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Alibaba Cloud: Meoo launches Night Plan, offering discounts of up to 20% on Qwen 3.7-Max at night.
According to Mars Finance, Alibaba Cloud announced the launch of the Night Plan for Meoo: From 22:00 to 08:00 (Beijing time) each night, users who initiate dialogues using a specified model on the web interface will be automatically charged at off-peak rates. Qwen 3.7-Max nighttime discounts are as low as 20% off, and Qwen 3.7-Plus nighttime discounts are as low as 40% off. Users do not need to change settings; simply log in during off-peak hours to build applications and automatically enjoy the discount. The discount only affects the price; model service quality and response speed are unaffected. Usage Notes: This is only available to Pro/Max paid plan users; Free plan users and users who have only purchased points are not currently supported. Coverage is limited to web interface dialogue building; Meoo CLI and AI service calls are not included in the discount. Requests outside of off-peak hours and other models will still be charged at the standard rate. (Cailian Press)
Kioxia has provided customers with samples of its next-generation flash memory chips, striving to stay ahead of the competition.
BlockBeats reported on July 4th, citing Bloomberg, that Kioxia Holdings has begun sampling its next-generation flash memory chips to AI data center operators, hoping to gain a competitive edge in this lucrative market. The Tokyo-based chipmaker stated that its latest high-density 3D flash memory chip offers improvements in both energy efficiency and data transfer speeds. The company claims that the new generation of 332-layer, 10th-generation flash memory chips offers 59% more storage capacity than its previous flagship product, the 8th-generation flash memory chip. Click the original link below to join the Beating · Lark AI news channel and monitor global AI hotspots and news 24/7.
Alibaba Cloud releases Qoder Enterprise Edition
Mars Finance reports that Alibaba Cloud has released Qoder Enterprise Edition, providing enterprises with QMind, a personal cloud-based knowledge base that supports knowledge sharing across products, devices, and personnel. It also introduces a resource-pooled Credits payment model, allowing enterprise administrators to dynamically allocate credits to members as needed. QMind integrates multiple data sources such as RepoWiki, local files, and URLs, consolidating scattered data into reusable assets for individuals or teams. (Cailian Press)
SecondFi has released an update on the latest theft incident: "Isolation Mode" will be launched this week, and a secure wallet export function is planned for release next week.
PANews reported on July 8th that SecondFi, the Cardano wallet service provider, released an update on the latest theft incident, stating that an "isolation mode" will be launched this week, allowing users to check if their wallet address is involved in the incident and submit a support ticket. Next week, they plan to launch a secure wallet export function, providing a safer wallet migration path for users of different skill levels. SecondFi reiterated that it will provide potential asset recovery solutions for wallets confirmed to be affected through its process, expected to be through zero-knowledge proof-based recovery tools with defined eligibility and terms. The official statement also emphasized that they will not request private keys or seed phrase, and users should only operate through the official website support and designated checking tools.
Crypto Market Preview This Week: Fed Meeting Minutes to be Released, SpaceX to be Included in Nasdaq 100 Index
According to BlockBeats, on July 6th, the crypto market will focus on the Federal Reserve meeting minutes, US economic data, and several crypto industry events this week. The macro environment and on-chain dynamics may jointly influence the price movements of digital assets. On the macro front, the Federal Reserve will release the minutes of its June FOMC meeting in the early hours of July 9th (Beijing time), with the market hoping to use this information to determine the future path of interest rates. In addition, the US ISM Services PMI, consumer inflation expectations, initial jobless claims, and China's June CPI data will also be released successively. On the industry front, SpaceX will be officially included in the Nasdaq 100 index on July 7th, becoming the fourth index component stock to hold Bitcoin, following Tesla, Strategy, and Mercado Libre. Data shows that SpaceX currently holds approximately 18,712 BTC, and its inclusion in the index is expected to benefit from the passive allocation demand of index funds. In addition, American Bitcoin (ABTC), a US mining company, will resume trading after completing a 1:15 reverse stock split to avoid delisting from Nasdaq; Berachain will complete its PoL Next upgrade on July 7. Regarding on-chain governance, ENS DAO, Frax DAO, Nexus Mutual DAO, and Arbitrum DAO will all conclude voting on multiple governance proposals this week. Regarding token unlocking, Hyperliquid (HYPE) will unlock 0.2% of its circulating supply on July 6, worth approximately $30.39 million; RAIN will unlock approximately 7.64% of its circulating supply on July 11, worth approximately $787 million; and PUMP will unlock approximately 29.12% of its circulating supply on July 12, worth approximately $130 million. Besides macroeconomic data, developments in the Russia-Ukraine situation and the continued weakening of the yen are also worth noting. Recently, Bitcoin has shown a strong negative correlation with the USD/JPY exchange rate, with the depreciation of the yen often accompanied by a rise in Bitcoin prices.
Market Outlook for Next Week: Fed and ECB Meeting Minutes Released, Market Focuses on Interest Rate Hike Path and Gold Price Movement
Mars Finance reports that on July 5th, global markets will see the release of the Federal Reserve's June meeting minutes, the European Central Bank's meeting minutes, and several important economic data releases next week. The market will focus on the Fed's latest assessment of inflation and interest rate paths, as well as US services PMI and initial jobless claims data. Gold may maintain range-bound trading in the short term. Key points to watch include: • Federal Reserve Meeting Minutes: Released early Thursday morning Beijing time, the market hopes to glean more details about the first meeting chaired by new Fed Chairman Warsh to determine if there is still room for rate hikes by the end of the year. The interest rate market has largely priced in a 25 basis point rate hike in December and believes there is a certain probability of an earlier move in October. • Fed Officials' Speeches: Officials such as Williams, Logan, and Waller will deliver speeches, and the market will focus on whether they will adjust their hawkish stance due to recent weak non-farm payroll data. • European Central Bank Minutes: Released on Thursday, investors will focus on the European Central Bank's latest assessment of economic growth, inflation, and subsequent monetary policy. * **Reserve Bank of New Zealand Interest Rate Decision:** The market expects an approximately 80% probability of a 25 basis point rate hike; attention will be focused on whether it delivers on its previous hawkish guidance. * **Important Economic Data:** Data including the US ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI, the final S&P Global Services PMI, EIA crude oil inventories, and initial jobless claims will be released successively, providing new clues for the market to assess the US economic and interest rate outlook. * **Gold Outlook:** HSBC believes that with real interest rates remaining high and the US dollar relatively strong, gold may maintain range-bound trading in the short term, but central bank gold purchases, ETF inflows, and the global trend of de-dollarization still support its medium- to long-term upward trend. * **Earnings Season Begins:** PepsiCo, Delta Air Lines, Levi's, and other companies will be among the first to release their second-quarter results. The market will focus on consumer demand, profit margins, and full-year earnings guidance, serving as a warm-up for the mid-July bank earnings season.