Samsung's HBM4E yield has exceeded 70%, and its next-generation DRAM process, D1d, aims to receive production readiness approval in November.
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South Korean media: Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix may delay the introduction of next-generation HBM hybrid bonding technology.
According to Odaily Odaily, citing South Korean media reports, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reassessing the timeline for adopting hybrid bonding technology in next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM). Due to a decrease in the demand for thickness reduction and improved heat dissipation performance in HBM, the market anticipates that the adoption of this technology may be further delayed than previously expected. Meanwhile, both companies are developing new heat dissipation solutions such as HPB and iHBM, respectively, and plan to apply them to HBM5 products. However, industry insiders believe that as the number of HBM I/Os continues to increase in the future, hybrid bonding will remain an important technology route in the medium to long term.
Samsung begins mass production of next-generation enterprise-grade SSDs for Nvidia Vera Rubin.
According to BlockBeats, on July 8th, Samsung Electronics began mass production of its most advanced data center storage hard drive, which will be used in NVIDIA's upcoming Vera Rubin platform. This enterprise-class solid-state drive, named PM1763, was first announced earlier this year at NVIDIA's GTC conference. Samsung also showcased its next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) and low-power SOCAMM2 modules at the time, as part of a comprehensive solution for AI data centers. Samsung stated on Wednesday that the PM1763 features the company's latest V-NAND flash memory chips and a newly developed 4nm controller, offering more than double the read and write speeds of its predecessor. The PM1763 is designed to reduce data latency for advanced processors and AI accelerators. To maintain high-speed performance during AI training and inference, the drive employs a liquid-cooling design.
Samsung Electronics introduces quantum computing into semiconductor manufacturing processes
According to a report by mainstream financial media SEDaily on July 1st, BlockBeats reports that Samsung Electronics is developing technology to simulate the core photolithography process in semiconductor manufacturing using quantum computers. This project aims to leverage next-generation information technology to drive breakthrough improvements in semiconductor integration and yield. The project is being developed by Samsung SDS, a system integration subsidiary of the Samsung Group, and is scheduled to launch a proof-of-concept (PoC) in the second half of this year. It is understood that Samsung SDS is currently developing a quantum computer-based simulation algorithm that can virtually simulate certain processes in the photolithography process. Photolithography is a crucial step in creating intricate circuit patterns on a wafer using light, essentially creating a "sketch" before etching to form the actual circuit. Therefore, it is considered one of the core processes determining the quality, integration, and manufacturing yield of finished semiconductor products. Click the original link below to join the Beating · Lark AI news channel and monitor global AI hotspots and news 24/7.
Bitwise CIO: The crypto industry may become part of the next generation of economic rule-making.
Odaily Odaily reports that Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan posted on the X platform that he recently read a speech by U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessenter, calling it "an important document that defines America's economic role for the next century." He pointed out that in his speech, Bessant outlined five principles for the future US economic strategy, the third of which was: "The United States will set the rules for the next generation of the economy." When discussing the digital economy, Bessant stated, "Digital assets, stablecoins, tokenization, and new payment systems will help shape the future of money. The United States should not place itself as a bystander in building this future." Matt Hougan commented that this statement demonstrates the US government's emphasis on promoting the development of the crypto industry and reflects the fact that digital assets are being incorporated into an important part of the future financial system and economic competitive landscape.
Rebellions, a South Korean AI chip startup backed by Samsung Electronics, plans to IPO in South Korea next year.
According to reports, Sunghyun Park, CEO of Rebellions, a South Korean AI chip startup backed by Samsung Electronics, stated that the company plans to IPO in South Korea in the first or second quarter of next year. Park said that Rebellions has already begun generating actual revenue, "and for this reason, we are working with the underwriting teams at JPMorgan Chase and Samsung Securities to prepare for the IPO." (Jiemian)
Samsung released its Q2 earnings forecast: operating profit increased by over 1800% year-on-year, with single-quarter profit exceeding the total of the previous three years.
BlockBeats reported on July 7th that global semiconductor giant Samsung Electronics released extremely strong preliminary financial results for the second quarter. Data shows that, driven by the powerful wave of artificial intelligence (AI), the world's largest memory chip manufacturer is experiencing its most prosperous profit cycle in history. According to the financial report, Samsung's operating profit in the second quarter surged 1810.2% year-on-year, reaching 89.4 trillion won (approximately US$58 billion). This figure not only far exceeded the market's previous expectation of 84.2 trillion won, but also remarkably surpassed the company's total profit for the three years from 2023 to 2025. At the same time, the company's revenue also increased by 129% year-on-year, reaching 171 trillion won. Following Samsung Electronics' earnings forecast, SanDisk (SNDK.O) and Micron Technology (MU.O) saw their US-listed shares decline in after-hours trading. Samsung's explosive performance directly benefits from the near-"thirsty" orders for high-performance memory chips from AI data centers. Industry giants like Nvidia and OpenAI have repeatedly stated publicly that the shortage of memory chips has become a core bottleneck for current AI development. Because major manufacturers prioritize the production capacity of high-bandwidth memory (HBM), which is designed specifically for AI and offers higher profits, this has conversely squeezed the conventional memory space needed for smartphones, PCs, and enterprise servers. This "capacity squeeze" effect has led to a severe shortage in the global memory market. HSBC data shows that in the second quarter of 2026, the average selling price of DRAM increased by more than 40% compared to the previous quarter, and NAND prices increased by more than 50%; Citi Research gives even higher estimates, at 44% and 53% respectively. Analysts generally believe that this "seller's market" will continue at least until 2027, giving Samsung and its long-time rivals SK Hynix and Micron Technology extremely strong pricing power.