Applied Materials on Monday unveiled two deposition systems tailored for sub-2 nanometre gate-all-around (GAA) transistor processes. The company said GAA transistor fabrication requires more than 500 process steps to build internal 3D structures, with many steps demanding near-atomic tolerances. One system uses selective bottom-up silicon nitride deposition to protect shallow trench isolation structures and reduce parasitic capacitance. The other controls metal gate stacks with atomic-level uniformity and integrates multiple metal deposition steps on one platform.

Bitcoin\'s number of active addresses has fallen to its lowest level in 8 years in 2026, data showed. CoinPost cited an analysis by CryptoQuant analyst Gaa, who said the market may be reshaping around long-term holders. The active address momentum index fell to -0.2, its lowest since 2018. Gaa said low volatility and subdued speculative trading may suit smart money and institutions to build large positions.