelligence (AI) boosted its product demand. The company, headquartered in Almere, the Netherlands, said in a statement on Tuesday that it expects first-quarter revenue to be between 8.1 billion euros (8.49 billion U.S. dollars) and 8.5 billion euros, and revenue will further rise in the second quarter. The average analyst's estimate is 8.002 billion euros.

An analysis report suggests that Microsoft's data center capacity leasing may slow down, raising concerns about the frenzy in the artificial intelligence stock market. TD Cowen analysts stated that Microsoft has canceled a large number of data center leases, which may lead to oversupply. Microsoft plans to invest $80 billion in artificial intelligence and cloud computing, but has canceled leases for hundreds of megawatts. Microsoft stated that the investment plan is still ongoing, with little impact on stock prices, but related company stock prices have fallen.

ChainCatcher News, encryption analyst Miles Deutscher pointed out that since the election boom, the inflow of funds into BTC and ETH ETFs has slowed down significantly. Due to the forward-looking nature of the market, most ETF buyers have already prepared for the favourable information that Trump may bring. With this demand being priced in early, the market is waiting for the next catalyst to pump prices.

On February 12th, Jin10 Data reported that according to the latest report from data analysis company Dealroom, artificial intelligence (AI) startups raised a total of $110 billion in 2024, a rise of 62% compared to the previous year. Startups and growth-stage companies in the entire technology sector (including non-AI fields) raised a total of $227 billion in 2024, a decrease of 12% from 2023. This indicates that although overall investment in the technology industry has declined, the investment boom in the AI field is bucking the trend and has become the focus of capital pursuit.

622 funds have announced Dividend this year, with a total amount of 25.205 billion yuan, a year-on-year rise of 130%. Bond funds are still the market maker in public sale funds Dividend, accounting for nearly 60%. Dividend of equity funds is also on the rise, especially broad-based ETFs. Institutions believe that the scale of fund Dividend is expected to remain stable rise.

The test aircraft XB-1, made by the American startup Boom, successfully broke the sound barrier, which may pave the way for the return of supersonic air travel. This flight marks the first independently developed jet aircraft to break the sound barrier. Boom plans to start carrying passengers with its commercial aircraft 'Overture' as early as 2029.