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PC and smartphone prices rise as AI data centers tighten memory chip supply

Competition to build AI data centers is keeping memory chip supply from meeting demand, signalling prolonged inflation for consumer devices such as PCs and smartphones. Major chipmakers are expanding output for AI customers, squeezing shipments for consumer products and raising memory prices. The New York Times reported Falcon Northwest raised prices on some high-performance PCs, while TechInsights forecasts PC prices will rise 23% year on year by autumn. Circana data show average retail laptop prices jumped 7% in two weeks.

Crypto

Binance aims to complete GoFi compensation this year, renews push into South Korea

Binance Asia-Pacific head SB Seker said the exchange aims to complete compensation for GoFi users within this year, The Block reported on Jan. 30. Seker said stakeholders want the compensation process finished and that Binance is ready to reorganise Gopax afterward. GoFi faced a liquidity crisis after withdrawals were halted following Genesis Global Capital’s bankruptcy. Compensation will be based on the same quantity, not the amount at the time, The Block said.

Crypto

Lido launches stVaults on Ethereum mainnet, The Block reports

Lido, Ethereum's largest liquid staking protocol, has officially launched stVaults on the Ethereum mainnet, The Block reported. The smart-contract component provides user-configurable, customised staking structures in a decentralised environment and was first introduced in February 2025 as part of the Lido V3 upgrade. After a year of testing involving validators, institutional investors, data companies and layer-2 projects, it has opened to users and partners.