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June 20th: Semiconductor and AI research firm SemiAnalysis released a report noting that investors are increasingly framing AI networking as a binary choice between copper and optical interconnects, shifting positions between the two subsectors as they assess opportunities. The firm argues, however, that as GPU clusters grow larger and more widespread, the need for efficient connectivity across these systems will only intensify—driving overall demand for networking infrastructure across the board. Copper and optical communications fill distinct, complementary roles. Copper remains the preferred solution when it meets requirements for distance, power consumption, cost, and reliability. But when bandwidth and distance surpass copper’s technical limits, optical communication becomes necessary. NVIDIA’s approach has long been consistent: use copper whenever feasible, and only rely on optical communication when absolutely needed. This isn’t an either-or market. Growth in optical interconn

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 20) – During an interview with Axios, U.S. President Donald Trump pushed back on suggestions his presidential term is drawing to a close, asserting he still has two and a half years left in office. Rejecting the prevailing view that a president’s party typically loses control of the House during their second-term midterms, Trump dismissed that narrative as rooted in "fake polls." He claimed his approval numbers are solid, boasting a 25-point lead over any potential opponent. The president noted he has "very significant, very influential" goals to accomplish in the next two and a half years, including addressing what he sees as negative shortcomings and building on existing achievements. Additionally, Trump announced he is constructing what he called "one of the world’s greatest banquet halls and safety nets" — a facility outfitted with bulletproof glass, a drone-defended roof, and a rooftop helicopter pad. He stated no Senate approval is required for the proje

June 20: Blockchain analyst Ai (@ai_9684xtpa) reported that addresses linked to F2Pool co-founder Wang Chun have been steadily accumulating Ethereum (ETH) and Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) over the past 15 hours, pushing the total value of these holdings to roughly $33.41 million. Specifically, the address in question acquired 11,448.4 ETH worth approximately $19.35 million, at an average purchase price of around $1,690 per ETH. It also purchased 224.66 WBTC valued at about $14.05 million, with an average cost of roughly $62,554.14 per WBTC.

In an interview with Axios on June 20, U.S. President Donald Trump said artificial intelligence (AI) could act as a weapon if misused, but when deployed properly, it would be a major game-changer—potentially exceeding the scale of the internet. He noted AI could help humanity develop cures for certain diseases 25 years earlier than would otherwise be possible, though he stressed that careful caution is required. When asked whether he viewed Anthropic and its CEO Dario Amodei as a national security threat, Trump replied, "Not anymore, but maybe a week ago." He added that he had just met with Amodei, who gave a speech at the G7 summit and had promptly responded to government requests. Trump stated that Anthropic has acted very responsibly so far. On the topic of whether the U.S. might shut down or take over Anthropic, Trump said he was hesitant to do so, citing that the U.S. is significantly ahead of China in the AI space. He proposed that AI companies build their own power plants, giv

On June 20, Andre Cronje issued a statement confirming his resignation from the board of Sonic Labs—formerly known as Fantom—aligning with the decentralized tech firm’s earlier public announcement. The statement followed widespread reports and comments that had conflated Cronje’s technical role with Sonic Labs and Fantom’s broader business responsibilities, including token management, migration efforts, and operational decisions. Cronje clarified that Fantom and its core original project predated his involvement entirely. He joined as a technical advisor in 2018 and was only appointed a Fantom director on December 13, 2022. He emphasized he is not the founder of the Fantom company or its original token project; instead, he served as the original technical architect of Fantom’s executable network, later taking on roles as a Fantom board member and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Sonic Labs. Cronje noted his informal use of the term “co-founder” to describe his foundational technical

June 20: Per Alternative Data, today’s cryptocurrency Fear & Greed Index is 23, climbing from yesterday’s 14—a shift that points to a reduction in the market’s “extreme fear” sentiment. Note: The Fear & Greed Index spans 0 to 100 and combines six core indicators with the following weightings: Volatility (25%), Market Volume (25%), Social Media Hype (15%), Market Surveys (15%), Bitcoin Dominance (10%), and Google Trends Analysis (10%).