Variant, a well-established venture capital firm in the cryptocurrency sector, has announced a significant investment of 200 million yuan as it shifts its focus from Web3 to AI Agent technology. According to PANews, this strategic move marks a pivotal transition for the firm as it seeks to capitalize on the growing potential of AI-driven solutions. The investment underscores Variant's commitment to adapting to emerging technological trends and expanding its portfolio beyond traditional Web3 projects.

TSMC held its annual shareholders meeting in Hsinchu, where Chairman and CEO C.C. Wei stated that global chip supply will continue to fall short of the surging AI demand for several years. According to Odaily, even with TSMC's capacity expansion in the United States, it will be challenging to fully meet the needs of American clients, and achieving a supply-demand balance will take time. Wei reiterated that TSMC's sales are expected to grow by over 30% this year. The company's capital expenditure is projected to approach the upper limit of $56 billion, while global major hyperscale cloud service providers are expected to spend $725 billion in the AI sector. TSMC's stock in Taipei saw a slight decline of 1% due to Broadcom's performance outlook, although it has increased more than fourfold over the past three years. Wei also mentioned that employee bonuses are set to rise by over 30% this year.

According to Odaily, technology analyst @jukan05 revealed that TSMC CEO stated the company's CoPoS advanced packaging technology is currently in trial production and is expected to see a significant increase in production over the next two to three years. The CEO also mentioned that TSMC is expanding its mature process wafer capacity, including facilities in Japan to meet CMOS image sensor demand and in Germany to support automotive and industrial needs. Additionally, the company has no plans to significantly raise prices like the memory semiconductor industry, focusing instead on long-term, sustainable growth rather than short-term price hikes.

The prediction market Polymarket has experienced a notable change in the odds for the event "Musk Tweet May 29 to June 5, 2026," according to ChainCatcher. The probability for the "Yes" option in the sub-market "160-179" has sharply declined from 33.95% an hour ago to the current 18.4%, marking a fluctuation of 15.55%. Observers are advised to consider the impact of any related breaking news.

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget has warned that Social Security insolvency could lead to a reduction in retiree benefits by approximately $500 per month as soon as 2032. According to NS3.AI, the think tank indicated that insolvency would automatically result in a 24% cut in the typical monthly payment. The Social Security Administration has adjusted its projected insolvency date for the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund from 2033 to the end of 2032.

Phoenix Labs co-founder Sam MacPherson announced that the DeFi lending protocol Spark has deployed 15 million USDC to Spark Prime and initiated a pilot collaboration with M1 Capital. According to Foresight News, M1 Capital will utilize this fund pool to conduct parallel delta-neutral arbitrage trades across centralized and decentralized platforms, aiming for efficient capital use and broader trading coverage. Spark Prime enables borrowers to manage cross-platform margins between DeFi protocols, qualified custodians, and exchanges, overcoming the traditional single-position limitation of DeFi lending. It retains core DeFi features such as over-collateralization and automated liquidation.

Global stocks opened lower on Thursday following a disappointing forecast from chip giant Broadcom, which raised concerns about the AI trade. According to RTHK, stronger-than-expected US economic data further fueled speculation that the Federal Reserve might increase interest rates. Fresh Iranian attacks and stalled peace talks with the United States added to the negative sentiment, although oil prices fell on news of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Regional equity markets mirrored Wall Street's decline, where tech firms suffered after Broadcom's third-quarter chip revenue forecast fell short of expectations. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index dropped 167 points, or 0.66 percent, to 25,465 at the open. Other markets, including Shanghai, Sydney, Singapore, Wellington, and Taipei, also saw declines. Jakarta experienced a more than one percent drop, reaching its lowest level since 2021, as the Indonesian rupiah hit a record low amid economic concerns. Traders were unsettled by data showing US companies added the most jobs since early last year, despite rising energy prices. This comes ahead of a closely watched non-farm payrolls report due Friday, which could intensify pressure on the Fed to raise rates if it shows strong job growth.

Zcash appeared to have suddenly gone off the radar this week after the privacy-focused blockchain went more than four hours without producing a new block, triggering fears of a major network outage and leaving transactions stuck without confirmation.

SpaceX plans to raise a record US$75 billion in an IPO valuing the company at about US$1.77 trillion. The company has set a US$135 share price before its roadshow, while Elon Musk is expected to retain strong control after the listing.

The CLARITY Act, originally intended to protect traditional banks, has unexpectedly spawned an alternative compliance path for stablecoins.

The New York Stock Exchange is learning from a cryptocurrency exchange that it can't even use.

The Federal Reserve's Beige Book delivered a mixed signal: the U.S. economy still has the momentum to achieve 2% growth this year, but inflationary pressures are spreading to multiple sectors. The job market is generally stabilizing, but structural changes are taking place, while inflation remains high.

Jinse Finance launches its cryptocurrency and blockchain industry daily news bulletin, "Jinse 8 AM," issue 3078, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.

McKinsey predicts that by 2030, AI agents will facilitate $3 trillion to $5 trillion in global consumer business transactions.

Jinse Finance launches the "Jinse Web3.0 Daily," providing you with the latest and fastest news on AI, DeFi, DAO, NFT, and the metaverse industry.

Trump: After peace talks broke down, the specter of World War III returned to the Middle East. Golden Finance: Iran, Hezbollah, and Israel are back on the path to war.

The battle for control of South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges began amidst this contrast.