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A market commentary on Salesforce argues that the next stage of AI competition may center on distribution, data and business workflows rather than model performance alone. Software valuations have already absorbed substantial pressure from changing AI expectations.
Bitcoin held above $78,000 as renewed US-Iran hostilities pressured equities and lifted crude oil. The cryptocurrency remained on course for its strongest month since 2017 despite a more hawkish Federal Reserve backdrop.
Sony is seeking arbitration in a California class action challenging the use of 'Buy Now' labels for digital games. The PlayStation maker's position raises a wider question about whether customers own digital purchases or merely receive revocable access.
South Korea plans to offer citizens free access to AI services with unlimited tokens. Three consortia will operate the program using as many as 512 state-supplied Nvidia B200 chips, with beta testing scheduled for September.
Market participants increasingly see Fed Chair Kevin Warsh supporting a September rate increase, although the route to such a decision remains contested. Differing views reflect uncertainty around inflation, growth and the policy path.
Crypto markets are showing renewed momentum, although many of the sector's most visible advances differ from the decentralized ambitions promoted by early adopters. The contrast has reopened debate over what a decade of development has delivered.
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said he could support a rate increase if inflation does not ease. He highlighted the risk that broader price pressures could become established while inflation remains above the Fed's 2% objective.
ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone argues that removing internal barriers is central to Europe’s competitiveness.
Artist Rupture’s Remains links physical paintings to Bitcoin inscriptions that force collectors to choose what they preserve.