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U.S. Senate issues ultimatum to Apple to pledge not to use Chinese memory chips

Bipartisan U.S. senators are publicly pressing Apple to pledge by Aug. 21 that it will not use memory chips from China’s CXMT and YMTC, citing potential threats to the U.S. semiconductor industry and national security. The demand comes amid reports Apple has been considering expanding its China supply chain to address memory shortages and had sought administration support. Senators also asked what technical information Apple shared during parts certification.

Crypto

Bitcoin rebounds on Trump\'s tease of Iran deal announcement

The cryptocurrency market regained about $75 billion in market value on news of progress toward a peace deal involving the United States and Iran. Bitcoin led the rebound, reaching the $77,000 level on major exchanges. Donald Trump said an agreement involving the United States, Iran and several Middle Eastern countries had largely been negotiated and that final details were being discussed. The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

AI & Enterprise

Germany excludes Palantir from military AI solution

Germany is stepping up efforts to reduce reliance on U.S. big tech in key military AI and cloud projects, reflecting a push for “sovereign AI” that prioritises data control and national security. A senior German military official voiced opposition to adopting U.S. data analytics firm Palantir for a next-generation secure cloud project, citing concerns about outside involvement in system operations. Germany has narrowed bidders to three European firms, with tests due this summer and a contract expected before year-end.